“We’re asking students to read, to think hard, to understand the historical and intellectual contexts for the set of debates around free markets and socialism, and the application—what’s the role of business in society, how did it evolve to what it is, and what should it be?” (also see The Bud Light Boycott Shows Brands Are at a Crossroads on Using Their Voice)

How did this professor go from HBS star to cautionary tale?

What has Dobbs’ “unfunded burden” meant for employees and companies, as well as their communities?

Artists help keep cities healthy and vibrant. Is it time for cities to reciprocate?

Is it time to take the politics out of business? (also see BlackRock’s Larry Fink Is ‘Ashamed’ of the ESG Debate and How Gambling Could Shift People’s Attitudes on Climate Change)

How Barbie Came to Life

“I was like, ‘They’re never going to let us do this. This is really pushing it.’” Why did Mattel say yes?

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