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February 15, 2017 by J. Neely, Derek Townsend, and Dominic RickettsHow supersized deals are helping the sector respond to challenges.Understanding the “Ricochet Effect” of Bad News
December 22, 2016 by Matt PalmquistProfit warnings not only hurt a company’s domestic rivals, but also international competitors, and can cause industry-wide investor skittishness.Best Business Books 2016: Economy
October 31, 2016 by J. Bradford DeLongThe Crisis Is Over: Welcome to the New CrisisRelated tags: academics, best business books, economic crisis, economics, finance, financial crisis, innovation, productivityHedge Fund, Meet Highway
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December 22, 2015 by Theodore KinniIn On Inequality, Harry Frankfurt argues that, in and of itself, economic inequality doesn’t matter.Related tags: book reviews, financeHow to Avoid “Carve-Out” Surprises
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September 17, 2015 by Matt PalmquistOnline peer-based fundraising tools have the potential to disrupt traditional investing models, but entrepreneurs and investors must overcome existing cultural and government barriers.Staking Your Claim in the Healthcare Gold Rush
July 20, 2015 by Carl Dumont, Sundar Subramanian, and Christoph DankertRevolutionary changes in the delivery, financing, and management of healthcare present a choice: Do you want to be a gold miner or a bartender?Decentralization of the Corporate Structure Is Key for Workers with Disabilities
June 11, 2015 by Matt PalmquistFirms can best accommodate employees with disabilities by delegating authority to their immediate supervisors and providing clear instructions in the HR manual on how to handle workers’ individual needs.Frances Hesselbein’s merit badge in leadership
May 11, 2015 by Sally HelgesenThe former CEO of the Girl Scouts has spent decades bringing professional management to nonprofits.How emerging markets can finally arrive
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January 7, 2015 by Matt PalmquistWhile compensating managers generously might induce more of them to stay, paying anyone too much can upset the balance of the executive suite.What Cities Need to Thrive
November 17, 2014 by William SandIn top urban areas, socioeconomic balance attracts residents and lays the groundwork for prosperity.
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