Like a Fish in Water: An Essay on the Benefits of Government That Nobody Notices
In this paper Kelman discusses the role and importance of government in our society today. Debates over the role of government — often phrased as “big government” vs.
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Terroir in the New World: Hedonic Estimation of Vineyard Sale Prices in California
In the Old-World vineyards of Europe, a key concept that plays an important role in the production and appreciation of wines is terroir, which refers to the special characteristics of a place that imp
Bad Credit, No Problem? Credit and Labor Market Consequences of Bad Credit Reports
We study the financial and labor market impacts of bad credit reports.
Multinationals as Global Institution: Power, Authority and Relative Autonomy
This article aims to inform the long-standing and unresolved debate between voluntary corporate social responsibility and initiatives to impose binding legal obligations on multinational enterprises.
Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive through the Dangers of Change
When you belong to the organization or community that you are trying to lead, you are part of the problem.
Taking My Talents to South Beach (and Back)
We study the local economic spillovers generated by LeBron James’ presence on a team in the National Basketball Association. Mr.
CEO Clarity
A key task for CEOs is to communicate with analysts and investors about their companies’ past performance and prospects in quarterly earnings conference calls.
Skill Requirements Across Firms and Labor Markets: Evidence from Job Postings for Professionals
We study variation in skill demands for professionals across firms and labor markets. We categorize a wide range of keywords found in job ads into ten general skills.
The Concept of ‘Due Diligence’ in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Reply to Professors Bonnitcha and Mccorquodale
This paper resists the tendency on the part of many traditional international human rights legal scholars to view the regulation of transnational corporations through state-based legal lenses.
Liquidity in Retirement Savings Systems: An International Comparison
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