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Ben Gomes-Casseres
Sorry, Donald Trump: Amazon dominates, but it’s no monopoly

December 9, 2016 | Ben Gomes-Casseres | Wired

Professor Benjamin Gomes-Casseres, an expert on business alliances, contributes to an evaluation of Amazon's behavior and market status

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Brandeis innovators seek to make an impact

November 28, 2016 | Debarshi Nandy | Brandeis NOW

A team led by Debarshi Nandy wins a Brandeis innovation contest.

Andy Molinsky
3 secrets for getting out of stuff you just don’t have time to do

November 17, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | Inc.

Professor Andy Molinsky explores ways of comfortably saying ‘no’ to free up time and lighten your load

Aldo Musacchio
Mapping frontier economies

November 16, 2016 | Aldo Musacchio | Harvard Business Review

Professor Aldo Musacchio looks at opportunities in low-income, high-risk countries known as "frontier markets."

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Why your partnership contract is too important to be left to the lawyers

October 10, 2016 | Ben Gomes-Casseres | Harvard Business Review

Ben Gomes-Casseres writes about the implications of the "incomplete contract" on business partnerships.

Andy Molinsky
Adapting your organizational processes to a new culture

October 7, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | Harvard Business Review

Professor Andy Molinsky shares insight on how to adapt organizational behavior to new companies or new business cultures.

Nader Habibi
Joblessness in the Middle East

October 6, 2016 | Nader Habibi | BYU Radio

Professor Nader Habibi discusses the concept of overeducation and the social and political impact it could have in the Middle East.

Andy Molinsky
Helping foreign students speak up

September 22, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | Inside Higher Ed

Professor Andy Molinsky shares tips on helping international students come out of their cultural comfort zone in the classroom.

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Four ways to stand out from the crowd to get your first financial services job

September 9, 2016 | Marcia Katz | eFinancialCareers

Director of Career Development Marcia Katz shares tips for recent graduates and current students for landing their first job in financial services.

Andy Molinsky
When to stay inside your comfort zone

September 9, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | Harvard Business Review

Professor Andy Molinsky points out a number of situations in which it makes perfect sense to stay within comfortable behavior boundaries.

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Could reviving a defunct banking rule prevent a future crisis?

August 23, 2016 | Stephen Cecchetti | The Atlantic

Steve Cecchetti on bringing back Glass-Steagal.

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Pfizer to acquire Medivation for $14 billion

August 22, 2016 | Ben Gomes-Casseres | Washington Post

Ben Gomes-Casseres compares the deal with the failed Pfizer-Allergan merger

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What record low interest rates mean for savers, economy

August 11, 2016 | Stephen Cecchetti | Globe and Mail

Stephen Cecchetti on why interest rates have stayed so low.

Stephen Cecchetti
Does the Federal Reserve need reforming?

August 2, 2016 | Stephen Cecchetti | Marketplace

Professor Steve Cecchetti discusses influence and impact of bankers on the Federal Reserve System. Listen to the radio segment or read a brief synopsis.

President Trump
Forget the squalling baby; Trump’s comments about China on Tuesday were the worse tantrum

August 2, 2016 | Peter Petri | Los Angeles Times

Peter Petri on the negative effects of a trade war with China

Aldo Musacchio
As Olympics approach, Brazil is feeling the weight of the world

August 1, 2016 | Aldo Musacchio | The Boston Globe

Professor Aldo Musacchio shares input on economic impact of the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Nader Habibi
How will Turkey’s failed coup and massive purge affect its economic future?

