economic trends - Publications - Faculty & Research

19 Oct 2010
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First Look: October 19, 2010

charitable giving, crowding out intrinsic motivations to give by corrupting a purely social act with economic considerations. Purchase the Book: http://www.psypress.com/the-science-of-giving-9781848728851 Americans Do I.T. Better: U.S.... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

13 Jul 2010
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First Look: July 13

Publication:Harvard Business Review 88, nos. 7-8 (July-August 2010) An abstract is unavailable at this time. Read the Article: http://hbr.org/2010/07/column-powerlessness-corrupts/ar/1 Are You Ignoring Trends That Could Shake Up Your... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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Career Support - Business & Environment

experience, and chart a career in climate and sustainability. Baker Library's Industry Highlights Newsletters Each newsletter provides summaries of important news items with links to the full text. Articles are selected that provide significant news about major players... View Details

13 Sep 2011
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First Look: September 13

PublicationsHigher Ambition: How Great Leaders Create Economic and Social Value Authors:Michael Beer, Russel A. Eisenstat, Nathaniel Foote, Tobias Fredberg, and Flemming Norrgren Publication:Harvard Business Press, 2011 Abstract... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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2024 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

evolution, this is not by far the whole story. Real interest rates have also experienced a secular decline and a subsequent sharp reversal which cannot be attributed to inflation. Their evolution suggests that other important factors related to real View Details

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HBS - Financials | Supplemental Financial Information

its flagship magazine, Harvard Business Review, as well as digital content, live events, books, and tools, HBR Group continued to deliver insights on emerging business trends and management best practices. Paid circulation rose to... View Details

21 Apr 2021
Research & Ideas

The Pandemic Conversations That Leaders Need to Have Now

change has driven: The rise of knowledge work Trends toward flatter, less hierarchical organizations and recognition of the value-creation of frontline workers Increasing diversity and globalization, creating an awareness of different... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg, Robin Abrahams, and Katherine Connolly Baden

19 Sep 2016
Research & Ideas

Why Isn't Business Research More Relevant to Business Practitioners?

founder of the Tobin Project, an independent, interdisciplinary initiative that uses academic research to tackle massive real-world problems like economic inequality, national security, and government regulation. “We’ve found that working... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Education

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Press / Media

By: Debora L. Spar

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American Public Media [Marketplace], 12 September 2006

DR. DEBORAH SPAR: "The ability to choose gender is really only the first... View Details

16 Jul 2013
First Look

First Look: July 16

specifically economic knowledge, in twentieth century America. We use the Wharton School as an illustration of the earliest trends and dilemmas (c. 1900-1930), when business schools found themselves caught... View Details

Keywords: Anna Secino

25 Jun 2013
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First Look: June 25

by GBS, Alan Torres, vice president of North America Fabric Care, must finalize the forecast for P&G's laundry detergent sales. Results for the two months since introducing concentrated powder laundry detergent in select retailers saw a surprising jump in sales of... View Details

Keywords: Anna Secino

07 Oct 2024
Research & Ideas

Election 2024: Why Demographics Won't Predict the Next President

race, gender, and education—may be less useful than forecasters believe. "We find that even guessing at a 50-50 level is just as good, if not actually better, than using some demographic forecasts" How bad are demographic trends in... View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald

16 Aug 2013
News

Women's Business Leader

growing segment of new businesses in our economy and the trend is growing. Under Carla's leadership, the NWBC will be an effective advocate for women-owned small businesses, ensuring they have access and opportunity and make a strong... View Details

Keywords: Administration of Economic Programs; Administration of Economic Programs

29 May 2006
What Do You Think?

How Important Is the “Service Sector Effect” on Productivity?

motives, our paradigms, and what we are willing to accept and ignore to get what we think that we need." C. J. Cullinane was concerned that "This trend (service sector relative growth) will indeed catch up with the United States... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Service

December 2003
Article

Stochastic Technical Progress, Smooth Trends, and Nearly Distinct Business Cycles

By: Julio J. Rotemberg

Keywords: Information Technology; Trends; Business Cycles

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25 Aug 2015
News

Sunset in the East?

coauthor of Can China Lead? Reaching the Limits of Power and Growth, to answer alumni questions about what this trend might portend. With property price slides precipitating previous financial crises in Japan and the United States, what... View Details

Keywords: Administration of Economic Programs; Administration of Economic Programs; Administration of Economic Programs; Administration of Economic Programs

26 Jun 2019
Research & Ideas

Why the US-China Tariff Standoff Hurts American Companies More

the increase post-tariff. US exporters dropped their prices to compete. During the two years leading up to Trump's first round of tariffs, export prices on affected goods had been growing by 4 percent a year, roughly double the rate of unaffected items. That View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost; Retail; Manufacturing; Steel

22 Sep 2014
Op-Ed

Online Banks Fill Funding Needs for Small Business

access capital” Historically, this segment of the market has been small compared to the $700 billion in small business bank credit assets. But since the onset of the financial crisis, and particularly during the economic recovery, there... View Details

Keywords: by Karen Mills; Banking; Financial Services

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Music & Activism: Market Research Resources

I find information on trends on social media, digital music and the web? eMarketer
Market data, statistics, and analysis on the Internet, e-business, online marketing, media, and emerging technologies. Business Insider Reports on... View Details

29 Dec 2019
Research & Ideas

Read Our Most Popular Research Stories of 2019

Our most popular stories are those that help readers become better managers and outstanding leaders. Here are our most-read stories and faculty research papers in 2019. Tell us in the comment section below what you thought were the most interesting business View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

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