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- 17 Jun 2008
- First Look
First Look: June 17, 2008
the determinants of entrepreneurial activity in 37 developed and developing nations. We focus both on individual characteristics and on countries' regulatory differences. We show that individual... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 25 Aug 2022
- News
Labs Enable Large-scale Research
is conducted at the School. The labs will drive foundational and applied research in six topical areas that address key business and societal challenges of the new digital world. Faculty members from across Harvard, serving as principal investigators, set the vision... View Details
- 24 Mar 2015
- First Look
First Look: March 24
is currently provided by GAAP financial reporting. The purpose of this paper is to examine the optimal design of information intermediaries that can increase the impact of sustainability information on corporate conduct. Specifically, we View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 13 Jun 2012
- HBS Case
HBS Cases: A Startup Takes On the Credit Ratings Giants
Three. Should it focus its business on a single sector such as structured products or attack multiple sectors? How could enough skilled analysts be recruited quickly? How would the firm acquire status as a Nationally Recognized... View Details
- 01 Nov 2011
- First Look
First Look: Nov. 1
Business Review 89, no. 11 (November 2011). Abstract Corporate leaders have long subscribed to the belief that the sole purpose of business is to make money. That narrow view, deeply embedded in the American capitalist system, molds the actions of most corporations,... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 05 Jan 2011
- Op-Ed
Funding Unpredictability Around Stem-Cell Research Inflicts Heavy Cost on Scientific Progress
on which to focus their research. People need predictability--not in the research ideas they pursue, but in basic human issues such as pay and employment. “You are back at square one. Years of research are potentially wasted.” It may be... View Details
- 05 Apr 2016
- Blog Post
Summer Internships in the JD/MBA Program
also with a team of lawyers specializing in transactional and real estate law. To compete at this level, I realized I would need a more in-depth understanding of both sides of the equation: taxes, regulatory issues, the distinctions... View Details
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Managing and Innovating in Financial Services - Course Catalog
companies. We will also examine when things go terribly wrong in banking by examining the Silicon Valley Bank crisis, the Global Financial Crisis, and the ongoing regulatory response to both. Module 2: Credit . We will View Details
- 24 Oct 2005
- Research & Ideas
Building an IT Governance Committee
help the committee avoid dwelling on the difficulties of the work and emphasize instead the opportunities. The focus should be on the big picture: Conversations about IT strategy are hard and can be discouraging if the committee gets... View Details
Keywords: by Richard Nolan & Warren McFarlan
- Web
Policy - Business & Environment
Energy Regulatory Commission “I believe stakeholder engagement is necessary to address climate change. At work, I evaluate diverse perspectives to craft legally sound, fact-based policy that supports the public interest.” Angela Amos HBS... View Details
- 18 Jul 2024
- Blog Post
Building the Future: An HBS Alumna’s Journey in Sustainable Infrastructure Investment
nature. This is one of the reasons why the sector continued to thrive in the past year despite slow economic growth. The increasing global focus on decarbonization and climate resilience presents opportunities for investments in renewable... View Details
- 31 Jan 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research: January 31, 2017
Abstract—The Food and Drug Administration approves new medical devices after in-depth reviews of safety and effectiveness data. Some have advocated for shorter review times to encourage innovation. We evaluated whether regulatory review... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 30 Mar 2010
- First Look
First Look: March 30
practices of their portfolio firms. Prior research documents that PE firms create economic value in portfolio firms through effective governance, financial, and operational engineering. Given PE firms' focus on value creation, we examine... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 07 Dec 2010
- First Look
First Look: Dec. 7
Simons. By posing these provocative questions, you identify critical gaps in your strategy execution processes, focus on the most important choices you must make, and understand what's at stake in each one. In this concise guide, Simons... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Jun 2022
- News
'Rooted' In Innovation
of scholarship and running a business, he says, the combination of peer and faculty mentoring, classroom exercises, and access to guest experts in the elective Field X was invaluable. “Having a class where I could focus on building... View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- 23 Mar 2015
- Research & Ideas
It’s Called ‘Price Coherence,’ and It’s Surprisingly Bad for Consumers
restrictions imposed by the intermediaries, who want consumers to focus less on price differences and more on the benefits of value-added services that they provide, such as distribution, one-stop shopping, easy scheduling, payment... View Details
- 01 Dec 2019
- News
The Race Against Resistance
unsuccessfully. Kimble points to San Francisco–based Achaogen, which filed for bankruptcy last April despite securing regulatory approval for one of its antibiotic treatments in 2018. Given the catch-22s of making a profit on antibiotics,... View Details
Keywords: Lisa Scanlon Mogolov
- 17 Oct 2013
- Research & Ideas
Reserve Bank Governor Discusses India’s Financial Opportunities
Raghuram Rajan likens Indians' view of their economy to their view of the nation's cricket team. When the team's doing well, he says, fans essentially worship the players and ignore any flaws. But during a losing streak, the collective View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 01 Mar 2019
- News
In My Humble Opinion: Easy Rider
native knew an icon—and a challenge—when he saw one. In 2009 he stepped into the role of managing director, Harley-Davidson India. Entering the Indian market had plenty of challenges related to tariffs, accessibility, and brand perception, and also required a View Details
- 01 Jun 1997
- News
Short Takes
A summary of selected new research by HBS faculty. Diversification Best Bet in Emerging Markets In today's era of global competitiveness, companies in the industrialized world have slimmed down their operations in order to focus on doing... View Details
Keywords: Judith A. Ross