Mergers Impact On International Economies - Publications - Faculty & Research

17 Dec 2013
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First Look: December 17

expropriated American investments, but in almost every case the U.S. government's employment of economic sanctions or covert action obtained market value or more in compensation-despite the growing strategic risks. The advent of institutions focusing View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

05 Jun 2018
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New Research and Ideas, June 5, 2018

practice, and at a personal level, the impact she has had on each of our lives. Innovative ideas and novel methods have been the hallmarks of Linda's research on diverse... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

02 Jul 2013
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First Look: July 2

Diether, and Christopher Malloy Abstract—We demonstrate that legislation has a simple, yet previously undetected impact on stock prices. Exploiting the voting record of legislators whose constituents are the... View Details

Keywords: Anna Secino

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Live from Klarman Hall - Alumni

Nasdaq US Exchanges Jonathan Zittrain George Bemis Professor of International Law Harvard Law School Creativity in AI with Music Explore the transformative impact of AI on... View Details

06 Dec 2011
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First Look: Dec. 6

that escalate anxiety in high achievers and the unproductive behaviors you turn to for relief. Then adopt practices that give you the courage to "do the right things poorly" before "doing the right things well." Drawing View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

07 Jul 2021
Book

Good News for Disgraced Companies: You Can Regain Trust

talk about health, given how dangerous their products are to public and personal health. However, most people don’t have a clear view into the internal motivations of a company. Instead our relationship with a company is based primarily... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert

19 Jan 2016
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January 19, 2016

emphasize users over producers. Large parts of the knowledge economy now routinely rely on users, communities, and open innovation approaches to solve important technological and organizational problems.... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Required Curriculum - MBA

integration Product development Information technology Technology and operations strategy Required Curriculum Term 2 Course Descriptions Business, Government, and the International Economy (BGIE) This course... View Details

24 Jun 2008
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First Look: June 24, 2008

in academe has a nefarious effect on public research output is, at least in its simplest form, misplaced. The Small World of Investing: Board Connections and Mutual Fund Returns Authors: Lauren Cohen, Andrea Frazzini, and Christopher... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

25 Jul 2017
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First Look at New Research and Ideas: July 25, 2017

forthcoming Journal of Political Economy Reserve Design: Unintended Consequences and the Demise of Boston's Walk Zones By: Dur, Umut, Scott Duke Kominers, Parag A. Pathak, and Tayfun Sönmez Abstract—Admissions policies often use reserves... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

18 Dec 2012
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First Look: December 18

Quarterly (forthcoming) Abstract Socialization theory has focused on enculturating new employees such that they develop pride in their new organization and internalize its values. Drawing View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

20 Mar 2007
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First Look: March 20, 2007

the impact of inventory on sales and the interrelationship between gross margin and inventory. We also estimate the effects of exogenous explanatory variables such as store growth, proportion of new... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

21 Jul 2009
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First Look: July 21

breach that resulted in a 45-minute terminal closure during peak hours, a potential threat to traveler safety, and travel delays across the U.S. O'Reilly considers the impact of her decision on a shifting... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

02 Jan 2024
Research & Ideas

10 Trends to Watch in 2024

The lightning-fast ascent of generative AI isn’t the only sea change on the horizon for businesses in the new year. The global economy is in flux as war, climate change, trade issues, and infrastructure problems demand attention. Many companies continue to struggle to... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

18 Sep 2007
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First Look: September 18, 2007

2006. Examines the possible impact that public litigation will have on the two firms. The impact of the litigation will be different for each firm because they are at... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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Programs & Events - Alumni

frameworks and tools for senior leadership and corporate boards to strengthen your company's approach to managing both internal and external risks. Dec 03 03 DEC 2024–27 JUN 2025 Executive Education Virtual Program for Leadership... View Details

11 Mar 2024
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A Day in the Life: Ben Hsieh

and International Economy (BGIE) – and we are discussing Korea’s growth story. Our discussion centers around whether government intervention helps economic growth and on the... View Details

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Lehman Brothers Timeline | Baker Library | Bloomberg Center | Harvard Business School

Exchange. 1887 Lehman Brothers becomes a member of the New York Stock Exchange. 1899 Lehman Brothers takes on investment banking activities, issuing its first public offering for the International Steam Pump... View Details

2020
Working Paper

Aggregate Advertising Expenditure in the U.S. Economy: What's Up? Is It Real?

By: Alvin J. Silk and Ernst R. Berndt

The two components of the advertising industry—the creative sector that develops and produces messages, and the communications sector that transmits messages via various media—have each been greatly affected by advances in creative design and communications... View Details

Keywords: Economy; Advertising; Spending; Media

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March 2024
Case

Doing Business in São Paulo, Brazil

By: Laura Alfaro, Hise O. Gibson, Leonard A. Schlesinger and Pedro Levindo

The case gives readers an overview of key factors of doing business in Brazil, including Brazil’s economic transformation since its colonial years until 2023, when leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in for his third term, after the most polarized... View Details