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Talia Gillis

policies, made me aware of the gap that often exists between the theory and actual impact of law. Studying economics has provided me with the empirical tools need to closely evaluate the actual effects of policies. I also have a strong interest in experimental... View Details

05 May 2022
News

Like-Minded

continued to connect with one another along the way. Murakami was with OECD Tokyo Center, leading discussions on economic policy issues with government and business leaders in Asia, after 20 years in... View Details

December 2005 (Revised July 2006)
Case

What Should the Federal Reserve Do? Thoughts of Greenspan and Bernanke

By: Lakshmi Iyer and Noel Maurer

Presents remarks by Alan Greenspan and Ben Bernanke on monetary policy, explicit inflation targets, and the relative merits of asset price targeting. View Details

Keywords: Inflation and Deflation; Asset Pricing; Central Banking; Financial Strategy; Policy; Banking Industry

16 Dec 2014
First Look

First Look: December 16

policies can be partially explained by respondents' low trust in government and a disconnect between concerns about social issues and the public policies meant to address them.... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

24 May 2011
First Look

First Look: May 24

Urban Waste Entrepreneurs John D. Macomber, Chad M. Carr, and Fan ZhaoHarvard Business School Case 211-086 Private sector entrepreneur in China with advanced solid waste management capability competes with state owned enterprises and also View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

19 Sep 2012
Research & Ideas

Funding Innovation: Is Your Firm Doing it Wrong?

funding strategies, Lerner hopes the book will help government officials around the world craft policies and laws meant to fuel innovation. "Policymakers are paying a lot more attention to innovation... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

20 Sep 2021
Blog Post

Student Spotlight: Summer Internships in Business and Environment

professionals and institutions in building better financial futures. The Sustainable Investing team is focusing on a variety of environmental, social, and governance projects, including the launch of a new $1B fund called Decarbonization... View Details

Web

IFC: India; Development While Decarbonizing - India’s Path to Net Zero - Course Catalog

website for full details on IFCs and be sure you understand the Course Policies and Course Fee & Financial Aid . Visit IFC Financial Aid for a quick assessment to determine your eligibility and process or contact finaid@hbs.edu for more... View Details

14 May 2013
First Look

First Look: May 14

the impact of alternative policies governing the creation and use of digital information. This agenda focuses on the development of research to investigate the economics of digitization, to analyze the View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

March 2005 (Revised March 2006)
Case

Sealed Air Corporation: Globalization and Corporate Culture (A) (Abridged)

By: Lynn S. Paine and Karen Wruck

Sealed Air Corp.'s CEO and COO are considering what approach they should take to building a seamless corporate culture worldwide. Anticipating continuing growth and expansion, especially outside the United States, they are concerned with preserving and promoting the... View Details

Keywords: Organizational Culture; Business or Company Management; Growth and Development Strategy; Expansion; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Policy; Leadership; United States; Europe; Asia

January 2003 (Revised November 2005)
Case

Endeavor-Determining A Growth Strategy

By: William A. Sahlman and Michael J. Roberts

Describes the progress of a nonprofit organization, Endeavor, focused on nurturing entrepreneurship in emerging markets. At the time of the case, it has successfully expanded to five Latin American countries and is contemplating the next phase in its growth.... View Details

Keywords: Motivation and Incentives; Nonprofit Organizations; Development Economics; Entrepreneurship; Emerging Markets; Policy; Growth and Development Strategy

November 1990 (Revised August 1992)
Case

Corning, Inc.: A Network of Alliances

By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Ashish Nanda

Describes James Houghton's actions in assuming the role of CEO at Corning in the midst of a recession. Not only must he turn around operating performance, he must also revitalize a demoralized organization and set a new, clear strategic direction. In doing so, the case... View Details

Keywords: Business Cycles; Policy; Leading Change; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Performance Expectations; Partners and Partnerships; Business Strategy