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- December 8, 2022
- Article
The New China Shock: How Beijing’s Party-State Capitalism Is Changing the Global Economy
By: Margaret M. Pearson, Meg Rithmire and Kellee S. Tsai
In the wake of the global financial crisis of 2008, China began to move away from the market-based approach that had shaped its economic policies for three decades, and toward something that might be termed “party-state capitalism,” which involves a high degree of... View Details
Pearson, Margaret M., Meg Rithmire, and Kellee S. Tsai. "The New China Shock: How Beijing’s Party-State Capitalism Is Changing the Global Economy." ForeignAffairs.com (December 8, 2022).
- 1995
- Chapter
Overcoming Obstacles to a Successful Climate Convention
Sebenius, James K. "Overcoming Obstacles to a Successful Climate Convention." In Shaping National Responses to Global Climate Change: A Post-Rio Guide, edited by Henry Lee, 41–79. Washington, D.C.: Island Press, 1995.
- December 2010 (Revised April 2012)
- Background Note
Stalemate at the WTO: TRIPS, Agricultural Subsidies, and the Doha Round
By: Arthur A. Daemmrich
This note analyzes disputes over intellectual property enforcement and agricultural trade barriers at the center of the Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations. Fundamental principles of intellectual property rights and agricultural subsidies are... View Details
Keywords: Agribusiness; Trade; Globalization; Governance; International Relations; Intellectual Property; Agreements and Arrangements; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Pharmaceutical Industry
Daemmrich, Arthur A. "Stalemate at the WTO: TRIPS, Agricultural Subsidies, and the Doha Round." Harvard Business School Background Note 711-043, December 2010. (Revised April 2012.)
- January 1997
- Case
Dr. Sergio Ceccuzzi and SMI: Negotiating Cross-Border Acquisitions in Europe (B)
Since the 1960s, SMI has quietly executed a series of brilliantly negotiated takeovers throughout Europe, often acquiring companies much larger than itself. Despite formidable obstacles, SMI has managed to acquire state-owned competitors in Italy and France, as well as... View Details
Keywords: Acquisition; Corporate Governance; International Relations; Negotiation Tactics; Consolidation; Mining Industry; Europe
Sebenius, James K. "Dr. Sergio Ceccuzzi and SMI: Negotiating Cross-Border Acquisitions in Europe (B)." Harvard Business School Case 897-085, January 1997.
- March 2001
- Case
Charlene Barshefsky (B)
By: James K. Sebenius and Rebecca Hulse
Details former U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky's strategic and tactical approach to surmounting the barriers laid out in the (A) case. View Details
Keywords: Trade; International Relations; Copyright; Negotiation Style; Negotiation Tactics; Alliances; Business and Government Relations; China; United States
Sebenius, James K., and Rebecca Hulse. "Charlene Barshefsky (B)." Harvard Business School Case 801-422, March 2001.
- 1999
- Chapter
Multinational Cross-Investment between Switzerland and Britain 1914-1945
By: G. Jones
This chapter examines multinational cross-investment between Switzerland and Great Britain between 1914 and 1945. While Great Britain and Switzerland were both major home economies for multinationals,few companies from either country were interested in investing in the... View Details
- 1983
- Chapter
Incentives for Ocean Mining Under the Convention
By: James K. Sebenius and Lance Antrim
- February 2014
- Case
Tommy Koh: Background and Major Accomplishments of the 'Great Negotiator, 2014'
By: James K. Sebenius and Laurence A. Green
Significant negotiation-related achievements from the career of Ambassador Tommy Koh of Singapore are highlighted in brief form along with elements of his background and career. In light of these accomplishments, Koh was selected as the recipient of the 2014 Great... View Details
Keywords: Multiparty Negotiations; Dispute Resolution; Conference Diplomacy; Free Trade Agreements Environment; Environment; Singapore; ASEAN; United Nations; Negotiation; International Relations; Personal Development and Career; Trade; Conflict and Resolution; Singapore
Sebenius, James K., and Laurence A. Green. "Tommy Koh: Background and Major Accomplishments of the 'Great Negotiator, 2014'." Harvard Business School Case 914-021, February 2014.
