The MBA's Value in the Era of Covid-19 & More Ideas Worth Teaching

~ July 23, 2020 ~

GRAND CHALLENGES

How Discrimination Harms the Economy and Business

Chicago Booth Review: Kilian Huber

Exclusion hurts more than just its targets: From individuals to companies to the larger economy, what does discrimination cost, and who pays? (also see What CEOs Can Do to Advance Racial Justice)

INNOVATION

Whose Drugs Are These?

Issues in Science and Technology: Bhaven Sampat

When it comes to government-funded pharmaceutical research, should the public have to pay twice? (also see Big Pharma Wants to Pocket the Profits From a COVID Treatment You Already Paid For)

FUTURE OF WORK

Who Pays for Cheap Language Instruction?

Boston Review: Yuliya Komska, Alberto Bruzos Moro, Roberto Rey Agudo

How can we build the economy of the future without perpetuating the inequities of the past?

FUTURE OF CAPITALISM

Danone and the Fight to Save Capitalism from Itself

Responsible Investor: Michael O'Leary, Warren Valdmanis

What if aiming at your destination isn't always the fastest way to get there?

GRAND CHALLENGES

'Racism Is Not Just A Black Problem--It's Everyone's Problem'

BusinessBecause: Sean Ferguson

From earnings to impact: How can business schools position students for success across multiple dimensions?

TEACHING INNOVATIONS

MBA Value in Era of Covid-19: Was It Worth It?

Bloomberg: Sonali Basak

MBAs come to grips with the pandemic: "We were all so cocky. We could do anything we wanted. Would I take the plunge again now?" (also see Fall 2020 Reopening Plans At The Top 100 U.S. Business Schools)

"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."

- U.S. Rep. John Lewis

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