One thing that unites all of the world’s companies and consumers is the need to comply with the rules and regulations of the jurisdiction in which they operate or live.
Feb 29, 2016Here in the United States, you might think that the continued turmoil in the presidential race would guide campaign-trail conversations toward the biggest, most important issues. You would be wrong. In fact, by our humble ears the virtual silence from the campaign trail is deafening regarding the latest sobering economic data that matters more for America’s economic future than any other.
Feb 22, 2016On January 1st of this year, Gordon Phillips began his appointment as academic director of the Center for Private Equity and Entrepreneurship (CPEE) and the C.V. Starr Foundation Professor. In his role as the academic leader of the CPEE, Phillips succeeds Colin Blaydon, the founding academic director of the center and a former dean of Tuck.
Feb 17, 2016Later this week, European Union heads of state will convene in Brussels to discuss migration and other pressing matters facing the continent. But one issue will loom over the proceedings: renegotiating the terms of the United Kingdom’s EU membership. Today many in the UK are grumbling—or yelling—about Brussels. To understand why, let us consider … bananas.
Feb 15, 2016In a new research paper, Tuck professor Leslie Robinson evaluates tax regimes that favor the fruits of innovation.
Feb 11, 2016Market failure has long been a staple of Economics 101. Today a textbook example can tragically be found amid the world’s growing fears related to the Zika virus.
Feb 08, 2016Here in the United States, the long wait ends starting today. In the great state of Iowa, in about 12 hours from this missive hitting your inbox voters will congregate in school gyms and other public spaces to caucus for their preferred presidential candidate.
Feb 01, 2016New research from Scott Neslin shows how social contagion influences purchasing behavior.
Jan 26, 2016It is one of the most pressing issues facing companies, government agencies, and educational institutions: what are the most effective styles of leadership, and how can they be developed?
Jan 25, 2016Fresh off the death of the Doha Development Round, the World Trade Organization greets 2016 seeking renewed purpose. Here is one: assuage the drift left after last month’s global climate change conference in Paris (known as “COP21”) by forging a new free-trade deal—the Clean Technology Agreement.
Jan 18, 2016Lewellen and her co-authors claim the Western Finance Association’s Best Paper Award in Empirical Finance.
Jan 14, 2016Optimists that we are, your correspondents were looking for an exciting start to 2016. “Exciting” is one word that might describe the new year in global markets.
Jan 11, 2016Second-year Tuck students have a front-row seat during December’s headline-making climate talks in Paris.
Jan 07, 2016New research by Tuck professor Santiago Gallino reveals the benefits of virtual fitting rooms in online retail.
Dec 22, 2015T’15s are settling into their target jobs, and base salaries are higher than ever.
Dec 21, 2015Multifaceted cooperation engages Tuck MBAs in long-term planning exercise for AUK's College of Business and Economics.
Dec 18, 2015Meet three Tuck students who landed unique internships by tapping into the school's extensive career resources and alumni network.
Dec 15, 2015New research by Tuck professor B. Espen Eckbo sheds light on the impact of corporate bankruptcy on CEOs’ personal careers and wealth.
Dec 10, 2015