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Angola and the Resource Curse (Spanish version)
Musacchio, Aldo; Werker, Eric; Schlefer, JonathanCase HBS-714S10Economicsimmense inequality, low life expectancy, a non-diversified economy, and constant grumblings of corruption. The global financial crisis and subsequent fall in state oil revenue drives a loan-seeking Angola towards either the IMF, who demand extensive reforms, or the Chinese, who seek to take a direct stake in the nation's recovery. The case explores the dynamics of post-conflict recovery as well as the challenges associated with a reliance on oil...Starting at €8.20
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Pakistan: Is Foreign Aid Helping or Hindering Development
Musacchio, Aldo; Chu, Ada; Nawabi, Shahnawaz; Schlefer, Jonathan; Staykov, EmilCase HBS-712005-EEconomicsNo abstract available.Starting at €8.20
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The German Export Engine
Trumbull, Gunnar; Schlefer, JonathanCase HBS-715045-EEconomicsThis case traces the economic history of modern Germany, from its beginnings in the 19th century to its strong performance during the financial crisis and its emergence as a de facto economic and political leader of Europe.Starting at €8.20
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Korea
Reinhardt, Forest L.; Schlefer, Jonathan; Wong, Keith Chi-ho; Yamazaki, MayukaCase HBS-715047-EEconomicsSouth Korea's economic success and its transition from authoritarianism to democracy teach important lessons in national strategy and political economy. Now, though, its famous chaebols may need reform, the population is aging, and relations with the North are as tense as ever. What should the country's leaders do?Starting at €8.20
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Financial Crisis in Asia: 1997-1998 (Abridged)
Pill, Huw; Di Tella, Rafael; Schlefer, JonathanCase HBS-709004-EEconomicsWhat caused the 1997-98 Asia Crisis: Asian nations' poor economic management, international financial contagion, close "crony" relations between local politicians and capitalists? This case examines how the crisis erupted in Thailand and spread in a chain of events that no one-neither Asian financial authorities nor Western economists-had foreseen. The crisis raises questions about how competently financial institutions such as mutual funds manag...Starting at €8.20
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Modelo coreano de crecimiento compartido, 1960-1990
Musacchio, Aldo; Di Tella, Rafael; Schlefer, JonathanCase HBS-714S22EconomicsEste caso narra el desarrollo de la República de Corea entre 1960 y 1990. El caso analiza tres cuestiones generales. En primer lugar, el caso proporciona una discusión de la política industrial en Corea. En segundo lugar, el caso se explica la relación entre la industrialización y la desigualdad y cómo Corea desarrolló sin aumentar la desigualdad. Por último, el caso tiene una breve discusión sobre el papel de la educación en la industrialización...Starting at €8.20
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In the Name of Democracy? The Rise and Decline of India's Congress Party
Mangla, Akshay; Schlefer, JonathanCase HBS-716068-EEconomicsIn 1950 it looked highly doubtful that Indian democracy would hold -- typical family income was $6 a month, only about 15 percent of the population was literate, there were deep religious and ethnic differences, and more than a dozen national languages were spoken. But after a half a century, India had proved to be the first democracy anywhere near so poor to survive. Why? As well, in 1950 India's economic prospects looked bright for a developing...Starting at €8.20
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Corruption in Germany
Abdelal, Rawi; Di Tella, Rafael; Schlefer, JonathanCase HBS-709006-EWhy do managers become corrupt? Does corruption ever pay? When do friendly relations cross into bribery? How can CEOs manage and prevent outbreaks of corruption? These and other questions are raised by three short case studies of corruption in Germany: at the global engineering firm Siemens, the automaker VW, and the chemical giant BASF. While German law not only permitted overseas bribery but even made it tax deductible until 1999, it was not we...Starting at €8.20
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Crisis and Reform in Japan's Banking System (B)
Porte, Thierry; Abdelal, Rawi; Alfaro, Laura; Schlefer, JonathanCase HBS-710037-EEconomicsIn 1997, amidst Japan's ongoing financial problems, Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto sought to restructure the financial sector to make it more transparent and globally competitive. He hoped that this effort, dubbed the "Big Bang" after the British financial restructuring of a decade earlier, would prove as successful. But the financial problems, which seemed to have abated, looked as if they might be worsening. Thus, Hashimoto had to weigh prior...Starting at €5.74
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The Korean Model of Shared Growth, 1960-1990
Musacchio, Aldo; Di Tella, Rafael; Schlefer, JonathanCase HBS-712052-EEconomicsThis case narrates the development of the Republic of Korea from 1960 to 1990. The case discusses three broad issues. First, the case provides a discussion of industrial policy in Korea. Second, the case explains the relationship between industrialization and inequality and how Korea developed without increasing inequality. Finally the case has a brief discussion of the role of education in industrialization and development.Starting at €8.20