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18 May 2015, 15:19
19 May 2015, 04:01
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: Does Finance Benefit Society? |
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Does Finance Benefit Society?: Academics’ view of the benefits of finance vastly exceeds societal perception. This dissonance is at least partly explained by an under-appreciation by academia of how, without proper rules, finance can easily degenerate into a rent-seeking activity. I outline what finance academics can do, from a research point of view and from an educational point of view, to promote good finance and minimize the bad. |
19 May 2015, 12:43
19 May 2015, 21:01
| FROM The MBA Manual: Stanford Essay: “What matters most to you, and why?” Breakdown |
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If you have your sights on attending Stanford GSB, then you’ll have to answer the somewhat daunting essay question of “What matters most to you, and why?” I would say that, of all of my MBA application essays, this prompt was the one that I was the most nervous about. What matters most to me? Well, a lot of things matter to me. Family, friends, being a good person, etc. etc. Is one answer any better than another? What do the admissions officers want to see? If one, blatantly obvious answer to the prompt doesn’t pop right into your head, don’t worry; It definitely didn’t for me, either. Though, what I did know is that I needed to have pertinent examples of me doing things that show how much my “thing” mattered to me, and that I should probably be able to tie it back to business school. So, the first thing I’d recommend you do is to sit down and list out every major thing you’ve done from freshman year of undergrad and onward. List the research, the courses, the independent studies, the international experience, the internships, the jobs, the volunteering. List everything notable that comes to mind. After that, take a break. Come back to your sheet in a day or two with an investigative mindset. Analyze what you’ve written. What are the common themes? Are there any trends? For me, I started noticing an education theme. I had worked on renovating schools in Ecuador, taught English in the DR, worked as an academic tutor, served as an English chat room partner, and even the business that I started centered around education. It was a strange realization for me because I had never thought about education in a “this is the thing I care most about” light, but the more I thought about it, the more true it seemed. I care about education, and my actions reflect that. I guarantee that if you put in the time and effort to seriously reflect on your experiences over the past few years, you’ll be able to see what has been driving you this whole time, too. With your “thing” in mind, you’re ready to begin your essay. Keep in mind that this will be a process. If you pump out an essay in one hour, proofread it once, and never touch it again, it probably won’t be the strongest piece that you could’ve submitted. Stanford requires that the two essays you submit total no more than 1,150 words combined. They suggest dedicating approximately 750 words to this essay and 400 to the “Why Stanford?” essay.
 
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20 May 2015, 04:01
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: 10 Ways Finance Can Be a Force for Good |
| 10 Ways Finance Can Be a Force for Good |
21 May 2015, 04:01
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22 May 2015, 04:02
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: How the growth of emerging markets will strain global finance |
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How the growth of emerging markets will strain global finance: Emerging economies need access to capital (i.e., finance) in order to fund the projects necessary for development/jobs/alleviation of poverty, but McKinsey says money might be tightening… Yet all those new roads, ports, water and power systems, and other kinds of public infrastructure–and the many companies building new plants and buying machinery–may put unexpected strains on the global financial system. The McKinsey Global Institute’s (MGI) recent analysis finds that by 2030, the world’s supply of capital…will fall short of its demand for capital, or the desired level of investment needed to finance all those projects. |
23 May 2015, 04:01
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: How Much Finance Is Too Much: Stability, Growth & Emerging Markets |
| How Much Finance Is Too Much: Stability, Growth & Emerging Markets |
24 May 2015, 04:01
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: The Importance of Financial Regulation |
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The Importance of Financial Regulation: Before immersing in the technical details of valuing stocks, bonds, derivatives and companies, I always told my students that the financial system is really useful for society because it helps move money across time, allocate risks, and fund productive investments. My life changed starting end of 2008. Fortunately for me, I didn’t lose my job or my house. I still do research in finance, currently on the forces that shape corporate funding decisions and how they can lead to excessive use of debt and great inefficiencies. But I am no longer in the silo I occupied and I talk to many more people both in other academic fields and outside academia. I teach a course entitled, like this conference, Finance and Society, which draws from multiple fields, including finance, economics, accounting, law, and political science. Even psychology, philosophy and sociology can bring insights. What changed my life was seeing bad research and false or misleading claims, including from academics, affecting policy. Innocent people, powerless and often ignorant of the issues, are harmed by bad policies. –Anat AdmatiGeorge G.C. Parker Professor of Finance and Economics, Stanford University |
25 May 2015, 04:02
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: Michigan Ross: Center for Social Impact |
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Michigan Ross: Center for Social Impact: The Center for Social Impact provides leaders with practical skills and insight to tackle complex social challenges and catalyze a career in social impact. Action-based programs offer students multidisciplinary and cross-sector opportunities to deliver social impact. The Center also hosts events to promote collaboration and inspire dialogue that accelerates social innovation on campus and in the community. |
26 May 2015, 04:01
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: “A better, higher, harder way to go.” |
| “A better, higher, harder way to go.” |
26 May 2015, 18:01
| FROM The MBA Manual: Stanford Essay: “Why Stanford?” Breakdown |
