Latin America in a Turbulent Financial Environment
The eleventh annual LAHBA conference explored the effects of the crisis on the continent's future from a macroeconomic perspective, as well as the necessary policy responses to ensure its welfare.
Two Behemoths in a Troubled Industry
Panelists at a symposium organized by the Center on Japanese Economy and Business (CJEB) discuss the strategic positioning of Toyota and General Motors in the face of the economic crisis, how they got there, and where they are going.
Managing International Financial Risk
How do global companies avoid financial and operational risk? Mr. Hans Pohlschroeder, vice president, treasury, at Colgate-Palmolive Company, shares his company's experience managing risk to students in the Columbia Finance Organization.
Corporate Social Responsibility: An Emerging Form of Risk Management in Europe
In March 2005 a group of Columbia MBA students met with European corporate representatives during a study trip to France and Belgium. Here, three of those students examine innovative approaches to risk management in the form of corporate social responsibility.