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- 29 Jun 2016
- Op-Ed
What Hath the United Kingdom Wrought?
Next March, European leaders will mark the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the European Union. Without the UK, it is sure to be an uneasy celebration, says Dante Roscini. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 24 Jun 2016
- Op-Ed
Why Brexit is a Big Deal
The consequences of Britain's vote to leave the European Union will be far-reaching. John Quelch shares his thoughts on the ramifications of Brexit. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 23 Jun 2016
- Op-Ed
Brexit: Should Britain Stay or Go?
Britain is holding a referendum on whether to leave the European Union. In this pair of op-eds, Harvard Business School professors Geoff Jones and Dante Roscini each explain why they think leaving is a bad idea -- and where Europe should go from here. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 17 Jun 2016
- Op-Ed
Companies Need to Start Marketing Security to Customers
The recent tragedies in Orlando underscore that businesses and their customers seem increasingly vulnerable to harm, so why don't companies do and say more about security? The ugly truth is safety doesn't sell, says John Quelch. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 07 Jun 2016
- Op-Ed
Can Brand Trump Win a Presidency?
Brand Trump has been used to market hotel rooms, ties, and an airline. Can it be extended to win the presidency? Marketing Professor John A. Quelch wonders if the message (and the messenger) is already growing thin. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 20 May 2016
- Op-Ed
World Health Organization Lacks Leadership to Combat Pandemics
When it comes to emergency preparedness for pandemics, the World Health Organization is falling short, argues John A. Quelch. A better solution: The World Bank. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 12 Feb 2016
- Op-Ed
The Real Jobs Tragedy in the US: We've Lost the Skills
Upgrading domestic skills is far more relevant to the future of American workers than potential job losses through expanded trade with other Pacific-rim nations, say Joe Fuller and Matt Sigelman. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 21 Dec 2015
- Op-Ed
Without Immigrants, We Wouldn't Have Google
What is the secret sauce of US commercial success? It’s the contributions of immigrants, like Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who have made huge contributions to the technological and economic success of the United States, argues Harvard Business School Professor Shane Greenstein. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 03 Dec 2015
- Op-Ed
How "New Nuclear" Power Could Save the Planet—If Regulators Would Allow It
The barriers to rapid progress in next-generation nuclear power are certainly not technical and probably not even economic, argues Joseph Lassiter. The greatest barriers today are in outdated nuclear regulations. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 10 Nov 2015
- Op-Ed
Authentic Leadership Rediscovered
Is becoming an "authentic leader" just an excuse for practicing a rigid management style? Bill George, who pioneered the idea, says critics don't understand what really constitutes an authentic leader. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 16 Sep 2015
- Op-Ed
The Real Duty of the Board of Directors
Robert G. Eccles and Tim Youmans argue that a board's primary duty is not to the shareholders, but to the corporation itself. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 02 Jul 2015
- Op-Ed
The Future of the Greek Economy
Before last weekend's referendum in Greece, Laura Alfaro, Dante Roscini, and George Serafeim explored the country's economic, social, and political crisis. Their insights still stand, even as Greece's situation changes hour by hour. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 22 Apr 2015
- Op-Ed
Reforming Greece: Myths and Truths
Greece has largely its leaders to blame for the country's economic crisis, but Europe could help the entire region with some well-targeted aid, says George Serafeim. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 29 Jan 2015
- Op-Ed
The Fall of Greece
When the Syriza party emerged victorious in Greece's national election last week, many citizens rejoiced at the promise of an easing of austerity measures. Professor George Serafeim believes having fresh people in government is a positive development, but fears they could point the country backward, away from competition and free-market forces. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 12 Nov 2014
- Op-Ed
A Challenge to the New Congress: Pass Housing Finance Reform
It is time for Congress to recommit itself to drafting legislation that will transform housing finance for the twenty-first century, write Nicolas P. Retsinas and Rob Couch. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 31 Oct 2014
- Op-Ed
Ebola’s Call To Arms About Disaster Preparedness
US health care has just received a critical wake-up call. Risk management tools used to handle normal disruptions are completely inadequate to quell a major catastrophe such as Ebola, says Gautam Mukunda. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 24 Sep 2014
- Op-Ed
The ABCs of Addressing Climate Change (From a Business Perspective)
How can business leaders cut through the noise and actively address climate change from an economic perspective? John Macomber proposes a list of ABCs. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 24 Sep 2014
- Op-Ed
Stop Thinking of Climate Change as a Religious or Political Issue
Private and public innovation around cleaning up our environment will be motivated only if prices reflect the true state of the world, says Forest Reinhardt. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 24 Sep 2014
- Op-Ed
Tackling Climate Change Will Cost Less Than We Think
Yes, addressing climate change will be expensive, but not nearly as much as the costs of delaying action, argues Rebecca Henderson. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
Where is TripAdvisor for Doctors?
Would you give your doctor a poor rating just as you might flunk a bad meal or hotel? What if you needed that physician's services again? John A. Quelch discusses why it's difficult to create a TripAdvisor for doctors. Open for comment; 0 Comments.