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29 Jun 2007
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First Look: June 29, 2007

under severe economic conditions. We show that many structured finance instruments can be characterized as economic catastrophe bonds, but offer far less compensation than alternatives with comparable payoff profiles. We argue that this... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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trillion, while in the United States, over 50% of capital expenditures are related to IT. These technologies are transforming organizations, enabling new business models, and reshaping entire industries. The impact of IT extends far... View Details

07 Feb 2012
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minimizes a convex approximation of this metric. We further develop an exponential penalty approach and show that its computational performance is far superior and its trade-off between delay and fairness compares favorably. In our... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

19 Jun 2007
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First Look: June 19, 2007

trade given that attempts to negotiate a comprehensive arrangement have so far failed. Also, presents several criticisms of the current system. Purchase this note: http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=706044... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

29 Jan 2013
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technological development during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. We argue that an important, but so far neglected, factor was a developing market for innovation and a patent attorney system that was conducive to rapid... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

01 Dec 2012
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sure the objectives you are expected to meet, the criteria under which you are evaluated, and the resources available to meet these objectives are consistent at all times. Do not overinvest in your work; to keep a balance between work and family, highlight View Details

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