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23 Mar 2016
Research & Ideas

Researchers Prove C-Suite Gender Gap—but Can’t Explain It

whatever unobservable differences that exist [between men and women] are likely to be smaller than a sample of all employees,” Keloharju says. “Because they are executives, both the men and the women tend to earn more than the rest of the population, so they all can... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

12 Dec 2012
Research & Ideas

Book Excerpt: Strength in Numbers

studied, example of this phenomenon is listener-supported public radio. It is costly for public radio stations to coordinate their viewers so that they all contribute at a sufficient level, and stations put considerable effort into raising funds. With a reasonably... View Details

Keywords: Re: Gunnar Trumbull

03 Mar 2023
Blog Post

Celebrating Socioeconomic Diversity and Inclusion at HBS (Part 2)

greatest gifts to me – his initiative and hard work – set an example that I sought to emulate. It allowed me to find my own path, seek mentors, and afforded me opportunities due to that relentless grit for financial security. I am lucky... View Details

27 Oct 2016
News

Paying It Forward

problem. So everything we’re doing is based on providing affordable solutions for our targeted market. It’s a different approach, and not how technology guys typically think.” Kundu would know, as he himself is a technology guy. After... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Dec 2002
News

Mary Callahan Erdoes

investor afford to lose half her money in a downturn? Ten percent? There are so many twists and turns involved that those questions have to be asked in any market cycle. But in today's market, the pain can be felt tomorrow if you make the... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

01 Jun 2003
News

Student Conferences, at a Glance

Xuezheng, SVP & CFO, Legend Holding Group Lalita D. Gupte, joint managing director, ICICI Bank Ltd.: Microfinancing may look small on her bank’s balance sheet, but it’s the future of developing countries like India. “We cannot afford not... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

25 Apr 2018
Research & Ideas

We May Have Taken Too Much Credit for Easing Workplace Segregation

contrast, a woman cleaning floors for Apple today works for a service contractor. She can’t afford to take vacation time because of the wages she’d lose, going to school is financially out of reach, and no bonus is coming her way—plus she... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

08 Nov 2024
Op-Ed

How Private Investors Can Help Solve Africa's Climate Crisis

African people, businesses, and nations are becoming increasingly stressed by climate-related perils like droughts, river flooding, extreme heat, and rising sea levels. This is leading not only to the destruction of assets but also challenges to lives and... View Details

Keywords: by John Macomber; Green Technology; Energy

24 Aug 2017
News

Unlocking Potential

governments on the cost savings her program can provide. She says Reset is working to scale up toward a cost structure that is more affordable than prison {which in some states can cost more than $100,000 per year per inmate), with... View Details

Keywords: Ralph Ranalli; Community Partners; Legal Services; Professional Services

07 Dec 2010
First Look

First Look: Dec. 7

on renewable energy, clean technology, waste management, water and sanitation, food and agribusiness, affordable housing, healthcare, and education and livelihood creation? Is the board ready to incorporate development banking into the... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

02 Aug 2004
What Do You Think?

For Greater Transparency, Is Section 404 an Effective Response?

of the article. Richard Eckel opined that "A basic misconception is that Section 404 increases transparency afforded to stakeholders... What 404 does is require that corporate leadership demonstrate that the processes used to produce... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

05 Aug 2002
Research & Ideas

Five questions for Regina E. Herzlinger

provide health insurance, but who cannot afford it, will find new, lower-cost consumer-driven health care policies, such as those offered by California's Wellpoint, that help them achieve their goal. Employees in defined-contribution... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

17 Jul 2023
Blog Post

From the Panelists: Toward a Decarbonized Future: Who Pays? Who Profits?

today, so the near-term is defined much more by deploying existing solutions than inventing never-before-known solutions.” He added: “The Infrastructure/Energy Transition is well underway, driven by customer demand for more affordable... View Details

20 Mar 2019
News

Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire

The window for meaningful policy action is short—we have less than 10 years to transition to clean energy, and to get there we must enact effective policies in the coming two years. This short timeframe poses challenges, said Henderson. “If we could View Details

Keywords: Allison Webster; Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation; Transportation

26 Jan 2017
News

Finding a Path out of Poverty

too poor to afford college, he traveled to find work in Johannesburg after losing his job as a barman in Port Elizabeth. When a job eluded him, he wound up living on the streets for nearly seven months. “The biggest challenge with being... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Jun 2010
News

Admit It: You’re in Denial

past. Liberated from history, they saw clearly and decided rightly. You can’t afford to deny denial. So learn to recognize it. Blind spots in a car are inevitable, but good drivers train themselves to become aware of them and take... View Details

Keywords: Richard S. Tedlow; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; News, Library, Internet, and Other Services; Information; Management

22 Dec 2016
Op-Ed

The Small Business Administration is a Model for How to Drive Economic Growth

the key decisions facing the next president’s administration, from Dodd-Frank reform to the anticipated overhaul of the Affordable Care Act. If you ask small business owners what they need to grow and thrive, they will talk about lower... View Details

Keywords: by Karen Mills

06 Nov 2015
Blog Post

Casey Gerald: Becoming a Leader at HBS

this scrawny kid from our neighborhood could go to a place like Yale and it meant so much to them. I went really because I thought I couldn’t afford not to go. Once there, Yale really opened my eyes in so many ways. One, to the potential... View Details

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Africa - Global Activities 2021

recipients were chosen (see below) and three previous recipients had their funding extended. Moni Alli (MBA 2021) , founder of Front Edge, a lending platform in Lagos, Nigeria, that provides access to affordable working capital solutions.... View Details

01 Sep 2020
News

Maintaining a Resilient Democracy

revise rules that make it possible today for rogue legislators to hold up bills that an overwhelming majority of citizens want. Term limits are Braun’s number one recommendation for constructive systemic change. Leading by example, he set a two-term cap on his own... View Details

Keywords: Deb Blagg

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