Overcoming Nuclear Power’s Biggest Hurdle
August 4, 2009 by Noam NeusnerA cap and trade system for storing radioactive waste may be the best means to wake up a critical but moribund industry.Energy Policy by the Numbers
July 7, 2009 by Russ MitchellA Cambridge scientist says it will take better arithmetic and less passion to replace fossil fuels by 2050.The Statistician Who Ate Humble Pie
June 17, 2009Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable, introduces an engaging lesson in business forecasting from Dance with Chance: Making Luck Work for You, by Spyros Makridakis, Robin Hogarth, and Anil Gaba.Further Proof That People Are Not Computers
May 26, 2009 by Bridget Finn and Michal Lev-RamPeople place more emphasis on numbers that have more digits, even when the economic value is the same or less.Irrational Individuals
May 26, 2009 by David K. HurstA review of Free Market Madness, by Peter A. Ubel.Confused Credit Markets
May 26, 2009 by David K. HurstA review of The Origin of Financial Crises, by George Cooper.Meltdowns Past and Present
May 26, 2009 by David K. HurstA review of The Holy Grail of Macroeconomics, by Richard C. Koo.Reframing Your Business Equation
May 26, 2009 by Tim Laseter and M. Eric JohnsonCompanies and industries are often driven by implicit formulas. Questioning their validity can lead to breakthroughs.Is State Control Making a Comeback?
April 28, 2009 by Lord Andrew TurnbullIn considering the relationship between the public and private sectors, it’s time to distinguish the plausible visions of the future — such as a new regulatory environment — from those, like permanent government ownership of banks and industry, that are not plausible.Books in Brief
February 24, 2009 by David K. HurstFixing the mortgage meltdown, mastering disruptive change, inculcating a sense of urgency, and exploring drama at the Economist.Sustainable Goes Strategic
February 24, 2009 by Joe FlowerLearning from the literature of corporate environmentalism.Pollution, Prices, and Perception
February 24, 2009 by Daniel GabaldonCarbon regulation will be unexpectedly complex — and business leaders will need to plan their approach accordingly.The Effectiveness of Bankruptcy Proceedings
February 19, 2009Not all firms deserve financial bailouts, and Chapter 11 proceedings are effective at determining which companies should remain in business.Best Business Books 2008
November 28, 2008 by Theodore KinniThe Thought Leader Interview: Allan Meltzer
November 25, 2008 by Rob NortonThe world is not facing another Great Depression, says the noted economic historian, but the Federal Reserve is eroding its credibility.Best Business Books 2008: Miscellany
November 25, 2008 by James O'TooleUncategorical InsightBest Business Books 2008: Capitalism and Community
November 25, 2008 by Margaret Wheatley and Carole SchwinnIn Search of Entrepreneurial SpiritBest Business Books 2008: Globalization
November 25, 2008 by Marc LevinsonAsia As It IsSupplier Empowerment and the Bottom Line
November 25, 2008 by Tim Laseter and Greg FairchildWhen you adapt your sourcing strategy to a more diverse world, everybody benefits.Deconstructing the Subprime Mortgage Crisis
November 20, 2008How structured finance contributed to the meltdown.Is Backshoring the New Offshoring?
October 21, 2008 by Vinay Couto, Ashok Divakaran, and Matt ManiThe business press is touting a return of offshored jobs to the U.S. — but we’re not buying it.The Importance of Adopting New Technologies
October 2, 2008To compete in today’s global economy, countries must learn how to quickly leverage new technologies.Tracking the Elusive Consumer
August 26, 2008 by John Jullens and Gregor HarterConsumer choice modeling can help companies improve their market share by offering a better understanding of consumer preferences.Seeing Green by Building Green
July 24, 2008For commercial real estate owners, investing in green building techniques can add considerably to revenue and to profitability.
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