Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government

Jason Furman on the current state of the American economy NPR's Michel Martin speaks with economist Jason Furman about the current state of the American economy as another bond market selloff triggers concerns.

Stay updated on the state of the American economy with this conversation courtesy of NPR with #MRCBG's @jasonfurman.bsky.social exploring the implications of the recent bond market selloff. 👇📈
www.npr.org/2025/05/22/n...

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Different, yet similar! #MRCBG's Carmen Reinhart & co-authors write that high-yield US corporate bonds and emerging market sovereign #bonds share a striking resemblance, offering similar returns, risk patterns, and even #default frequency.
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@harvardcid.bsky.social

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Calling all #Harvard College graduating seniors! Share with us your innovative ideas on public policy issues at the intersection of #business and #government by applying for the Dunlop Prize. Deadline - 5/22 at noon.

Application link 👉
www.hks.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...

Weaponized AI: A New Era of Threats and How We Can Counter It – Ash Center

Via @harvardash.bsky.social @harvardkennedy.bsky.social
"Without.. intervention, #AI’s potential to manufacture consensus & manipulate societal systems will continue to pose an unprecedented challenge to global security & democratic institutions." says Shlomit Wagman
ash.harvard.edu/articles/wea...

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Come be a part of our Team!!

#MRCBG seeks a Sr. Program Coordinator to oversee our vibrant Fellowship programs including our Sr. Fellows Program, manage student grant programs, & support for key research initiatives. Apply or share it with a friend or colleague today!

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Trump’s tariffs will harm the US and global economy, Lawrence H. Summers says YouTube video by Peterson Institute for International Economics

#MRCBG Dir. Lawrence H. Summers discusses, in this event courtesy of @piie.com W/ Olivier Blanchard & Adam Posen, the emerging #trade & #economic trends in the United States. Warning against the rising tide of protectionism, hypernationalism + penalizing adversaries.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=omI1...

Eager for an up-close look at the intersection between business and global development? Come hear from social entrepreneur, #MRCBG Sr. Fellow Alum & President of the ONE Campaign, Ndidi Okonkwo-Nwuneli. In-person w/ HUID + Pizza or public Zoom Register here: hksexeced.tfaforms.net/f/registrati...

Business and Human Rights: Reflecting on the Past, Acting Now, Shaping Tomorrow YouTube video by M-RCBG_Harvard

First was an important talk by @michaelposner.bsky.social on the evolution of the business and human rights field at @harvardbizgov.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIQn... (2/3)

Business & Sustainable Development: Advancing climate and just transition commitments This hybrid seminar was given on Thursday, April 10, 2025 and was a panel discussion with: -Mindy Lubber, President and CEO, Ceres -Veronica Nyhan Jones, Global Head, Climate Capacity and Inclusion Accelerator, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group -Simon Winter, Executive Director, Sustainable Agriculture Foundations’ International Association The session was moderated by John Haigh, Co-Director, M-RCBG, and Jane Nelson, Founding Director, Corporate Responsibility Initiative, HKS.

In case you missed our latest CRI event featuring - Mindy Lubber, of Ceres, Veronica Nyhan Jones, World Bank Group & Simon Winter, of Sustainable Agriculture Foundations’ International Association on #business and #sustainability...

It is now up on our Youtube Channel.
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Business and Human Rights: Reflecting on the Past, Acting Now, Shaping Tomorrow In this hybrid seminar, Professor Michael Posner traces the evolution of the business and human rights field and illustrates how global companies have grappled with related challenges.

Learn about business, human rights, & the future, including challenges, legislation & policy, in this #MRCBG event W/ NYU's Michael Posner moderated by @HarvardBizGov's John Haigh. In-person with book giveaway (HUID req.) or Zoom (Public) 4/16/25 at Noon. RSVP: www.hks.harvard.edu/events/busin...

What Should the US and the UK Learn From "Bidenomics"? YouTube video by M-RCBG_Harvard

Now on Youtube, paper launch webinar, Lessons the #UK, #US & #EU should learn from "Bidenomics."
W/ - Ed Balls, #MRCBG Fellow, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Prof. & Fmr. UK Shadow Chancellor, Lawrence H. Summers, #MRCBG Dir., & Stephanie Flanders, @bloomberg.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY6t...

Congress’ War on Math Congress should be able to increase deficits if it wants to—but it should do so with honest, transparent, and consistent accounting.

"forcing the CBO & JCT to pretend that policies have no fiscal impact would allow Congress to make.. tax spending decisions with no arithmetic recognition of the cost. This would be the epitome of fiscal irresponsibility." Lawrence Summers & et. al. via @americanprogress.bsky.social
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Join #MRCBG Research Fellow & King's College's Ed Balls, #MRCBG Dir. Lawrence H. Summers & @bloomberg.com's Stephanie Flanders to discuss what the #US & #UK can learn from Biden's #economic policy + preview the new #MRCBG / King's College Paper. 4/7/25 2-3pm! RSVP -
harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Don't miss our upcoming event on the diverging capitalism of the US, EU and China. HUID in person req. / Public on Zoom.
Trade, Economic Growth... & More. Learn more here -
@harvardkennedy.bsky.social

The U.S Housing Crisis YouTube video by Harvard Kennedy School

Courtesy of @harvardkennedy.bsky.social, check out @jasonfurman.bsky.social in this Youtube short, talking about economics and the consequential factors that determine housing affordability
youtube.com/shorts/1CZc5...

