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Globalizing the Cost of Capital and Capital Budgeting at AES (Spanish version)
Desai, Mihir A.; Schillinger, DougCase HBS-206S14FinanceThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). With electricity generating businesses around the world, AES Corp. is seeking a methodology for calculating the cost of capital for its various businesses and potential projects. In the past, AES used the same cost of capital for all of its capital budgeting, but the company's international expansion h...Starting at €8.20
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Inflation Targeting and Debt Dynamics (Spanish version)
Di Tella, Rafael; Alfaro, Laura; Vogel, IngridCase HBS-707S20EconomicsIn October 2002, Brazilians elected a left-wing president, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, for the first time in that country's history. As markets faltered in response, Lula sought to reaffirm his commitment to fiscal discipline, a floating exchange rate, and inflation targeting. By August 2003, however, his attempt to change market sentiment was threatened as the country faced a looming recession. Skeptics began to worry that the new PT (Worker's Pa...Starting at €8.20
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Global Manufacturers at a Crossroads (Spanish version)
Koudal, PeterArticle HBS-F0503FEconomicsAs multinationals decrease their direct investment in low-wage markets, they're opening the door to dangerous competitors, says Deloitte consultant Peter Koudal.Starting at €8.20
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Expanding in China (Spanish version)
Chen, Ann; Vishwanath, VijayArticle HBS-F0503DEconomicsBain consultants Ann Chen and Vijay Vishwanath offer three key strategies multinationals can use to expand from China's premium segment into the broader market.Starting at €8.20
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Emerging Expertise (Spanish version)
Sams, StevenArticle HBS-F0505FStrategyEmerging markets are increasingly becoming economies of expertise, says IBM's Steven Sams.Starting at €8.20
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Managing Risk in an Unstable World (Spanish version)
Bremmer, IanArticle HBS-R0506BEconomicsThis article includes a one-page preview that quickly summarizes the key ideas and provides an overview of how the concepts work in practice along with suggestions for further reading. With emerging markets like China and politically unstable countries like Saudi Arabia figuring more than ever into companies' investment calculations, business leaders are turning to political risk analysis to measure the impact of politics on potential markets, mi...Starting at €8.20
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Strategies That Fit Emerging Markets (Spanish version)
Khanna, Tarun; Palepu, Krishna G.; Sinha, JayantArticle HBS-R0506CEconomicsThey lack specialized intermediaries, regulatory systems, and contract-enforcing methods. These gaps have made it difficult for multinationals to succeed in developing nations; thus, many companies have resisted investing there. That may be a mistake. If Western companies don't come up with good strategies for engaging with emerging markets, they are unlikely to remain competitive. Many firms choose their markets and strategies for the wrong rea...Starting at €8.20
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Building "Capitalism with Socialist Characteristics" (Spanish version)
Oi, Jean; Bebenek, Chris; Spar, Debora L.Case HBS-708S31EconomicsDescribes China's phenomenal development from a poor, communist country to a global powerhouse. Provides background on China's history and culture, details the reforms launched in 1978 by Seng Xiaoping, and describes the situation as of 2006, focusing on the government's attempts to equalize China's financial markets without giving up the reins of central control.Starting at €8.20
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Protecting Foreign Investors (Spanish version)
Wells, Louis T., Jr.Case HBS-709S18Economicsinternational arbitration, expanded official political risk insurance, credit from government agencies, and intervention by investors' home governments. Points out the roles of bilateral investment treaties and regional economic agreements in making arbitration accessible to an increasing number of foreign investors. Views the various arrangements as substitutes for a global agreement on foreign direct investment that would parallel the WTO for ...Starting at €8.20
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Living Agreements for a Risky World (Spanish version)
Orr, Ryan J.Article HBS-F0604CIn emerging markets, contracts must be both flexible and rigid. "Shock absorber" and "safety net" clauses offer firms a living, breathing solution.Starting at €8.20