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Richard H.K. Vietor

Baker Foundation Professor, Paul Whiton Cherington Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus

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Unit: Business, Government and the International Economy

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Professor Vietor is Baker Foundation Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School.  He teaches courses on the international political economy.  Before coming to the Business School in 1978, Professor Vietor held faculty appointments at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and the University of Missouri at Columbia.  He received a B.A. in economics from Union College (1967), an M.A. in history from Hofstra University (1971), and a Ph.D. in history from the University of Pittsburgh (1975).  He has been the recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities Research Fellowship, the Harvard-Newcomen Postdoctoral Fellowship in Business History, and the Newcomen Award in Business History.

Professor Vietor's research on business and government policy has been published in numerous journals and books.   His books include Energy Policy in America Since 1945 (1984), Strategic Management in the Regulated Environment (1989), Contrived Competition: Regulation and Deregulation in America (1994), Business Management and the Natural Environment (1996), Globalization and Growth: Case Studies in National Economic Strategies (2004), Environmental Protection and the Social Responsibility of Firms (ed. with Bruce Hay and Robert Stavins; 2007), How Countries Compete: Strategy, Structure, and Government in the Global Economy (2007), and The Class Moves the World: How Business Elites Decipher the World Economy (available in Japanese only, 2010).

For his courses in business-government relations and environmental management, Professor Vietor has published more than one hundred and sixty case studies on energy policy, the regulation of natural gas, nuclear power and hazardous wastes; on strategy and deregulation in airlines, railroads, telecommunications, and financial services; and on the national development strategies of a dozen countries.  He has been a consultant to the Energy Research and Development Administration, serves on the Advisory Boards of IPADE (in Mexico), IESE (in Spain), and INALDE (in Colombia), and is a panel member of the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia International Advisory Panel, the Advisory Council of the Australia China Business Council, and several firms.  He is a consultant to several corporations and to the Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Professor Vietor and his wife Cindy have three adult children -- Nicholas, Christopher, and Meredith.

Featured Work

  1. How Countries Compete: Strategy, Structure, and Government in the Global Economy

    As the world globalizes, countries compete for the markets, technologies, and skills needed to raise their standards of living. These strategies can make--or break--the government's efforts to drive and sustain growth. In How Countries Compete, Richard Vietor sheds light on ways in which governments can best set direction and provide a healthy climate for a nation's economic development and profitable private enterprise. Drawing on history, economic analysis, and interviews with executives and officials around the globe, Vietor provides concentrated examinations of different approaches to government facilitation of development. Individual chapters focus on the unique social, economic, cultural, and historical forces that shape governments' approach to economic growth. Countries discussed include: China, India, Japan, Singapore, the United States, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Vietor challenges the widespread notion that, in market-driven economies such as the United States, a strong government can only hinder business success. A provocative resource, How Countries Compete offers potent insights into how the business environment has evolved in crucial nations--and what its trajectory might look like in the future.

Publications

Books

  1. Book | 2010

    The Class Moves the World: How Business Elites Decipher the World Economy

    Richard Vietor and Akiko Nakajo

    This book is an update of How Countries Compete.

    Keywords: Globalized Economies and Regions; Management Teams;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard, and Akiko Nakajo. The Class Moves the World: How Business Elites Decipher the World Economy. Tokyo, Japan: Tokuma Shoten, 2010, Japanese ed.  View Details
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  2. Book | 2007

    How Countries Compete: Strategy, Structure, and Government in the Global Economy

    Richard H. K. Vietor

    Keywords: Competition; Strategy; Organizational Structure; Government and Politics; Economy;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H. K. How Countries Compete: Strategy, Structure, and Government in the Global Economy. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 2007.  View Details
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  3. Book | 2005

    Environmental Protection and the Social Responsibility of Firms: Perspectives from Law, Economics, and Business

    Bruce L. Hay, Robert Stavins and Richard Vietor

    Keywords: Environmental Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Business Ventures;

