Open source software (OSS) is no longer just a tool for hobbyists or software enthusiasts—it has become a strategic asset driving the growth of global startups. In their paper, “Contributing to Growth? The Role of Open Source Software for Global Startups,” Nataliya Langburd Wright, Assistant Professor of Business at Columbia Business School; Frank Nagle, Assistant […]
With the rise of tech giants across the globe, there has been increasing concern about the consequences their dominance creates for market competition. Governments in various countries have responded by implementing antitrust regulations to curtail the power of these digital platforms. In China, the introduction of the Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Platform Economy in February […]
Open source software (OSS) underpins much of today’s digital infrastructure, and is prevalent in everything from operating systems to cloud services. Thus, understanding the real economic impact of OSS is essential for fostering sustainable development and guiding strategic investments, especially for policymakers. To highlight the significant, yet often invisible, contributions of OSS on the global […]
The growth of big data, particularly the availability of real-time information through alternative sources, may be reshaping the dynamics of institutional lending. A recent paper, “Gone with the Big Data: Institutional Lender Demand for Private Information”, by HBS Assistant Professor of Business Administration and researcher at the Harvard Business School AI Institute Digital Value Lab, […]
Venture capital (VC) firms play a pivotal role in shaping the media landscape for startups, influencing public perception, talent acquisition, and future fundraising efforts. The paper “Investor Influence on Media Coverage: Evidence from Venture Capital-Backed Startups” by Brian K. Baik, Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School and a researcher at the Harvard Business School AI […]
The COVID-19 pandemic brought both a public health crisis and a significant shift in economic dynamics. Consumer spending patterns changed rapidly, highlighting the way inflation is measured. Alberto Cavallo, Harvard Business School professor and co-director of the Harvard Business School AI Institute Pricing Lab described this issue in his research, “Inflation with Covid Consumption Baskets,” […]
In the rapidly advancing world of data-driven decision-making, algorithms hold tremendous promise for organizations, but their effectiveness depends on how they are applied. A recent study, “Decision Authority and the Returns to Algorithms,” by Hyunjin Kim, professor at INSEAD Business School, Edward L. Glaeser, professor at Harvard University, Andrew Hillis, head of data science and […]
Loneliness is both a personal issue and a growing public health challenge. Research by Lameese Eldesouky, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the American University of Cairo (AUC), Amit Goldenberg, Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School and Faculty PI in the Harvard Business School AI Institute Digital Emotions Lab, and Kate Ellis, Professor of Psychology at […]
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms have triggered a seismic shift across industries, reshaping how businesses operate and compete. This shift, often referred to as the “digital business revolution,” has impacted both technology-driven companies and industries traditionally unaffected by advanced technologies. As AI evolves from predictive algorithms to decision-making systems, it is […]
