The dynamics between CSR and government action, and their role in shaping corporate behavior and addressing corporate irresponsibility
By: Folitjona Puravelli and Anni Dasho Sharko
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ejels-2026-0028 | Journal eISSN: 2519-1284 (formerly 2520-0429) | Journal ISSN: 2520-0429
Language: English
Page range: 43 - 61
Published online: Oct 11, 2026
Published in print: Sep 1, 2026
Published by: International Institute for Private, Commercial and Competition Law
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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