Forcing Firms to Do Good Could Have a Negative Impact
When India mandated that firms spend at least 2 percent of income on corporate social responsibility initiatives, there was an odd result: many firms reduced CSR spending.
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How Your Charitable Work Benefits Your Employer
Pro bono work trains you to be more successful and gives your employer information about how you will perform in a more senior role, says Assistant Professor Vanessa Burbano.
The Catch-22 of CSR
Employees may work less if they suspect a selfish motivation behind corporate social responsibility initiatives, says Professor Stephan Meier.
Why Import Promotion Could Increase China’s Trade Surplus
Policies aimed at promoting imports will likely end up promoting exports as well.
Is Facebook Bad for News?
Carson Family Professor of Business Miklos Sarvary sees Facebook as an ambivalent force in the media, raising the quality of top newspapers while hurting profits for everyone.
“Everything Goes Out the Window”: The Effects of Trade Policy
Shifting U.S. trade policies are affecting companies around the world. Attendees of the Columbia Business School Pan-Euro Forum, held in Paris in October 2018, discuss how trade policy is changing their perspective on business.
Sears: A Case Study in Business Failure
For years, retail studies director Mark Cohen has been predicting the demise of Sears — and drawing takeaways for today’s business leaders.
J’taime the CBS Pan Euro Forum
Attendees of the Columbia Business School Pan Euro Forum, held in Paris in October 2018, talk about their biggest takeaways – and why their school is the crème de la crème.
People vs. Money in America’s Midterm Elections
Even with a flawed democracy, the power of the American electorate matters.