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- August 2008 (Revised August 2009)
- Case
Lan Airlines in 2008: Connecting the World to Latin America
By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell, Jorge Tarzijan and Mitchel Jordan
Lan Airlines operates three distinct models: low-cost for domestic short-haul flights, full-service for international routes; and an international cargo business, the latter of which makes up 33% of Lan's overall revenues (markedly different from many U.S. legacy... View Details
Keywords: Business Model; Growth and Development Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Air Transportation Industry; Latin America
Casadesus-Masanell, Ramon, Jorge Tarzijan, and Mitchel Jordan. "Lan Airlines in 2008: Connecting the World to Latin America." Harvard Business School Case 709-410, August 2008. (Revised August 2009.)
- 2010
- Book
The Economics of Crime: Lessons for and from Latin America
By: Rafael Di Tella, Sebastian Edwards and Ernesto Schargrodsky
Di Tella, Rafael, Sebastian Edwards, and Ernesto Schargrodsky, eds. The Economics of Crime: Lessons for and from Latin America. National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report. University of Chicago Press, 2010.
- September 2023
- Supplement
Arcos Dorados: Decarbonizing McDonald’s in Latin America – Decarbonization Activities
By: George Serafeim and Michael W. Toffel
Serafeim, George, and Michael W. Toffel. "Arcos Dorados: Decarbonizing McDonald’s in Latin America – Decarbonization Activities." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 624-703, September 2023.
- 2001
- Book
Cases in Strategic Marketing Management: Business Strategies in Latin America
By: Guillermo D'Andrea and John A. Quelch
D'Andrea, Guillermo, and John A. Quelch. Cases in Strategic Marketing Management: Business Strategies in Latin America. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001.
- April 7, 2013
- Guest Column
Infraestructura en América Latina [Infrastructure in Latin America: A perspective from the HBS Latin America Conference]
By: Laura Alfaro
Alfaro, Laura. "Infraestructura en América Latina [Infrastructure in Latin America: A perspective from the HBS Latin America Conference]." La Nación (Costa Rica) (April 7, 2013).
- 21 May 2018
- Working Paper Summaries
Business, Governments, and Political Risk in South Asia and Latin America Since 1970
Keywords: by Geoffrey Jones and Rachael Comunale
- September 2023
- Supplement
Arcos Dorados: Decarbonizing McDonald’s in Latin America – Alternative Protein Products
By: George Serafeim and Michael W. Toffel
Serafeim, George, and Michael W. Toffel. "Arcos Dorados: Decarbonizing McDonald’s in Latin America – Alternative Protein Products." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 624-705, September 2023.
- March 2009
- Teaching Note
Lan Airlines in 2008: Connecting the World to Latin America (TN)
By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell, Jorge Tarzijan and Jordan Mitchell
Teaching Note for [709410]. View Details
- April 2014
- Case
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.: Taking on Seasonal Starvation in Latin America
By: Christopher Marquis and Zoe Yang
A company with a strong commitment toward corporate social responsibility since its founding days, Green Mountain faced an ethical decision point in 2007 as new information from the field uncovered a chronic dire problem facing coffee communities—seasonal starvation.... View Details
Keywords: Fair Trade; Coffee; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Environmental Sustainability; Food and Beverage Industry; Consumer Products Industry; Latin America; Central America; Mexico; Guatemala; Nicaragua
Marquis, Christopher, and Zoe Yang. "Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.: Taking on Seasonal Starvation in Latin America." Harvard Business School Case 414-065, April 2014.
- 2014
- Working Paper
Adding Value Through Venture Capital in Latin America and the Caribbean
By: Josh Lerner, Ann Leamon, James Tighe and Susana Garcia-Robles
Venture capital (VC) investment has long been recognized as an engine for economic growth and development. Unlike bank loans, where the entrepreneur receives money and is left alone as long as the payments arrive on the pre-arranged schedule, venture capital... View Details
Lerner, Josh, Ann Leamon, James Tighe, and Susana Garcia-Robles. "Adding Value Through Venture Capital in Latin America and the Caribbean." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 15-024, October 2014.
- 2018
- Other Unpublished Work
Protectionist Threats and Increasing Financial Volatility: Is Latin America at a Crossroads?
