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Pessimism dematerialized: Four reasons to be hopeful about the future
In More from Less, MIT Sloan School of Management’s Andrew McAfee argues that the “four horsemen of the optimist” are galloping to the planet’s rescue.January 16, 2020 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: book reviews, economic growth, environmental policy, global economy, green technology, innovation, sustainabilityKeeping pace with Africa’s fast-changing competitive landscape
How Segun Agbaje, CEO of Nigeria’s Guaranty Trust Bank, is building a financial institution for the digital age.January 8, 2020 by Obioma Ubah and Tola OgundipeRelated tags: Africa, banking, ceo, digital banking trends, economic growth, emerging markets, Inside the Mind of the CEOGrowth strategies for an uncertain world
Internationalization can help businesses rethink their global footprint and governments attract trade and enterprise.October 7, 2019 by David Wijeratne and Jeremy GrantNigeria’s untapped banking potential
How Peter Amangbo, outgoing group managing director and CEO of Zenith Bank, positioned it to win the 30 percent of Nigerians who don’t have bank accounts.July 24, 2019 by Samuel Abu and Tola OgundipeRelated tags: Africa, banking, ceo, digital banking trends, economic growth, emerging markets, Inside the Mind of the CEOMission critical
Economist Mariana Mazzucato explains how solving society’s toughest problems starts with rethinking how value is created and innovation is incentivized.April 24, 2019 by Deborah UngerThe confidence premium
In PwC’s annual global survey of chief executives, CEOs’ optimism about their own company’s prospects is a leading indicator of broader economic prosperity. How, then, can we best foster confident CEOs?April 22, 2019 by Bob MoritzAre we outgrowing growth?
Citizens and policymakers are asking whether economies can break out of growth-dependent frameworks. Businesses should help find the answer.January 3, 2019 by Deepali SrivastavaRelated tags: economic growth, economics, economy, environmental policy, growth, solving global problems, sustainabilityHow to Build a Stronger Economy
Jim Clifton, chief executive of Gallup Inc., has a robust theory about entrepreneurialism and economic recovery.September 4, 2018 by Art KleinerWhy AI Will Create Jobs
Even in a world of robots, continuous education can keep people employed.May 29, 2018 by Peter SchwartzOptimism and trust on the CEO’s mind
In PwC’s annual survey of chief executives around the world, respondents voiced confidence about economic growth and greater interest in corporate responsibility.May 2, 2018 by Art KleinerWhy Latin American Business May (Finally) Be Ready for Growth
Bernardo Vargas Gibsone, CEO of the Colombian utility and construction company ISA, sees opportunity emerging from turmoil.March 6, 2018 by Art Kleiner and Santiago UribeMyanmar’s Halting Economic Steps onto the Global Stage
Thanks to automation and reshoring, being a frontier nation is even harder than it used to be. See also “Myanmar’s Challenging Pathway to Growth – in Pictures.”December 11, 2017 by Matt Schiavenza and Jeremy GrantRelated tags: consumer products, economic growth, emerging markets, manufacturing, multinationals, oil and gasMyanmar’s Challenging Pathway to Growth – in Pictures
Myanmar’s emergence on the global stage will not follow the same trajectory as other frontier nations. For further insights, read “Myanmar’s Halting Economic Steps onto the Global Stage.”December 11, 2017Related tags: consumer products, economic growth, emerging markets, manufacturing, multinationals, oil and gasBest Business Books 2017: Economics
Not-So-Great ExpectationsNovember 7, 2017 by Ryan AventWhy It’s Time to Invest in Entrepreneurs in Emerging Economies
Rotman School assistant professor Laura Doering explores the intersection of economic development and human nature.October 4, 2017 by Laura W. GellerRelated tags: economic growth, emerging markets, entrepreneurship, latin america, social enterprise, tech incubators, young profsA Jobless Recovery in Coal
Hiring people is often a last resort, even when an industry is growing.June 13, 2017 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: company growth, economic growth, fuel efficiency, industrials, new technologies, productivityThe Next Wave of Innovation in the Chemicals Industry
Discoveries in materials science could lead to a new era of growth. Who is best positioned to benefit — incumbent companies or upstarts?June 5, 2017 by Vijay Sarathy, Jayant Gotpagar, and Marcus MorawietzDavid Smick Explains How Main Street Capitalism Can Be the Great Equalizer
The editor of the International Economy outlines a plan for restoring income growth based on encouraging startups and competition.January 19, 2017 by Daniel GrossDrilling for New Sources of Growth
How members of the Gulf Cooperation Council can diversify their economies.September 12, 2016 by Samer Bohsali, Per-Ola Karlsson, and Rawia Abdel SamadHedge Fund, Meet Highway
New investments in infrastructure by private asset managers are changing the way the world finances its cities, power systems, and transportation links.July 25, 2016 by Julien Courbe and Peter RaymondDon’t Believe the Globaloney
Despite obstacles and setbacks, companies are still globalizing at a furious pace.June 7, 2016 by Daniel GrossThe chrysalis effect
Successful startups reach a point when they must shed their early habits and take on just the right amount of managerial maturity. See also “How Startups Can Avoid the Chrysalis Effect."June 1, 2016 by Juliette PowellWhy Are 4 Billion People without the Internet?
Three obstacles to extending the reach of the Web — and thereby reducing poverty in developing countries — can be fixed.May 31, 2016 by Bahjat El-Darwiche, Mathias Herzog, and Rawia Abdel SamadRelated tags: digital media, digital technologies, digital trends, economic growth, emerging economies, emerging markets, internetWhy Employers Have Lost the Upper Hand
Gradually, and then suddenly, the environment has changed.May 24, 2016 by Daniel Gross
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