Welfarism - Publications - Faculty & Research

The “Manila Water Company” case made me feel even more strongly about designing a career with social welfare as a goal, not just as an option. It also made me think differently about investing and want to encourage investing in businesses... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

01 Jun 1998
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HBS Forum: Business Leadership in the Social Sector

The role of business in improving public education, reducing welfare dependency, and revitalizing urban areas was the subject of a stimulating forum held at HBS on April 6-8. The conference, titled "Business Leadership in the Social... View Details

09 Jul 2014
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Changing the way governments and businesses tackle environmental challenges

Carter Roberts (MBA 1988) talks about leading the World Wildlife Fund to engage with businesses and governments to make systemic changes to tackle environmental and animal welfare challenges. (Published July 2014) View Details

01 Jun 2007
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HBS Faculty Member Honored

Between Competitive Advantage and Corporate Social Responsibility,” the coauthors propose a way for firms to contribute to social welfare without sacrificing corporate success. Porter was also honored (with coauthor Elizabeth Olmsted... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

01 Apr 2000
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Time to Vote in University Elections

Networks and the Disney Channel. Los Angeles, CA. Candidates for HAA Director The purpose of the Harvard Alumni Association is to promote the welfare of Harvard University and to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between... View Details

01 Dec 1996
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Intellectual Debate: The Business of Business

should be the firm's only motivation if social welfare is to be maximized - provoked a round of spirited discussion centered on the social role and responsibilities of corporations. The next session, on "Ethics, Economics, and... View Details

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Welfare Makes America More Entrepreneurial

Nordic welfare state coping well, so far

The Rise Of Low-Wage, Low-Benefit Jobs Has Created a 'Hidden Welfare State' in America, Says Historian

Idea to overhaul social welfare assistance with guaranteed income spurs debate and diverse support

How Food Stamps Fuel Entrepreneurship

HBS Alumnus and Great Benefactor C. D. Spangler, Jr., Dies at 86

Missing Voices in the Child Tax Credit Frenzy — Parents

Patience in Japan

Why Work Requirements Hurt the Poor

HBS Online Will Keep Changing the Game. Here’s How

Lawmakers Weighing Options on Handgun Waiting Period

They'd Sooner Fix Medicaid

Space Economics: Hunting Stags in Space

Economists cannot avoid making value judgments

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