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  • 2023
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Evaluation and Learning in R&D Investment

By: Alexander P. Frankel, Joshua L. Krieger, Danielle Li and Dimitris Papanikolaou
We examine the role of spillover learning in shaping the value of exploratory versus incremental R&D. Using data from drug development, we show that novel drug candidates generate more knowledge spillovers than incremental ones. Despite being less likely to reach... View Details
Keywords: Research and Development; Forecasting and Prediction; Valuation; Pharmaceutical Industry
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Frankel, Alexander P., Joshua L. Krieger, Danielle Li, and Dimitris Papanikolaou. "Evaluation and Learning in R&D Investment." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 23-074, May 2023. (NBER Working Paper Series, No. 31290, May 2023.)
  • 24 Aug 2015
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What Facebook’s Anti-Bias Training Program Gets Right

  • 19 Feb 2019
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Why the Trolley Dilemma Is a Terrible Model for Trying to Make Self-Driving Cars Safer

  • February 2016 (Revised July 2017)
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An Australian Ballot for California?

By: David Moss, Marc Campasano and Dean Grodzins
In early 1891, California lawmakers were considering a plan to reform the state's elections through the introduction of an “Australian” ballot. Under this new system, candidates from all qualifying parties would appear on official ballots, which would be printed by... View Details
Keywords: Voting; Ethics; Political Elections; Laws and Statutes; Change; California
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Moss, David, Marc Campasano, and Dean Grodzins. "An Australian Ballot for California?" Harvard Business School Case 716-054, February 2016. (Revised July 2017.)
  • March 2014 (Revised June 2015)
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Can Mexico Make Democracy Work?

By: Gunnar Trumbull and Jonathan Schlefer
Enrique Peña Nieto, the presidential candidate of the old Mexican ruling party elected in 2012, passed the most fundamental reforms in at least two decades. They included allowing private competition in the energy sector, including with the state-owned oil company,... View Details
Keywords: Democratization; Economic Development; Competition Policy; Exchange Rates; Comparative Advantage; Growth and Development; Government Legislation; Political Elections; Economic Growth; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Energy Industry; Communications Industry; Banking Industry; Latin America; Mexico
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Trumbull, Gunnar, and Jonathan Schlefer. "Can Mexico Make Democracy Work?" Harvard Business School Case 714-049, March 2014. (Revised June 2015.)
  • December 6, 2013
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Family Businesses Shouldn't Hunt for Superstar CEOs

By: Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer
This article discusses the challenges faced by family businesses when it comes to succession planning, particularly in selecting an outside CEO. It presents a case study of a third-generation family business looking for an external CEO, named "Mr. Wonderful," to manage... View Details
Keywords: Family Business; Management Succession
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Baron, Josh, and Rob Lachenauer. "Family Businesses Shouldn't Hunt for Superstar CEOs." Harvard Business Review (website) (December 6, 2013).
  • January 2003 (Revised July 2005)
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Finding a CEO for the School District of Philadelphia: Searching for a Savior?

Following the largest state takeover of a local public school district in U.S. history, a new governing body must find a CEO to effect a large-scale turnaround in the Philadelphia school district. This case examines the context of large urban public schools and... View Details
Keywords: Leading Change; Restructuring; Education; Crisis Management; Education Industry; Philadelphia
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Childress, Stacey M., Stig Leschly, and Purnima Kochikar. "Finding a CEO for the School District of Philadelphia: Searching for a Savior?" Harvard Business School Case 803-072, January 2003. (Revised July 2005.)
  • 25 Nov 2019
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Harvard Nears Selection of Allston Development Partner

  • 10 Oct 2016
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Why Lincoln Hid His Strongest Feelings from the Public

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Preference Signaling in Matching Markets

Many labor markets share three stylized facts: employers cannot give full attention to all candidates, candidates are ready to provide information about their preferences for particular employers, and employers value and are prepared to act on this information. In this... View Details
Keywords: Signaling; Matching; Cheap Talk; Congestion; Market Design; Marketplace Matching; Communication; Job Search
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Coles, Peter A., Alexey Kushnir, and Muriel Niederle. "Preference Signaling in Matching Markets." American Economic Journal: Microeconomics 5, no. 2 (May 2013): 99–134.
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General Management Program

leadership. Ideal candidates include: Functional leaders at large organizations whose role is significantly expanding Executives who will soon become business-unit, divisional, cross-functional, or regional leaders Top executives at... View Details
  • 16 Jul 2020
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Too Fast, Too Furious: Is U.S. Vaccine Development Headed in the Wrong Direction?

