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July 2021
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Medical Debt in the U.S., 2009–2020

By: Raymond Kluender, Neale Mahoney, Francis Wong and Wesley Yin

Importance: Medical debt is an increasing concern in the US, yet there is limited understanding of the amount and distribution of medical debt, and its association with health care policies.

Objective: To measure the amount of medical debt nationally and by... View Details

Keywords: Debt; Borrowing and Debt; Health Care and Treatment; United States

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2019
Working Paper

Rehabilitating Corporate Purpose

By: Malcolm S. Salter

In this paper, I address how the ascendance of the theory of shareholder value maximization into the central consciousness of public corporations and its canonization as the only legitimate expression of corporate purpose has contributed to both a widening breach... View Details

Keywords: Capitalism; Justice; Corporate Purpose; Shareholder Value Maximization; Ethical Reciprocity; Economic Systems; Business Ventures; Mission and Purpose; Ethics; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact

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17 Jan 2023
Blog Post

Upcoming Interview? No Problem—Just Connect the Dots

and with a bit of reflection and preparation, you can certainly come up with an answer for each of these (and if you can’t, then perhaps you aren’t as interested in the role as you think). However, the most important question to answer is... View Details

04 Jun 2018
What Do You Think?

Are There Conditions Under Which Directors Should Consider Hiring a CEO Fired Elsewhere for Inappropriate Behavior?

piece temporarily and review the criticism. The result is this revised post, which reflects what we heard. The article elicited forcefully written letters of complaint to my editor, and several other rebukes posted on comments to the... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

25 Aug 2022
News

Up on the Corner

unsuccessful) plans to redevelop Union Square and other parts of Southwest Baltimore, Dlodlo began by asking residents what they wanted and needed. Everything about Madikizela, from the incorporation of culturally diverse retail to the inclusion of a makerspace for... View Details

Keywords: Alexander Gelfand; photographed by Melissa Golden; Real Estate

30 Aug 2004
Research & Ideas

Real Estate: The Most Imperfect Asset

economic terms is a certain kind of transaction cost or tax or another one of those market imperfections. Q: How are these trends reflected in your teaching? A: All of my research and cases over the last several years have been in these... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Johnston; Construction; Real Estate

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Sebastian Velasco

Harvard where he graduated cum laude in economics, a degree that not only reflected his interest in finance, but would help him "understand the root causes of corruption, inequality, and under-development." After graduation,... View Details

Keywords: Financial Services

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2024 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

portrayals of women protagonists, we will share how case authors opted to describe and write about women leaders, their decisions, and the effects of those decisions on the dialogue between text and learner. Together we can reflect on... View Details

04 May 2021
Blog Post

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at HBS

two decades later, I still grapple with this. What has changed, however, is that I have had time to learn about and reflect on my parent’s stories: my mom being the first woman from her village to go to college, my dad growing up in... View Details

13 Apr 2009
Research & Ideas

Kind of Blue: Pushing Boundaries with Miles Davis

firm specializing in improvisational collaboration and communication in high-performance teams. In their case, "Miles Davis: Kind of Blue", they reflect on the beauty of the music as well as the unusual story behind its... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Music

12 Oct 1999
Research & Ideas

Porter’s Perspective: Competing in the Global Economy

Productivity is also consistent with a clean environment. Environmental pollution normally is a sign of inefficient and unproductive use of resources and is almost always a reflection of inadequate technology. Countries with toughening... View Details

Keywords: Re: Michael E. Porter

08 Mar 2021
Blog Post

International Women's Day Featured Stories

experience. My continued challenge will be to ensure that every student feels heard, respected, and empowered to become their best version of the person and the leader they wish to be to make a difference in the world. Elina Rodriguez Harvard MBA Student, Class of 2021... View Details

25 Mar 2015
HBS Case

Tate’s Digital Makeover Transforms the Traditional Museum

in new audiences. "Personally, I love the Magic Tate Ball," says Avery. "It reflects my own sense of the art world—that it doesn't need to be so serious. Art can be a place for people who need a lighthearted respite from a... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Education

14 Jul 2020
Research & Ideas

Restarting Under Uncertainty: Managerial Experiences from Around the World

their value proposition to reflect ever-evolving demand conditions and discover new growth opportunities. They adapt their approach toward HR management to preserve business viability while maintaining employees’ safety and well-being.... View Details

Keywords: by Raffaella Sadun, Andrea Bertoni, Alexia Delfino, Giovanni Fassio, and Mariapaola Testa

13 Apr 2021
Book

How Inclusive Managers Create Glass-Shattering Organizations

very quickly ... It's really within that first year that they start to say, ‘This doesn't feel quite right.'" “It happens very quickly,” says Groysberg, reflecting on interviews with college students and young professionals conducted for... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz

04 Feb 2013
Research & Ideas

Are the Big Four Audit Firms Too Big to Fail?

their preferences for reporting flexibility, such as customized accounting methods that best reflect clients' business models. Instead audit firms are playing it safe by concentrating on verifiability. A 'thin' World Mindful of this... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Accounting

03 May 2010
Research & Ideas

What Is the Future of MBA Education?

and inspire. That takes skill and practice. MBAs need to ask themselves, "How do I engage people to accomplish a task while I remain in the background?" At HBS, the Authentic Leadership Development course aims to teach these skills in small groups and View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Education

01 Feb 2002
News

It's academic. (Not!)

a Baker Scholar), he never envisioned a future in academia. It did not take long for his plans to change. "During spring semester of my first year, I reflected on what I had seen in the classroom," says Wasserman, who arrived at HBS with... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

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Renovating Democratic Capitalism