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      Clusters of Innovation: Regional Foundations of U.S. Competitiveness

      By: Michael E. Porter
      Competitiveness has tended to be seen primarily from a federal perspective, and national policies and circumstances surely affect the prosperity of our economy. However, the Clusters of Innovation Initiative was undertaken with the realization that the real work of... View Details
      Keywords: Clusters; Economics; Industry Clusters; Economy; Growth and Development; United States
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      Porter, Michael E. "Clusters of Innovation: Regional Foundations of U.S. Competitiveness." Council on Competitiveness, Washington, DC, October 2001. (Report.)
      • 25 Sep 2001
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      The Baltic Rim Regional Agenda

      By: Michael E. Porter
      This presentation draws on ideas from Professor Porter's articles and books, in particular, The Competitive Advantage of Nations (The Free Press, 1990), "The Microeconomic Foundations of Economic Development," in The Global Competitiveness Report 1998,... View Details
      Keywords: Economics; Growth and Development; Russia
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      Porter, Michael E. "The Baltic Rim Regional Agenda." Baltic Development Forum Summit, St. Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2001.
      • September 2001 (Revised October 2018)
      • Case

      DIENA

      By: Robert Simons and Indra Reinbergs
      Requires students to draw a new organization structure diagram for a rapidly evolving business. A/S DIENA is a newspaper publisher founded during Latvia's 1990/91 struggle for independence from the USSR with a clear social mission to support democracy. With the help of... View Details
      Keywords: Employee Ownership; Organizational Design; Marketing Strategy; Managerial Roles; Growth and Development; Economic Systems; Publishing Industry; Journalism and News Industry; Latvia
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      Simons, Robert, and Indra Reinbergs. "DIENA." Harvard Business School Case 102-001, September 2001. (Revised October 2018.)
      • 2002
      • Chapter

      National Innovative Capacity

      By: Michael E. Porter and Scott Stern
      This chapter delves in detail into the conditions that allow a country to innovate at the global technology frontier. The findings reveal the striking degree to which the national circumstances actually explain the differences across countries in innovative activity... View Details
      Keywords: Economics
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      Porter, Michael E., and Scott Stern. "National Innovative Capacity." In The Global Competitiveness Report 2001–2002, by Michael E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Sachs, Peter K. Cornelius, John W. McArthur, and Klaus Schwab. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.
      • 2001
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      Clusters of Innovation Initiative: San Diego

      By: Michael E. Porter
      The study contains a conceptual framework for assessing the competitiveness of regional economies, an analysis of the San Diego region overall, as well as detailed assessments of two representative clusters—biotechnology/pharmaceuticals and communications. The report... View Details
      Keywords: Clusters; Economics; Industry Clusters; Economy; Growth and Development; Biotechnology Industry; Communications Industry; Pharmaceutical Industry; San Diego
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      Porter, Michael E. "Clusters of Innovation Initiative: San Diego." Council on Competitiveness, Washington, DC, May 2001. (Report.)
      • April 2001 (Revised May 2002)
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      Brazil: Embracing Globalization?

      By: Laura Alfaro
      In 2001, Brazil stands at a crossroads. The country seems to be emerging from decades of economic stagnation. The economic situation remains tenuous, however, Brazil's leaders must now chart a forward course. Most critically, they must decide whether Brazil's future... View Details
      Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Development Economics; Economic Slowdown and Stagnation; Cooperation; Globalized Economies and Regions; Cost vs Benefits; Brazil
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      Alfaro, Laura. "Brazil: Embracing Globalization?" Harvard Business School Case 701-104, April 2001. (Revised May 2002.)
      • 2001
      • Working Paper

      Bank Capital and Risk Management: Issues for Banks and Regulators

      By: Kenneth A. Froot

      Banks and financial firms are in the process of evolving away from primary warehousers of risk to diversified originators and distributors of financial services. These changes are important for the way that financial firms think about their needs for economic... View Details

