Stay updated on the state of the American economy with this conversation courtesy of NPR with #MRCBG's @jasonfurman.bsky.social exploring the implications of the recent bond market selloff. 👇📈 www.npr.org/2025/05/22/n...

Different, yet similar! #MRCBG's Carmen Reinhart & co-authors write that high-yield US corporate bonds and emerging market sovereign #bonds share a striking resemblance, offering similar returns, risk patterns, and even #default frequency. www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cid/... @harvardcid.bsky.social

Calling all #Harvard College graduating seniors! Share with us your innovative ideas on public policy issues at the intersection of #business and #government by applying for the Dunlop Prize. Deadline - 5/22 at noon. Application link 👉 www.hks.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...

Via @harvardash.bsky.social @harvardkennedy.bsky.social "Without.. intervention, #AI’s potential to manufacture consensus & manipulate societal systems will continue to pose an unprecedented challenge to global security & democratic institutions." says Shlomit Wagman ash.harvard.edu/articles/wea...

Come be a part of our Team!! #MRCBG seeks a Sr. Program Coordinator to oversee our vibrant Fellowship programs including our Sr. Fellows Program, manage student grant programs, & support for key research initiatives. Apply or share it with a friend or colleague today! ken.sc/3Goz8Yz

#MRCBG Dir. Lawrence H. Summers discusses, in this event courtesy of @piie.com W/ Olivier Blanchard & Adam Posen, the emerging #trade & #economic trends in the United States. Warning against the rising tide of protectionism, hypernationalism + penalizing adversaries. www.youtube.com/watch?v=omI1...

Eager for an up-close look at the intersection between business and global development? Come hear from social entrepreneur, #MRCBG Sr. Fellow Alum & President of the ONE Campaign, Ndidi Okonkwo-Nwuneli. In-person w/ HUID + Pizza or public Zoom Register here: hksexeced.tfaforms.net/f/registrati...

First was an important talk by @michaelposner.bsky.social on the evolution of the business and human rights field at @harvardbizgov.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIQn... (2/3)

In case you missed our latest CRI event featuring - Mindy Lubber, of Ceres, Veronica Nyhan Jones, World Bank Group & Simon Winter, of Sustainable Agriculture Foundations’ International Association on #business and #sustainability... It is now up on our Youtube Channel. bit.ly/3GiCL1R

Learn about business, human rights, & the future, including challenges, legislation & policy, in this #MRCBG event W/ NYU's Michael Posner moderated by @HarvardBizGov's John Haigh. In-person with book giveaway (HUID req.) or Zoom (Public) 4/16/25 at Noon. RSVP: www.hks.harvard.edu/events/busin...

Now on Youtube, paper launch webinar, Lessons the #UK, #US & #EU should learn from "Bidenomics." W/ - Ed Balls, #MRCBG Fellow, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Prof. & Fmr. UK Shadow Chancellor, Lawrence H. Summers, #MRCBG Dir., & Stephanie Flanders, @bloomberg.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY6t...

"forcing the CBO & JCT to pretend that policies have no fiscal impact would allow Congress to make.. tax spending decisions with no arithmetic recognition of the cost. This would be the epitome of fiscal irresponsibility." Lawrence Summers & et. al. via @americanprogress.bsky.social ken.sc/3YcgUiI

Join #MRCBG Research Fellow & King's College's Ed Balls, #MRCBG Dir. Lawrence H. Summers & @bloomberg.com's Stephanie Flanders to discuss what the #US & #UK can learn from Biden's #economic policy + preview the new #MRCBG / King's College Paper. 4/7/25 2-3pm! RSVP - harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Don't miss our upcoming event on the diverging capitalism of the US, EU and China. HUID in person req. / Public on Zoom. Trade, Economic Growth... & More. Learn more here - @harvardkennedy.bsky.social

Courtesy of @harvardkennedy.bsky.social, check out @jasonfurman.bsky.social in this Youtube short, talking about economics and the consequential factors that determine housing affordability youtube.com/shorts/1CZc5...

