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Sustainable investing and ESG resources
like organizations. Initiative for Responsible Investment An initiative of the Hauser Institute for Civil Society at the Harvard Kennedy School publishes research, provides networking opportunities, and... View Details
- 2010
- Working Paper
Lawful but Corrupt: Gaming and the Problem of Institutional Corruption in the Private Sector
This paper describes how the gaming of society's rules by corporations contributes to the problem of institutional corruption in the world of business. "Gaming" in its various forms involves the use of technically legal means to subvert the intent of society's rules in... View Details
Keywords: Crime and Corruption; Civil Society or Community; Competitive Advantage; Earnings Management; Trust; Law; Performance; Investment Funds; Private Sector; Behavior; Relationships; Goals and Objectives
Salter, Malcolm S. "Lawful but Corrupt: Gaming and the Problem of Institutional Corruption in the Private Sector." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 11-060, December 2010.
Patient Capital: The Challenges and Promises of Long-Term Investing
There has never been a greater need for long-term investments. And it is increasingly unlikely that the public sector will be willing or able to fill the gap. Those best positioned to address the long-run needs are likely to be the pools of capital in the hands of... View Details
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Sustainability in VCPE & Investing
change. Resources The following library resources are useful for researching sustainable investment: Impact Alpha Responsible Investor Preqin Free resources on sustainable investment: Global Impact Investing Network Principles for... View Details
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Emerging Topics - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
among the most important tools to drive shared value in practice. Shared Value & Investors Shared value investing represents an evolution in the relationship between investors, business, and society. Shared Value by Sector: Read New FSG... View Details
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Sustainable Investing Course | HBS Online
The Evolution of Capitalism Featured Exercises Assess outcomes of the Pay-for-Success model Analyze risks and opportunities of mission-related investments Prioritize course takeaways and how to implement them Interested in using this... View Details
- 2009
- Chapter
Self-regulatory Institutions for Solving Environmental Problems: Perspectives and Contributions from the Management Literature
By: Andrew A. King and Michael W. Toffel
Scholars of management have long considered how institutions can help resolve market imperfections and thereby improve human welfare. Most previous research has emphasized the use of for-profit firms. Such institutions cannot effectively address many environmental... View Details
Keywords: For-Profit Firms; Investment; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Environmental Sustainability; Competitive Advantage
King, Andrew A., and Michael W. Toffel. "Self-regulatory Institutions for Solving Environmental Problems: Perspectives and Contributions from the Management Literature." Chap. 4 in Governance for the Environment: New Perspectives, edited by Magali Delmas and Oran Young, 98–115. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
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Innovation & Innovative Capacity - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
Innovation also holds the key to solving many of the world’s most pressing social challenges such as health care and improving the quality of the physical environment. The institute works with U.S. and international leaders to assess... View Details
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Cases & Teaching Notes - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
institution for cancer care, education, and research. Since 1996, it had successfully reorganized itself from a cancer hospital that was physically organized around clinical... Feb 2017 (Revised Apri 2018) HBS Case Collection Oak Street... View Details
- 07 Dec 2016
- HBS Case
Why Millennials Flock to Fintech for Personal Investing
Traditional financial advisors cater to baby boomers with substantial savings, requiring minimum amounts for investment upwards of $100,000 to access their services. By contrast, industry-leading Wealthfront and similar firms such as... View Details
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Finance & Investing - Business & Environment
climate change, what will you do to stay ahead of the curve, preserve access to capital, anticipate and manage risk, and invest in new opportunities? Conference Agenda Agenda Conference Videos Ramana Nanda Opening Remarks Leading a... View Details
- fall 1987
- Article
Managing through Networks in Investment Banking
By: D. B. Crane and R. G. Eccles
Crane, D. B., and R. G. Eccles. "Managing through Networks in Investment Banking." California Management Review 30, no. 1 (fall 1987).
- March 2009 (Revised February 2011)
- Background Note
Note: Fair Value Accounting for Investments in Debt Securities
The note describes how fair value accounting applies to debt securities that are classified by financial institutions as (1) "trading" securities, (2) "available for sale" securities, or (3) "hold to maturity" securities. It explains the hierarchy for inputs used in... View Details
Fruhan, William E. "Note: Fair Value Accounting for Investments in Debt Securities." Harvard Business School Background Note 209-134, March 2009. (Revised February 2011.)
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Resources for Investment Management and Financial Analysis
Topics Good for finding… Suggested Resources Company Research Data and background information for stock pitching prep Basic valuation metrics Strength and Weaknesses of the company (SWOT analysis) Lists (screening) and profiles of VCPE firms, View Details
- 2023
- Working Paper
The Equity Market Implications of the Retail Investment Boom
By: Philippe van der Beck and Coralie Jaunin
This paper quantifies the impact of Robinhood traders on the US equity market. Within a structural model, we estimate retail and institutional demand curves and derive aggregate pricing implications via market clearing. The inelastic nature of institutional demand... View Details
van der Beck, Philippe, and Coralie Jaunin. "The Equity Market Implications of the Retail Investment Boom." Swiss Finance Institute Research Paper Series, No. 21-12, November 2023.
- 26 Jan 2018
- News
Investing in UK retailers: Bargains or basket cases?
- April 2002 (Revised February 2003)
- Module Note
Teaching Project Finance: An Overview of the Large-Scale Investment Course
By: Benjamin C. Esty
Large-Scale Investment is a case-based course about project finance for second-year MBA students. Project finance involves the creation of a legally independent project company financed with nonrecourse debt for the purpose of investing in a single-purpose industrial... View Details
Esty, Benjamin C. "Teaching Project Finance: An Overview of the Large-Scale Investment Course." Harvard Business School Module Note 202-086, April 2002. (Revised February 2003.)
- October 1999 (Revised November 1999)
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Wit Capital: Evolution of the Online Investment Bank
Wit Capital brings democracy to the IPO process via the World Wide Web. This case encourages debate about the role service will play in this technology-intermediated investment bank and the sources and sustainability of its competitive advantage. View Details
Keywords: Initial Public Offering; Service Delivery; Competitive Advantage; Investment Banking; Web; Banking Industry
Hallowell, Roger H., and Tonicia C. Hampton. "Wit Capital: Evolution of the Online Investment Bank." Harvard Business School Case 800-145, October 1999. (Revised November 1999.)
- 2017
- Working Paper
Private and Public Disclosures in Countries with Weak Institutional Environments: Evidence from Shanghai-Hong Kong Connect
By: Aaron Yoon
I study firms’ use of disclosure to build investor confidence when they operate in a market where the institutions that support the supply of credible information are weak. Using the announcement of a regulation that allowed foreigners to invest in select Shanghai... View Details
Yoon, Aaron. "Private and Public Disclosures in Countries with Weak Institutional Environments: Evidence from Shanghai-Hong Kong Connect." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 17-111, June 2017.
- 21 Dec 2016
- Blog Post
Why We Recruit: CPP Investment Board
Organization Melissa Dalmacio, Senior Advisor, Campus Recruitment, CPP Investment Board Describe your organization in three to five sentences. CPP Investment Board (CPPIB) is one of the most respected and... View Details