      Keywords: Bank Capital And Risk Management; Issues For Banks And Regulators; Risk Management; Governance Compliance; Capital; Banks and Banking; Banking Industry
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      Froot, Kenneth A. "Bank Capital and Risk Management: Issues for Banks and Regulators." IFCI Geneva Research Paper, No. 8, April 2001. (International Financial Risk Institute.)
      • March 2001 (Revised September 2002)
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      Merck Latin America (A)

      By: Michael Beer and James Weber
      Introduces Grey Warner, the vice president of Merck's Latin America region, and his efforts to improve the organizational effectiveness of the region and to introduce a more global business culture and values. Discusses Merck's ethics and values, its Latin American... View Details
      Keywords: Organizational Culture; Ethics; Business Processes; Strategic Planning; Change Management; Values and Beliefs; Globalized Firms and Management; Employee Relationship Management; Business Strategy; Government and Politics; Economy; Pharmaceutical Industry; Latin America
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      Beer, Michael, and James Weber. "Merck Latin America (A)." Harvard Business School Case 401-029, March 2001. (Revised September 2002.)
      • 2001
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      Regions and the New Economics of Competition

      By: M. E. Porter
      Keywords: Globalized Economies and Regions; Trade; Competition
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      Porter, M. E. "Regions and the New Economics of Competition." In Global City-Regions, edited by A. J. Scott. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001.
      • January 2001 (Revised February 2001)
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      China's Accession to the WTO

      By: Richard H.K. Vietor
      Supplements The World Trade Organization: After the Seattle Protests. View Details
      Keywords: Trade; Globalized Economies and Regions; Social Issues; China; Seattle
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      Vietor, Richard H.K. "China's Accession to the WTO." Harvard Business School Supplement 701-081, January 2001. (Revised February 2001.)
      • 2001
      • Other Unpublished Work

      A Baltic Rim Regional Agenda

      By: Michael E. Porter and Örjan Sölvell
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      Keywords: Economics
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      Porter, Michael E., and Örjan Sölvell. "A Baltic Rim Regional Agenda." 2001.
      • 2001
      • Article

      The Economic Contribution of Information Technology: Towards Comparative and User Studies

      By: Timothy F. Bresnahan and Shane Greenstein
      By what process does technical change in information technology (IT) increase economic welfare? How does this process result in increases in welfare at different rates in different countries and regions? This paper considers existing literature on measuring the... View Details
      Keywords: Economic Growth; Welfare; Information Technology; Measurement and Metrics
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      Bresnahan, Timothy F., and Shane Greenstein. "The Economic Contribution of Information Technology: Towards Comparative and User Studies." Journal of Evolutionary Economics 11 (2001): 95–118.
      • November 2000
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      WARDA: Leading a Rice Revolution in West Africa

      By: Ray A. Goldberg, Carin-Isabel Knoop and Cate Reavis
      The West Africa Rice Development Association, along with various national and international partners, was developing and transferring new rice technologies to farmers throughout West and Central Africa. While production in West Africa was growing faster than any other... View Details
      Keywords: Private Sector; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Policy; Government and Politics; Technological Innovation; Leadership; Performance Effectiveness; Problems and Challenges; Research and Development; Nonprofit Organizations; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Africa
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      Goldberg, Ray A., Carin-Isabel Knoop, and Cate Reavis. "WARDA: Leading a Rice Revolution in West Africa." Harvard Business School Case 901-001, November 2000.
      • October 2000 (Revised June 2017)
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      Vyaderm Pharmaceuticals: The EVA Decision

      By: Robert Simons and Indra A. Reinbergs
      In 2016, the new CEO of Vyaderm Pharmaceuticals introduces an Economic Value Added (EVA) program to focus the company on long-term shareholder value. The EVA program consists of three elements: EVA centers (business units), EVA drivers (operational practices that... View Details
      Keywords: Compensation and Benefits; Employee Relationship Management; Economic Growth; Economic Systems; Management; Motivation and Incentives; Organizational Design; Organizational Structure; Performance Evaluation; Decision Choices and Conditions; Pharmaceutical Industry; Washington (state, US)
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      Simons, Robert, and Indra A. Reinbergs. "Vyaderm Pharmaceuticals: The EVA Decision." Harvard Business School Case 101-019, October 2000. (Revised June 2017.)
      • 2000
      • Working Paper

