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HBR » Economy
1w ago
Following up on his pledge to provide greater support for manufacturing in his State of the Union address, President Obama has announced a proposal to cut the effective tax rate for manufacturers to 25%. A number of economists howled against this so-called “industrial policy” and criticized the president’s singling out manufacturing for “special treatment ..read more
HBR » Economy
1w ago
A new paper raises questions about competition and industry concentration ..read more
HBR » Economy
1w ago
These strategic moves can reduce the costs of R&D today without sacrificing tomorrow’s growth ..read more
HBR » Economy
1w ago
During boom times, deal-making is relatively easy. A rising tide lifts all boats … and the knowledge that there are lots of opportunities out there makes some negotiators forget that the deal is a way to get value, not an end in itself. You don’t have to look as far back as the excesses of ..read more
HBR » Economy
2w ago
Can companies actually grow stronger during a recession? What can they do to capitalize on the problems that their rivals encounter during tough economic times? Suppose you have a sturdy balance sheet, low debt, and plentiful amounts of cash. How can you employ these strengths to take on rivals who have been weakened considerably? I’m ..read more
HBR » Economy
2w ago
Human suffering is certainly our main concern in the immediate aftermath of Japan’s 3/11 tragedy. But even as we focus on immediate human needs, we cannot avoid recognizing — and coping with — the long economic shadow cast by this disaster. The direct impact on real economic activity worldwide is already being felt. The destruction ..read more