HBSP (USA)
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The Rise of Populism and Italy's Electoral "Tsunami"
Abdelal, Rawi; Roscini, Dante; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-719042-EEconomicsThe case explores several reasons behind the rise of populism in Italy and ponders the long-term sustainability of populist governments. Italy's March 2018 elections led to a populist government which included the right-wing League and the anti-establishment 5 Star Movement. To respect their electoral promises, the two parties came up with a budget plan which provided for a public deficit at 2.4%, a figure higher than what the previous administra...Starting at €8.20
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The Sino-Russian Rapprochement: Energy Relations in a New Era
Abdelal, Rawi; Skalamera, Morena; Tarontsi, SogomonCase HBS-715016-EEconomicsThe United States could enhance or threaten China's energy security but China was unsure of the U.S. intentions. China and the United States were both friends and potential foes. In the meantime, Russia's own ambivalent relationship with the United States and its Western allies worsened. In this context, China and Russia grew closer. Bilateral ties in the energy trade quickly improved: Russian oil exports expanded, while disagreements on the term...Starting at €8.20
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El Crisantemo y el Dragón: JAFCO Asia en China
Abdelal, Rawi; Lane, DavidCase HBS-708S25EconomicsEn el otoño de 2002, JAFCO Asia, una subsidiaria de JAFCO Co., Ltd., se convirtió en la primera firma de capital privado extranjero para abrir una oficina en el Parque Científico de Haidian de Beijing. JAFCO fue la firma de capital privado sólo en japonés que operan en China. Como tal, Director de Vincent Chan observó, "JAFCO es el puente entre Japón y China." Sin embargo, bajo ese puente las aguas parecían cada vez más agitada. Mientras que la r...Starting at €8.20
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Russia and China: Energy Relations and International Politics
Abdelal, Rawi; Tarontsi, SogomonCase HBS-713045-EStrategyRussia and China are neighbors with complementary needs: Russia has an abundance of energy resources, which China needs to fuel its industry. The case analyzes the evolution of the China-Russia energy relations in the post-Cold War period, with an emphasis on the political factors, external and domestic, impeding and contributing to the full realization of the potential of energy ties between Russia and China.Starting at €8.20
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EY China (A): Strengthening Presence in a Critical Market
Nanda, Ashish; Narayandas, Das; Rohrer, LisaCase HBS-718464-EStrategySoon after being named regional managing partner for Ernst & Yong (EY) China in September 2009, Albert Ng reflects on the enormity of challenges facing the practice. Despite the commitment of EY Global to the China practice, post global financial crisis, EY China's growth agenda has been reversed. The smallest of the Big Four global accounting firms in China, EY China's reputation has weakened in the market, morale of its professionals has plumme...Starting at €8.20
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Fangda Partners: A Step Ahead
Nanda, Ashish; Rohrer, LisaCase HBS-719406-EService and Operations ManagementFangda Partners must determine how best to be a major, high-end law firm in the Chinese market. Elite Chinese law firm Fangda Partners has steered Alibaba and other Chinese and international clients through the complex legal, corporate, and regulatory challenges associated with executing international transactions. "Fangda has traveled a long distance in a short while," reflects senior partner Jonathan Zhou, "but we have a long distance to trave...Starting at €8.20
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Tiantong & Partners: Transforming Litigation Practice in China
Nanda, Ashish; Rohrer, LisaCase HBS-719457-EStrategyChinese law firm Tiantong & Partners focused exclusively on high-stakes litigation, particularly in Supreme Court appeals, and enjoyed a 90 percent win rate. Hoping to revolutionize the Chinese legal profession, Tiantong & Partners also developed several Internet-based tools. What activity should the firm focus on first? Jiang Yong founded Tiantong & Partners in 2002, seeking to radically improve the level of litigation-related services in China...Starting at €8.20