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    New research on finance from Harvard Business School faculty on issues including corporate investment, governance, and accounting management.
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    • 21 Jul 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Did Pandemic Stimulus Funds Spur the Rise of 'Meme Stocks'?

    by Rachel Layne

    Remember the GameStop stock frenzy? Research by Robin Greenwood and colleagues shows how market speculation can flare up when you combine stimulus funds, trading platforms, and plain old boredom.

    • 18 Jul 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    After the 'Crypto Crash,' What's Next for Digital Currencies?

    by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette

    After soaring to dizzying levels, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have lost more than half of their value in recent months. Scott Duke Kominers discusses crypto's volatility, potential for regulation, and why these digital assets are likely here to stay.

    • 28 Jun 2022
    • Cold Call Podcast

    Scaling a Fintech Startup for the Greater Good

    Re: Emily Williams

    Esusu launched in 2018 with a rotational savings product and continued growing their fintech startup in late 2019 with Esusu Rent, a rent reporting tool that enables renters to improve their credit scores. In March 2020, co-founders Abbey Wemimo and Samir Goel were working to determine how best to scale Esusu to advance their mission of promoting financial inclusion in the US. Harvard Business School Assistant Professor Emily Williams discusses how the two co-founders decided how to allocate resources and scale their business in the case, “Esusu: Solving Homelessness Backwards.”

    • 18 May 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Are Banks the ‘Bad Guys’? Overdraft Fees Are Crushing Low-Income Customers

    by Rachel Layne

    Payday lenders have been accused of exploiting poor consumers, but traditional banks exact a similar toll through overdraft fees. Research by Marco Di Maggio and Emily Williams shows how seemingly innocuous checking accounts can become vehicles for financial distress.

    • 10 May 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Being Your Own Boss Can Pay Off, but Not Always with Big Pay

    by Jay Fitzgerald

    Working for yourself might bring freedom and autonomy, but it increasingly comes with a major risk: low pay. Research by William Kerr explores the shifting sands of self-employment.

    • 05 May 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Why Companies Raise Their Prices: Because They Can

    by Rachel Layne

    Markups on household items started climbing years before the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies have realized just how much consumers will pay for the brands they love, says research by Alexander MacKay. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 22 Feb 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    When Will the Hot Housing Market Finally Start to Cool?

    by Christine Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette

    Housing prices keep soaring as demand outstrips inventory, a trend that's likely to continue even as interest rates rise. Nori Gerardo Lietz argues that it's time to reconsider policies that stymie housing development. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 15 Feb 2022
    • Cold Call Podcast

    How to Make Venture Capital Accessible for Black Founders: An Entrepreneur’s Dilemma

    Re: Jo Tango

    In May of 2021, Kevin D. Johnson had just graduated from a rigorous Executive MBA program, and he needed to decide on his next career move. Johnson was the founder and CEO of a successful media company, but his career goals had shifted during business school. He wanted to use his talents to help other BIPOC entrepreneurs access capital and provide opportunities to create intergenerational wealth. Johnson evaluated his four options: work full-time at an online platform dedicated to connecting Black founders with funding, join a BIPOC-focused venture capital ("VC") firm, pursue a job at an established VC firm, or continue scaling his media company. Harvard Business School senior lecturer Jo Tango and Johnson discuss which option he should choose in the case, “Kevin D. Johnson: To Be a Venture Capitalist or an Operator.” Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 25 Jan 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    More Proof That Money Can Buy Happiness (or a Life with Less Stress)

    by Michael Blanding

    It's not about the bigger home or the better vacation. Financial stability helps people escape the everyday hassles of life, says research by Jon Jachimowicz. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 06 Dec 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    The Popular Stock Metric That Can Lead Investors Astray

    by Rachel Layne

    Investors may rely too heavily on a financial measure that no longer reflects the economic fundamentals of modern business. What should investors do? Research by Charles C.Y. Wang and colleagues. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 21 Sep 2021
    • Cold Call Podcast

    Why JPMorgan Chase Is Committed to Improving Racial Equity in Banking

    Re: Joseph L. Bower

    In 2020, JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced a $30 billion, “Commitment to Advance Racial Equity.” This included investments in housing, small businesses, and financial literacy across the U.S., as well as in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the bank. Harvard Business School Professor Emeritus Joe Bower and case protagonist Alice Rodriguez, head of community impact at JPMorgan Chase, discuss the implementation of that commitment and how it aligns with the bank’s longer-term growth strategy in the case, "JPMorgan Chase’s Path Forward." Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 07 Sep 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    Who Pays For Wildfire and Hurricane Damage? Everyone.

    by Kristen Senz

    Think only coastal states bear the costs related to rising seas? Research by Ishita Sen and colleagues shows how homeowners everywhere pay for climate change, regardless of location. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 02 Aug 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    What If Closing the Wage Gap Means Everyone Earns Less?

    by Avery Forman

    Companies are under pressure to share more data about employee salaries, but research by Zoe Cullen reveals how pay transparency doesn't always help workers. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 20 Jul 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    Bankruptcy Spells Death for Too Many Businesses

    by Rachel Layne

    Hasty liquidations cost creditors billions of dollars a year, research by Samuel Antill finds. What if more bankrupt companies were restructured—and revived—instead? Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 28 Jun 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    Keep or Cut Workers? How Companies Reacted to the COVID-19 Crisis

    by Lane Lambert

    Analysis by Ethan Rouen and colleagues reveals the true factors behind leaders' choices during the pandemic's painful early months, when survival was at stake for many businesses. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 16 Jun 2021
    • HBS Case

    Cruising in Crisis: How Carnival Is Riding Out the COVID-19 Storm

    by Michael Blanding

    COVID-19 has devastated the cruise industry, but one company may emerge stronger: Carnival. A case study by Stuart Gilson reveals how the cruising juggernaut is navigating the pandemic. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Jun 2021
    • Cold Call Podcast

    Running a Consumer Fintech Startup within Goldman Sachs

    Re: Rory M. McDonald

    Marcus by Goldman Sachs marked a dramatic shift for the 150-year-old financial institution, which historically had served only businesses and the wealthiest people. The fintech startup operated within Goldman Sachs, offering unsecured personal loans for the mass market, high-yield deposits, and a credit card in partnership with Apple. Harvard Business School associate professor Rory McDonald discusses the challenges of launching and operating a startup within an established company in his case, “Marcus by Goldman Sachs.” Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 27 Apr 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    IPO or M&A? How Venture Capital Shapes a Startup's Future

    by Rachel Layne

    To a cash-strapped founder, any funding seems like a win, but research by Rory McDonald and colleagues shows that much more is at stake when it comes to venture capital. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 06 Apr 2021
    • Working Paper Summaries

    Currency Hedging in Emerging Markets: Managing Cash Flow Exposure

    by Laura Alfaro, Mauricio Calani, and Liliana Varela

    Economies with less liquid foreign exchange derivative markets offer firms fewer options to hedge their currency risk. Given the limitations of natural hedging, these firms are more exposed to systemic risk.

    • 15 Mar 2021
    • Office Hours

    Readers Ask: What's the Next 'Big Thing' in Finance?

    by Kristen Senz

    Lauren Cohen tackles questions about bitcoin, podcasts, and weightlifting on Working Knowledge’s “Office Hours” series. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

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