Income Inequity - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Sep 2008
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Is Market Capitalism Headed for Trouble?

disparity of wealth and income in many countries and across regions. In turn, they thought these gaps could lead to populist politics that would adversely affect the conduct of capitalism. A second major concern was that our productive... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

19 Aug 2021
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A Letter to My White Friends and Colleagues

to challenge the inequities that we see? SR: Well, Dan, HBCUs have been in existence since the 1850s. They were created like almost every Black institution was created as a result of Black people being denied opportunities. Black people... View Details

18 Aug 2014
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Closing the Education Gap

Anne Dias Griffin (MBA 1997) “Everyone deserves a fair start regardless of their zip code,” says Anne Dias Griffin (MBA 1997). Reforming that start is what motivates her. “The effects of income disparity start early in our society, and... View Details

Keywords: Jill Radsken

01 Mar 2023
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An Investment in Tomorrow's Leaders

Understanding that for many prospective students the greatest barriers to attending graduate school are financial, HBS is taking proactive steps to make the MBA Program more affordable. The School has held tuition flat for the past five years, and in August 2022... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

15 Jun 2021
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Alumni Work to Reverse Bias Through Philanthropy

hard—urgent calls for a long-overdue racial reckoning are inspiring innovative approaches to exposing and ending structural inequities in business and society. Two new ventures led by HBS alumni are leveraging the power of philanthropy in... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

01 Mar 2023
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March 2023 Alumni and Faculty Books

inequality. And rising inequality is directly imperiling democracy. Rather than a screed against capitalism, this book is a call for capitalism to return to its roots, reenergizing its synergies with democracy. Raymond Baker explains the... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

15 Jun 2021
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HBS Addresses Racial Equity

of our Managing Diversity Speaker Series. For students, we are providing more content in the MBA Program around diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’re creating pre-matriculation materials for incoming MBA students and will introduce a... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

13 Dec 2017
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Skydeck Live: What Really Motivates American Voters?

not benefited from the prosperity of our country. And I think to see income inequality and to see what's going on with people's lives, it does change my view of things. Morrell: Thanks so much, Diane. We'll... View Details

01 Dec 2008
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Business at the Summit

wealth inequality in the United States in recent decades, Summers said that in any society, equitable income distribution goes to the heart of a society’s legitimacy, fairness, and opportunity for its... View Details

Keywords: leadership; alumni events; Centennial; Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services; Finance; Management

15 Jun 2021
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The Path Ahead

challenges and opportunities that the School faces—and the priorities that will guide his leadership. Inequality and racism are among the most serious problems in today's societies. How does Dean Datar plan to address these issues by... View Details

05 Dec 2016
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The Dragon’s Tale

capital for midsized companies. Because capital raising is controlled by the state, it tends to go to state-owned enterprises. That is a big problem for a lot of privately owned businesses and has created the shadow banking sector. What is your view of the wide View Details