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The modern business environment is more heavily regulated than ever before. What if managers could turn their legal obligations into value-generating opportunities? Organizations are on a near-perpetual search for competitive advantage over their rivals. Called the ‘holy grail’ for corporate strategy, a competitive advantage can enable a company to outflank rivals, maintain industry leadership, and […]
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Banks rely on two main sources to fund their lending and investment activities: debt and equity capital. Over the past two centuries, banks have increasingly operated with less equity capital, yet maintaining sufficient capital remains essential for financial stability. The new book Capital in Banking explores a fundamental question: why are modern banks more leveraged […]
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Cartels Diagnosed contains twelve gripping and insightful case studies of collusion from key business sectors – such as airlines, gasoline industry, and big pharma – which span from North America to Europe to beyond. They are written by expert and experienced scholars and practitioners with intimate knowledge of the case. The cases advance our understanding […]
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How do landowners protect their interests in contemporary democracies? Classic social science studies have argued that landowners’ economic interests are incompatible with democracy, as democratization should lead to the increasing taxation or even expropriation of their assets in response to redistributive demands from the poor. However, agrarian elites and democracy have coexisted in Latin America […]
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Zvi Bodie, Robert C. Merton, & Richard T. Thakor Publishing 12 February 2025 | Paperback / $74.99 / £54.99 / 9781108987165 Order an examination copy About the Book Written for the MBA or undergraduate first course in finance, as well as follow-on courses, Principles of Finance provides a clear, accessible, and thorough explanation of the […]
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In the history of economics, the contributions of early Indian economists remain largely overlooked despite their profound impact. My work centers on the pioneering voices of these economists, particularly during the late nineteenth century, as they began to forge a distinct narrative on economic development rooted in the realities of India. This blog explores the […]
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Contemporary Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a learning technology that has come into prominence at the same time that humans are learning more about the nature of intelligence. These learning processes mean that what AI will eventually evolve into—and when—is unknown. This uncertainty is one reason why there is much hype and hysteria surrounding the technology. […]
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Politicians frequently derail peace efforts by prioritizing short-term political gains over long-term stability. Take the example of Nicaragua, where during the Cold War the United States propped up the infamous Contra rebel organization that fought the Soviet-backed Sandinista government. The ensuing war lasted nine long years, and led to a large death toll. My new […]
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