- September 2012 (Revised July 2013)
- Case
Can the Eurozone Survive?
By: Dante Roscini and Jonathan Schlefer
The sovereign debt crisis that took Greece by storm in 2010 began to spread to other European markets. Within a few months Ireland and Portugal had also lost access to the sovereign debt markets and had to rely on supranational loans for their financing. The risk of... View Details
Keywords: Sovereign Debt Crisis; Currency Areas; Financial Crisis; Borrowing and Debt; Currency Exchange Rate; International Relations; Banking Industry; European Union; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; Greece; Portugal
Roscini, Dante, and Jonathan Schlefer. "Can the Eurozone Survive?" Harvard Business School Case 713-034, September 2012. (Revised July 2013.)
- 01 Dec 2001
- News
Q&A: John Quelch
John A. Quelch, Lincoln Filene Professor of Business Administration and senior associate dean for International Development, became the leader of the School's Global Initiative last August. A veteran HBS faculty member who recently spent... View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- July 1986
- Case
Nicaragua and the U.S. Trade Embargo
By: James E. Austin
Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Trade; Policy; International Relations; Nicaragua; United States
Austin, James E. "Nicaragua and the U.S. Trade Embargo." Harvard Business School Case 387-027, July 1986.
- 01 Jun 2018
- News
In Memoriam: Hugo Uyterhoeven
World War II, including rationing, bombardments, and Nazi occupation. Uyterhoeven joined the HBS faculty in 1960; his interests focused on business policy and the role of the middle manager. He taught many courses in the MBA Program, including Management of View Details
- June 2007 (Revised November 2007)
- Case
Italy: If not now, when?
By: Richard H.K. Vietor and Julia Galef
Describes Italy's main macroeconomic problems: low productivity growth, stagnant GDP growth, and high public debt. As of early 2007, the country's global competitiveness has plummeted and its debt remains well above the level allowed by the EU's Maastricht treaty.... View Details
Keywords: Economic Slowdown and Stagnation; Macroeconomics; Borrowing and Debt; International Relations; Competition; Italy
Vietor, Richard H.K., and Julia Galef. "Italy: If not now, when?" Harvard Business School Case 707-051, June 2007. (Revised November 2007.)
- 01 Jun 2012
- News
In Brief
Web Extras Experiment Fund President’s Challenge US–China trade relations exhibit at the Baker Library | Bloomberg Center New Venture Winner an Undercover Success Angela Newnam (MBA 1996) did not set out to be an entrepreneur. But the... View Details
- 01 Sep 2010
- News
Start-Ups Make Their Pitch
Krishna Mahesh (MBA ’05) not only traveled the longest distance to arrive on campus for the final round of judging in the inaugural Alumni New Venture Contest, he also figured he had the longest shot at winning. The seven finalists, representing five domestic and two... View Details
- 15 Apr 2017
- News
Bringing Markets to Myanmar
chance to be an agent of empowerment in this process. Skydeck is produced by the External Relations department at Harvard Business School and edited by Craig McDonald. It is available at iTunes or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.... View Details
- 15 Feb 2017
- Op-Ed
What Africa Can Teach the United States About Funding Infrastructure Projects
President Trump’s infrastructure plan and a counterproposal by Senate Democrats are rising toward the top of the national agenda. All agree that there is a pressing need to fix the collapsing bridges, potholed roads, crashing trains, and embarrassing View Details
- 2008
- Chapter
Yes, But Weak States Can Be Coaxed Creatively
By: Eric D. Werker
- 23 Jan 2020
- Research & Ideas
Businesses Need a 'Catalyst' to Make CSR Practices Stick
Many companies follow a tried-and-true approach to pursuing corporate social responsibility practices. They set aside a certain amount per year to fund a CSR office, which then tries to help clean up the environment or improve the quality of life of people in the areas... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding