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To Float or Not to Float? (A) (Spanish version)
Alfaro, Laura; Di Tella, Rafael; Vogel, IngridCase HBS-707S08EconomicsOn July 21, 2005 China revalued its decade-long quasi-fixed exchange rate of approximately 8.28 yuan per U.S. dollar by 2.1% to 8.11% and, at the same time, introduced a more market-based exchange rate system. Many analysts and economists were disappointed with what they considered too small a change and called for more flexibility in the U.S. dollar/yuan exchange rate. Modification to China's exchange rate regime had been eagerly anticipated and...Starting at €8.20
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China: Flotar o no flotar (C) Esquel Group y el Renminbi chino
Alfaro, Laura; Di Tella, Rafael; Vogel, IngridCase HBS-707S10EconomicsEn julio de 2005, China revaluó su moneda en un 2,1% y ajustar su régimen de tipo de cambio hacia un sistema más basado en el mercado. Esquel Group, una gestión familiar, textiles privadas firma especializada en camisas de algodón de alta calidad con su mayoría de base de producción se encuentra en China, estaba entre aquellas empresas que se enfrentan con el reto de hacer frente a la revaluación del yuan y la posibilidad de apreciación futura . ...Starting at €5.74
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The Future of the Israeli Innovation Ecosystem (Spanish version)
Ofek, Elie; Eiran, MargotCase HBS-518S16EntrepreneurshipIn June 2016, Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, wrestled with how to sustain Israel's strong innovation track record and the country's reputation as the 'startup nation.' Despite the economic miracle the country had wrought since its founding, he knew he could not be complacent. On the one hand, in 2015 Israeli start-ups raised record-breaking amounts of venture capital, and exits for the year totaled over $8 Billion. On the ot...Starting at €8.20
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China: Flotar o no Flotar (B) Calendario de cambios relevantes del Renminbi chino
Alfaro, Laura; Di Tella, Rafael; Vogel, Ingrid; Kim, Renee; Russell, WilliamCase HBS-707S11EconomicsEl 21 de julio, 2005, China revaluó su tipo de cambio cuasi-fijo década de duración de aproximadamente 8,28 yuanes por dólar EE.UU. un 2,1% a 8,11% y, al mismo tiempo, introdujo un sistema de tipo de cambio más basado en el mercado. Muchos analistas y economistas se mostraron decepcionados con lo que consideraban un cambio muy pequeño y pidieron una mayor flexibilidad en el tipo de cambio dólar-yuan EE.UU.. Proporciona una línea de tiempo de más ...Starting at €5.74
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From Start-Up to Grown-Up Nation: The Future of the Israeli Innovation Ecosystem (Abridged)
Ofek, Elie; Eiran, MargotCase HBS-517103-EMarketingIn June 2016, Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, wrestled with how to sustain Israel's strong innovation track record and the country's reputation as the "start-up nation." Despite the economic miracle the country had wrought since its founding, he knew he could not be complacent. On the one hand, in 2015 Israeli start-ups raised record-breaking amounts of venture capital, and exits for the year totaled over $8 billion. On the o...Starting at €8.20
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Novozymes: Cracking the Emerging Markets Code
Palepu, Krishna G.; Misztal, KarolCase HBS-112084-EIn 2011, the management of Novozymes, the industrial enzymes leader, reflected on the viability of their positioning in the fast growing, yet increasingly competitive Chinese market. Novozymes, a technological innovation pioneer, was prominent in China's premium enzyme markets, but felt pressure from local low-cost rivals in volume-driven, commoditized segments. How should Novozymes relate to local competitors? By competing on technological innov...Starting at €8.20
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BreezoMeter: Making Air Pollution Data Actionable
Cespedes, Frank V.; Ciechanover, Allison M.; Eiran, MargotCase HBS-819058-EEntrepreneurshipIsrael-based startup providing actionable air pollution data wrestles with which markets and customers to focus on.Starting at €8.20
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CyberArk: Protecting the Keys to the IT Kingdom
Sadun, Raffaella; Yoffie, David B.; Eiran, MargotCase HBS-718418-EStrategyCyberArk was the recognized leader in the Privileged Account Management (PAM) space, a cybersecurity subsegment it had essentially created to secure organizations' IT systems and sensitive data. Over 17 years, the Israeli company had grown to a market capitalization of over $1.6 billion, with sales exceeding $217 million and 900 global employees with a strong corporate culture. In May 2017, Udi Mokady, founder, chairman, and CEO, debated how best...Starting at €8.20
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Investindustrial Exits Ducati
Brochet, Francois; Misztal, KarolCase HBS-113058-EAccounting and ControlIn early 2012, Investindustrial, a European private equity group, publicly announced their intention to sell their 76.7% stake in Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., an iconic Italian producer of sport performance motorcycles. The decision followed a six-year turnaround during which Ducati returned to profitability and significantly expanded its product line. Investindustrial's team had the following exit alternatives: 1) a trade sale to an automotive b...Starting at €8.20
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The IASB at a Crossroads: The Future of International Financial Reporting Standards B
Ramanna, Karthik; Misztal, Karol; Beyersdorfer, DanielaCase HBS-113089-EAccounting and ControlSupplement for case 111084. In late 2012, IASB chair Hans Hoogervorst, just over a year into his term, must address several serious geopolitical challenges that can derail IFRS growth. The SEC has issued a report outlining why the U.S. should not adopt IFRS. Other major economies such as Japan and India begin to dither on IFRS as well. The E--the IASB's main backers--is embroiled in a debt crisis that divides it; Britain--the strongest voice for ...Starting at €8.20