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Archive for July 2009
July 31, 2009

Market-Powered Change

What is the role of the market in addressing social change? Bruce Usher, adjunct professor of finance and economics, says the market is an effective tool for changing behavior.

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July 29, 2009

The Challenge of Scaling Growth

What is the biggest challenge facing social entrepreneurs? Professor Ray Horton says it is scalability. Read more.

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July 27, 2009

Tour Report: The View from China

Incoming members of the class of 2011 have organized a trip around the globe to connect with local admits and alumni this summer. Read more about their travels.

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July 24, 2009

Blending Cultural Identity with Social Entrepreneurship

How do you create a sustainable business while incorporating contrasting cultural identities as part of the organization?

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July 23, 2009

The Cost of Health Care Reform

Will the cost of overhauling the health care system take an undue toll on small businesses? Professor Rita McGrath says that could be the case.

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July 21, 2009

The Growth Illusion

The prices of imported goods may be responding to changes in the exchange rate more than it seems, according to new research from Emi Nakamura and Jon Steinsson. How does this affect the GDP?

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July 17, 2009

The Entrepreneurial MBA

Having an MBA is not a prerequisite to becoming an entrepreneur nor does it guarantee success. What it does do is remove some of the uncertainty in the business landscape by teaching the vocabulary and components of business.

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July 15, 2009

How Closing Car Dealerships Will Help the Auto Industry

The closing of thousands of car dealerships underscores just how over-extended the U.S. system has become. My research shows that an inefficient distribution network may have been a factor.

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July 13, 2009

Tour Report: Iran Demystified

Incoming members of the class of 2011 have organized a trip around the globe to connect with local admits and alumni this summer. Read more about their travels.

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