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- 29 Aug 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, August 29
level of economic inequality within Western societies is at its highest in almost a century; in the U.S., for example, inequality is at its highest peak since before the Great Depression (3–5). Furthermore, the incomes of the top 1% in... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 02 Dec 2019
- News
A Long-Standing Commitment to Global Understanding
of economic development,” recalls Barry of his post-graduation years. He wanted to understand why people in some regions do well economically and improve their standard of living while others do not, and was... View Details
- 01 Mar 2011
- News
Local Hero
and COO of the 2010 World Series–winning Giants, is on the air at a local sports radio station. He’s announcing plans to take the Series trophy on tour, not only throughout Northern California but also across the country to the site of... View Details
- 01 Dec 2008
- News
Back to the Future
that continued dependence on foreign oil would eventually cause economic and geopolitical crises, unless certain preemptive steps were taken. They weren’t, and today, amid crises, America confronts the same stark choices it did back then,... View Details
- 16 Nov 2017
- News
The Business of Social Justice
Keeper, a faith-inspired humanitarian organization that partners with South Sudanese women in support of social, political, and economic justice. In 2016, Brooks and a friend spent four days hiking the 26-mile Inca Trail in Peru to... View Details
Keywords: Jennifer Myers
- 01 Dec 2002
- News
Books
approach that takes both ethical and economic imperatives seriously. Paine's book speaks directly to those responsible for a company's performance —executives, entrepreneurs, directors, managers — but any stakeholder in the global economy... View Details
- Profile
Ruth Cenat
history that have shaped the world we live in. Through what I’ve learned so far, I understand not only what something is but why. That's further complemented by the who, which takes the form of various experiences my classmates have... View Details
- 01 Sep 2009
- News
From Bytes to Bites
restaurants. Things went well, until — as is so often true in the mercurial world of restaurants — they didn’t. Thomas put her expertise in operations and management to work, helping to sort out some of the financial difficulties the... View Details
- 20 Sep 2012
- Research & Ideas
US Competitiveness at Risk
Editor's note: When did America's declining global competitiveness begin? One starting spot might be 2008, the last year the country topped the World Economic Forum's list of most globally competitive... View Details
Keywords: Re: Michael E. Porter & Jan W. Rivkin
- 21 Oct 2024
- Research & Ideas
What Happens in Vegas Could Shape the Metaverse
constraints, Stephenson believed a digital world could be truly limitless. Chatter about the metaverse peaked in late 2021, almost three decades after Stephenson’s novel was published, when Mark Zuckerberg announced he would build the... View Details
- 19 Mar 2024
- Blog Post
IFC India: Tata Power - Trombay Thermal Power Plant Takeaways
across the country. HBS visited Tata Power’s Trombay Power Station on a sunny Mumbai day. Despite the temperate weather, visibility was quite low due to significant air pollution – an AQI of over 200 – which reflects PM 2.5 levels well above the View Details
- 26 Oct 2020
- News
A Social Impact Roadmap; Arts Leadership in a Pandemic; Amplifying Hispanic Contributions
by producing regional and local events, conducting research, and creating media content that raises the visibility of Hispanic Americans across industries. Edelman, who previously led successful marketing efforts for humanitarian organizations including the Global... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 16 Jul 2013
- News
Embracing Chaos
else can do this other than me? I know both sides. I've lived in this world and I understand that world. I should be the one translating because otherwise they're talking past each other." The book isn't the only way Venkatesan is working... View Details
- 14 Aug 2019
- Sharpening Your Skills
The Manager's Guide to Leveraging Disruption
one of the forces that threatens established companies can also be a source of salvation: disruptive change. How to Be a Digital Platform Leader The most valuable companies in the world have one thing in common: all are leaders in the... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Oct 1996
- News
Uhlmann Award Winners Focus on French Retailer
failed in the face of an economic downturn in the United States and an onslaught of competitors. After a period of consolidation, the company is now looking for more opportunities abroad and has recently opened stores in China, Thailand,... View Details
- 01 Sep 2008
- News
Balanced Equation
In the course of their outstanding professional careers, this year’s five recipients of the Alumni Achievement Award — the School’s highest honor — have had an enormous impact on the world of business. A surprising key to their success?... View Details
- 19 Jun 2018
- Research Event
Has Environmental Sustainability Lost its Relevance?
iPhoto For businesses and other organizations seeking to overcome roadblocks to sustainability over the last few decades, much can be learned from the debates I heard at the recent Harvard Business School conference, Understanding and Overcoming Roadblocks to... View Details
- 06 Nov 2012
- Op-Ed
Stop Talking About the Weather and Do Something: Three Ways to Finance Sustainable Cities
The wrath of Hurricane Sandy has illuminated a fundamental question: How do we ensure that our cities are resilient in the face of inevitable future disasters? A destroyed city is not a sustainable city. I'm making the case that it's time to stop complaining about... View Details
- 17 Jun 2020
- Blog Post
Black MBA Students Pen Letters to the HBS Community: Letter 2/5
for predominantly white spaces is still not enough to keep Black people safe – and there isn’t a job title or degree in the world that can protect Black communities from institutionalized and systemic racism. Members of the HBS African... View Details
- 25 Apr 2018
- Blog Post
Policy, Practice, Leadership & Impact: Making a Difference with the HBS/HKS Joint Degree
HKS toolkit After my first year in the joint degree program at HKS (MPA/ID Program) with leading development economists such as Professors Lant Pritchett and Dani Rodrik, I developed the analytical and quantitative toolkit necessary to diagnose a country’s binding... View Details
Keywords: Nonprofit / Government