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Rovna Dan: The Flat Tax in Slovakia
Alfaro, Laura; Di Tella, Rafael; Damgaard Jensen, Ane; Dessain, VincentCase HBS-707043-EEconomicsExplores the tax policy choices made by Slovakia and the impact of reforms. Set in 2006, looks at the decision facing new Prime Minister Robert Fico as he faces the public's "reform fatigue." Traces the development of tax and fiscal policies since Slovakia's independence in 1993, focusing on the 2004 implementation of the rovna dan, or "equal tax," a drastic simplification of the tax system. A major theme is the impact of labor market and welfare...Starting at €8.20
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China: "To Get Rich Is Glorious," Teaching Note
Vietor, Richard H.K.; Dessain, VincentTeaching Note HBS-708008-EEconomicsTeaching Note to 707022.Starting at €0.00
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A Chinese Approach to Management
Hout, Thomas M.; Michael, DavidArticle HBS-R1409J-EAt first glance, China, which is known for large, often inefficient state-owned enterprises, might appear an unlikely source of fresh management thinking. Yet Chinese companies have a lot to teach the world about today's business imperatives: responsiveness, improvisation, flexibility, and speed. To cope with their turbulent environment, the Chinese have developed those capabilities and learned to build everything--from skilled recruits to suppli...Starting at €8.20
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What the West Doesn't Get About China
Stalk, George; Michael, DavidArticle HBS-F1106A-EIt's well known that China has been working to spur domestic consumption. But it's making faster progress than many outsiders realize; for example, China is already the first or second largest market in a number of important consumer categories. Here are some trends Western multinationals should be aware of, along with advice on how to better position themselves so that they don't get left behind.Starting at €8.20
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La Roche-Posay: Growing L'Or al's Active Cosmetics Brand
Avery, Jill; Dessain, Vincent; Hjortshoej, Mette FuglsangCase HBS-520035-EMarketingAs 2018 neared its end, Laetitia Toupet, international general manager of L'Or al's La Roche-Posay brand reflected on the brand's achievements over the past year. At 1 billion in revenue, La Roche-Posay had recently become the number one dermocosmetics brand in the world. While Toupet was pleased with this feat, she believed that the brand was at a critical juncture. It was time to make some significant marketing decisions related to brand po...Starting at €8.20