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Joint Ventures Reduce the Risk of Major Capital Investments

Harvard Business Review

The latest nuclear reactor designs, promising higher safety, longer operating life, and lower operating costs, cost up to $25 billion after factoring in the huge budget overruns. Building a large-scale biopharmaceutical facility requires up to $500 million. This all presents CEOs with a tough dilemma.

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7 Charts Show How Political Affiliation Shapes U.S. Boards

Harvard Business Review

Republicans care more about corporate tax rates, the national budget deficit, and regulation. The disparities in the perceived importance of these issues could affect how directors prioritize and choose to address risks to the company. Both Republicans and Democrats say the most effective board committee is audit/finance.