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• Technical Note | HBS Case Collection | November 2018 (Revised March 2019)

  Initial Coin Offerings in 2018

  Jeffrey J. Bussgang, Ramana Nanda, Robert F. White and Nathaniel Schwalb

  In 2018, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) were an emerging fundraising method for blockchain-based projects. As the ecosystem grew, there were many open questions on regulation, pricing, and even which projects were a good fit for blockchain. However, there was already some emerging consensus on the benefits and challenges of building with blockchain and emerging best practices for Initial Coin Offerings.

  Keywords: Blockchain; Initial Coin Offerings; ICO; Decentralization; networks; Protocols; Entrepreneurship; Project Finance;

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  Bussgang, Jeffrey J., Ramana Nanda, Robert F. White, and Nathaniel Schwalb. "Initial Coin Offerings in 2018." Harvard Business School Technical Note 819-057, November 2018. (Revised March 2019.)  View Details

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• Case | HBS Case Collection | November 2018 (Revised March 2019)

  Universal Basic Income, Job Guarantees, or None of the Above?

  William R. Kerr, Reilly Kiernan and Jordan Bach-Lombardo

  How can policymakers and business leaders address AI and automation's potential for widespread labor market displacement? This case examines potential policy responses, looking closely at the United States' existing social safety net and the impacts of implementing Universal Basic Income or a federal job guarantee.

  Keywords: UBI; job guarantee; Managing the Future of Work; EITC; Employment; Labor; Social Issues; Income; Government and Politics; Policy; Problems and Challenges;

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  Kerr, William R., Reilly Kiernan, and Jordan Bach-Lombardo. "Universal Basic Income, Job Guarantees, or None of the Above?" Harvard Business School Case 819-035, November 2018. (Revised March 2019.)  View Details

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• Case | HBS Case Collection | January 2018 (Revised March 2019)

  Autonomous Vehicles: The Rubber Hits the Road...but When?

  William Kerr, Allison Ciechanover, Jeff Huizinga and James Palano

  The rise of autonomous vehicles has enormous implications for business and society. Despite the many headlines and significant investment in the technology by early 2019, it was still unclear when truly autonomous vehicles would be a commercial reality. Students will learn about the complex industry, explore the factors influencing development and commercialization, and think about the views and responses of a range of affected stakeholders. They will also be put in the shoes of decision-makers looking for signals to predict future adoption and prepare for the disruptive change ahead.

  Keywords: technology management; artificial intelligence; general management; robotics; Technological Innovation; Transportation; Disruption; Technology; Decision Making; Auto Industry; Technology Industry;

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  Kerr, William, Allison Ciechanover, Jeff Huizinga, and James Palano. "Autonomous Vehicles: The Rubber Hits the Road...but When?" Harvard Business School Case 818-088, January 2018. (Revised March 2019.)  View Details

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