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Jun 17, 2021

Should We Ban Gasoline Cars?

Erin Mansur and coauthors provide a framework for assessing costs and benefits, elucidating key unknown parameters, and designing effective policies to discourage the use of gasoline.

Jun 17, 2021

COVID Restrictions Remain despite New CDC Guidance; Will Trump Get a Book Deal?

Lindsey Leininger joins “The Donlon Report” to discuss changing COVID guidance and procedures and how to manage the transitional period of the pandemic.

Jun 17, 2021

How Corporate America Is Approaching Juneteenth, the Newest National Holiday

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about corporate America’s approach to Juneteenth.

Jun 16, 2021

Hartford Hosts In-Person Juneteenth Celebration

Quotes Dia Draper in an article highlighting a Juneteenth Celebration that was co-sponsored by Tuck, the Town of Hartford, and the Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion.

Jun 14, 2021

Temp Checks, Digital Menus and ‘Touchless’ Mustard: The Maddening Persistence of ‘Hygiene Theater’

Quotes Lindsey Leininger in an article about the danger of hanging on to lockdown-era practices.

Jun 11, 2021

What’s the G-7? An International Economist Explains

An article by Emily Blanchard on the origin and relevance of the Group of Seven, an informal group of powerful democracies that includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Jun 10, 2021

From SurveyMonkey To Momentive: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Relaunch Of A 20-Year-Old Tech Company

Leela Srinivasan T’06, CMO at Momentive, authors an article detailing the why and how of SurveyMonkey’s relaunch as Momentive.

Jun 10, 2021

Analysis: Bank of America Leaves Wall Street Wondering about Next CEO

Quotes Sydney Finkelstein in an article about Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and the numerous considerations that will go into choosing his eventual successor.

Jun 09, 2021

What Top MBAs Make in Their First Jobs Out of School

Highlights Tuck in an article examining first-year compensation for MBA graduates. At Tuck, median total first-year compensation for the class of 2020 rose to a new high of $180,000.

Jun 09, 2021

MAKERS: Keep Going – Intersectionality

Ella Bell Smith joins Seneca Women’s Conversations on Power and Purpose podcast to discuss how companies can ensure they are addressing the specific needs of multicultural women and women of color.

Jun 08, 2021

U.S. Aims to Get China Out of the Supply Chain—And More Allies into It

Quotes Emily Blanchard in a piece about the Biden administration’s efforts to revamp the United States’ supply chain by including more allies like South Korea, Japan, and countries throughout Europe.

Jun 08, 2021

How to Deal With Uncertainty and Become More Resilient

Quotes Ellie Kyung in an article about how to better deal with uncertainty, particularly with health guidance changing rapidly as the pandemic eases in the United States.

Jun 03, 2021

Manufacturing Delays Mean Retailers May Consider Raising Prices

Features Emily Blanchard in a piece examining the potential ripple effect of delays and material shortages faced by manufacturers.

Jun 01, 2021

Women in Wellness: Sarah Apgar of FitFighter

A feature interview with Sarah Apgar T’11, founder and CEO of FitFighter, about her career, journey as an entrepreneur, and the mission behind FitFighter.

Jun 01, 2021

‘Balance of Power’ Full Show

Peter Fisher joins Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power” to discuss the latest U.S. economic data.

May 28, 2021

Vaccinated Consumers Will Fuel the Economy’s Boom Eventually—Just Not Quite Yet

Quotes Lindsey Leininger in an article about the potential economic impact of fully vaccinated consumers.

May 27, 2021

How to Measure Inclusion in the Workplace

Lauren Romansky T’11and coauthors explore how companies can better measure inclusion and what pitfalls to avoid in the process.

May 27, 2021

World’s Poorest Nations Need International Support, Experts Tell Preparatory Committee

Features Emily Blanchard in an article highlighting a panel discussion at the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5).

May 26, 2021

Fourteen Inducted into AOM Fellows for 2021

Highlights Constance Helfat, who was selected as an Academy of Management Fellow for 2021.

