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Sherman (A) Contemporary Collections Contemporary Collections aim to support the research and curriculum of the Harvard Business School today and into the future. Collection activities focus on the career and professional development... View Details

02 Dec 2019
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A Long-Standing Commitment to Global Understanding

of economic development,” recalls Barry of his post-graduation years. He wanted to understand why people in some regions do well economically and improve their standard of living while others do not, and was... View Details

04 May 2017
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Going the Distance

governor’s office of economic development in Utah, last year wrapped up an 11-year path of voyage and endurance spanning 38 countries, climbing 14.5 vertical miles, and sailing 35,000 nautical miles. “Real... View Details

Keywords: Jill Radsken

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Austin Boral

(Founder), McKinsey & Company (Public & Social Sector Practice), New York City Economic Development Corporation (Strategy Department), Andrew Goodman Foundation (Board Member); Cybersecurity and... View Details

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Daniel Serna

marketing projects. To learn more about agriculture itself, he studied at Yale. "Most people don't think of Yale as a big 'aggie' school," Dan explains. "But it has a long history in environmental and agricultural economics... View Details

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Creating Value in Business and Government (HKS-HBS Joint Degree Seminar) - Course Catalog

environment, or national defense) methods (for example, decision making under uncertainty, project evaluation, performance measurement, or negotiation) or other topics (for example, international trade, technological innovation, economic... View Details

11 Jan 2011
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First Look: Jan. 11

contribution to Asia's economic progress and the characteristics (and limitations) of a leading university, Professor Emeritus Daniel Quinn Mills lays out his recommendations for building a world-class university in Asia, including how to... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

28 May 2014
Research & Ideas

Building Histories of Emerging Economies One Interview at a Time

consequence, the likelihood of seeing the same mistakes repeated in the future. He also expressed an interest in doing something about it. "We came up with the idea that we could capture at least the past 30 or 40 years through the eyes of top business leaders." Focus... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna

24 Sep 2014
Op-Ed

We Need a Miracle. New Nuclear Might Provide it.

On September 4, the US Energy Information Agency (EIA) published its 2014 International Energy Outlook. Earlier this year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its latest World Energy Investment Outlook. Both watchdogs tell us the same story. Energy... View Details

Keywords: by Joseph Lassiter; Energy; Utilities

20 Mar 2007
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First Look: March 20, 2007

understanding of design and manufacturing processes to instruct successfully her American and offshore contractors on how to mass-produce designer clothing at affordable prices. Claiborne was an industry pioneer in many ways. She View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

24 Feb 2022
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African American Student Union Spotlight on the Public Sector

before and during the MBA program. Leah Azeze (MBA 2023) Where is your hometown? Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. What was your pre-MBA industry and role? International Development / Senior Program Manager. Post-MBA industry and role? Consulting /... View Details

01 Jun 2001
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Group Therapy: The Role of Business Groups in Emerging Economies

States, but they sometimes deliver superior value in certain emerging markets, where their scope allows them to leverage their own resources to compensate for deficiencies in the economic support system. Second, Khanna’s work suggests... View Details

Keywords: Peter K. Jacobs; Market Research, Photo, Translation, Veterinary and Other Services; Professional Services

07 Dec 2009
Research & Ideas

Government’s Positive Role in Kick-Starting Entrepreneurship

Silicon Valley is the poster child for capitalism, the synergistic geography where smart private money supports cool ideas, creates jobs, boosts national productivity, and provides a handsome return for investors. Less well understood about the area's View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Technology

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John Smith-Ricco

experience got me thinking about the role of industrialization in economic development. The viability of South Africa depends on that development and the equitable distribution of resources." Eager to... View Details

01 Oct 1998
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New Releases

business? Howard Raiffa, the Frank Plumpton Ramsey Professor of Managerial Economics, Emeritus, at HBS, is a pioneer in the development of decision and negotiations analysis. In Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions,... View Details

30 Jan 2018
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HBS Global Opportunity Fellowship: Making a Difference in Africa

important strides economically, politically, and socially. By the year 2020, McKinsey Global Institute estimates that Africa’s GDP will reach $2.6 trillion and by 2040, over 1.1 billion Africans will be of working age! This economic... View Details

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Alumni Career Journey: Margot Zuckerman (MBA 2024) – Integrating Climate into Business (and Government) Priorities - Blog - Business & Environment

Blog Blog Filter Results Arrow Down Arrow Up Read posts from Author Alumni Author HBS Faculty Author HBS Staff Author Staff Author Students Topics Topics Accelerating Climate Solutions Conference 2023 Alumni Alumni Programs Alumni in Climate Networking Series Business... View Details

09 Mar 2021
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Bridging the Gap

yet, the crisis has shed light on areas where business leaders can make an important difference, such as supporting schools and programs that enable students to gain skills and talents for productive employment and create a foundation for sustained View Details

01 Dec 2002
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Alumni Bookshelf

break down trust across teams or among bosses, colleagues, and subordinates, and Galford and Drapeau have developed useful and succinct recommendations for coping with such difficult situations. Other Alumni Books How to Become a Great... View Details

26 Feb 2008
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First Look: February 26, 2008

opportunities and verify that two similar equilibria emerge. Gross National Happiness as an Answer to the Easterlin Paradox? Authors:Rafael Di Tella and Robert MacCulloch Periodical:Journal of Development View Details