Pressure points
In his new book, Transaction Man, journalist Nicholas Lemann describes the evolution — and failure — of competing attempts to manage the power of corporations.
Level setting
In his new book, Michael O’Sullivan looks to the past to find a future for the post-globalization world.July 17, 2019 by David J. LynchMission 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 wisdom of The Old Wives’ Tale
A 1908 novel about the fate of two sisters in Victorian England has a great deal to teach us about the challenges women face in the business world.March 7, 2019 by Daniel AkstCan Capitalism Be Fixed?
In his new book, The Future of Capitalism, Oxford economist Paul Collier lays out a path to restore the ethical foundations of the free-market system in the U.S. and Europe.February 15, 2019 by David J. LynchAre 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, sustainabilityBest Business Books 2018: Economics
Value-Added History. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.November 5, 2018 by Ryan AventBest Business Books 2018: Narratives
American Tales. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.November 5, 2018 by Bethany McLeanBack from the Brink?
A new book argues that the global financial crisis that began in 2008 would have been much worse without American financial innovation.July 25, 2018 by David J. LynchWhat’s Going on with Wages?
As the labor market continues to change, base pay is rising much more quickly for the bottom 20 percent of earners than for other workers.November 22, 2017 by Daniel GrossWhy Fair Pay Is a Potent Weapon in the War for Talent
Companies can’t expect to compete if they’re not open about how and why people are compensated.November 20, 2017 by Scott OlsenRelated tags: analytics, corporate social responsibility, diversity, economics, ethics, human resources, leadership, sustainabilityJeremy Rifkin on How to Manage a Future of Abundance
The influential economic theorist looks ahead to a world of virtually free energy and zero marginal cost production, and to a desperate race against climate change.November 13, 2017 by Art Kleiner and Juliette PowellRelated tags: china, digital trends, digitization, disruption, economics, internet of things, sharing economyStop Putting So Much Stock in Streaks
The end of a run can feel earth-shattering, but economists and statisticians say it often means nothing.October 12, 2017 by Daniel GrossAre overly optimistic leaders forgetting their history?
When economic times are good, it’s easy to fall into the trap of expecting that growth will only continue.October 3, 2017 by Daniel GrossStudent Loan Repayment Is the New Hot Perk
To lure millennials in a tight market, home builders and other companies offer to help with debt.September 28, 2017 by Daniel GrossWhen Is It Dangerous to Declare a Crisis Over?
Leaders have a natural desire to put significant issues behind them.September 18, 2017 by Jeremy GrantWorkers Are Economically Shell-Shocked
Despite the tight labor market, employees report they are willing to take increasingly smaller salaries.August 22, 2017 by Daniel GrossWhy Don’t We Anticipate Hockey Sticks?
Experts often fail to recognize when the growth rates of products or industries are about to kick into a much higher gear.May 31, 2017 by Daniel GrossEconomic Cycles Cut Both Ways
It’s easy to forget about the procyclicality of debt when basking in long upswings.May 2, 2017 by Daniel GrossSelf-Aware Robots
What really happens to human systems — machines, processes, and businesses — when smart machines enter the picture? For related insights, read “Five Overlooked Principles Shaping the Destiny of Your Business.”December 19, 2016Marc Levinson Explains How an Extraordinary Time in the Global Economy Ended
The remarkable gains in productivity in growth in the post–World War II years ground to a halt in the 1970s — and we’re still living with the fallout.November 17, 2016 by Daniel GrossA Tale of Two Cities
Economic narratives can change rapidly.November 15, 2016 by Daniel GrossSebastian Mallaby Explains What Alan Greenspan Knew
The former Federal Reserve chairman’s remarkable career offers insight into the links between politics and markets.November 3, 2016 by Daniel GrossBest Business Books 2016: Economy
The Crisis Is Over: Welcome to the New CrisisOctober 31, 2016 by J. Bradford DeLongRelated tags: academics, best business books, economic crisis, economics, finance, financial crisis, innovation, productivityLabor Chips Away at Capital
Rising corporate profits and stagnant wages have been an enduring feature of this economic expansion. Not anymore.September 28, 2016 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: economics, human resources
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