What Is the Lucas Critique,and Why Was It So Important

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Essay

What is the Lucas critique,and why was it so important to macroeconomists in the 1970s?

Understand the fiduciary responsibilities of shareholders within a corporation.

Identify and explain the concepts of shareholder oppression mechanisms such as squeezing out noncontrolling shareholders.

Comprehend the procedural and substantive aspects of derivative suits and class actions.

Analyze the legal protections for preferred shareholders against impairment of their rights by common shareholders.

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