August 1, 2016 | Nader Habibi | The Conversation

Professor Nader Habibi explores the economic, social and political impact of the recent failed coup in Turkey

Andy Molinsky
If you’re not outside your comfort zone, you won’t learn anything

July 29, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | Harvard Business Review

Professor Andy Molinsky shares tips for coming out of your comfort zone and ultimately finding success in the process

Blake LeBaron
Don’t sell a dull market short

July 12, 2016 | Blake LeBaron | USA Today

Professor Blake LeBaron discusses the correlation between stock market trading volume and price

Shaw Lupton
2016’s best large cities to live in: ask the experts

July 12, 2016 | Shaw Lupton | WalletHub

Adjunct Professor Shaw Lupton shares advice on buying and renting in a big city, and what factors to consider when picking a location to settle in

Aldo Musacchio
These are the brutal emergency measures it would take to pull Venezuela back from total collapse right now

July 8, 2016 | Aldo Musacchio | Quartz

Professor Aldo Musacchio contributes to a conversation on Venezuela's economic state, suggesting an internal plan to overhaul its own economy.

Nader Habibi
Why Iran’s anti-American hardliners want to buy U.S.-made Boeings for Iran Air

June 30, 2016 | Nader Habibi | The Conversation

Professor Nader Habibi discusses the impact of the “normalization” of U.S.-Iran economic ties on int'l business strategy.

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What’s behind these big merger deal busts?

June 30, 2016 | Ben Gomes-Casseres | PBS News Hour

Ben Gomes-Casseres considers what lies behind the recent wave of antitrust actions.

Andy Molinsky
Beat these four parenting stressors

June 27, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | Jewish Boston

Professor Andy Molinsky explains how to break out of your comfort zone for better parenting.

Ben Gomes-Casseres
What we can learn from merger deals that never happened

June 26, 2016 | Ben Gomes-Casseres | Harvard Business Review

What's the deal behind failed deals? Professor Benjamin Gomes-Casseres shares lessons learned from mergers that never came to fruition.

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Is the LinkedIn acquisition Microsoft’s attempt to build its own Alphabet?

June 15, 2016 | Ben Gomes-Casseres | Harvard Business Review

Ben Gomes-Casseres speculates on Microsoft's strategy.

Andy Molinsky
The hidden benefits of short-term business travel

June 13, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | Harvard Business Review

Professor Andy Molinsky offers tips on turning a short business trip into a meaningful, cross-cultural exploration.

Ben Gomes-Casseres
Put your mind to work

May 19, 2016 | Ben Gomes-Casseres | BrandeisNOW

Knowledge alone won't change the world. For that, you need an app, says Gomes-Casseres.

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Trump’s tariffs will cost Americans thousands, report says

May 19, 2016 | Peter Petri | CNN Business

Broad-based tariffs on imports could wind up hurting globally competitive American companies, Peter Petri says

Ben Gomes-Casseres
Antitrust in the age of Amazon

May 12, 2016 | Ben Gomes-Casseres | The New York Times

Professor Benjamin Gomes-Casseres talks competition and strategy for businesses in the office supply industry, including Staples, Office Depot and Amazon.

Ben Gomes-Casseres
After merger with Office Depot dies, Staples shareholders revolt

May 12, 2016 | Ben Gomes-Casseres | The Boston Globe

Professor Benjamin-Casseres shares insight into the aftermath of the unsuccessful Staples-Office Depot merger.

Peter Petri
How Trump’s hard line on trade could backfire

March 24, 2016 | Peter Petri | The Wall Street Journal

Professor Peter Petri discusses the potential economic impact of Republican candidate Donald Trump's trade proposals

Andy Molinsky
5 tips for managing successful overseas assignments

March 21, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | Harvard Business Review

Professor Andy Molinsky provides tips for maximizing the ROI of overseas assignments.

Kate Salop
The one thing that will get more women in the C-suite

March 8, 2016 | Kate Salop | Fortune

On International Women's Day, Senior Administrative Dean Kate Salop calls for more opportunities for women in business to achieve gender parity.

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Would eliminating the $100 bill really cut crime?

February 29, 2016 | Stephen Cecchetti | Los Angeles Times

Stephen Cecchetti on the privacy value of cash.

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Brandeis students sweep contest to find the next great tycoon

February 26, 2016 | The Boston Globe

International Business School students took the top three places in Ansarada's "M and A Game" through negotiating and informed, smart decision making.

Andy Molinsky
5 key mistakes when delivering bad news

February 23, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | LinkedIn

Delivering bad news can get emotional for managers. Professor Andy Molinsky identifies five common pitfalls to avoid.

Andy Molinsky
Practice for tough situations as you’d practice a sport

February 18, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | Harvard Business Review

Professor Andy Molinsky advises that playing a sport helps people build ’soft skills’

Bruce Magid
Venezuela taking tiny steps toward fixing economy

February 18, 2016 | Bruce Magid | Associated Press

Can Venezuela's economy be saved, or is it too little, too late? Dean Bruce Magid shares his perspective on the country's situation.

House on prairie
The dirt beneath your home is way more valuable than your home. It’s time we tax the dirt

February 12, 2016 | Anna Scherbina | The Week

The real value is not in houses or condos, but the land they sit on, Anna Scherbina says

Andy Molinsky
Mastering the sport of global business communication

February 11, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | LinkedIn

Professor Molinsky draws inspiration from the world of sports to provide tips on successful global business communication.

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Manhattan real estate: what’s next

February 8, 2016 | Anna Scherbina | RealClear Markets

Anna Scherbina on supply and demand for real estate in Manhattan

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Falling interest rates and government investment

February 1, 2016 | Stephen Cecchetti | Huffington Post

Falling interest rates means it's a good time to invest in infrastructure.

Nader Habibi
As sanctions on Iran are lifted, many U.S. business restrictions remain

January 27, 2016 | Nader Habibi | NPR

Many European firms are eager to enter into Iranian markets following the lifting of nuclear sanctions.

Daniel Bergstresser
What Flint’s water crisis means for the future of U.S. cities

January 27, 2016 | Daniel Bergstresser | Fortune

Professor Daniel Bergstresser discusses the lessons U.S. cities can learn from the Flint water crisis

Peter Petri
Modeling the economic impact of the TPP

January 26, 2016 | Peter Petri | Marketplace

Professor Peter Petri helped develop an economic model to project the impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Peter Petri
Trans-Pacific trade pact would lift U.S. incomes, but not jobs overall, study says

January 26, 2016 | Peter Petri | The New York Times

A new study co-authored by Professor Peter Petri projects the impact of the TPP on U.S. jobs, imports, exports, and more.

Peter Petri
‘Landmark’ Pacific Rim trade deal could boost U.S. exports

January 25, 2016 | Peter Petri | The Washington Post

Professor Peter Petri discusses potential impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on the U.S. economy.

Nader Habibi
Where are Iran’s billions in frozen assets, and how soon will it get them back?

January 20, 2016 | Nader Habibi | The Los Angeles Times

Professor Nader Habibi weighs in on the impact of lifted nuclear sanctions in Iran on its frozen funds

Andy Molinsky
Is there a global business code?

January 17, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | LinkedIn

Professor Molinsky discusses "global business code” — a distinct, recognizable blend of many different cultural styles all rolled into one.

Andy Molinsky
How to manage cultural differences in global teams

January 12, 2016 | Andy Molinsky | Fast Company

Professor Andy Molinsky shares tips on how to adapt work culture to fix common areas of conflict within global teams.

George Hall
America, its public debt and the world economy

January 8, 2016 | George Hall | BrandeisNOW

Professor George Hall calculates the impact of America's debt on the international economy and U.S. domestic policy.

Peter Petri
Pacific trade pact set to give big boost to Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia

January 7, 2016 | Peter Petri | The Wall Street Journal

A new study from Professor Peter Petri looks at benefits from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Donald Trump has floated big tariffs. What could the impact be?

June 21, 2015 | Peter Petri | Politifact

Peter Petri comments on the effect of tariff hikes on China or Mexico.