Diverging Capitalisms: The US, Europe and China The US, Europe and China are striking a different balance between the state and the market, in the context of retrenching globalization. How can diverging capitalisms peacefully coexist?

Don't miss your opportunity to learn about the diverging capitalisms of the #US, #EU & #China, featuring #MRCBG Co-Director John Haigh, Fellow Paul Tucker, &
@harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter, moderated by #MRCBG Research Fellow Edoardo Campanella. RSVP - www.hks.harvard.edu/events/diver...

AI can make governing better instead of worse. Yes, you heard that right. Harvard Kennedy School faculty members Danielle Allen and Mark Fagan explain the guidelines, guardrails, and principles that can help governments get AI right. Regulated AI actually can help governmen...

#MRCBG's Mark Fagan & Danielle Allen joined PolicyCast to talk about the potential benefits of implementing #AI in #government and public policy. Be sure to check it out courtesy of @harvardkennedy.bsky.social

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Capacity Building for Sustainable Development - YouTube This seminar is part of a virtual bi-weekly series on Building Capacity for Sustainable Development. The series seeks to integrate insights from scholars and...

Don't miss any of our Sustainability Science Program's Capacity Building for Sustainable Development seminars, including our latest SSP seminar via this Youtube channel
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Ex-secy Summers: Don’t see benefit of Trump tariff strategy | CNN Politics Larry Summers joins The Lead

#MRCBG's Director Lawrence H. Summers talks on CNN
about #tariffs, #economics, #trade, and much more.

Watch here -
cnn.com/2025/03/04/p...

& here on the possibility of #Recession + #monetarypolicy
cnn.com/2025/03/10/bus

"Pursuing a public-private partnership approach to AI governance should enable policymakers and industry leaders to advance their goals while balancing innovation with transparency and responsibility." says #MRCBG Sr. Fellow Paulo Carvao via Conversation

#MRCBG Sr. Fellow Paulo Carvao via Conversation talks about #AI, #technology, #regulation & the intricacies of building public private partnerships moving forward.

Read the full @us.theconversation.com article here -

theconversation.com/beyond-ai-re...

UK Competition & Consumer Protection Law YouTube video by M-RCBG_Harvard

Learn all about the the impacts of the new UK Digital Markets, Competition, & Consumers Act on global #tech giants. Watch #MRCBG's Gene Kimmelman, an authority in digital regulation, as he discusses the impacts these laws can have on the regulatory landscape.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnT-...

Opinion | Trump’s Bad Plan to Make America Argentina Again It was no surprise to Argentina watchers that Trump began his term by blocking cash flows and firing workers — exactly as Javier Milei’s government started doing a year ago.

"If Mr. Trump were a true reformer, he would have presented specific budget goals, put seasoned technocrats in leading positions & focused on providing value-added technical innovation. Instead, he’s taking us on the Peronist path..." #MRCBG Sr. Fellow Greg Makoff
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/o...

Senior Fellows Program Details and Application Information The Senior Fellows Program at Harvard Kennedy School’s Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government brings experienced professionals together to tackle global business and government challenges...

Clock's ticking! Senior Fellows applications deadline is just around the corner - March 3rd. Don't miss this incredible opportunity, finish and submit your applications today at www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/mrcb...

Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Hearing: Exploring Bipartisan Legislative Frameworks February 26, 2025, Testimony/Video: "Senate Banking Subcommittee  will meet in OPEN SESSION, HYBRID FORMAT to conduct a hearing entitled, “Exploring Bipartisan Legislative Frameworks for Digital Asset...

#MRCBG's Tim Massad, from the Digital Assets Policy Project, was one of the individuals tapped with testifying on the future of digital assets for the Senate Banking Subcommittee. Watch the full session here - 🌐💼🏛️ Details: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/mrcb...

UK Competition & Consumer Protection Law YouTube video by M-RCBG_Harvard

Next was an excellent talk by Gene Kimmelman on UK competition and consumer protection law at @harvardbizgov.bsky.social. Kimmelman gives a great overview of the DMCC act, recent EU regulations, and the global political situation. Highly recommend www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnT-... (4/7)

Green hydrogen: Too costly to have a future? - The Salata Institute Green hydrogen may turn out to be the only option in some cases, but high delivered prices suggest we must temper our expectations.

Is green hydrogen the future or is the cost too steep? 🤔 Read as #MRCBG's Dan Schrag and Roxana Shafiee explore the benefits and limitations of green hydrogen. ⚡ Discover more: salatainstitute.harvard.edu/green-hydrog...

Are Sovereign Wealth Funds the answer for US investments? #MRCBG's Ted Truman, in collaboration with other authors via @piie.com, explores the potential complications, including vague mandates, unspecified funding sources, and uncertain governance.
www.piie.com/blogs/realti...

Global Climate Change and Wine Production: Industry and Academic Perspectives An interview with Laura Catena, Elisabeth Forrestel, Jean-Baptiste Rivail, Mark Sahn, and Daniel A. Sumner, by Robert N. Stavins. Abstract only. Full article forthcoming.

As #MRCBG's Rob Stavins & co-authors show, everything can be subject to the effects of climate change, even wine. Experiences with water shortages, regional climatic impacts, and wineries' sustainable efforts can provide strategies for the future. Read here 👉 hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu/pub/pbyurwkv...