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Fighting Inflation, Ruining Economies

Harvard Business Review

debt was 98% of GDP, its deficit 10% of GDP; Spanish debt was 69% of GDP, its deficit 8.5% The difference is that the United States has its own money , the dollar, while Spain operates on foreign money , the euro. To cover this deficit, Mexico had to borrow 7% of GDP a year. Why can the U.S. In 2011, U.S.

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The Global Rise of Female Entrepreneurs

Harvard Business Review

While aggregated data is often challenging to find, the recent Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) found 126 million women starting or running businesses, and 98 million operating established (over three and a half years) businesses. Women who have benefited from education and mentoring are experiencing "capital punishment."

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How To Choose The Next Head of the Fed

Harvard Business Review

The financial industry accounts for about 8% of GDP, but about 32% of corporate profits. Malaysia''s suspension of currency conversion to lock out speculators during the 1997 "Asian Contagion" is a precedent, when Prime Minister Mahathir putting Malaysians'' interests above those of holders of Malaysian bonds.

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Hiring Former Offenders

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Companies need employees now, and if companies do not meet their staffing needs to operate, doors will close—maybe permanently. Federal bonding programs also offer additional security for organizations who hire former offenders as well. It’s never been more clear. So what can companies do to find more employees?

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Adopt an Immigrant Mindset to Advance Your Career

Harvard Business Review

According to another study , more than 40% of Fortune 500 companies operating in 2010 were founded by immigrants or their children — including some of the most well-known brands, from Apple and IBM to Disney and McDonalds. trillion — more than the GDP of most countries. You may not think of yourself as an immigrant.

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Case Study: Should an Emerging-Market Incubator Help U.S. Businesses?

Harvard Business Review

They’d bonded over their Miami roots and their desire to make a difference in the world, and soon they began developing Helena’s idea into a fully fledged organization. operations. But they also needed to show promise, with a healthy per capita GDP. Helena told him she was sorry, but it was out of the question.

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The Future of Cities Depends on Innovative Financing

Harvard Business Review

Investors from hedge funds to insurance companies are operating in an environment of low yields, near-zero interest rates, and a glut of savings. This is where a new financial product, social impact bonds (also known as pay-for-success contracts), can play a role. Insight Center. Innovation in Cities.