Bloodsport
When Ruthless Dealmakers, Shrewd Ideologues, and Brawling Lawyers Toppled the Corporate Establishment
by:
Robert Teitelman
in:
Economics
Summary:
The book delves into the transformation of American business and finance in the 1970s and 1980s, marked by hostile takeovers and the rise of shareholder value. It explores the roles of key players in law, investment banking, and corporate management who drove this aggressive, often controversial, reshaping of the corporate landscape.
Key points:
1. "Bloodsport" examines the rise of hostile takeovers in the corporate world, highlighting how unsolicited bids and corporate raiders changed the business landscape using new financial tools.
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