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- March 4, 2010
- Column
Transparantie in pensioensector nog ver te zoeken [Adjusted Actuarial Cost Price Conflicts with Transparency Requirement]
By: Robert C. Merton and Jan Snippe
Merton, Robert C., and Jan Snippe. "Transparantie in pensioensector nog ver te zoeken [Adjusted Actuarial Cost Price Conflicts with Transparency Requirement]." Financieele Dagblad (March 4, 2010).
- May 2009 (Revised August 2013)
- Case
The DiagnoFirst Opportunity
By: Robert C. Pozen and Rukmini Balu
John Mason, a principle at Oldwell Partners, was facing a decision of whether or not to invest in DiagnoFirst, a molecular diagnostics firm. DiagnoFirst's key product was a genetic test that identified a subset of prostate cancer patients with a high risk of clinical...
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Keywords:
Genetic Engineering;
Genetically Modified;
Genomics;
Venture Capital;
Patents;
Genetics;
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Laws and Statutes;
Investment;
Science-Based Business;
Biotechnology Industry
Pozen, Robert C., and Rukmini Balu. "The DiagnoFirst Opportunity." Harvard Business School Case 309-112, May 2009. (Revised August 2013.)
- August 2008 (Revised May 2009)
- Background Note
Note on Trade Secrets and Covenants not to Compete: Comparison of Law in the United States and the European Union
By: Robert C. Pozen and Megan Barbero
This note details the use and treatment of Covenants not to Compete in the United States, United Kingdom and France to compete or trade secrets versus patents as alternative ways to protect a business' intellectual property.
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Pozen, Robert C., and Megan Barbero. "Note on Trade Secrets and Covenants not to Compete: Comparison of Law in the United States and the European Union." Harvard Business School Background Note 309-024, August 2008. (Revised May 2009.)
- 1995
- Chapter
Financial Infrastructure and Public Policy: A Functional Perspective
By: Robert C. Merton and Zvi Bodie
Keywords:
Financial Markets;
Financial Institutions;
Policy;
Government and Politics;
Business and Government Relations;
Banking Industry;
Financial Services Industry
Merton, Robert C., and Zvi Bodie. "Financial Infrastructure and Public Policy: A Functional Perspective." Chap. 8 in The Global Financial System: A Functional Perspective, by D. B. Crane, K. A. Froot, Scott P. Mason, André Perold, R. C. Merton, Z. Bodie, E. R. Sirri, and P. Tufano, 263–282. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 1995.
- July–August 2006
- Article
A Portfolio Approach to Sales
By: Das Narayandas and Robert C. Dudley
Narayandas, Das, and Robert C. Dudley. "A Portfolio Approach to Sales." Harvard Business Review 84, nos. 7/8 (July–August 2006).
- 1993
- Chapter
Deposit Insurance Reform: A Functional Approach
By: Robert C. Merton and Zvi Bodie
Keywords:
Banks and Banking;
Insurance;
Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms;
Government and Politics;
Insurance Industry;
Banking Industry
Merton, Robert C., and Zvi Bodie. "Deposit Insurance Reform: A Functional Approach." In Carnegie-Rochester Conference Series on Public Policy. Vol. 38, edited by A. Meltzer and C. Plosser. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 1993.
- First Quarter 2005
- Article
The Design of Financial Systems: Towards a Synthesis of Function and Structure
By: Robert C. Merton and Zvi Bodie
Merton, Robert C., and Zvi Bodie. "The Design of Financial Systems: Towards a Synthesis of Function and Structure." Journal of Investment Management 3, no. 1 (First Quarter 2005): 1–23. (Was Harvard Business School Working Paper No. 02-074, 2002.) (Reprinted in Chinese in Journal of Comparative Studies, Issue 17, March 2005.)
- 2002
- Working Paper
Design of Financial Systems: Towards a Synthesis of Function and Structure
By: Robert C. Merton and Zvi Bodie
- 1995
- Working Paper
Managing Marketing by the Customer Equity Criterion
By: Robert C. Blattberg and John Deighton
- 1995
- Working Paper
Financial Infrastructure and Public Policy: A Functional Perspective
By: Robert C. Merton and Zvi Bodie
- 1995
- Working Paper
A Conceptual Framework for Analyzing the Financial Environment
By: Robert C. Merton and Zvi Bodie
- 23 Aug 2011
- First Look
First Look: August 23
Discussion of new model of social enterprise that applies the venture capital model to social enterprise. Purchase this case:http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/product/811053-PDF-ENG Redesigning a 401(k) Plan at Haley-Midland Robert View Details
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Sean Silverthorne
- 13 Jul 2010
- First Look
First Look: July 13
Refinancing Ratchet Effect (revised) Authors:Amir E. Khandani, Andrew W. Lo, and Robert C. Merton Abstract The confluence of three trends in the U.S. residential housing market-rising home prices, declining...
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Martha Lagace
- 01 Feb 2011
- First Look
First Look: Feb. 1
global trade governance and the economic benefits and political tradeoffs associated with reduced trade barriers and the elimination of domestic subsidies. Purchase this note:http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/product/711043-PDF-ENG Talent Recruitment at frog design...
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- 10 Jul 2000
- Research & Ideas
The State of the Markets
Stock Exchange (NYSE); and Robert C. Gasser, managing director and head of U.S. equities at J. P. Morgan & Co. Financial exchanges today, Seifert began, must have the business systems of a technology...
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by James E. Aisner
- 1987
- Chapter
Pension Plan Integration as Insurance against Social Security Risk
By: Robert C. Merton, Zvi Bodie and Alan J. Marcus
- May 26, 2021
- Article
The Challenge of Rebuilding U.S. Domestic Supply Chains
By: Willy C. Shih, Robert S. Huckman and James Wyner
Massachusetts-based Shawmut scrambled to expand production to meet the soaring demand for N95 masks and hospital gowns during the pandemic. Its experience illustrates a crucial point that policymakers should take to heart: Once a country loses its industrial commons...
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Shih, Willy C., Robert S. Huckman, and James Wyner. "The Challenge of Rebuilding U.S. Domestic Supply Chains." Harvard Business Review Digital Articles (May 26, 2021).
- December 2013
- Teaching Note
Choosing a Charitable Giving Vehicle
By: Robert C. Pozen, Mayur Desai and Maura A. Graul
Elaine White is an accountant advising two couples, the Carsons and Bradleys, regarding their charitable giving options and related tax strategies. The Carsons are an upper-middle class family with $295,000 in income, a moderate amount of deductions, and...
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- September 2012 (Revised December 2012)
- Case
Addleshaw Goddard LLP (Abridged)
By: Robert G. Eccles, Amy C. Edmondson and James Weber
Addleshaw-Goddard (AG), the 15th largest law firm in the UK, is seeking ways to serve larger clients on more important legal matters. Part of this strategy involves its "Client Development Centre (CDC)," an innovative idea and set of services launched by Dr. Jim Hever...
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Keywords:
Price;
Innovation and Invention;
Service Operations;
Partners and Partnerships;
Competitive Advantage;
Diversification;
Legal Services Industry;
United Kingdom
Eccles, Robert G., Amy C. Edmondson, and James Weber. "Addleshaw Goddard LLP (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 413-064, September 2012. (Revised December 2012.)
- May 2009 (Revised July 2011)
- Case
Daqi
By: Robert C. Pozen, Richard Franklyn Armbrust and Ziquan Zhang
In 2008, Daqi was one of the largest Internet portals for user-generated content and the leading word-of-mouth marketing provider in China. Grace Zhou, Daqi's CEO, was contemplating the risks and benefits of expanding Daqi's services into three new content areas—news,...
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