This document proposes research questions about regulatory risk for emerging companies. It notes that while venture capitalists understand certain risks, regulatory risk is complex and inevitable. It suggests developing a taxonomy of regulatory risks and examining differences between types (e.g. federal legislation vs. local regulations). It also asks how companies in regulated industries address risk and if techniques like new valuation models, lobbying, or financial engineering could help mitigate risks. The proposal is from Joe Vladeck to discuss these issues further.
Analysis of Public Private Private Interplay Frameworks in the Development of...
Emerging Companies and Regulatory Risk
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