Shares - Publications - Faculty & Research

25 Oct 2014
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The curious phenomenon of dalit entrepreneurship

13 May 2022
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How Great Leaders Energize Their Organizations

08 Jul 2019
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When the World Matches the Apocalypse in Your Novel

27 Nov 2018
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This misunderstood trait could transform make you a better boss

09 May 2017
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What Prince Harry’s Grief Over the Loss of Princess Diana Can Teach Every Leader

15 Sep 2016
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US political system risks economic competitiveness, study finds

10 Jul 2023
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The Right Way to Rebuild America's Infrastructure

Following the election of Donald Trump, spending on American infrastructure appears to be one area where Democrats and Republicans can agree—at least in principle. Trump has pledged to push for $1 trillion of new spending on roads, bridges, and more; but some Democrats... View Details

Report on Racial Inclusion in the Boardroom

While many efforts are underway to add more demographically diverse directors to boards, very few are focused on inclusion—creating an environment where differences are valued, and all members have equal opportunity to exercise influence and move into leadership... View Details

Buy Now, Pay Later Credit: User Characteristics and Effects on Spending Patterns

Firms offering "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) point-of-sale loans with minimal underwriting have grown in popularity in the last couple of years. According to Worldpay, BNPL accounted for 2.1% – or roughly $97b – of global e-commerce transactions in 2020, and is... View Details

January 1994 (Revised June 1994)
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Dean Witter, Discover & Co.

By: Dwight B. Crane and W. James Whalen

Early in 1993, Sears was in the process of spinning off its Dean Witter, Discover subsidiary. This subsidiary consisted of a securities brokerage that was acquired in 1981 and also the Discover Card, a general purpose credit card, the firm introduced in 1985. The key... View Details

Keywords: Valuation; Business Subsidiaries; Initial Public Offering; Credit Cards; Corporate Strategy; Asset Pricing; Financial Services Industry

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March 2005 (Revised April 2007)
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Oprah!

By: William W. George and Andrew N. McLean

Oprah Winfrey believed in sharing the experiences that shaped her development and enabled her to become the wealthiest women in the entertainment industry and first African American billionaire. Traces her childhood and entertainment career, drawing connections in... View Details

Keywords: Motivation and Incentives; Wealth; Leadership; Personal Development and Career; Gender; Biography; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Entertainment and Recreation Industry

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Purchase

10 May 2015
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Wearable technology finds its place on campus

25 Jun 2019
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The Finance 202: Proposals to tax the wealthy are gaining steam. That could help some 2020 Democrats.

04 Dec 2018
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We’re No Longer in Smartphone Plateau. We’re in the Smartphone Decline.

02 Jun 2017
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How to Raise a Feminist Son

29 Aug 2016
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Make better decisions by using stress to your advantage

20 Sep 2016
First Look

September 20, 2016

https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=51619 forthcoming American Economic Journal: Applied Economics Racial Discrimination in the Sharing Economy: Evidence from a Field Experiment By: Edelman, Benjamin G., Michael Luca, and... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

23 Jul 2021
Blog Post

Trends in Consumer Products

show the range of consumer product companies’ experience, I interviewed alumni from three companies to share their stories from the last year of Covid. Their experiences underscore the importance of being an agile marketer and staying... View Details

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