    Citation:

    Hay, Bruce L., Robert Stavins, and Richard Vietor, eds. Environmental Protection and the Social Responsibility of Firms: Perspectives from Law, Economics, and Business. Washington, D.C.: Resources for the Future, 2005.  View Details
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  4. Book | 2000

    Globalization and Growth: Cases in National Economic Strategies

    R. H.K. Vietor and R. E. Kennedy

    Keywords: Globalization; Growth and Development Strategy;

    Citation:

    Vietor, R. H.K., and R. E. Kennedy. Globalization and Growth: Cases in National Economic Strategies. Fort Worth: Dryden Press, 2000.  View Details
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  5. Manual | 2000

    Globalization and Growth: Cases in National Economic Strategies - Teaching Manual

    Robert E. Kennedy and Richard H. K. Vietor

    Keywords: Globalization; Business Growth and Maturation;

    Citation:

    Kennedy, Robert E., and Richard H. K. Vietor. Globalization and Growth: Cases in National Economic Strategies - Teaching Manual. Fort Worth: Dryden Press, 2000.  View Details
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  6. Book | 1996

    Business Management and the Natural Environment: Cases and Text

    F. L. Reinhardt and R. H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Business or Company Management; Natural Environment; Cases;

    Citation:

    Reinhardt, F. L., and R. H.K. Vietor. Business Management and the Natural Environment: Cases and Text. Cincinnati: South-Western College Publishing, 1996.  View Details
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  7. Manual | 1996

    Instructor's Manual for Business Management and the Natural Environment: Cases and Text

    F. L. Reinhardt and R. H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Business or Company Management; Natural Environment; Cases;

    Citation:

    Reinhardt, F. L., and R. H.K. Vietor. Instructor's Manual for Business Management and the Natural Environment: Cases and Text. Cincinnati: South-Western College Publishing, 1996.  View Details
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  8. Book | 1994

    Contrived Competition: Regulation and Deregulation in America

    Richard H. K. Vietor

    This book explains how four major firms--American Airlines, El Paso Natural Gas, AT&T, and Bank America--and their respective managements were challenged by the deregulation of markets starting in the late 1970s. The four stories illustrate the dynamic process of market restructuring and organizational adjustment, as well as the ways in which managers and regulators painfully learned to operate effectively as their economic and political environments shifted around them.

    Keywords: Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H. K. Contrived Competition: Regulation and Deregulation in America. Cambridge, MA: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1994.  View Details
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  9. Book | 1984

    Energy Policy in America Since 1945: A Study of Business-Government Relations

    Richard Vietor

    Follows the history of government intervention in U.S. energy markets from 1945 to the present and shows how shifting market conditions of surplus and shortage and above all, price have played a determining role in the political process and U.S. fuel policy administration.

    Keywords: energy; political economy; United States; postwar policy; Energy; Energy Sources; Policy; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard. Energy Policy in America Since 1945: A Study of Business-Government Relations. Cambridge University Press, 1984.  View Details
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  10. Book | 1980

    Environmental Politics and the Coal Coalition

    Richard Vietor

    Keywords: environmental regulation; coal mining; industrial policy; United States; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard. Environmental Politics and the Coal Coalition. Texas A&M University Press, 1980.  View Details
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Journal Articles

  1. Article | Harvard Business Review

    Macroeconomic Policy and U.S. Competitiveness

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Matthew Weinzierl

    The United States is on a glide path to fiscal disaster, with experts projecting that the federal government will take in far less money than it spends-indefinitely. Our current fiscal policy is eroding competitiveness in several ways, and business conditions in the U.S. will deteriorate if there's no change in direction. The authors examine how fiscal policy relates to the three drivers of productivity: improving human capital, increasing physical capital (equipment or software, for example), and using these forms of capital more efficiently. Government spending for many public goods, such as education and infrastructure, contributes directly to one or more of them, whereas spending on health care and entitlements does little to enhance competitiveness directly. Taxes are needed to fund public goods, but they sometimes distort the allocation of human and physical capital. And large government deficits put upward pressure on the cost of borrowing for companies. The authors propose a plan-they call it "20/21 by 2021"-to reduce the deficit from 3.8% of GDP (the Congressional Budget Office's most likely scenario) to just over 1%.

