| | New Research and Ideas This Week | | Despite economic uncertainty, most venture capitalists expect their investments to outperform major equity indexes and are still funding new endeavors, says Paul Gompers. | | Does income inequality hold back economic growth? James Heskett ponders what underlying factors keep low-wage workers down. | | Francesca Gino discusses the psychology of conversation in politicized workplaces and how managers can create high-quality collaboration. | | Shareholder-driven "short-termism," as evidenced by increasing payouts to shareholders, is said to impede long-term investment in EU public firms. But a deep dive into the data reveals a different story. Research by Jesse M. Fried and Charles C.Y. Wang. | | | Executive Education Courses | | January 5-February 25, 2021 | | | Harvard Business School Online | | Become a purpose-driven leader. | | Develop a toolkit for making and understanding financial decisions. | | Elevate your managerial approach. | | Secure maximum value for your organization through a mastery of negotiation techniques. | | Harvard Business School, Soldiers Field, Boston, MA 02163 Copyright © 2020 President & Fellows of Harvard College. All Rights Reserved. | | | |
