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Mexico and Tariffs

Ricardo Ernst, professor of operations and director, Global Business Initiative discussed recent U.S. policy negotiations with Mexico to impose tariffs on Mexican imports to…

June 6, 2019

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New government pressure could mean the end of tech mega deals

Still, tech is under pressure from both sides of the political aisle heading into a 2020 presidential election. Larry Downes, project director at the Georgetown Center for…

June 6, 2019

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Building Shared Prosperity through the Collaborative Economy,

An article from Melissa Bradley, adjunct professor: “From Uber to Airbnb, peer-to-peer business models are often at the center of discussions about where the future of work may…

June 5, 2019

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Ask the Experts

Sean Blair, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Marketing, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University: “I think it depends on how far back you go. In the 70’s and 80’s,…

June 5, 2019

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SEC moving to require brokers to reveal conflicts for advice

“What they’ve proposed is a big step forward over what we’ve got now,” said James Angel, a professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business who’s an…

June 3, 2019

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How business schools compete in a disrupted market

Another way for business schools to fend off the competition from other executive education providers is to form partnerships with bodies that need to train senior officials. One…

June 2, 2019

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National Bank of Bahrain joins fintech talent programme

The inaugural FinTech Talent Program, which is also supported by the Tamkeen ‘Labor Fund’, focuses on ensuring Bahrainis master the skills and knowledge needed to capitalize…

May 29, 2019

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McDonough School Of Business- Georgetown University

An interview with Shelly Heinrich, Associate Dean, MBA Admissions and Director, Marketing: “Over the last few years, we have taken a strong look at our leadership curriculum…

May 29, 2019

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Why Stock Ticker Symbols Still Matter In The Tech Era

“Having a ticker symbol that is unique, that is consistent with the company’s branding, is important because companies need to market their stock like they market their…

May 26, 2019

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Boeing Reportedly Facing SEC Probe Over Investor Disclosures Related To 737 Max

“They haven’t engendered a lot of trust out there,” said John Jacobs, executive director at Georgetown University’s Center for Financial Markets and Policy. “They’re…

May 24, 2019