  • 2022
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Missing Novelty in Drug Development

By: Joshua Krieger, Danielle Li and Dimitris Papanikolaou
We provide evidence that risk aversion leads pharmaceutical firms to underinvest in radical innovation. We introduce a new measure of drug novelty based on chemical similarity and show that firms face a risk-reward trade-off: novel drug candidates are less likely to... View Details
Keywords: Drug Development; Risk Aversion; Research and Development; Innovation and Invention; Investment; Pharmaceutical Industry
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Krieger, Joshua, Danielle Li, and Dimitris Papanikolaou. "Missing Novelty in Drug Development." Review of Financial Studies 35, no. 2 (February 2022): 636–679.
  • 13 Dec 2015
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The Truest Measure of America's Progress

  • 10 Jan 2018
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Publicly engaged PhDs shift the notion of the ivory tower

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Competing in the Age of AI—Virtual

our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network. Admissions Criteria and Process We admit View Details
  • 4 Jul 2014 - 7 Jul 2014
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I'm Just Passionate!: Attributing Emotional Displays to Passion versus Emotionality

By: Elizabeth Baily Wolf and Alison Wood Brooks
People often express emotions at work that violate workplace display rules. In particular, expressing self-focused sadness is often viewed as inappropriate. Across three experimental studies, we find that the attributions that people make for their inappropriate... View Details
Keywords: Passion; Emotion; Display Rules; Emotions
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Wolf, Elizabeth Baily, and Alison Wood Brooks. "I'm Just Passionate! Attributing Emotional Displays to Passion versus Emotionality." International Association for Conflict Management Annual Conference, Leiden, The Netherlands, July 4–7, 2014.
  • November 2022
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Hiring with the Community in Saint Paul

By: Mitchell B. Weiss and Sarah Mehta
This case reviews Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s decision to involve the community in the process of hiring his cabinet members. Rather than relying on an executive recruiting firm or choosing cabinet heads from his own network, Carter recruited 100 community members... View Details
Keywords: Community Engagement; Competency and Skills; Government and Politics; Human Resources; Government Administration; Recruitment; Selection and Staffing; Decision Making; Public Administration Industry; United States; Minnesota; Saint Paul
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Weiss, Mitchell B., and Sarah Mehta. "Hiring with the Community in Saint Paul." Harvard Business School Case 823-074, November 2022.
  • January 2010 (Revised April 2010)
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Gobi Partners and DMG

By: G. Felda Hardymon, Josh Lerner and Ann Leamon
Thomas G. Tsao, founding general partner of Gobi Partners, an early stage venture capital firm in China, must decide how to manage his firm's largest investment after the departure of the CEO. Tom has temporarily stepped in as CEO, but finding a replacement with the... View Details
Keywords: Restructuring; Competency and Skills; Decision Choices and Conditions; Venture Capital; Investment; Business or Company Management; Management Succession; Emerging Markets; Problems and Challenges; Business and Stakeholder Relations; China
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Hardymon, G. Felda, Josh Lerner, and Ann Leamon. "Gobi Partners and DMG." Harvard Business School Case 810-095, January 2010. (Revised April 2010.)
  • September 1997 (Revised May 1999)
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Precision Controls, Inc.

By: James K. Sebenius and David T. Kotchen
Precision Controls is a Minnesota-based manufacturer of electronic control devices. To enhance its product line, Precision would like to establish an artificial intelligence research group, either through internal development or, preferably, by merging with or... View Details
Keywords: Information Technology; Valuation; Research and Development; Negotiation Process; Stock Shares; Negotiation Tactics; Mergers and Acquisitions; Manufacturing Industry; Electronics Industry; Minnesota
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Sebenius, James K., and David T. Kotchen. "Precision Controls, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 898-046, September 1997. (Revised May 1999.)
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