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- 2020
- Working Paper
Do Judge-Lawyer Relationships Influence Case Outcomes?
By: Tianwang Liu and David Hao Zhang
We examine whether law school alumni relationships between the lawyers and judges affect case outcomes. We show that in the context of medical malpractice lawsuits in Florida, the plaintiff lawyer sharing the same law school as the judge increases the chances of... View Details
Liu, Tianwang, and David Hao Zhang. "Do Judge-Lawyer Relationships Influence Case Outcomes?" Working Paper, October 2020.
- 28 Sep 2010
- News
Hey Big Spenders: The Trickle-Down Argument
- 25 Feb 2015
- News
Why the Gap Between Worker Pay and Productivity Is So Problematic
- November 1981 (Revised June 1998)
- Case
A Keynesian Cure for the Depression
Keynes, in excerpts from a 1933 pamphlet, outlines his recommendations for recovery from the Depression. He emphasizes the need for public works expenditures financed by government borrowing and discusses the "multiplier" effect of deficit spending on gross national... View Details
McCraw, Thomas K. "A Keynesian Cure for the Depression." Harvard Business School Case 382-065, November 1981. (Revised June 1998.)
- 13 Mar 2014
- HBS Seminar
David Moss, Harvard Business School
- 20 Sep 2012
- News
US set for industrial revival, says study
- 13 Feb 2020
- News
How Partisanship Is Destroying America’s Competitiveness
- September 1994 (Revised January 2004)
- Case
Forging the New Salomon
By: Lynn S. Paine and Michael Santoro
Describes Salomon Brothers' recovery from the August 1991 Treasury auction scandal. Details the impact of the firm's disclosure of bidding improprieties and describes how the new management team, led by Warren Buffett and Deryck Maughan, guided the company through the... View Details
Paine, Lynn S., and Michael Santoro. "Forging the New Salomon." Harvard Business School Case 395-046, September 1994. (Revised January 2004.)
- August 1994 (Revised May 1997)
- Case
Olympus Optical Company, Ltd. (A): Cost Management for Short Life Cycle Products
Explores Olympus Optical's strategic response to major losses in its camera business. Key to Olympus's recovery were its extensive product planning process, a quality improvement program, and an aggressive cost-reduction program. In particular, the case details... View Details
Keywords: Cost Management; Product Design; Business Strategy; Product Development; Consumer Products Industry
Cooper, Robin. "Olympus Optical Company, Ltd. (A): Cost Management for Short Life Cycle Products." Harvard Business School Case 195-072, August 1994. (Revised May 1997.)
- 17 Nov 2010
- News
The Three Threats to Creativity
- 18 Jan 2011
- News
Why Blame Makes for Bad Business: Lessons from Arizona
- 18 Feb 2020
- News
Business leaders see U.S. unprepared for economic downturn
- 03 Jan 2012
- News
The Economy in 2012 And Your Money
- September 2010
- Case
Angola and the Resource Curse
By: Aldo Musacchio, Eric D. Werker and Jonathan Schlefer
Since emerging from decades of conflict in 2002, Angola has been growing at a scorching double-digit rate, led by its oil industry. But the nation remains beset with seemingly intractable problems: immense inequality, low life expectancy, a non-diversified economy, and... View Details
Keywords: Crime and Corruption; Developing Countries and Economies; Financial Crisis; Borrowing and Debt; Financial Institutions; Globalized Economies and Regions; Policy; Government Administration; Emerging Markets; Natural Environment; Angola
Musacchio, Aldo, Eric D. Werker, and Jonathan Schlefer. "Angola and the Resource Curse." Harvard Business School Case 711-016, September 2010.
- 20 May 2014
- News
The Capitalist’s Dilemma
- November 2004 (Revised February 2009)
- Case
Salomon Brothers (A)
By: Lynn S. Paine
Describes Salomon Brothers' recovery from the August 1991 Treasury auction scandal. Details the impact of the firm's disclosure of bidding improprieties and describes how the new management team, led by Warren Buffett and Deryck Maughan, guided the company through the... View Details
Keywords: Crime and Corruption; Ethics; Leadership; Crisis Management; Reputation; Financial Services Industry
Paine, Lynn S. "Salomon Brothers (A)." Harvard Business School Case 305-019, November 2004. (Revised February 2009.)
- 23 Aug 2018
- News
Why recent stock market gains might not benefit the economy
- January 2024
- Article
A Cost Model for a Low Threshold Clinic Treating Opioid Use Disorder
By: Sarah E. Wakeman, Elizabeth Powell, Syed Shehab, Grace Herman, Laura Kehoe and Robert S. Kaplan
The US fee-for-service payment system under-reimburses clinics offering access to comprehensive treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD). The funding shortfall limits a clinic’s ability to expand and improve access, especially for socially marginalized patients with... View Details
Wakeman, Sarah E., Elizabeth Powell, Syed Shehab, Grace Herman, Laura Kehoe, and Robert S. Kaplan. "A Cost Model for a Low Threshold Clinic Treating Opioid Use Disorder." Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research 51, no. 1 (January 2024): 22–30.
- 2015
- Working Paper
Cashing Out: The Rise of M&A in Bankruptcy
By: Stuart Gilson, Edith Hotchkiss and Matthew Osborn
The use of M&A in bankruptcy has increased dramatically in recent years, leading to concerns that the Chapter 11 process has shifted toward excessive liquidation of viable firms. In this paper, we argue that the rise of M&A has blurred traditional distinctions between... View Details
Keywords: M＆A; Chapter 11; Distress; Bankruptcy; Mergers and Acquisitions; Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Gilson, Stuart, Edith Hotchkiss, and Matthew Osborn. "Cashing Out: The Rise of M&A in Bankruptcy." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 15-057, January 2015.