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- 10 Oct 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, October 10, 2017
had from such a historical understanding of political economy and of power in an economic age. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=53309 forthcoming Encyclopedia of International Economics and Global Trade, Vol. 3: View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 26 Feb 2020
- News
Phoenix Rising
says. “It’s a positive sign for foreign investors who want to see Greeks investing in Greece first.” China isn’t waiting. When President Xi Jinping visited Athens in November, the two leaders announced 16... View Details
Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint
- 01 Dec 2011
- News
A Modest Tax Proposal
First, almost all countries impose domestic taxes on “mobile” corporate income—for example, investment interest or royalties that can easily be shifted from one country to another. Second, many countries still collect taxes on View Details
- February 2023 (Revised February 2024)
- Case
Doing Business in Helsinki, Finland
By: Martin A. Sinozich, Lena Duchene, Tonia Labruyere and Daniela Beyersdorfer
This case examines the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Finland. It highlights Finland's economic transformation in the decades leading up to 2024 in the context of its history, culture, and politics. The case gives an overview of some of the main... View Details
Keywords: Business History; Business and Government Relations; Corporate Strategy; Research and Development; Foreign Direct Investment; Crisis Management; Culture; Environmental Sustainability; International Relations; Food and Beverage Industry; Finland; Europe
Sinozich, Martin A., Lena Duchene, Tonia Labruyere, and Daniela Beyersdorfer. "Doing Business in Helsinki, Finland." Harvard Business School Case 323-079, February 2023. (Revised February 2024.)
- Career Coach
Ildi Nielsen
job market. Students and alumni appreciate her direct approach that includes breaking down the job search into action steps. Ildi is a graduate of Dartmouth College and is an active alumni interviewer. She and her husband manage a... View Details
- 14 Jul 2009
- First Look
First Look: July 14
accelerated economic growth since adopting an outward-oriented market strategy. The services sector has largely driven GOP while manufacturing has expanded and foreign direct View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 15 Aug 2006
- First Look
First Look: August 15, 2006
equity when local firms are most constrained. These results indicate another role for foreign direct investment in emerging markets—multinational affiliates expand economic... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 30 Jul 2013
- First Look
First Look: July 30
Investment and South Africa (B) Incoming and outgoing foreign direct investment in an environment of politics, geography, globalization, and... View Details
Keywords: Anna Secino
- 18 Jul 2005
- Research & Ideas
Identify Emerging Market Opportunities
be able to raise money locally sooner rather than later. Openness. CEOs often talk about the need for economies to be open because they believe it's best to enter countries that welcome direct investment by... View Details
- April 2006 (Revised December 2006)
- Case
The Barber of Buenos Aires: Argentina's Debt Renegotiation
By: Noel Maurer and Aldo Musacchio
Tells the story of Argentina's aggressive strategy for renegotiating its sovereign debt from 2003 to 2005. Most creditors accepted the offer to swap their debt for new securities worth 35 cents on the dollar, with no recognition of all past-due interest. Many holdouts,... View Details
Keywords: Private Sector; Borrowing and Debt; Insolvency and Bankruptcy; International Finance; Foreign Direct Investment; Sovereign Finance; Government and Politics; Negotiation Tactics; Outcome or Result; Situation or Environment; Argentina
Maurer, Noel, and Aldo Musacchio. "The Barber of Buenos Aires: Argentina's Debt Renegotiation." Harvard Business School Case 706-034, April 2006. (Revised December 2006.)
- 21 Aug 2000
- Research & Ideas
Faculty Research Looks to Latin America
particular social welfare decisions. Current research: "Is Brazil on the Path of Sustainable Growth and Development?" Laura Alfaro Alfaro: "I want to look at competition for foreign direct... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 06 Oct 2009
- First Look
First Look: October 6
PublicationsDoes Foreign Direct Investment Promote Growth? Exploring the Role of Financial Markets on Linkages Authors:Laura Alfaro, Sebnem Kalemli-Ozcan, Areendam Chanda,... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 01 Apr 2001
- News
Tatsuyuki Saeki: Putting Stock in New Options at Nasdaq Japan
of the wildly successful American technology stock market. Launched last year as a joint venture between the U.S. Nasdaq, Japan’s Softbank Corporation, and thirteen leading Japanese and foreign brokerages, Nasdaq Japan aims to break the... View Details
- 03 May 2004
- Research & Ideas
Business History around the World
years—an enthusiasm for investing abroad. Historically there have been huge differences in national propensities to engage in foreign direct investment. Britain held almost... View Details
Keywords: by Cynthia Churchwell
- 13 May 2014
- News
Inside Africa
fashion, arts and culture, and business and finance. It features guides to each of the continent’s 54 nations, where you can find everything from breaking news to museum guides, as well as content from such partners as the Council on View Details
Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman
- 31 Jul 2015
- News
Sam Adams Could Turn Benedict Arnold Because of Taxes
- 26 Jun 2007
- First Look
First Look: June 26, 2007
Working PapersTaxes, Institutions and Foreign Diversification Opportunities Authors:Mihir A. Desai and Dhammika Dharmapala Abstract Investors can access foreign diversification opportunities through either... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
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Buy Now, Pay Later: The Usurer's Grip (1912)
production of The Usurer’s Grip , a fifteen-minute silent film about a family man who falls into the clutches of a loan shark, only to be redeemed by a paternalistic businessman who directs him to the nearest Credit Union for a loan on... View Details
- 21 Mar 2014
- Blog Post
East Asia MBA Market Update
showing commitment to the region and local knowledge. Malaysia Malaysia aims to become a developed economy by 2020 and as a result it has been undergone major reforms to be more business friendly and encourage increased foreign View Details
Thomas J. Watson, Jr.
decentralized structure, IBM continued to expand further, acquiring ten new plants in a span of 6 years and increasing foreign investment. Watson also continued to invest heavily in research and development,... View Details
Keywords: Computers & Electronics