      The Drivers of National Innovative Capacity: Implications for Spain and Latin America

      By: Michael E. Porter, Jeffrey L. Furman and Scott Stern
      In the past decade, both academic scholars and policymakers have focused increasing attention on the central role that technological innovation plays in economic growth. There are at least two distinct reasons for this increased interest. First, though economists have... View Details
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      Porter, Michael E., Jeffrey L. Furman, and Scott Stern. "The Drivers of National Innovative Capacity: Implications for Spain and Latin America." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 01-004, May 2000.
      • December 1999 (Revised June 2000)
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      Smithfield Foods, Inc.

      By: Ray A. Goldberg, Carin-Isabel Knoop and David Lane
      Smithfield has become the number-one pork producer and processor in the world--given all the changes in the global agribusiness industry. How does the company develop its future strategy? A rewritten version of an earlier case. View Details
      Keywords: Economy; Globalized Economies and Regions; Agribusiness; Globalization; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Strategic Planning; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry
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      Goldberg, Ray A., Carin-Isabel Knoop, and David Lane. "Smithfield Foods, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 900-015, December 1999. (Revised June 2000.)
      • May 1999 (Revised December 2003)
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      European Monetary Union

      By: Richard H.K. Vietor and Sabina M. Ciminero
      On January 1, 1999, 11 European countries unified their currencies--48 years after their first integrative efforts. This marks a huge development in the structure of Europe and the world's economy. This case examines the integrative process, the Single Europe Act and... View Details
      Keywords: Money; Currency; Globalized Economies and Regions; Markets; International Relations; Alliances; System; Integration; Macroeconomics; Business and Government Relations; European Union
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      Vietor, Richard H.K., and Sabina M. Ciminero. "European Monetary Union." Harvard Business School Case 799-131, May 1999. (Revised December 2003.)
      • April 1999
      • Background Note

      Note on the Caspian Oil Pipelines

      By: Benjamin C. Esty and Mathew M Millett
      The Caspian region may become one of the world's next major energy producers. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan-all former Soviet republics--hold vast and largely undeveloped reserves of oil and gas, but the region's export infrastructure is nearly... View Details
      Keywords: Economics; Non-Renewable Energy; Investment; Government and Politics; Infrastructure; Outcome or Result; Projects; Natural Environment; Azerbaijan; Kazakhstan; Uzbekistan
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      Esty, Benjamin C., and Mathew M Millett. "Note on the Caspian Oil Pipelines." Harvard Business School Background Note 299-044, April 1999.
      • April 1999
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      Managing Experimentation: Module Overview Note for Managing Product Development(Note for Instructor)

      By: Stefan H. Thomke
      Describes the conceptual foundations and pedagogy for a module on managing experimentation in the development of products and services. The module has been taught in the second-year elective MBA course Managing Product Development. The purpose of the module is to help... View Details
      Keywords: Transition; Business or Company Management; Product Development; Personal Development and Career; Science; Technology Adoption
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      Thomke, Stefan H. "Managing Experimentation: Module Overview Note for Managing Product Development(Note for Instructor)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 699-138, April 1999.
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      Wealth-Making in Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century Britain: Industry v. Commerce and Finance

      By: Tom Nicholas
      This paper refutes the hypothesis put forward by W.D. Rubinstein that a disproportionately large share of Britain's wealth makers were active in commercial and financial trades in London. We use a data set of businessmen active in nineteenth- and early... View Details
      Keywords: Trade; Finance; Commercialization; Mathematical Methods; Wealth and Poverty; Great Britain; London
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      Nicholas, Tom. "Wealth-Making in Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century Britain: Industry v. Commerce and Finance." Business History 41, no. 1 (January 1999).
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