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Arthur Dong discusses US, China tariff tit-for-tat

CGTN's Elaine Reyes spoke to Arthur Dong, a professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, about the threat of a growing trade conflict between the U.S. and…

June 18, 2018

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Hands-on trading experience helps graduates find investment jobs

Jonathan Levi, 29, an MSc in finance student at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University in Washington DC, is co-founding a hedge fund with a school alumnus who…

June 18, 2018

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Some summer thoughts on the Good Soul of International Business and Trade

An op-ed by Michael Czinkota, associate professor: “We can learn from the performance of body and soul, by understanding what was done before us and by appreciating the, …

June 14, 2018

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U.S. tariffs boost trade tensions and protectionist theory

“The political system in China is, of course, much different,” said Pietra Rivoli, who teaches finance and international business at Georgetown. “There isn’t the pressure…

June 14, 2018

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What’s the Value of Volunteer Experience on Your MBA Application?

Remarks from Shelly Heinrich, interim associate dean of MBA admissions: “Volunteer experiences that are the strongest assets to the application are those where people can tie…

June 14, 2018

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What Buffett and Dimon get right and wrong on short-sighted finance

An op-ed by Rachelle Sampson, visiting professor: “Firms should stop issuing quarterly earnings guidance to avoid encouraging short-term behavior. So argued Berkshire Hathaway…

June 13, 2018

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Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

The one thing that is certain is that the current one-size-fits-all trading methodology is not working for the US cash equities market and has not worked for any other equities…

June 13, 2018

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White House takes up fight against ‘back-stabbing’ Justin Trudeau

Brad Jensen, McCrane/Shaker Chair in International Business, discusses recent meetings between President Trump and Justin.…

June 12, 2018

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In a fast about-face, Seattle caves to Amazon, overturns landmark corporate head tax

Washington state, and by extension Seattle, faces an especially difficult situation when it comes to funding constraints. It is one of the few states in the nation with no income…

June 12, 2018

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Trump-Kim: What Can MBA Students Learn About The Art Of Negotiation?

Cathy Tinsley, professor of management at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, agrees. “Negotiations are best served if the negotiator and their team do a…

June 11, 2018