'As the 21st century got underway, there was much speculation that European corporate governance was being transformed. What has happened in the years since? This volume offers numerous intriguing data-driven insights regarding share ownership patterns.' Brian R. Cheffins, Professor of Corporate Law, University of Cambridge
1. Introduction Klaus Gugler and Evgeni Peev; Part I. Anglo-Saxon Countries: 2. The United Kingdom Marc Goergen; Part II. Central-European Countries: 3. Austria Klaus Gugler, Evgeni Peev and Martin Winner; 4. Germany Evgeni Peev; 5. Switzerland Alexander F. Wagner and Christoph Wenk Bernasconi; Part III. Scandinavian Countries: 6. Sweden Johan Eklund and Evgeni Peev; Part IV. Mediterranean Countries: 7. Italy Laura Abrardi and Laura Rondi; 8. Bulgaria Evgeni Peev and Todor Yalamov; 9. Slovenia Jože P. Damijan, Anamarija Cijan and Jakob Stemberger.