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Dharavi: Developing Asia's Largest Slum (A)
Iyer, Lakshmi; Macomber, John D.; Arora, NamrataCase HBS-710004-EEconomicsMaharashtra state is accepting bids to redevelop Dharavi, the largest slum in Asia. A real estate developer assesses the risks and tenders a bid. The bid conditions include providing new free housing to tens of thousands of slum dwellers. The cost of constructing the housing is anticipated to be paid for from the revenues from developing and selling market-rate housing. While the primary concerns are cost of construction, cost of capital, and rev...Starting at €8.20
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Hollywood in India: Protecting Intellectual Property (A)
Iyer, Lakshmi; Arora, NamrataCase HBS-711017-EEconomicsIn January 2010, Fox Star Studios is preparing to release the Bollywood film My Name is Khan in Indian and international markets. What strategies should the company adopt to protect their intellectual property? How much should the company invest in anti-piracy initiatives? Should releases be restricted only to more secure digital screens? Should the company be concerned about the frequent comparisons of the movie with Forrest Gump, in light of se...Starting at €8.20
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Indonesia: Growth and Stability in a Global Economy, Teaching Note
Iyer, LakshmiTeaching Note HBS-716063-EEconomicsTeaching note for case 715002. This country case on Indonesia is designed to enable a discussion of the potential risks in financial globalization. The country suffered a severe economic crisis in 1997-98 when global capital withdrew from many Asian countries. A significant currency depreciation of 21 percent during 2013 raised the possibility of another crisis, but Indonesia's economy weathered this change extremely well. The case enables studen...Starting at €0.00