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- 15 May 2012
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First Look: May 15
conventional optimal tax theory because it eases the classic tradeoff between efficiency and equality. But tagging is used in only limited ways in tax policy. I propose one explanation: conventional optimal tax theory has yet to capture... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 12 Sep 2005
- Research & Ideas
The Broadband Explosion: Thinking About a Truly Interactive World
about computers as ways of making things efficient or lower in cost (through automation). And it's good for that. But the potential for computers to support creative processes is not fully appreciated and is far from fully realized. We... View Details
- 13 Oct 2003
- Research & Ideas
How to Pick Managers for Disruptive Growth
major supply contracts, and improve operational efficiency and quality, but might not have attended any "courses" on starting a new business in his or her prior career assignments. An outside entrepreneur might have learned a... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Raynor
- 10 Jun 2022
- Blog Post
New Venture Competition 2022: Business and Environment Ventures
local, fresh produce. Our solution will increase efficiency and lower waste. Cloud Forest OrganicsCraig Leon, MBA 1991Cloud Forest Organics is revolutionizing the concept of agribusiness by putting wildlife first. From our 170-acre pilot... View Details
- 25 Jul 2011
- Research & Ideas
How Disruptive Innovation is Remaking the University
for admitting students and promoting faculty are selfish, replicating themselves faithfully even at the expense of the institution's welfare. A university cannot be made more efficient by simply cutting its operating budget, any more than... View Details
- 06 Jun 2023
- Blog Post
Van den Ende Rozen: Greenhouse Rose Production
which they are harvested. Chip System Installed in New Facility. Image source: The authors. This digitalization strategy allows the company to monitor the harvesting progress, collect and gather data and continuously improve production results, which in turn increases... View Details
- 06 Apr 2023
- Blog Post
Circularity in Denmark
learned how Danes sort waste into 10 different streams at their homes, which enables more efficient recycling and waste-to-energy processes down the line. In general, we were inspired by the high level of ambition regarding sustainability... View Details
- 16 Mar 2023
- Blog Post
HySynergy and Crossbridge Energy
Crossbridge Energy’s refinery enables the site to benefit from efficient “green” hydrogenation of refinery fuels to lower the site’s climate impact. As aspiring business leaders, we were inspired by the coordination between HySynergy,... View Details
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Michelle Shell & Ryan Buell
incorporated into the design and delivery of services. The design of financial services in particular has for many years focused on the efficient execution of transactions and strong investment performance, but in my opinion, not enough... View Details
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Trade Catalogs - The Art of American Advertising
technological innovations that improved the efficiency and speed of work in agriculture, manufacturing, communications, and transportation as well as advances in newly developing fields in science and medicine. From agricultural catalogs,... View Details
- 01 Sep 2020
- News
Building a Strong and Prosperous Society
race because they are so efficient and, as a result, generate enormous prosperity. Moreover, real competition is a powerful driver of innovation. It’s not surprising that nearly every developing country is trying hard to get the free... View Details
- 01 Feb 1997
- News
OPM Celebrates 21st Anniversary at Gala Florida Reunion
rapid-fire, three-hour discussion of the threats and opportunities inherent in the marketspace, how digital information is changing the infrastructure of companies and why, and the impact of digital information on organizational View Details
- 01 Mar 2004
- News
David “Bull” Gurfein: Bronze Star citation
the tank platoon, issued a quick “five paragraph order” and then re-attacked at the breach site as the sun was setting. Overcoming the friction of the battlefield with all the changing variables of the approaching darkness and new elements attached to his task force,... View Details
- 07 Feb 2012
- First Look
First Look: February 7
making, and practice. We discuss important implications and offer suggestions for further research. Read the paper: http://dx.doi.org/10.1287/orsc.1100.0618 Equitable and Efficient Coordination in Traffic Flow Management Authors:Cynthia... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 23 Oct 2007
- First Look
First Look: October 23, 2007
Abstract We study the interplay of inequality and trust in a dynamic game, where trust increases efficiency and thus allows higher growth of the experimental economy in the future. We find that trust is initially high in a treatment... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 26 Apr 2016
- First Look
April 26
workers without an agency affiliation. This advantage declines after high-quality non-affiliated workers receive good public feedback scores. The results indicate that intermediaries have arisen endogenously to permit a more efficient... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 10 Jun 2015
- Research & Ideas
The Transparency Revolution in Corporate Reporting
companies encouraging and funding ESG innovation. Dow Chemical has enormous energy consumption in their operations, but they've managed to save more than $10 billion through efficiency programs and are moving the world toward the adoption... View Details
Keywords: Re: George Serafeim
- 14 May 2013
- Blog Post
Alumni: Where are they now? Featuring Matt…
upon to make their organizations more effective, efficient and accountable. I’ve greatly enjoyed working closely with big city chief executives. I’ve learned a ton from their pragmatic and principled leadership and it’s been a privilege... View Details
Keywords: Nonprofit / Government
- 11 Jul 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Ideas and Research, July 11
teams to win, but also to lay odds for other punters to back. This business model allows punters to cut out the middleman of the bookmaker and leads to a much more efficient two-sided market. Betfair.com's domination of the betting... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 10 Dec 2013
- First Look
First Look: December 10
(albeit still contrary to merchants' interests), foregoing the efficiencies of specialization in favor of the better incentives of a company's staff. We consider implications for marketing of online affiliate programs and for online... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne