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Beacon and Warning: Sherman Kent, Scientific Hubris, and the CIA's Office of National Estimates

By: J. Peter Scoblic

Would-be forecasters have increasingly extolled the predictive potential of Big Data and artificial intelligence. This essay reviews the career of Sherman Kent, the Yale historian who directed the CIA’s Office of National Estimates from 1952 to 1967, with an eye toward... View Details

Keywords: National Security; Analytics and Data Science; Analysis; Forecasting and Prediction; History

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For Guests | Commencement 2025

Security: 617-495-5577 If you see something, say something. In accordance with state law, weapons are not permitted. Small handbags, purses, and camera bags will be subject to search by security personnel. Please do not bring large-size... View Details

26 Mar 2007
Research & Ideas

Learning from Failed Political Leadership

of Illusion: American Leadership in the Media Age. The book weaves together insights from economics, leadership studies, history, geopolitics, and national security to make a case for strategic independence and improved leadership... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

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SEC definitions and requirements

Where do I find definitions of SEC filings and other requirements of the SEC? Go to the SEC Forms List. For tips on creating SEC filings, see A Plain English Handbook: How to create clear SEC... View Details

William Irrgang

Irrgang continued Lincoln’s strong financial performance - weathering two recessions while maintaining productivity and securing Lincoln Electric’s leadership position in the arc-welding equipment and supply business. Irrgang’s... View Details

Keywords: Fabricated Goods

06 May 2019
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2019-2020 Recruiting Calendar Available Now

local venue or virtually if you prefer. 2) Bidding, the process in which students could use bid points to secure a spot on an interview schedule without being selected by the company, will no longer be part of the interview process.... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

13 May 2015
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Former Engineer Gives Consulting a Test Drive

came alive to me at the end of the summer. I learned a lot and have begun thinking of how I can use this knowledge to create or improve on an existing business with potential for far-reaching societal impact. How did you go about securing... View Details

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Charting Tariff Pain: Small Businesses Brace for Job Cuts, Falling Sales | Working Knowledge

government will support them through tariff-related changes. Most respondents say they wouldn't be able to secure price reductions from suppliers abroad. Image by Yoav Aziz for Unsplash. Featured Faculty and Collaborator Zoe B. Cullen... View Details

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Judging | New Venture Competition

political) are favorable. Market need, size of opportunity, competitive landscape, and potential risks are identified and manageable. Resources The funding plan is sensible in terms of capital required to launch and operate. Funding sources are identified and a plan... View Details

01 Jun 2011
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Faculty Books

discuss the spread of mutual funds to Asia, Europe, and Latin America; compare them with other investment vehicles like hedge funds; and show how to sort mutual funds by categories and subcategories based on security type and investment... View Details

Keywords: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities; Finance; Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles; Finance

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Bonds: data | Baker Library

Help Center Bonds: data Where do I find data on bonds? Bloomberg Use the GOVT or CORP yellow keys For yield curves, type FMCI , then hit GO Capital IQ Screening Go to Screening > Fixed Income See Fixed Income section on the lower right hand side to screen by a variety... View Details

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Lehman Brothers Deal Books | Baker Library | Bloomberg Center | Harvard Business School

Introduction 1840s – 1880s General Merchants to Commodities Brokers 1880s – 1920s Investment Banking & Securities Underwriting 1920s – 1960s Investing in Emerging Industries 1850–1968 Lehman Brothers Family Partners 1960s – 2000s... View Details

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Our Leadership | Information Technology

Security Chris Pringle, HBS Campus Information Security Officer IT Talent Management, Services & Support Heath Racine, Senior Managing Director Learning Experience Design & Interactive Spaces Jeanne Po,... View Details

Alfred B. Dick

Dick conceived the idea for the mimeograph, and secured permission from Thomas Edison for what would become known as the Edison-Dick Mimeograph. At the time of Dick’s death, the Edison-Dick Mimeograph had become virtually indispensable to... View Details

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2.3.7 Physical Violence | MBA

2.3.7 Physical Violence HBS strives to maintain a safe and secure environment for all members of the community and thus does not tolerate physical violence or threats of physical violence. Students are expected to avoid all physical... View Details

October 2000
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The Equity Share in New Issues and Aggregate Stock Returns

By: Malcolm Baker and Jeffrey Wurgler

The share of equity issues in total new equity and debt issues is a strong predictor of U.S. stock market returns between 1928 and 1997. In particular, firms issue more equity than debt just before periods of low market returns. The equity share in new issues has... View Details

Keywords: Equity; Borrowing and Debt; Stocks; Markets; Debt Securities; Forecasting and Prediction; Accounting Industry; United States

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December 1998 (Revised May 1999)
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Flagstar Companies, Inc.

By: Stuart C. Gilson and Jeremy Cott

A large restaurant chain undergoes a leveraged buyout and subsequent recapitalization. Financial and operating problems at the company force it to consider various restructuring options, including a "prepackaged" Chapter 11 exchange offer to its public bondholders. A... View Details

Keywords: Leveraged Buyouts; Restructuring; Capital; Insolvency and Bankruptcy; Debt Securities; Financial Services Industry; United States

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Purchase

October 2008 (Revised August 2009)
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Subprime Crisis and Fair-Value Accounting

By: Paul M. Healy, Krishna G. Palepu and George Serafeim

This case examines the challenges in implementing fair value accounting for mortgage instruments, the role of accounting in the sub-prime crisis, and proposals for revising accounting standards given the crisis. View Details

Keywords: Fair Value Accounting; Financial Crisis; Debt Securities; Mortgages; Standards

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September 2006 (Revised December 2006)
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Arizona Department of Public Health: The Challenges of Preparing for a Public Health Emergency

By: Lynda M. Applegate, Ajay Vinze, T. S. Raghu and Minu Ipe

In the post-9/11 era information technology enablement for emergency preparedness and response have taken on increased significance. Public health organizations like ADHS play a critical role in any statewide preparation for large scale emergencies. With issues like... View Details

Keywords: Problems and Challenges; Information Technology; Health Care and Treatment; Business Processes; Service Delivery; National Security; Health Industry; Public Administration Industry; Arizona

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