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New research on governing rules, regulations, and reforms from Harvard Business School faculty on issues including the integrity of third-party compliance monitoring, challenges around regulating "sharing economy" firms like Uber, and the role of regulation.
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Reading the Financial Crisis Warning Signs: Credit Markets and the 'Red-Zone'

by Rachel Layne

While fears about slowing economic growth have roiled stock markets in recent weeks, credit markets remain stable and bullish, and a recession hasn't materialized as some analysts predicted. Robin Greenwood discusses the market conditions that are buoying the economy—and risk signals to watch.

The New Rules of Trade with China: Navigating Tariffs, Turmoil, and Opportunities

by Rachel Layne

Trade tensions between the US and China have continued well beyond the Trump Administration's tariffs. Harvard Business School faculty offer insights for leaders managing the complexities of doing business with the world's second-largest economy.

Industrial Decarbonization: Confronting the Hard Challenges of Cement

by by Janelle Conaway

CEOs in construction and heavy industries must prioritize innovative abatement strategies to meet rising global demand for cement while reducing emissions. Research by Gunther Glenk offers an economic framework for identifying emission reduction options.

Why Companies Should Share Their DEI Data (Even When It’s Unflattering)

by Shalene Gupta

Companies that make their workforce demographics public earn consumer goodwill, even if the numbers show limited progress on diversity, says research by Ryan Buell, Maya Balakrishnan, and Jimin Nam. How can brands make transparency a differentiator?

Could Clean Hydrogen Become Affordable at Scale by 2030?

by Desmond Dodd

The cost to produce hydrogen could approach the $1-per-kilogram target set by US regulators by 2030, helping this cleaner energy source compete with fossil fuels, says research by Gunther Glenk and colleagues. But planned global investments in hydrogen production would need to come to fruition to reach full potential.

Economic Growth Draws Companies to Asia. Can They Handle Its Authoritarian Regimes?

by Sean Silverthorne

The efficiency of one-party governments might seem appealing, but leaders need a deep understanding of a country's power structure and "moral economy," says Meg Rithmire. Her book Precarious Ties: Business and the State in Authoritarian Asia explores the delicate relationship between capitalists and autocrats in the region.

How Should Artificial Intelligence Be Regulated—if at All?

by James Heskett

Some AI pioneers say the technology could be a risk to humanity, and some governments have taken steps to rein it in. But who should set the rules and what details must they consider? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

What Does It Take to Build as Much Buzz as Booze? Inside the Epic Challenge of Cannabis-Infused Drinks

by Jay Fitzgerald

The market for cannabis products has exploded as more states legalize marijuana. But the path to success is rife with complexity as a case study about the beverage company Cann by Ayelet Israeli illustrates.

The FDA’s Speedy Drug Approvals Are Safe: A Win-Win for Patients and Pharma Innovation

by Kasandra Brabaw

Expediting so-called breakthrough therapies has saved millions of dollars in research time without compromising drug safety or efficacy, says research by Ariel Stern, Amitabh Chandra, and colleagues. Could policymakers harness the approach to bring life-saving treatments to the market faster?

What Does the Failure of Silicon Valley Bank Say About the State of Finance?

by Dina Gerdeman

Silicon Valley Bank wasn't ready for the Fed's interest rate hikes, but that's only part of the story. Victoria Ivashina and Erik Stafford probe the complex factors that led to the second-biggest bank failure ever.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deregulation, Market Power, and Prices: Evidence from the Electricity Sector

by Alexander MacKay and Ignacia Mercadal

Efforts to deregulate the US electricity sector beginning in the 1990s included market-based prices and restructuring measures to introduce competition. This paper argues that electricity prices increased after deregulation because of the presence of market power.

Dog Eat Dog: Measuring Network Effects Using a Digital Platform Merger

by Chiara Farronato, Jessica Fong, and Andrey Fradkin

With heated debate over antitrust regulation of online platforms, this study finds that when a larger platform acquired its greatest competitor, users were not better off with a single platform compared with two competitors, despite marked efficiency improvements experienced by the acquiring platform.

What Does December's Drug-Approval Dash Mean for COVID-19 Vaccines?

by Danielle Kost

Even in the best of times, pharmaceutical regulators tend to rush through drug applications in December. Now add in a ruthless pandemic. Research and insights from Lauren Cohen. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Of Learning and Forgetting: Centrism, Populism, and the Legitimacy Crisis of Globalization

by Rawi Abdelal

Cycles of liberation and regulation of global finance follow a pattern of learning and forgetting. This essay argues that liberalization and globalization created the instability and inequality that have begun to undermine the system from within.

Why Investors Often Lose When They Sue Their Financial Adviser

by Danielle Kost

Forty percent of American investors rely on financial advisers, but the COVID-19 market rollercoaster may have highlighted a weakness when disputes arise. The system favors the financial industry, says Mark Egan. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

How Countries Use Financial Policy to Fight COVID-19

by Rachel Layne

Developing countries have fewer fiscal tools and policy options to combat COVID-19 damage to their economies, according to research by Alberto Cavallo and colleagues. Open for comment; 0 Comments.