Policy Change - Publications - Faculty & Research

07 Nov 2011
Research & Ideas

The Forgotten Book that Helped Shape the Modern Economy

ensure the development of domestic industries, and the profound and measurable success of these policies lionized him further, not only in England but also in the European world more broadly. But as the British Empire matured, its View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

14 Oct 2013
Research & Ideas

Time that Government Reopens for Business

extension, which historically has not been a matter of contention. The juxtaposition with a change in leadership at the Federal Reserve also adds to the concern. And finally, I think that businesspeople have long had an attitude that,... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Aisner

18 Jun 2007
Op-Ed

Leveling the Executive Options Playing Field

nature, and extent of the resulting book-tax difference; and the policy reasons for continuing or ending the stock option book-tax difference. Here is Desai's summary statement to the subcommittee with a link to his full testimony.... View Details

Keywords: by Mihir Desai

01 Jul 2008
First Look

First Look: July 1, 2008

V. Kasturi Rangan, Herman B. Leonard, and Susan McDonald Abstract The Future of Social Enterprise considers the confluence of forces that is shaping the field of social enterprise, changing the way that funders, practitioners, scholars,... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

01 Aug 2001
News

Amy Schiffman Langer (MBA '77)

in terms of its capacity for consumer impact, social change, and policy influence." Langer's unflagging dedication to her work and those whom she serves would be remarkable under any circumstances. But incredibly, five years ago, her... View Details

Keywords: Alumni Achievement Award; Health, Social Assistance

01 Dec 2014
News

Ask the Expert: A Fair Share

sharing economy as opposed to trying to repress it. Daimler and Volkswagen, for example, now have their own car-sharing services. Companies should be trying to frame the conversation in terms of “This is changing, it’s going to change... View Details

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What Others Are Saying - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

helping to create a national agenda for health care reform, and Mayo Clinic is ready to be a part of that change. During the next months, the Clinic's Carleton Rider says Mayo will continue to look into the future of integrated health care and what that will mean for... View Details

01 Feb 2001
News

Books

world. Kanter believes that attaining this higher level requires "deep systemic change ...and a deeper emphasis on human skills that build meaningful community out of mere connections." Based on a landmark project with rare on-site... View Details

Keywords: books; research; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

13 Aug 2024
Op-Ed

Can AI Save Physicians from Burnout?

is unlikely to materialize without changing payment models and incentives to promote value over volume. Achieving such a seismic shift in incentive structures will require time, energy, and collaborative efforts. As technology advances,... View Details

Keywords: by Susanna Gallani, Lidia Moura, and Katie Sonnefeldt; Health

10 Aug 2016
Research & Ideas

Prospective Students Steer Clear of Schools Rocked by Scandal

coverage—which has led a number of colleges to take proactive steps that prevent future problems. Schools have made serious attempts to better understand the nature and extent of the problem, as well as to explore solutions ranging from additional safety precautions... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Education

01 Jun 1998
News

Diversity and Community

force comprising some fifteen citizens, including at least one Levi Strauss employee, from a cross section of the community. The idea is to help educate local citizens about racism, encourage them to build partnerships to help combat it, advocate positive View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons

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Casey Gerald

garden” While at Yale, Casey attended a law school event at which the speaker made an observation that made a lasting impact upon him. “He said law was the instrument of social change in the twentieth century,” Casey explains, “but if you... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Retail; Nonprofit / Government

01 Aug 2017
First Look

First Look at New Research and Ideas, August 1

general emergence of modern business enterprise in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Many governmental policies after 1945 designed to facilitate catch-up ended up crippling such emergent business enterprises without putting effective... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

29 Sep 2008
Research & Ideas

Financial Crisis Caution Urged by Faculty Panel

his insights to set the stage. Senior Lecturer Clayton S. Rose, who for 20 years worked at JP Morgan & Company and headed global investment banking and global equity there, discussed the implications of change in commercial and... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Financial Services

20 Aug 2018
Research & Ideas

Bargain Hunters Beware: A Store's 'Original Price' Might Not Be After All

on Amazon has a struck-out price, but if you look at the policy behind that price, it’s incredibly vague,” he says. Consumers have even brought class-action suits against retailers including JCPenney, Sears, Macy’s, and Kohl’s for their... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Advertising; Retail

15 Mar 2021
Office Hours

Readers Ask: What's the Next 'Big Thing' in Finance?

from policies and incentives, are there other solutions to drive oil and gas investments? Cohen: People and firms respond to incentives, so the only thing you can do is either reward or sanction. History has shown that if you want a... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz; Financial Services

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Strategic Plan | Information Technology

with our school and departmental business aspirations. The plan addresses current IT challenges facing higher education while also embracing the unique needs of the HBS community. Given the nature of technology, we expect the strategic plan to evolve over time as HBS’s... View Details

01 Mar 2014
News

Ask the Expert: Taxing Questions

banks, so to impose a new tax seems like a counterproductive, political maneuver. Third, only a truly multilateral effort would succeed, and I don't see that happening. I'm all for fixing the financial sector's problems, but I'd go about it via regulation and by View Details

Keywords: ask the expert; Finance

21 Apr 2003
Research & Ideas

Will American Brands Be a Casualty of War?

campaigns are successful, what would be the effect on the already struggling American economy? A: Never before have global concerns about American foreign policy so threatened to change consumer behavior. We... View Details