Author Archives: Turk Al Sabah

For Better or Worse? The Economic Implications of Paid Sick Leave Mandates

By | February 2, 2022

The United States stands out as one of the few developed countries without a national paid sick leave (PSL) policy. Typically, PSL mandates require firms to provide all workers with PSL benefits, which offer job and wage protection against short-term illnesses. While some people may think of it as a similar federal law, the Family… Read More »

CEO-Power and Luck: Impact of Stock Markets on Building Powerful CEOs

By | October 2, 2020

The amount of power to grant a CEO is one of the most important decisions corporate boards must make. CEO power has crucial implications for firm behavior. Yet, we still do not fully understand how CEOs become powerful over time. Under the optimal view, corporate boards reward CEOs with power for good firm performance. However,… Read More »