Don't miss your opportunity to learn about the diverging capitalisms of the #US, #EU & #China, featuring #MRCBG Co-Director John Haigh, Fellow Paul Tucker, & @harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter, moderated by #MRCBG Research Fellow Edoardo Campanella. RSVP - www.hks.harvard.edu/events/diver...

#MRCBG's Mark Fagan & Danielle Allen joined PolicyCast to talk about the potential benefits of implementing #AI in #government and public policy. Be sure to check it out courtesy of @harvardkennedy.bsky.social www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...

Don't miss any of our Sustainability Science Program's Capacity Building for Sustainable Development seminars, including our latest SSP seminar via this Youtube channel www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#MRCBG's Director Lawrence H. Summers talks on CNN about #tariffs, #economics, #trade, and much more. Watch here - cnn.com/2025/03/04/p... & here on the possibility of #Recession + #monetarypolicy cnn.com/2025/03/10/bus

#MRCBG Sr. Fellow Paulo Carvao via Conversation talks about #AI, #technology, #regulation & the intricacies of building public private partnerships moving forward. Read the full @us.theconversation.com article here - theconversation.com/beyond-ai-re...

Learn all about the the impacts of the new UK Digital Markets, Competition, & Consumers Act on global #tech giants. Watch #MRCBG's Gene Kimmelman, an authority in digital regulation, as he discusses the impacts these laws can have on the regulatory landscape. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnT-...

"If Mr. Trump were a true reformer, he would have presented specific budget goals, put seasoned technocrats in leading positions & focused on providing value-added technical innovation. Instead, he’s taking us on the Peronist path..." #MRCBG Sr. Fellow Greg Makoff www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/o...

Clock's ticking! Senior Fellows applications deadline is just around the corner - March 3rd. Don't miss this incredible opportunity, finish and submit your applications today at www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/mrcb...

#MRCBG's Tim Massad, from the Digital Assets Policy Project, was one of the individuals tapped with testifying on the future of digital assets for the Senate Banking Subcommittee. Watch the full session here - 🌐💼🏛️ Details: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/mrcb...

Next was an excellent talk by Gene Kimmelman on UK competition and consumer protection law at @harvardbizgov.bsky.social. Kimmelman gives a great overview of the DMCC act, recent EU regulations, and the global political situation. Highly recommend www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnT-... (4/7)

Is green hydrogen the future or is the cost too steep? 🤔 Read as #MRCBG's Dan Schrag and Roxana Shafiee explore the benefits and limitations of green hydrogen. ⚡ Discover more: salatainstitute.harvard.edu/green-hydrog...

Are Sovereign Wealth Funds the answer for US investments? #MRCBG's Ted Truman, in collaboration with other authors via @piie.com, explores the potential complications, including vague mandates, unspecified funding sources, and uncertain governance. www.piie.com/blogs/realti...

As #MRCBG's Rob Stavins & co-authors show, everything can be subject to the effects of climate change, even wine. Experiences with water shortages, regional climatic impacts, and wineries' sustainable efforts can provide strategies for the future. Read here 👉 hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu/pub/pbyurwkv...

Don't miss our upcoming seminar on UK Competition & Consumer Protection Law, happening 2/24/25! What are the implications of the new law on big #tech worldwide? Find out W/ #MRCBG's Gene Kimmelman. In Person with HUID or public on Zoom. Full details here: www.hks.harvard.edu/events/tech-...

#MRCBG's Jason Furman gives his take on the outcomes of recent economic policy and what lessons can be drawn from analyizing what happened (or failed to) in this recent op-ed in Foreign Affairs www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

#MRCBG's Director Lawrence H. Summers is one of the 5 Former Treasury Secretaries give their take on the potential issues and consequences of the tactics employed by the current administration courtesy of the @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...

