Thoughtfulness - Publications - Faculty & Research

March 2014
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Inequality and Growth in the 'Chinese Dream'

By: Rafael Di Tella, Meg Rithmire and Kaitlyn Szydlowski

Xi Jinping assumed his position as head of China's fifth generation of leaders in 2012. Xi was head of both the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, which had ruled China since 1949. Xi inherited a country far more unequal than the one that Mao... View Details

Keywords: China; Growth; Inequality; Wealth And Poverty; Social Stability; Perceptions Of Inequality; Chinese Dream; Chinese Political Thought; Corruption; Equality and Inequality; China

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2007
Book

An Experiment in Fair Value Accounting? The State of the Art in Research and Thought Leadership on Accounting for Life Assurance in the UK and Continental Europe

By: Joanne G Horton, Richard H. Macve and George Serafeim

"Fair value" is currently the central topic of debate in the development of accounting standards. While it has now been defined to mean an exit price in US GAAP, the IASB is still considering its own definition, and some commentators are arguing for versions of entry... View Details

Keywords: Transition; Financial Instruments; Framework; Market Entry and Exit; Insurance; Revenue Recognition; Fair Value Accounting; Standards; United Kingdom

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06 Aug 2020
Blog Post

My HBS Financial Aid Story: Why I Chose to Invest in My Future

My first thought after getting accepted to HBS was, “I can’t believe I got in! I need to call my mom!” The second was, “How am I going to pay for this?” I grew up thinking debt was unequivocally bad. Many people in my life discussed... View Details

20 Aug 2021
Blog Post

Is the MBA Worth It? Hear What Recent HBS Grads Have to Say

How do you know if an MBA is worth it? We asked recent HBS alumni to reflect on their time at—and after—HBS. Here are their thoughts on the business school experience, the value of an MBA degree, and how to best prepare for HBS. Lindsay... View Details

17 Jan 2024
HBS Case

Psychological Pricing Tactics to Fight the Inflation Blues

Many consumers recovering from the worst inflation in 40 years continue to closely watch their spending—they want to know that every expense is worth it. Now companies must confront a major challenge: gauging how much, if any, of their own higher costs customers are... View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald; Consumer Products; Retail

08 Mar 2019
News

Seven Negotiation Lessons from Amazon's HQ Disaster in Queens

15 Nov 2011
News

Let's All Feel Superior

05 Sep 2023
News

Q&A With New Managing Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid Rupal Gadhia

12 Jan 2022
Blog Post

How I Spent My HBS 2+2 Deferral: Cecil Alfaro-Mora

college, I envisioned doing an MBA at some point. I thought of it as an ideal complement to my engineering background. Therefore, having a chance to apply earlier than usual was appealing. It came across as a high-reward and minimal-risk... View Details

15 May 2020
Blog Post

Words from an HBS Partner: Reflections on the Partner Experience

As the time to say goodbye to HBS and our home in Cambridge comes around, I can’t help but reflect on our move here and the thoughts that were running through my head at the beginning of our first semester. View Details

04 Sep 2015
Blog Post

4 Tips for MBA Students with Families

parent at HBS. We recently connected with Debbie Nichols and Aubrey Chavez – members of the HBS Crimson Parents Club – to learn more. Here’s a round-up of what they thought parents should know about HBS. 1. Don’t worry about being... View Details

11 Sep 2023
Blog Post

Reflections on My First Semester Teaching at HBS

HBS and recently admitted students, I thought I’d share a few of my observations: 1. Vulnerability - The students who had the courage to reach out to let me know when they were struggling helped me in adapting the class, resulting in... View Details

24 Sep 2014
News

CEOs Around The World Earn Vastly More Than People Think They Should

11 Jul 2023
Blog Post

Second Life: Reflections on Complementing Success with an Encore Career

In 2015, Steve Kloeblen retired and thought he was done with the corporate world. A graduate of HBS Executive Education’s General Management Program, Kloeblen had more than 30 years of experience with IBM, culminating with his transition... View Details

15 Jun 2007
Research & Ideas

Remembering Alfred Chandler

courteous reply that he couldn't make that date as it was the height of the duck-hunting season, which he couldn't possibly miss. It was an eye-opening moment for me. I had thought of Al as this ultimate hard-working and purposeful... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

16 May 2022
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Nathan Lasche

refine the areas of technology that I was most passionate about and connected me with thought leaders in these areas. My experience as Co-President of the TechMedia club exposed me to inspirational leaders in the technology community, as... View Details

Keywords: Technology; Entrepreneurship

21 Jun 2024
Blog Post

What Does PRIDE Mean to You?

another, connect with employers seeking diverse talent, and drive thought leadership in key areas of business and management. Here, three current MBA students discuss their experiences as LGBTQ+ students in the PRIDE community. Henry... View Details

April 2018 (Revised March 2019)
Case

Tesla-SolarCity

By: E. Scott Mayfield and Emil N. Siriwardane

On June 21, 2016, Tesla Motors, Inc. announced its offer to acquire SolarCity, bringing CEO Elon Musk one step closer to completing his goal of moving the world from a hydrocarbon-based economy to a solar-electric one. Markets and analysts were mixed in their reaction... View Details

Keywords: Tesla; SolarCity; Solar Power; Mergers and Acquisitions; Renewable Energy; Goals and Objectives; Finance

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