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New research on government and politics from Harvard Business School faculty on issues including political influence on business, laws and refulations, taxation, elections and national security.
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Is Sweden Still 'Sweden'? A Liberal Utopia Grapples with an Identity Crisis

by Lane Lambert

Changing political views and economic forces have threatened Sweden's image of liberal stability. Is it the end of the Scandinavian business-welfare model as we know it? In a case study, Debora Spar examines recent shifts in Sweden and what they mean for the country's future.

The War in Ukraine and Nestlé’s Moral Dilemma: Stay or Leave Russia?

by Michael Blanding

Nestlé had to choose whether to leave Russia in protest and potentially deprive civilians of essential goods, such as baby formula, or stay and face global outrage. A case study by Nien-hê Hsieh explores this complex decision and offers advice for leaders weighing fraught questions.

Why Aren’t Business Leaders More Vocal About Immigration Policy?

by James Heskett

Immigration fuels the American economy, feeds the talent pool, and can directly affect company performance. And yet few executives and entrepreneurs have waded into the policy dialogue, says James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

How Partisan Politics Play Out in American Boardrooms

by Pamela Reynolds

The discord gripping the nation has reached the heights of corporate America, with costly consequences for companies and investors. Research by Elisabeth Kempf shows just how polarized the executive suite has become.

Racism, Colonialism, and Britain's Legacy of Violence

by Avery Forman

In a new book, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Elkins shows how Britain exported and institutionalized racially motivated violence, and covered it up as the country lost its grip on imperial rule. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

As Disney Board Chair, What Would You Advise CEO Bob Chapek Regarding 'Don’t Say Gay'?

by James Heskett

Disney started the year off strong—until a controversial new law in Florida set off a public firestorm. What guidance should Disney Chairman Susan Arnold provide to Bob Chapek? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

War in Ukraine: Soaring Gas Prices and the Return of Stagflation?

by Avery Forman

With nothing left to lose, Russia's invasion of Ukraine will likely intensify, roiling energy markets further and raising questions about the future of globalization, says Rawi Abdelal. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Beyond the Cold War: Reinventing Socialism in 5 Countries

by Dina Gerdeman

People have long associated socialism with the Soviet Union and Cold War, but many countries in the developing world have adapted the ideology to meet their needs, says a new book by Jeremy Friedman. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Why White-Collar Crime Spiked in America After 9/11

by Jay Fitzgerald

The FBI shifted agents and other budget resources toward fighting terrorism in certain parts of the country, and financial fraud and insider trading ran rampant, according to research by Trung Nguyen. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Dispensing Justice: The Case for Legalizing Cannabis Nationally

by Ashish Nanda and Tabatha Robinson

Legalizing cannabis federally would shrink the illicit market, help the legal market grow, and generate more tax revenue, says Ashish Nanda. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Where Does CEO Activism Go From Here?

by James Heskett

More than 200 CEOs, including Warren Buffett, recently spoke out in support of voting rights. But whom do these CEOs represent? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

The Emergence of Mafia-like Business Systems in China

by Meg Rithmire and Hao Chen

This study sheds light on the political pathology of fraudulent, illegal, and corrupt business practices. Features of the Chinese system—including regulatory gaps, a lack of formal means of property protection, and pervasive uncertainty—seem to facilitate the rise of mafia systems.

The High Cost of the Slow COVID Vaccine Rollout

by Michael Blanding

Aggressive investment in COVID-19 vaccine production earlier on could have saved lives and prevented $700 billion in global economic losses, says research by Scott Duke Kominers and colleagues. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Whose Job Is It Anyway? Co-Ethnic Hiring in New US Ventures

by Sari Pekkala Kerr and William R. Kerr

The impact of immigration has been particularly sharp in entrepreneurship, yet there is remarkably little evidence about how immigration in the workplace connects to the creation and scaling of new firms. The economic consequences of greater workplace and entrepreneurial diversity deserve closer attention.

Fairness or Control: What Determines Elected Local Leaders’ Support for Hosting Refugees in Their Community?

by Kristin Fabbe, Eleni Kyrkopoulou, Konstantinos Matakos, and Asli Unan

Local politicians are not adamantly opposed to setting up host sites for refugees in their municipalities. However, they want a fair process to ensure that interaction between refugees and residents is limited, gradual, and mediated. Most importantly, local politicians want to control those interactions.

How Systemic Racism Can Threaten National Security

by Rachel Layne

Military enlistment in the wake of the Pearl Harbor attack shows the far-reaching effects of racial violence and disenfranchisement, says research by Marco Tabellini. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

What History's Biggest Wars Teach Us About Leading in Peace

by Lane Lambert

Deepak Malhotra shares how critical moments in the Peloponnesian War, both World Wars, and the Cuban Missile Crisis offer lessons for business—and life. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Examining Race and Mass Incarceration in the United States

Re: Reshmaan N. Hussam

The late 20th century saw dramatic growth in incarceration rates in the United States. Of the more than 2.3 million people in US prisons, jails, and detention centers in 2020, 60 percent were Black or Latinx. Harvard Business School assistant professor Reshmaan Hussam probes the assumptions underlying the current prison system, with its huge racial disparities, and considers what could be done to address the crisis of the American criminal justice system in her case, “Race and Mass Incarceration in the United States.” Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Using Empathy and Curiosity to Overcome Differences

Re: Francesca Gino

Bill Riddick, an African-American community leader and counselor, must find a way to bridge the divide between Black and white community leaders, who are on opposing sides of school integration in Durham, North Carolina, in 1971. Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino and Jeffrey Huizinga explain how empathy and curiosity can foster understanding in divisive situations in their case, “Bill Riddick and the Durham S.O.S. Charrette.” Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Leadership Advice for Biden: Restore a Sense of Calm

by Dina Gerdeman

Harvard Business School faculty members share their expectations for a Biden presidency and offer advice to the commander in chief as he takes on the raging COVID-19 pandemic and a divided nation. Open for comment; 0 Comments.