Essay B for Stanford GSB will essentially ask you to explain why you’re doing what you’re doing. Namely, the essay wants to know, A) why you’re seeking to earn an MBA, and B) why you’re seeking to earn an MBA at Stanford, specifically. Verbatim, the essay asks the following of you:
1. Frame career goals and state why an MBA is necessary to achieve them (~150 words)
 
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27 May 2015, 04:01
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: Chicago Booth: Social Enterprise Lab |
| : Social ventures, both non-profits and for-profits, seek to better the world in such industries as education, microfinance, workforce development, public health and community development, among others. Organizations that operate in the social sector face unique challenges and opportunities based on their social mission objectives. This class will analyze different social venture business models industries through lab projects, as well as incorporate theoretical discussions on major trends and issues in the sector.The lab projects are intended to enhance the understanding of the challenges of operating and growing social ventures where ‘profits’ are often sacrificed for mission. A large component of the course will be a group project to assist a local social enterprise on a specific challenge such as developing or expanding income-earning programs, pricing strategies, organizational development, marketing and branding strategies, etc. Five students in a group will conduct research and make actionable recommendations for their client. These projects will be set up in advance. The anticipated time commitment from students is approximately 6-8 hours per week on the lab project. In addition, there are regular meetings with the professor/coaches for updates and guidance.Classroom topics on the sector will include impact measurement, funding models, governance, mergers and alliances, among others. |
28 May 2015, 04:01
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: Is CSR a Distraction? |
| https://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2012-08-09/corporate-social-responsibility-distinction-or-distraction |
28 May 2015, 10:01
| FROM Naija MBA Gal: Not Panicking |
I am not panicking. Nope, Not at all. But I am beginning to wonder what I was thinking when I decided to work full-time and plan my cross-continent relocation at the same time. There is a lot to do and I am honestly very tired – most (if not all) of the time! On the […]
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29 May 2015, 04:01
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: HBS: Reimagining Capitalism: Business and Big Problems |
| HBS: Reimagining Capitalism: Business and Big Problems: Growing income inequality, poor or declining educational systems, unequal access to affordable health care and the fear of continuing economic distress are putting stress on political systems worldwide and challenging the credibility of business. At the same time rates of environmental degradation are increasing, sea levels are rising and unchecked emissions of greenhouse gases threaten to destabilize the climate. Robust political responses based on strong social support are crucial to meeting these challenges, but action by the private sector will also be critically important.This course is designed for students who want to explore the idea that at least some of these “big” problems can be effectively addressed by high performing private firms. Historically these kinds of problems have often been considered to be the responsibility of the state. We’ll look at why private firms might be able to play a major role in solving them in today’s world, and we will explore the ways in which accomplishing this may require both changes in how firms and leaders consider their obligations and engage with the issues, as well as changes in the “rules of the game” by which capitalism is structured. |
30 May 2015, 04:02
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: Can you teach businessmen to be ethical? |
| Can you teach businessmen to be ethical?: [T]he mind is divided into two parts that sometimes conflict, like a small rider sitting on the back of a very large elephant. The rider is our conscious reasoning. It’s the part of us that learns facts and formulates arguments. The elephant, in contrast, is the other 99 percent of what goes on in our minds. It’s the automatic and unconscious processes like intuition, emotion and habit.In a mature person, the rider and the elephant work together harmoniously, but sometimes—as in the case of many ethical transgressions—our rational sense of right and wrong isn’t enough to steer the unconscious beast. As goes Medea’s lament, from Ovid’s poem Metamorphoses: “I see the right way and approve it, but alas! I follow the wrong.”When the rider and elephant disagree, the elephant is a lot stronger.Ethics classes are aimed at the rider. You can teach a student all you want about utilitarianism, Immanuel Kant or stakeholder theory, but five years later, when her colleagues are competing to sell worthless securities to unsuspecting retirees, her conscious reasoning is unlikely to be strong enough to stop her from running with the herd. |
31 May 2015, 04:02
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: Rebecca Henderson on the viability of the purpose-driven firm:We... |
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Rebecca Henderson on the viability of the purpose-driven firm: We don’t want business people making policy…but on the other hand, what can business people do to bring [their] values to work?. We have a deeply embedded ideology that price is all that matters, that individuals work only for money,that we can fundamentally measure people just by numbers…[but] how do we develop a…plausible [alternative] model? That actually I can run a firm, and make money, and have fun, and make a difference to the community I’m in–and that that wouldn’t be an exceptional thing…but that we could all do that. |
01 Jun 2015, 04:01
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: Can business make a difference in the great problems that we... |
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Can business make a difference in the great problems that we face? My own view is nuanced. I think business potentially has a significant role to play…In the long run, there is no better hope for human progress than business, because business is about innovation at scale. However, I do not think it will be easy. [Business people] know that some of the stuff that they’re doing that I would like them to stop is enormously profitable. And some of the stuff I would like them to start doing is not profitable at all. |
02 Jun 2015, 04:01
| FROM The Unlikely Capitalist: Upset Now? Chris Hedges Thinks Tomorrow Could Be Even Worse |
| Upset Now? Chris Hedges Thinks Tomorrow Could Be Even Worse |
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