The recent Trade War 2.0 panel event is now up on Youtube. Don't miss what #MRCBG's Jason Furman and Salata Institute Sr. Fellow Elaine Buckberg have to say about #tariffs, #trade, #China & U.S. economic growth and more W/ moderator #MRCBG's Edouardo Campanella www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOJS...

Is Trade War 2.0 is on the horizon? Learn about the expected global trade tensions with insights from #MRCBG's Jason Furman & @harvardsalata.bsky.social Sr. Fellow Elaine Buckberg, W/ #MRCBG's Edoardo Campanella. Attend in person at Rubenstein 414AB (RSVP HUID) www.hks.harvard.edu/events/trade...

Redefine leadership with #MRCBG's Ira Jackson in a @harvardcpl.bsky.social series of workshops focusing on Social Policy & Economic Justice. From creative collaborations to cross-sector partnerships learn how unlikely alliances have achieved breakthrough results. www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...

Interested in what's changed in international sovereign debt restructuring since 2020? Check out a new paper on China's evolving role in international sovereign debt negotiations written with @theomaret.bsky.social and Logan Wright! @harvardbizgov.bsky.social www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/mrcb...

#MRCBG Director Lawrence H. Summers was a participant in this WEF Davos panel discussing the economic outlook and factors that will shape the short and long term #economic future. #Davos25 www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...

Big News! #MRCBG's Karen Dynan has been elected Chair by the CRIW members. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement. 🎉 More here via NBER: www.nber.org/news/criw-me...

This past summer, #MRCBG's Soroush Saghafian (PIASLab) gave his thoughts on the future of healthcare w/ Artificial Intelligence. From increasing patient-doctor time, identifying new treatments, and the potential roadblocks, what's next? Hear what he has to say - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb7t...

#MRCBG affiliates Karen Dynan, Jason Furman, Amitabh Chandra, Carmen Reinhart & HKS's Doug Elmendorf are cited in this White House report, discussing the past 4 years & optimism in moving toward transformative investments to benefit the middle class. Read here - www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...

Monetary policy-making.. is it an art or a science? #MRCBG's Jason Furman as he gives his thoughts recent surprise rate cut & the direction of the Federal Reserve, courtesy of the @wsj.com www.wsj.com/opinion/a-ne... #Fed #MonetaryPolicy #RateCut

Struggling with skyrocketing housing prices? #MRCBG's Jason Furman breaks down the misconceptions around the housing supply & its impacts. Shedding the light on displacement + community transformation, courtesy of the @harvardkennedy.bsky.social : www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhPo...

As Christmas nears, and I have now returned to the U.K., just posting some winter views of @harvardpress.bsky.social @harvardkennedy.bsky.social as I continue with my Senior Fellowship @harvardbizgov.bsky.social - another great Senior Fellows meeting #AI #Justice

"It would be a real reversal if the United States chose to undertake a trade policy that got the Chinese & Europeans closer to each other rather than the U.S. ... being close to its democratic allies." says #MRCBG Director Lawrence H. Summers via the Harvard Gazette news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

Exploring the frontiers of AI with hybrid human-algorithm models, 'Centaurs'. These models pair the precision of analytics with human intelligence for superior decision-making. Find out more in #MRCBG's Soroush Saghafian's (PIASLab) latest publication. hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu/pub/3rvlzjtw...

Is 'business' acumen the same as 'fiscal wisdom'? #MRCBG's Jeffrey Frankel addresses this question, shedding light on Donald Trump's proposed tax cuts and Elon Musk's fiscal predictions. Read more via Project Syndicate project-syndicate.org/commentary/t... #FiscalPolicy #Economy

#MRCBG's Ignazio Angeloni explores the details of the ECB's monetary policy and gives his assessment and comparison of the recent tightening cycle with the two earlier ones. A surprising twist? The latest policy stance could be less restrictive. See for yourself: bit.ly/4hUl47h

#MRCBG's Jason Furman is a part of this Marketplace piece exploring expert opinions on the direction of the U.S. economy under the next presidential administration. www.marketplace.org/2024/11/11/d...

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