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Deep learning is increasingly presented in economics as a new paradigm for solving dynamic models, superseding the classical projection methods of numerical economics. We argue that this dichotomy rests on a misclassification. The neural-network solvers emphasized in this literature are least-squares projection methods with an adaptive nonlinear…

Social networks play a role in exacerbating or ameliorating inequality. The persistence of network-based inequality is well documented. However, the mechanisms that disrupt this unequal access to resources remain poorly understood. This study investigates how structurally disruptive events, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&As), reshape gender…

Faculty use of technology for teaching has been a part of business education for many years, but there is no doubt that recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have ushered in a period of major disruption in how and what we teach that is likely to continue for some time. To stay relevant, educators must embrace AI-induced change, yet the…

This paper reframes the concept of bricolage by returning to its foundational roots in Claude Lévi-Strauss’s seminal 1962 work, The Savage Mind. By conducting a systematic review of entrepreneurial bricolage, which represents more than two thirds of management research on bricolage, alongside a close reading of Lévi-Strauss, we uncover three cor…

Based on 41 interviews across three UK-based commons enterprises, this study addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time: encouraging local actors to contribute to the sustainable governance of supra-local common-pool resources (CPRs)—shared resources whose use and impacts extend beyond community boundaries. While existing research…

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the association of private equity (PE) investment in substance use disorder treatment facilities in the United States and opioid- and alcohol-related mortality. Methods: Facilities acquired or founded by PE from 2013 to 2023 were cataloged. Logistic models using cross-sectional data were estima…

How Novo Nordisk broke down its centralized development culture and rebuilt leadership capability to manage a multi-therapy portfolio – and what other companies can learn from it.

Shelley Zalis explains double ROI: combining financial performance with long-term impact through leadership, innovation, trust, talent, and resilience.

Three essential actions for COOs in AI times: target critical issues, create an AI-enabled operations hub, and pair tech with human expertise.

Authentic leadership and situational leadership seem to clash. Here is how to adapt your style under pressure without losing your authenticity.

Industrial policy for small economies: how Indonesia, Viet Nam, Peru, Costa Rica and Chile built export industries without big subsidies or tariffs.

Learn to apply Intelligence of the Heart to pivotal decisions, balancing emotion, ethics, and systemic impact for sustainable outcomes.

In a world where climate action often stalls at the policy level, this book spotlights how leading companies are stepping up to reduce CO₂ emissions and improve public health—through innovation, strategy, and bold leadership. From maritime decarbonization to biodegradable packaging and clean energy breakthroughs, these real-world case studies sh…

Apply the precision and focus of elite archery to transform your leadership effectiveness. The Archer’s Edge: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practice for Business Leaders unites an Olympic gold medallist and worldwide recognised archery coach with a renowned leadership expert. Together, Juan-Carlos Holgado and Michael Watkins translate the discipline…

Prepare your luxury brand for the sustainability transformation ahead. In Purposeful Luxury: The Strategic Playbook for Sustainability in Luxury Industries, Stephane Girod delivers a strategic roadmap for luxury executives facing an existential challenge. By 2040-2045, luxury businesses may struggle to grow – or even survive – as policy prioriti…

Build a future-ready workforce that delivers business impact today and long-term resilience tomorrow. Future-Ready Talent by Tania Lennon and Ric Roi is a strategic guide for senior HR leaders, executives and business partners who must align talent pipelines with shifting organizational priorities. Written by experts from the world-renowned IMD …

Economies with strong institutions lead the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. Competitiveness in 2026 is no longer primarily a contest of cost, scale, or even of innovation, but increasingly depends on institutional credibility, adaptability, and resilience. The more fragmented the world becomes, the more valuable are predictable rules, en…

Economies with strong institutions lead the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. Competitiveness in 2026 is no longer primarily a contest of cost, scale, or even of innovation, but increasingly depends on institutional credibility, adaptability, and resilience. The more fragmented the world becomes, the more valuable are predictable rules, en…