    Keywords: Macroeconomics; Government and Politics; Financial Crisis; Policy; Competition; Public Administration Industry; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Matthew Weinzierl. "Macroeconomic Policy and U.S. Competitiveness." Harvard Business Review 90, no. 3 (March 2012).  View Details
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  2. Article | Review of Environmental Economics and Policy

    Corporate Social Responsibility Through an Economic Lens

    Forest L. Reinhardt, Robert N. Stavins and Richard H.K. Vietor

    Business leaders, government officials, and academics are focusing considerable attention on the concept of "corporate social responsibility" (CSR), particularly in the realm of environmental protection. Beyond complete compliance with environmental regulations, do firms have additional moral or social responsibilities to commit resources to environmental protection? How should we think about the notion of firms sacrificing profits in the social interest? May they do so within the scope of their fiduciary responsibilities to their shareholders? Can they do so on a sustainable basis, or will the forces of a competitive marketplace render such efforts and their impacts transient at best? Do firms, in fact, frequently or at least sometimes behave this way, reducing their earnings by voluntarily engaging in environmental stewardship? And finally, should firms carry out such profit-sacrificing activities (i.e., is this an efficient use of social resources)? We address these questions through the lens of economics, including insights from legal analysis and business scholarship.

    Keywords: Profit; Governance Compliance; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Business and Shareholder Relations; Environmental Sustainability;

    Citation:

    Reinhardt, Forest L., Robert N. Stavins, and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Corporate Social Responsibility Through an Economic Lens." Review of Environmental Economics and Policy 2, no. 2 (summer 2008).  View Details
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  3. Article | Strategy + Business

    Italy's Economic Half-Miracle

    Richard H. K. Vietor

    Keywords: Economics; Italy;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H. K. "Italy's Economic Half-Miracle." Strategy + Business, no. 23 (Second Quarter 2001): 69–79.  View Details
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  4. Article | Business History

    Contrived Competition: Economic Regulation and Deregulation, 1920s-80s

    R. H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Competition; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms;

    Citation:

    Vietor, R. H.K. "Contrived Competition: Economic Regulation and Deregulation, 1920s-80s." Business History 36, no. 4 (October 1994): 1–32.  View Details
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  5. Article | Journal of Policy History

    Government Policy and Energy Markets: A Review Essay

    R. H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Government and Politics; Policy; Markets;

    Citation:

    Vietor, R. H.K. "Government Policy and Energy Markets: A Review Essay." Journal of Policy History 5, no. 2 (1993): 273–84.  View Details
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  6. Article | Business History Review

    Contrived Competition: Airline Regulation and Deregulation, 1925-88

    R. H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Competition; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Business History; Air Transportation Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, R. H.K. "Contrived Competition: Airline Regulation and Deregulation, 1925-88." Business History Review 64, no. 1 (spring 1990): 61–108.  View Details
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Book Chapters

  1. Chapter | Cambridge Economic History of the United States | 2000

    Government Regulation of Business

    R. H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Business and Government Relations;

    Citation:

    Vietor, R. H.K. "Government Regulation of Business." In Cambridge Economic History of the United States. 3 vols. Edited by S. L. Engerman and R. E. Gallman. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2000.  View Details
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  2. Chapter | Energizing China: Reconciling Environmental Protection and Economic Growth | 1998

    Foreign Firms in the Chinese Power Sector: Economic and Environmental Impacts

    F. L. Reinhardt, Fiona Murray and Richard Vietor

    Keywords: Multinational Firms and Management; Energy; Environmental Sustainability; Developing Countries and Economies; Energy Industry; China;

    Citation:

