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- July 2011
- Article
Institutions and Inequality in Single Party Regimes: A Comparative Analysis of Vietnam and China
Despite the fact that China and Vietnam have been the world's two fastest growing economies over the past two decades, their income inequality patterns are very different. In this paper, we take a deep look at political institutions in the two countries, demonstrating... View Details
Keywords: Equality and Inequality; Developing Countries and Economies; Motivation and Incentives; Government and Politics; Policy; Power and Influence; Decision Making; Income; China; Viet Nam
Malesky, Edmund, Regina M. Abrami, and Yu Zheng. "Institutions and Inequality in Single Party Regimes: A Comparative Analysis of Vietnam and China." Comparative Politics 43, no. 4 (July 2011).
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Winners & Success Stories | New Venture Competition
Competition Winner, Business Track: Argus Systems Argus Systems accelerates AI model development for physical AI. Team: Lisa Yan (MBA 2025), Drew Borinstein (MBA 2025) Play Lexi: Sacerdote Grand Prize Winner, View Details
- May 2018
- Teaching Note
Maggie Wilderotter: Evolution of an Executive
By: Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams
Teaching Note for HBS No. 417-091. View Details
- June 2009
- Case
The Rise of President Barack Hussein Obama
By: David A. Thomas, Laura Morgan Roberts and Stephanie Creary
This case profiles President Barack Hussein Obama's rise to the presidency as an "improbable candidate." The case illustrates the ways in which he overcame criticism from those who questioned his credibility and his values, and skepticism from those who were unsure... View Details
Keywords: Ethnicity; Race; Political Elections; Leadership; Personal Development and Career; Creativity; Trust
Thomas, David A., Laura Morgan Roberts, and Stephanie Creary. "The Rise of President Barack Hussein Obama." Harvard Business School Case 409-115, June 2009.
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2023 Symposium - Race, Gender & Equity
inform her engagement in social change.Yuille’s diverse professional formation — federal law clerk, Latin Americanist socio-economic development lawyer, Wall Street corporate transactional attorney, public... View Details
- 10 Aug 2015
- News
Support for the Healers
has never been more important.” Central to Point of Care’s mission is the belief that patient care improves when health care providers are well supported. In addition to her finance, HR, and strategy responsibilities, Sandford also directs the foundation’s Schwartz... View Details
- 01 Mar 2008
- News
An American Odyssey
did in Developing the Afro-American Economy (1977) and Paying the Social Debt (1993). In Lift the Hood, he proposes that a surtax on the top 30 percent income bracket for thirty years would be the way to... View Details
- Career Coach
Doug Lester
a career. Coaching sessions with Doug can range from broadly conceptual, touching on issues related to meaning in work and life, to highly focused and tactical, including formulating effective networking strategies and following through on them. Doug has View Details
- August 2017 (Revised July 2020)
- Case
Cumplo.com
By: Frank V. Cespedes, Fernanda Miguel and Mariana Cal
In August 2017, Cumplo’s Founder Shea and CEO Kirberg meet to discuss growth and strategy issues faced by this Chilean fintech startup. What sales and marketing strategy will best foster the compny’s growth? Are changes needed in the product lineup? How and when should... View Details
Keywords: Fintech; Alternative Finance; Crowdfunding; Crowdlending; Marketing Strategy; Growth and Development Strategy; Social Entrepreneurship; Expansion; Latin America; South America; Chile
Cespedes, Frank V., Fernanda Miguel, and Mariana Cal. "Cumplo.com." Harvard Business School Case 818-039, August 2017. (Revised July 2020.)
- March 2003
- Background Note
Management and Creativity in Television Broadcasting
By: Rosabeth M. Kanter and Douglas A Raymond
Management and creativity are sometimes assumed to be unrelated or even conflicting concepts. In the best cases, management controls enable artistic success by gathering resources and providing discipline. However, if pushed too far, the same discipline can stifle... View Details
- December 2002 (Revised March 2003)
- Case
Gates Foundation and Small High Schools, The
By: Stig Leschly
Covers the evolution of the Gates Foundation's multibillion dollar effort to influence reform in the U.S. public education system since 1999, particularly the foundation's recent decision to invest heavily in the breakup of existing urban high schools and the creation... View Details
Keywords: Secondary Education; Urban Development; Social Entrepreneurship; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Education Industry
Leschly, Stig. "Gates Foundation and Small High Schools, The." Harvard Business School Case 803-110, December 2002. (Revised March 2003.)
- 02 Jun 2011
- News
Serious Fun
moderate-income consumers, D2D develops and supports innovative new products and policies that make it easier for people to save. Among its many initiatives, D2D offers individuals and organizations (private employers, the military,... View Details
- 13 Aug 2001
- Lessons from the Classroom
Parents’ Guide to Harvard Business School
experience to students' parents, Narayandas leads a mini-case study of Coca-Cola as it decides whether to deploy a new generation of interactive vending machines. Narayandas also discusses the evolution of the modern enterprise, and the origins of the Harvard Business... View Details
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Outdoors Club | MBA
outdoor company partners, such as Hipcamp, Arc’teryx, and adidas Outdoor. Annual Events Boston-area exploration opportunities Day and overnight trips in the Northeast Education and skills development sessions International treks during... View Details
- 26 Apr 2018
- Cold Call Podcast
Why JPMorgan Chase Is Investing Millions in Detroit
- 25 Jul 2019
- Blog Post
Advancing a More Sustainable World with an MBA/MPA-ID
Working to protect the environment has been my passion for as long as I can remember. My father was my earliest inspiration. As an officer in the Indian Forest Service, he devoted his life to balancing day to day realities of economic View Details
- 01 Dec 2010
- News
This Is What I Do
to be a journalist,” she recalls. Later, at ABC News, Lemmon twice pursued fellowships in Europe. With each exposure to life overseas, she became more interested in development issues. “People need jobs to create stronger families, and... View Details
- 02 Feb 2021
- Blog Post
Finding My Focus in Health care Amidst a Global Pandemic
effective solutions. Although the first semester was different than I imagined – with small socially distanced meet-ups, Zoom Office Hours and a closed HKS campus – the ability to dig deep into health care issues with the best professors... View Details
- 29 Apr 2016
- News
The First Five Years: Kelly McKenna (MBA 2015)
themselves with social causes or wish to bring about positive change in the world. Beyond the income these artists are receiving, the confidence and hope it instills within them touches every part of their lives. A lot of these artists... View Details
- January–February 1995
- Article
Corporate Reputation: Aid to Growth and Shield
By: S. A. Greyser
Greyser, S. A. "Corporate Reputation: Aid to Growth and Shield." Inside PR's Magazine of Reputation Management (January–February 1995).