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- 11 Sep 2017
- Working Paper Summaries
A Historical Approach to Clustering in Emerging Economies
Keywords: by Valeria Giacomin
- January 2010 (Revised March 2010)
- Background Note
A Note on Direct Selling in Developing Economies
By: Michael Chu and Joel Emilio Bregman Segre
Informal and formal direct selling play a particularly important role in developing countries characterized by markets with limited retail sectors. This note explores the practice of direct selling for the company, the sales person, and the consumer, as well as the... View Details
Keywords: Customers; Developing Countries and Economies; Marketing Channels; Marketing Strategy; Emerging Markets; Sales
Chu, Michael, and Joel Emilio Bregman Segre. "A Note on Direct Selling in Developing Economies." Harvard Business School Background Note 310-068, January 2010. (Revised March 2010.)
- 2011
- Other Unpublished Work
Military Ties, New Ventures, and Political Risk Management in Emerging Economies
By: Shon R. Hiatt and Wesley Sine
New ventures in emerging economies face a number of challenges such as political instability, corruption, and uncertain property rights that can severely hinder their ability to grow and survive, yet little is known about how startups can mitigate such risk. Using data... View Details
- May 2020 (Revised March 2022)
- Case
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and the Global Economy (A)
By: Alberto Cavallo and Christian Godwin
In April 2020, the world struggled to contain the exponential escalation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dozens of countries had imposed restrictions on travel, work, and social gatherings. A large share of the global population was under lockdowns and... View Details
Keywords: COVID-19 Pandemic; Demand and Consumers; Supply and Industry; Finance; Central Banking; Financial Markets; International Finance; Globalization; Government and Politics; Health Pandemics; Decision Making; Macroeconomics; Employment; Crisis Management; Supply Chain; Risk and Uncertainty; Air Transportation Industry; Banking Industry; Consumer Products Industry; Employment Industry; Financial Services Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; Health Industry; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry; Pharmaceutical Industry; Public Administration Industry; Retail Industry; Service Industry; Shipping Industry; Tourism Industry; Travel Industry; Asia; China; Europe; Latin America; Africa; United States
Cavallo, Alberto, and Christian Godwin. "The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and the Global Economy (A)." Harvard Business School Case 720-031, May 2020. (Revised March 2022.)
- September 2022
- Article
Energy Innovation Funding and Institutions in Major Economies
By: Jonas Meckling, Clara Galeazzi, Esther Shears, Tong Xu and Laura Diaz Anadon
Accelerating energy innovation for decarbonization hinges on public investment in research, development and demonstration (RD&D). Here we examine the evolution and variation of public energy RD&D funding and institutions and associated drivers across eight major... View Details
Keywords: Research and Development; Innovation and Invention; Energy Policy; Government Legislation; Energy Sources
Meckling, Jonas, Clara Galeazzi, Esther Shears, Tong Xu, and Laura Diaz Anadon. "Energy Innovation Funding and Institutions in Major Economies." Nature Energy 7, no. 9 (September 2022): 876–885.
- December 24, 2018
- Editorial
Stock-Market Volatility Can Be Good for the Economy
By: Amar Bhidé
Bhidé, Amar. "Stock-Market Volatility Can Be Good for the Economy." Wall Street Journal (December 24, 2018).
- 2008
- Chapter
Southeast Asia and the Political Economy of Development
By: Regina M. Abrami and Richard Doner
This chapter assesses contemporary qualitative research on Southeast Asia and its contribution to the field of political economy. It focuses especially on the political origins of economic institutions and their influence on economic performance. It provides evidence... View Details
Keywords: Development Economics; Entrepreneurship; Government and Politics; Research; Southeast Asia
Abrami, Regina M., and Richard Doner. "Southeast Asia and the Political Economy of Development." In Southeast Asia in Political Science: Theory, Region, and Qualitative Analysis, edited by Erik Martinez Kuhonta, Dan Slater, and Tuong Vu. Stanford University Press, 2008.
- 06 Nov 2008
- News
I.B.M. Has Tech Answer for Woes of Economy
- 27 Aug 2019
- News
Buoyant economy sending positive signals to global investors
- 18 Jan 2012
- News
Harvard business grads express doubt in U.S. economy
- 17 Jul 2019
HBS in NYC: Leading in the Digital Economy
This event is designed for prospective students who want to work in the tech sector as well as industries that are going through a digital transformation. View Details
- 14 Jan 2019
- Video
Why Employers Should Care About the Care Economy
- 2014
- Chapter
Business History and the Impact of MNEs on Host Economies
By: Geoffrey Jones
Business history has long been recognized as providing an important dimension in international business studies. Much of this historical work has focused on mapping historical growth patterns of multinationals and exploring the determinants of their growth. However,... View Details
Keywords: Multinational; International Business; Business History; Culture; Globalization; History; Africa; Asia; Europe; Latin America; North and Central America
Jones, Geoffrey. "Business History and the Impact of MNEs on Host Economies." In Multidisciplinary Insights from New AIB Fellows. Vol. 16, edited by Jean J. Boddewyn, 177–198. Research in Global Strategic Management. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing, 2014.
- 2019
- White Paper
Impact-Weighted Financial Accounts: The Missing Piece for an Impact Economy
By: George Serafeim, T. Robert Zochowski and Jennifer Downing
Reimagining capitalism is an imperative. We need to create a more inclusive and sustainable form of capitalism that works for every person and the planet. Massive environmental damage, growing income and wealth disparity, stress, and depression within developed... View Details
Keywords: Impact-Weighted Accounts; IWAI; Background; Economic Systems; Economy; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Measurement and Metrics; Financial Statements
Serafeim, George, T. Robert Zochowski, and Jennifer Downing. "Impact-Weighted Financial Accounts: The Missing Piece for an Impact Economy." White Paper, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA, September 2019.
- September 2020
- Article
The Gig Economy Beyond Local Services and Transportation
By: Christopher Stanton and Catherine Thomas
Stanton, Christopher, and Catherine Thomas. "The Gig Economy Beyond Local Services and Transportation." CESifo Forum 21, no. 3 (September 2020): 21–26.
- 23 Sep 2011
- Other Presentation
The Indeterminate Goodness of the Economy (and Life)
By: Amar Bhidé
Bhidé, Amar. "The Indeterminate Goodness of the Economy (and Life)." In Philosophical Foundations of Economics and the Good Economy: Individual Values, Human Pursuits, Self-Realization and Becoming. 9th Center on Capitalism and Society Annual Conference, September 23, 2011.
- March 2017 (Revised January 2018)
- Teaching Note
Nigeria on the Move: Governing the 'New' Economy
By: Akshay Mangla
Teaching Note for HBS No. 716-073. View Details
Keywords: Nigeria
- June 2016 (Revised November 2022)
- Course Overview Note
The Role of Government in Market Economies (RoGME)
- August 2014 (Revised September 2014)
- Case
Indonesia: Growth and Stability in a Global Economy
By: Lakshmi Iyer and David Lane
Iyer, Lakshmi, and David Lane. "Indonesia: Growth and Stability in a Global Economy." Harvard Business School Case 715-002, August 2014. (Revised September 2014.)