    Reinhardt, F. L., Fiona Murray, and Richard Vietor. "Foreign Firms in the Chinese Power Sector: Economic and Environmental Impacts." In Energizing China: Reconciling Environmental Protection and Economic Growth, edited by M. McElroy, C. Nielsen, and P. Lydon. Cambridge: Harvard University, Committee on Environment, 1998.  View Details
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  3. Chapter | Encyclopedia of the United States in the Twentieth Century | 1996

    Economic Performance

    R. H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Performance;

    Citation:

    Vietor, R. H.K. "Economic Performance." In Encyclopedia of the United States in the Twentieth Century. Edited by S. I. Kutler. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1996.  View Details
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  4. Chapter | Financial Services: Perspectives and Challenges | 1993

    Bank of America and Deregulation: The Great Turnaround

    R. H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Banks and Banking; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Business and Government Relations; Banking Industry; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, R. H.K. "Bank of America and Deregulation: The Great Turnaround." In Financial Services: Perspectives and Challenges, edited by Samuel L. Hayes III. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 1993.  View Details
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  5. Chapter | Beyond Free Trade: Firms, Governments, and Global Competition | 1993

    Telecommunications: Deregulation and Globalization

    R. H.K. Vietor and D. B. Yoffie

    Keywords: Globalized Markets and Industries; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Government and Politics; Policy; Telecommunications Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, R. H.K., and D. B. Yoffie. "Telecommunications: Deregulation and Globalization." In Beyond Free Trade: Firms, Governments, and Global Competition, edited by D. B. Yoffie. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 1993.  View Details
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  6. Chapter | Economic Regulation: Theory and History | 1992

    The Hubris of Regulated Competition in Airlines

    R. H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Air Transportation; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Air Transportation Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, R. H.K. "The Hubris of Regulated Competition in Airlines." In Economic Regulation: Theory and History, edited by J. High. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press, 1992.  View Details
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  7. Chapter | Governments, Industries and Markets: Aspects of Government-Industry Relations in Great Britain, Japan, West Germany and the United States of America since 1945 | 1990

    Regulation and Competition in America, 1920s-80s

    R. H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Competition; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, R. H.K. "Regulation and Competition in America, 1920s-80s." In Governments, Industries and Markets: Aspects of Government-Industry Relations in Great Britain, Japan, West Germany and the United States of America since 1945, edited by M. Chick. Aldershot: Edward Elgar Publishing, 1990.  View Details
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Cases and Teaching Materials

  1. Case | HBS Case Collection | August 2018

    Israel — An Energy Leviathan?

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    In the last decade, Noble Energy and the Delek Group have discovered almost 40 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, offshore of Israel. For Israel, this has been an extraordinary turnaround, from energy dependence on Arab producers to energy independence and exporter. For Prime Minister Netanyahu, this abundance poses a huge foreign-policy opportunity to lock in national relationships. For Noble, it poses significant operational challenges, funding issues, and long-term political risk.

    Keywords: Natural Gas; energy; Energy Sources; Opportunities; Problems and Challenges; Energy Industry; Israel;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Israel — An Energy Leviathan?" Harvard Business School Case 719-004, August 2018.  View Details
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  2. Case | HBS Case Collection | June 2018

    Japan: Deficits, Deflation and Debt

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason

    In April 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was again in Washington to petition Donald Trump. After years of rapid, export-led growth, Japan had slumped into recession in 1991 and never really recovered. For the past 27 years, its economy has grown at 1.1% annually, plagued by deflation. After several attempts at quantitative easing, Abe had commenced a radical program in 2012 called Quantitative and Qualitative Easing – the first of “three arrows” to repair the Japanese economy. But in early 2018, inflation was still far below the 2% goal, growth had turned negative, and Abe faced the highest debt among the OECD. Together with demographic, energy and security problems, Abe had his hands full, while President Trump roiled the waters in China and North Korea.

