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- July 1998 (Revised February 1999)
- Case
Westport: Spearheading Malaysia's Economic Challenge (A)
By: V. Kasturi Rangan and Ambar Agustono Bin Machfoedy
Rangan, V. Kasturi, and Ambar Agustono Bin Machfoedy. "Westport: Spearheading Malaysia's Economic Challenge (A)." Harvard Business School Case 599-018, July 1998. (Revised February 1999.)
- 06 Jan 2010
- What Do You Think?
Is a Stringent Climate Change Agreement a Pot of Gold?
problem. If entrepreneurial interests try to skew the response, in the form of an agreement, in one direction or another, it could limit the range of possible responses to be encouraged, thereby limiting innovation. This is a debate more pertinent to View Details
- 02 Mar 2015
- News
To Market, To Market
looking to transform lives by moving primarily smallholder farmers out of hunger and poverty, toward resilience.” These farmers, in more than 30 countries worldwide, says Ferrari, have the potential to effectively feed about 100 million... View Details
- 21 Jan 2010
- News
Dubai: Unlike Anywhere Else
Keywords: Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development; Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development; Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development; Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development; Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development; Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development; Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development; Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development; Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development
- 28 Jul 2003
- Research & Ideas
It’s India Above China in New World Order
Comparing India and China is to embark on an old puzzle that has fascinated smart people for centuries. The newer question of economic leadership, however—"Which country will overtake the other in the foreseeable future?" —is an... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 19 Jul 2019
- News
Building an Ecosystem for African Entrepreneurs
charity, Elumelu stresses. It is an investment. He believes that these entrepreneurs can create at least 1 million jobs in Africa and contribute at least $10 billion in revenue. “The legacy I want to leave... View Details
- August 2019
- Case
Experiencya Cuba: Two Entrepreneurs in Havana
By: Charles F. Wu, Mariana Cal and Fernanda Miguel
In 2019, two Cuban entrepreneurs discussed their growth strategy, given the regulatory framework instability, for private companies, in Cuba. Experiencya Cuba offered car and apartment rentals, airport pick-up, and tours around the island, all conducted in perfectly... View Details
Keywords: Self-employed; Regulatory Changes; Developing Countries and Economies; Entrepreneurship; Growth and Development Strategy; Problems and Challenges; Tourism Industry; Auto Industry; Transportation Industry; Cuba
Wu, Charles F., Mariana Cal, and Fernanda Miguel. "Experiencya Cuba: Two Entrepreneurs in Havana." Harvard Business School Case 220-024, August 2019.
- 01 Oct 1996
- News
Tedlow on Tires and the Meaning of Life
automakers tried to avoid investing in radials. This country was not like Europe where they have "little doodlebugs scooting around on cobblestones," they said. According to a top Ford executive at the time, "This is a big View Details
- May 1996 (Revised September 1997)
- Supplement
China (A): Supplement
By: Richard H.K. Vietor and Eilene Zimmerman
Updates China (A): The Great Awakening. To be handed out in class following discussion of the case. View Details
Vietor, Richard H.K., and Eilene Zimmerman. "China (A): Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 796-167, May 1996. (Revised September 1997.)
- February 2007
- Case
Bolivia and Evo Morales
By: Rafael M. Di Tella, Laura Alfaro and Ezequiel Reficco
Di Tella, Rafael M., Laura Alfaro, and Ezequiel Reficco. "Bolivia and Evo Morales." Harvard Business School Case 707-041, February 2007.
- Fast Answer
Biotech, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals: Industry/Market Overview/Analysis
them for your industry research. BCC Research - Reports on major scientific and technological developments in biotech, medical devices, pharmaceutical, and high technology worldwide. EMIS – SWOT analysis, global and View Details
- April 1990 (Revised February 1994)
- Case
Standard Fruit Co. in Nicaragua (A) (Abridged)
By: James E. Austin
Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Developing Countries and Economies; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; Nicaragua
Austin, James E. "Standard Fruit Co. in Nicaragua (A) (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 390-105, April 1990. (Revised February 1994.)
- 23 Apr 2018
- News
Sowing the Seeds of Leadership
socially responsible development projects in economically challenged communities. Students come from 48 countries, predominately in Latin America and Africa. The admissions team and faculty personally conduct up to 1,000 interviews in... View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- November 2020
- Article
Tackling Youth Unemployment: Evidence from a Labor Market Experiment in Uganda
By: Livia Alfonsi, Oriana Bandiera, Vittorio Bassi, Robin Burgess, Imran Rasul, Munshi Sulaiman and Anna Vitali
We design a labor market experiment to compare demand- and supply-side policies to tackle youth unemployment, a key issue in low-income countries. The experiment tracks 1700 workers and 1500 firms over four years to compare the effect of offering workers either... View Details
Alfonsi, Livia, Oriana Bandiera, Vittorio Bassi, Robin Burgess, Imran Rasul, Munshi Sulaiman, and Anna Vitali. "Tackling Youth Unemployment: Evidence from a Labor Market Experiment in Uganda." Econometrica 88, no. 6 (November 2020): 2369–2414.
- October 1997 (Revised March 1998)
- Case
Daewoo's Globalization: Uz-Daewoo Auto Project
By: John A. Quelch
The top management at Daewoo is reviewing its close relationship with the Uzbekistan government, focusing especially on the performance of Uz-Daewoo Auto, a strategic alliance to manufacture and market passenger cars. View Details
Keywords: Globalized Economies and Regions; Alliances; Developing Countries and Economies; Manufacturing Industry; Auto Industry; Uzbekistan; South Korea
Quelch, John A., and Chanhi Park. "Daewoo's Globalization: Uz-Daewoo Auto Project." Harvard Business School Case 598-065, October 1997. (Revised March 1998.)
- 14 Apr 2021
- Research & Ideas
The High Cost of the Slow COVID Vaccine Rollout
officials took steps to speed vaccine development last year, the United States and other countries could have paid to build manufacturing infrastructure and shore up the supply chain needed to produce... View Details
- 01 Jun 2000
- News
Q & A: Gustavo Herrero
HBS faculty members, and leading Latin American scholars and business practitioners. What are some of the region's important business issues? It is difficult to speak of Latin America as a single unit. That said, perhaps a common denominator is that many Latin American... View Details
Keywords: Garry Emmons
- 01 Aug 2001
- News
William F. Connell (MBA '63)
expensive, and many observers were questioning the ability of this country to compete in the world economy. Convinced that the postindustrial era had arrived in America, the chairman of the Ogden Corporation, a giant New York-based... View Details
- 06 Sep 2004
- What Do You Think?
How Do We Prepare for a World Without Cheap Oil?
complemented by two major efforts to deal with the dilemma, at least in the U.S.—incentives to foster conservation and the development of alternative energy sources, particularly solar energy. Roberts... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett