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Mailbag Episode: Questions from Listeners
Jun 5, 2019
Harvard Business School professors discuss U.S.-China trade, Disney, CVS Health, short-termism, and persuasive opinions. They recommend NBER, 'Bel Canto', 'Chernobyl', 'Fleabag', and the 'Best Green Salad in the World'.
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Quick takeaways
- Companies are aligning with nation-states in the face of evolving politics, exemplified by the Huawei case.
- The intersection of trade, national security, and critical infrastructure requires a reevaluation of traditional free trade principles.
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Impacts of Slow-moving Developments in the Relationship between Companies and Governments
Focusing on the evolving dynamics between companies and governments, recent shifts indicate a departure from firms operating above political authorities to aligning with nation-states. The Huawei case exemplifies this realignment where companies are becoming agents of their home countries, a significant departure from the past half-century. This transition poses challenges and uncertainties, emphasizing the need to evaluate the implications of this new paradigm.
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