Foreign Direct Investment - Publications - Faculty & Research

05 Jun 2018
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New Research and Ideas, June 5, 2018

traditional question of how the inflow of foreign workers affects native employment and earnings to explore effects on innovation and productivity, wage inequality across skill groups, the behavior of multinational firms, firm-level... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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2023 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

a decrease in direct US sourcing from China, with low-wage locations (e.g., Vietnam) and nearshoring/friendshoring alternatives (e.g., Mexico) gaining in import share. In this session, we will discuss several cautionary notes on policies... View Details

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Globalization - Faculty & Research

Investment By: Juan Alcacer and Paul Ingram Global economic transactions such as foreign direct investment must extend over an institutional... View Details

21 Nov 2006
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First Look: November 21, 2006

buyout market: RLBOs performed strongly in the late 1980s, the mid-1990s, and the 2000s. Large RLBOs that are backed by private equity firms with more capital under management perform better. We also find the so-called quick flips—when private equity firms sell off an... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

12 Jan 2016
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January 12, 2016

as common enemies, hostile mediators cause adversaries in conflict to feel more connected and become more willing to reach agreement (Experiments 3 and 4). Finally, we manipulate the target of mediators’ hostility to document the moderating role of common enemies:... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

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Klarman Hall | About

the Name Beth & Seth Klarman Seth Klarman (MBA 1982) is the CEO and portfolio manager of the Boston-based Baupost Group, one of the most successful investment partnerships in the world. Beth Klarman is President of the Klarman Family... View Details

12 Oct 2011
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First Look: October 12

generally takes one of two approaches. The market timing and catering approach views managerial financing and investment decisions as rational managerial responses to securities mispricing. The managerial biases approach studies the View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Profiles - MBA

J.P. Morgan's new sustainable investing growth fund, focused on startups with Climate Tech. The simultaneous exposure to daily calls with founders and formal investment committee meetings painted a holistic... View Details

February 2023 (Revised February 2025)
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Doing Business in Athens, Greece

By: Alan D. MacCormack, Carlota Moniz and Emilie Billaud

This case examines the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Greece. It highlights Greece's economic transformation in the decades leading up to 2023 in the context of its history, culture, and politics. The case gives an overview of some of the main... View Details

Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Technological Innovation; Foreign Direct Investment; Economic Growth; Financial Crisis; Technology Industry; Tourism Industry; Shipping Industry; Greece; Athens

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10 Jul 2018
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New Research and Ideas, July 10, 2018

improves financial performance on measures such as profitable investments at the individual portfolio-company level and overall fund returns. And even though associating with similar people can have social benefits for those people, it... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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Hiring at HBS: How Summer Interns Make an Impact at Bridges Fund Management - Recruiting

make a positive impact on the world, one exciting path forward is investing in mission-centered businesses. Areas like healthcare, education, energy, and the environment attract innovative and entrepreneurial minds, and just like the team... View Details

April 2004 (Revised July 2019)
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Wal-Mart in Europe

By: J. Gunnar Trumbull and Louisa Neissa

Presents challenges facing Wal-Mart during its move into Germany. Explores the dynamics of the German retail market. View Details

Keywords: Globalized Markets and Industries; Distribution Channels; Expansion; Trade; Foreign Direct Investment; Retail Industry; Europe; Germany

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HBS - Key Metrics

2023 Annual Report From The Dean Key Metrics Financials PDF Downloads Key Metrics Financials (in millions) 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Revenues $1,067 $966 $805 $861 $925 Expenses 1,003 908 779 831 821 Net Operating Surplus 64 58 26 30 104 Capital View Details

04 Jun 2024
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Navigating Consumer Data Privacy in an AI World

entity calling the shots for everyone on what's good or not. Huang: While the approaches are different, investing in privacy is always a smart move for companies. In Europe, you might get a direct call from... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Technology; Information Technology

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Research - Behavioral Finance & Financial Stability

Themes: Measuring Sentiment & Expectations More Info Monetary Policy and Global Banking By: Falk Bräuning & Victoria Ivashina JUN 2016 | BFFS WP #004 Global banks primarily receive funding in their domestic currencies, but operate and View Details

01 Dec 2023
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In My Humble Opinion: Plugged In

In a career spent investing in innovative startups at Intel, leading National Grid’s innovation and investment operations, and founding a nonpro t dedicated to advancing women and minorities to positions of top corporate leadership, Lisa Lambert (MBA 1997) always has... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

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Advisory Board - Entrepreneurship

Networks (acquired by Sun Microsystems). Prior to Globespan, Andy was Senior Managing Director of JAFCO Ventures, where he established the Boston office in 1997. Previously, Andy directed Trans National Group's venture investing. Andy... View Details

04 Sep 2001
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Governing the Family-Run Business

(companies whose ownership is controlled by a single family) and other kinds of family enterprises including family foundations and family investment funds, the lack of effective governance is a major cause of organizational problems. In... View Details

13 Mar 2023
Op-Ed

How Leaders Should Leave

Before an announcement is circulated in internal email, you should inform your personal assistant, your direct reports, and other close colleagues face to face. It might be ideal for the formal announcement to go out at about 11 a.m. (and... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch

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Financial Accounting Online Course | HBS Online

Indirect Method Show Hide Details Concepts Operating: Direct Method Operating: Indirect Method Investing and Financing Featured Exercise Use the statement of cash flows to evaluate the financial health and... View Details

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