May 25, 2021

The 2021 CNBC Disruptor 50: How We Chose the List of Companies

Mentions Ron Adner in an article about the 2021 CNBC Disrupter 50, an annual list identifying fast-growing, innovative startups on the path to becoming the next generation of great public companies.

May 24, 2021

Corporations Encourage Employee Vaccination, but Stop Short of Mandates

Quotes Lindsey Leininger in an article about how employers are approaching vaccination for their workforces.

May 22, 2021

And It All Starts with ‘Dartmouth’: Brains, Talent, Investors Key Ingredients in Upper Valley Success

Features Jack O’Toole T’14, John Turbeville T’14, and Business Bridge graduate Jesse Laflamme in an article about the impact of Tuck and Dartmouth on Upper Valley businesses.

May 21, 2021

Life Is Almost Back to Normal… Except for Parents of Kids under 12

Features Lindsey Leininger in an article about the anxiety many parents of children under age 12 are facing as COVID restrictions are lifted across the country.

May 20, 2021

Violence in Israel and Gaza Becomes Flashpoint for Fashion in the Middle East

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about how fashion brands should approach speaking out on issues that may divide customers.

May 19, 2021

Baker and Tapper among Rugby Stars Set to Play for Equal Pay in U.S. Sevens...

A feature story about Premier Rugby Sevens, a new U.S. professional rugby competition developed by Owen Scannell T’19.

May 18, 2021

Maine Venture Fund’s New Director Has a Solid Background in Startups

A feature story about Joe Powers T’14, who will assume the role of managing director at the Maine Venture Fund on July 1.

May 17, 2021

Stocks Are Down as Pressure on Tech Continues — Here’s What Investors Are Saying

Quotes Roger McNamee T’82 in an article collecting expert opinions from investors on the state of tech stocks.

May 15, 2021

Here Are the Best Places to Travel after COVID-19

Quotes Dan Richards T’03, CEO of Global Rescue, in an article about the leading international destinations for travelers over the next several months.

May 12, 2021

The McGowan Fellows Program Begins Second Decade of Partnering with Leading MBA Schools

A feature story about the McGowan Fellows Program highlights Jane Fisher T’21, who was one of ten outstanding MBA students selected for the program.

May 12, 2021

Impact of Elon Musk’s SNL Appearance on Dogecoin

Paul Argenti joins South Korea’s TBS eFM to discuss Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s appearance on SNL and its impact on the state of cryptocurrency, particularly Dogecoin.

May 11, 2021

Credit-Card Debt Keeps Falling. Banks Are on Edge.

Quotes Roger Hochschild T’90, CEO of Discover Financial Services, in an article about the high number of American paying off their credit card debt.

May 09, 2021

100 Best & Brightest MBAs: Class of 2021

Highlights T’21s Teo Gonzalez and Madeleine Livingston in Poets&Quants’ annual list of the Best & Brightest MBA students from the class of 2021. Two additional members of the T’21 class, Roderick Milligan and Jessica Ahn, were selected for P&Q’s forthcoming “MBAs to Watch” list.

May 08, 2021

Elon Musk, ‘SNL,’ Dogecoin, and Mother’s Day: The Making of a Comic Cocktail

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about Elon Musk, in advance of the Tesla CEO’s appearance on Saturday Night Live.

May 06, 2021

U.S. Government Economist Illuminated Data on Globalization

An article about the late Raymond Mataloni Jr. quotes Dean Matthew J. Slaughter.

May 06, 2021

Elizabeth Davis of Anthemis: Why We Need More Women Founders

A feature interview with Elizabeth Davis T’20, investor at Anthemis, about her career path and work with the Female Innovators Lab by Barclays and Anthemis.

May 06, 2021

When Central Banks Issue Digital Money

Quotes Peter Fisher in an article about the use of central-bank digital currency (CBDC) in central banks around the world and the implications of introducing CBDCs in the United States.