By: Laura Alfaro, Guillermo Calvo, Roque Benjamin Fernandez, Pablo Guidotti, Guillermo Perry, Liliana Rojas-Suarez and Ernesto Talvi
Alfaro, Laura, Guillermo Calvo, Roque Benjamin Fernandez, Pablo Guidotti, Guillermo Perry, Liliana Rojas-Suarez, and Ernesto Talvi. "Protectionist Threats and Increasing Financial Volatility: Is Latin America at a Crossroads?" Comité Latinoamericano de Asuntos Financieros (CLAAF) Statement, April 2018.
- 2015
- Other Unpublished Work
The End of a Cycle in Latin America and Its Associated Risks
By: Laura Alfaro, Guillermo Calvo, Pedro Carvalho de Mello, Pablo Guidotti, Guillermo Perry, Carmen Reinhart, Liliana Rojas-Suarez and Ernesto Talvi
Alfaro, Laura, Guillermo Calvo, Pedro Carvalho de Mello, Pablo Guidotti, Guillermo Perry, Carmen Reinhart, Liliana Rojas-Suarez, and Ernesto Talvi. "The End of a Cycle in Latin America and Its Associated Risks." Comité Latinoamericano de Asuntos Financieros (CLAAF) Statement, no. 33, March 2015. (See CLAAF 's website for previous statements.)
- 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
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.
- April 2015 (Revised May 2018)
- Case
NXTP Labs: An Innovative Accelerator Model
By: Josh Lerner, Maria Fernanda Miguel and Laura Urdapilleta
This case follows a unique accelerator fund in Latin America, facing challenges on how to keep growing, including development of venture capital fund and leveraging of entrepreneur ecosystem. View Details
Keywords: Latin America; Accelerator; Ecosystem; Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital; Business Startups; Financial Services Industry; Latin America
Lerner, Josh, Maria Fernanda Miguel, and Laura Urdapilleta. "NXTP Labs: An Innovative Accelerator Model." Harvard Business School Case 815-110, April 2015. (Revised May 2018.)
- September 2023
- Supplement
Arcos Dorados: Decarbonizing McDonald’s in Latin America – Sustainability-linked Bonds and Executive Compensation
By: George Serafeim and Michael W. Toffel
Serafeim, George, and Michael W. Toffel. "Arcos Dorados: Decarbonizing McDonald’s in Latin America – Sustainability-linked Bonds and Executive Compensation." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 624-706, September 2023.
- September 2023
- Supplement
Arcos Dorados: Decarbonizing McDonald’s in Latin America – Standard vs Geographically Customized Strategy
By: George Serafeim and Michael W. Toffel
Serafeim, George, and Michael W. Toffel. "Arcos Dorados: Decarbonizing McDonald’s in Latin America – Standard vs Geographically Customized Strategy." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 624-704, September 2023.
- February 2023
- Case
All Options on the Table: The Haber Family
By: Lauren Cohen, Grace Headinger and Juan Ruiz
Frida Jassan Haber, second-generation Chief Financial Officer of Haber Holdings, deliberated over the right family office solution for their family’s needs. After years of working with trusted private bankers, the family had decided to pursue other options that offered... View Details
Keywords: Latin America; Mexico; Family Business; Financial Institutions; Decision Making; Fashion Industry; Financial Services Industry; Latin America; Mexico
Cohen, Lauren, Grace Headinger, and Juan Ruiz. "All Options on the Table: The Haber Family." Harvard Business School Case 223-052, February 2023.
- 01 Aug 2000
- Research & Ideas
A Latin American Vision: New HBS Research Center Opens
Fernando de la Rua, the President of Argentina noted, "This is an historic day," about the opening of the School's new Latin America Research Center in Buenos Aires. Speaking as guest of honor at... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 2006
- Chapter
Latin American Multinationals
By: Laura Alfaro and Eliza Hammel
Alfaro, Laura, and Eliza Hammel. "Latin American Multinationals." In The Latin American Competitiveness Report. New York: Oxford University Press, 2006. (Issued by WEF/CID.)
- February 1997
- Case
Advent of Venture Capital in Latin America, The
By: Debora L. Spar
Widely regarded as the leader in international private equity, Advent International is considering the establishment of a private equity fund in Latin America in 1996. Typically, Advent entered new private equity markets through the creation of multicountry regional... View Details
Keywords: Venture Capital; Joint Ventures; Market Entry and Exit; Globalized Markets and Industries; Financial Services Industry; Boston; Latin America
Spar, Debora L., and Elizabeth B. Stein. "Advent of Venture Capital in Latin America, The." Harvard Business School Case 797-077, February 1997.