The historical role of the corporation in society

This article charts the historical role of the corporation in society from antiquity to the present day. Using a broad temporal and transnational approach, it argues that social purpose has been a defining trait of the corporation since the concept of legal personhood first appeared in antiquity. Th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Davoudi, L, McKenna, C, Olegario, R
Format: Journal article
Published: British Academy 2018