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- 05 Jun 2019
- Research & Ideas
If Your Customers Don't Care What You Charge, What Should You Charge?
found, in the retail gas markets they studied, was that accounting for increased consumer inertia led to an estimated 3.3 percent post-merger price increase, compared with the 5.9 percent increase predicted by a static model typically... View Details
- 04 Feb 2021
- Research & Ideas
Inside CEOs' Pandemic Worries: Uncertainty, Employees, and Kids
ongoing situation in which “no one knows the answer” led to “busy brain—it was difficult to calm down and stop the thoughts,” in one CEO’s words, saying that “long days” left him feeling “lethargic and down.” Managing business: rethinking... View Details
- 20 Dec 2004
- Research & Ideas
The U.S. Patent Game: How to Change It
ways that are often invisible. A provocative new book by economists Adam B. Jaffe and Josh Lerner describes what's wrong, but shines a light on ways to fix the system, too. Their book, Innovation and Its Discontents: How Our Broken Patent... View Details
Keywords: by Ann Cullen
- 05 Jan 2011
- Op-Ed
Funding Unpredictability Around Stem-Cell Research Inflicts Heavy Cost on Scientific Progress
In light of the latest developments of the on-again, off-again, on-again government funding of human embryonic stem-cell research, it is time to consider the devastating implications of this chaotic funding environment. And to do that,... View Details
- 10 Nov 2011
- HBS Case
HBS Cases: Making Lincoln Center Cool Again
emphasis on coordinating and communicating with the center's many diverse leaders. "Many nonprofits are led by people who only know programs, not operations," Grossman says. "A key strength of Levy's is knowing how to... View Details
- 15 Dec 2024
- News
Alumni and Faculty Books
Edited by Margie Kelley Alumni Books The Power of Imperfect Eating By Kavita Bhatnagar (SELP 11, 2022) Penguin Enterprise Rather than dictating which foods are good or bad, this book weaves together stories that mirror the intricate, emotional, and often imperfect... View Details
- 01 Sep 2017
- News
City of Dreams
state-owned land that will be released for development, and the light rail will come in on the other side of those trees.” He turns and points in the heat of an April afternoon, taking in the city as it is now, orienting his vision from... View Details
- 03 Jun 2015
- What Do You Think?
Is the Time Right for Self-Management?
management" under a program called "Holacracy," a concept being adopted by several hundred other firms. Instead of being led by managers, associates along with their former managers are encouraged to define their own jobs... View Details
- Web
Black History Month | Baker Library
Data Drop: 5 Charts on Black Consumers’ Attitudes Toward Advertising Use Crunchbase's (in-library only) "Diversity Spotlight" feature, where you can filter for U.S. start-ups founded & led by Black individuals Contemporary Collections... View Details
- 20 Jul 2017
- News
Pushing the Next Generation Forward
would bridge private- and public-sector work,” he says, “so it was an opportunity see how that could play out in an amazing, mission-driven organization.” The experience led to his joint MBA/MMP studies at Harvard. “I was meeting people... View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- 24 Mar 2022
- News
Well Said
accent coaching for non-English speakers. And in this episode of Skydeck, Lakra and I talk about the light bulb moment behind her startup, the economic value of being understood, and the unique powers of immigrants. Courtesy Anada Lakra... View Details
- 14 Dec 2009
- Research & Ideas
Can Entrepreneurs Drive People Movers to Success?
and enlarging the stations, which led to a cost spiral. These days, designers understand the crucial importance of small vehicles to limiting system cost. Another key improvement: Robust computer control is the core of a successful... View Details
- 31 Jan 2023
- News
Female Founders' Dilemmas; UK Tech Startups
cohosted by the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at HBS, the HBS Alumni Angels of London, and the HBS Club of London. The conversation was led by Jeffrey Rayport, senior lecturer in the Entrepreneur Management Unit at HBS, and... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 16 Dec 2015
- Research & Ideas
Why ‘Sleep on It’ No Longer Sounds Like Great Advice
with the light of morning, they saw the decision more favorably overall. (This nding contrasts with previous research showing that sleep selectively enhances recall for negative information.) But there was a twist. When asked how... View Details
- 23 Sep 2024
- Blog Post
2024 Summer Internships in Business & Environment
Energy is one of the largest and most innovative clean energy companies in the world. Headquartered in Florida, NextEra operates primarily through its subsidiaries, including Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and NextEra Energy... View Details
- 24 Jul 2012
- First Look
First Look: July 24
quintessential Australian product. This case focuses on Kraft's decision to revitalize brand performance through the introduction of a brand extension. Drawing on extensive social media analysis of brand image, the brand team led by Simon... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Sep 2014
- News
Alumni and Faculty Books for September 2014
Elevate The book explains the fault lines that have often plagued U.S. efforts to protect its national interests in the region and how these ongoing faults have led to a precipitous decline in American influence. The author makes some... View Details
- 16 Mar 2010
- First Look
First Look: March 16
financial environment, and possibly for firms in industries with highly liquid assets as well. This result sheds light on the link between financial and economic development. Estimating the Effects of Large Shareholders Using a Geographic... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 03 Apr 2017
- What Do You Think?
How About Investing in Human Infrastructure?
government involvement was an issue. Regardless of the vehicle for achieving it, there was little optimism that we would be seeing a significant incremental effort soon. As I read your responses, a question crossed my mind: In light of... View Details
- 01 Dec 2015
- News
Leading Boston and Beyond
spread the word about things like street closures. Blackmon, the city’s Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space, says his office had been using Facebook and Twitter to push out available LED light bulbs... View Details