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20 Nov 2006
Research & Ideas

Open Source Science: A New Model for Innovation

In a perfect world, scientists share problems and work together on solutions for the good of society. In the real world, however, that's usually not the case. The main obstacles: competition for publication and intellectual property... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

27 Feb 2007
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First Look: February 27, 2007

Working PapersPublic Action for Public Goods Authors:Abhijit Banerjee, Lakshmi Iyer, and Rohini Somanathan Abstract This paper focuses on the relationship between public action and access to View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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Social Enterprise - Faculty & Research

financial performance of corporations, the design of incentive and control systems to guide strategy execution, corporate reporting, and the role of investors in this new paradigm. Initiatives & Projects The Social Enterprise View Details

21 Nov 2022
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Buy Now, Pay Later: How Retail's Hot Feature Hurts Low-Income Shoppers

offer the short-term loans to consumers. And it’s no wonder: Consumers using the payment method often spend more than they would with a credit card, according to new research by Harvard Business School professors Marco Di Maggio and Emily... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Retail; Financial Services; Technology

29 Jul 2014
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First Look: July 29

differences in the leadership of teams can have large consequences for the success of their efforts. Many initiatives fail not because of a fatal error in judgment or insufficient ideas, knowledge, motivation, or capabilities to deliver a... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

20 Sep 2013
Working Paper Summaries

Historical Origins of Environmental Sustainability in the German Chemical Industry, 1950s-1980s

Keywords: by Geoffrey Jones & Christina Lubinski; Chemical

21 Dec 2023
Blog Post

Top 10 MBA Voices Blogs of 2023

accept? What is the range of GMAT or GRE scores for accepted students? Can I take the GMAT or GRE after the April 27, 2023 2+2 application deadline? Read More>>> HOW SHORT INTENSIVE PROGRAMS (SIPS) TRANSFORM YOUR MBA LEARNING JOURNEY Short Intensive Programs... View Details

13 Feb 2018
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New Research and Ideas, February 13, 2018

https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/818041-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case 818-066 Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets No abstract available. Purchase this case: https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/818066-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Curriculum - Business & Environment

KHC/3G's offer undervalued Unilever and its long-term value creation strategy. Engine No.1: An Impact Investing Firm Engages with ExxonMobil Key concepts: Impact Investing; ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Performance Invest or... View Details

26 Jan 2009
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Where is Home for the Global Firm?

headquarters functions—are no longer bound to one country. Why are these changes taking place, and what are their consequences?" As an expert on international corporate and public finance, Desai presents a practical framework for firms to... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

18 Jun 2018
Research & Ideas

Warning: Scary Warning Labels Work!

beg off sugary drinks. John co-wrote the article with 2018 HBS doctoral degree recipient Grant E. Donnelly, Harvard School of Public Health doctoral candidate Laura Y. Zatz, and HBS doctoral candidate Dan Svirsky. How much does fountain... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Public Relations; Public Relations

February 2016 (Revised July 2017)
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Leadership and Independence at the Federal Reserve

By: David Moss and Marc Campasano

“From the Great Depression, to the stagflation of the seventies, to the current economic crisis caused by the housing bubble, every economic downturn suffered by this country over the past century can be traced to Federal Reserve policy.” Ron Paul, a Republican from... View Details

Keywords: Government Legislation; Central Banking; Policy; Financial Crisis; Business and Government Relations; Public Administration Industry; Public Administration Industry; United States

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Events - Business & Environment

Change Regional Event; Jun 13 HBS Reunions: Climate Programming Organizers: Business and Environment Initiative 13 JUN 2025 | On Campus Open to HBS Alumni If you'll be on campus for Reunions, we hope you'll join us on Friday June 6th and... View Details

12 Apr 2022
Research & Ideas

Swiping Right: How Data Helped This Online Dating Site Make More Matches

perceived these men as too far out of her league, he says. The reverse was also true: He observed that desirable women initiated fewer matches when voted on by a less desirable man, perhaps (understandably) deflated by the whole process.... View Details

Keywords: by Kara Baskin

June 2024 (Revised June 2025)
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Dylan Mulvaney and Bud Light

By: Jill Avery and Celine Chammas

On April 1, 2023, social media content creator and influencer Dylan Mulvaney recorded a promotional post. It featured a video of herself drinking from a can of Bud Light beer, offering a virtual toast to her followers. Alongside the video, she posted a photograph of a... View Details

Keywords: Brand Crises; Brand Management; Influencer Marketing; Boycott; Marketing Strategy; Marketing Communications; Brands and Branding; Consumer Behavior; Social Media; Advertising; Social Issues; Public Opinion; Consumer Products Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; United States

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Patent terminology: Kind codes (or Status codes)

may also be called as "status codes" Examples: US7293573B2, or US20050117326A1. "A" indicates patent application, “1” indicates initial View Details

22 Nov 2010
Research & Ideas

Seven Strategy Questions: A Simple Approach for Better Execution

inoculate the business against this risk. As we will see, the trick is in setting clear boundaries. Controlling strategic risk is the fourth implementation imperative. Strategic boundaries—which are always stated in the negative—ensure that the entrepreneurial View Details

Keywords: by Robert Simons

22 Feb 2010
Op-Ed

Tragedy at Toyota: How Not to Lead in Crisis

leader with a strong, cohesive plan. Mr. Toyoda is anything but. His uninspired words of optimism from Davos only unnerved customers and U.S. regulators. Meanwhile, Ford and GM are working hard to regain the market share they lost at Toyota's expense. How can Akio... View Details

Keywords: by William George; Auto

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Food & Agriculture - Business & Environment

our planet.” Danielle Amirault HBS MBA 2020 Co-President, Food, Agriculture, & Water Club Ayr Muir HBS MBA 2004 Founder, CEO, Clover Food Lab “While climate change is a critical challenge, it also offers an opportunity to eat tastier... View Details

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Clubs - Business & Environment

transition to a sustainable system. MIT Student Clubs MIT student clubs host some events that are open to HBS students, such as cross-school mixers and public events like the MIT Sustainability Summit , MIT Climate & Energy Prize , MIT... View Details

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