    Keywords: deflation; debt; country analysis; monetary expansion; population growth; Inflation and Deflation; Borrowing and Debt; Economy; Energy; National Security; Japan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason. "Japan: Deficits, Deflation and Debt." Harvard Business School Case 718-063, June 2018.  View Details
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  3. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 2018

    Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for HBS No. 718-034.

    Keywords: Saudi Arabia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 718-053, April 2018.  View Details
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  4. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 2018

    Portugal: Can Socialism Survive?

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for HBS No. 718-024.

    Keywords: Portugal;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Portugal: Can Socialism Survive?" Harvard Business School Teaching Note 718-054, April 2018.  View Details
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  5. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 2018 (Revised April 2018)

    America's Budget Impasse, 2001–2019

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    America's Budget Impasse, 2001–2019, draws on recent government documents to explore America's economic performance since 2001, the ideology and effects of the Bush tax cuts, Obama's fiscal stimulus in 2009, the Trump tax cuts in 2017, the bipartisan budget deal in 2018, and President Trump's budget proposal for FY2019.

    Keywords: United States; Growth; economy; fiscal deficits; unemployment; balance of payments; Competition; Government Legislation; Government Administration; Budgets and Budgeting; Macroeconomics; Taxation; Economy; Economic Growth; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "America's Budget Impasse, 2001–2019." Harvard Business School Case 718-041, February 2018. (Revised April 2018.)  View Details
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  6. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 2018 (Revised March 2018)

    Portugal: Can Socialism Survive?

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason

    Portugal was not ready to join the European Monetary Union in 1999. With strong unions, weak competitiveness, and a legacy of socialism, it could not compete with north-European countries. After borrowing extensively to fund deficits, Portugal went into debt crisis in 2011 and had to borrow from the Troika. As banks failed, structural adjustment followed. Today several structural issues and the threat of external risks continue to cast a shadow on its otherwise remarkable recovery.

    Keywords: Economy; Financial Crisis; Economic Systems; Portugal;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason. "Portugal: Can Socialism Survive?" Harvard Business School Case 718-024, January 2018. (Revised March 2018.)  View Details
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  7. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 2018 (Revised January 2018)

    Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason

    Saudi Arabia’s King Salman faces several challenges, both domestic and foreign. Domestically, he needs to build the country’s economy to accommodate a "youth bulge" while balancing between liberals and conservatives. And he needs to diversify the economy away from its reliance on oil. Internationally, he must cope with the Arab Spring, with war in Syria and Yemen, as well as the threats from Iran and ISIS and continuing friction between Palestinians and Israelis. The key to these issues is Vision 2030—the plan his son, the Crown Prince, has introduced and begun implementing.

    Keywords: Strategic Planning; Economy; Demographics; Diversification; Government and Politics; International Relations; Saudi Arabia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason. "Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030." Harvard Business School Case 718-034, January 2018. (Revised January 2018.)  View Details
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  8. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 2017 (Revised August 2018)

    The U.S. Shale Revolution: Global Rebalancing?

    Laura Alfaro and Richard H.K. Vietor

    The American shale revolution has upended oil and gas markets for nearly a decade. Prices have risen then plunged, production has surged and then waned, LNG has boomed, and technology and productivity have improved. The U.S. energy policy, under the Obama administration, authorized a handful of gas exporters, despite pressure from domestic chemical and utility interests, and approved oil exports for the first time in 40 years. Environmental issues and questions remain unresolved. No one knows for certain what America’s energy trajectory will look like in the next decade.

    Keywords: shale oil; shale gas; LNG; energy; energy policy; drilling technology; Energy; Trade; Economics; Macroeconomics; Policy; Energy Industry; Manufacturing Industry; United States; Middle East;

    Citation:

    Alfaro, Laura, and Richard H.K. Vietor. "The U.S. Shale Revolution: Global Rebalancing?" Harvard Business School Case 717-056, April 2017. (Revised August 2018.)  View Details
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  9. Case | HBS Case Collection | March 2017 (Revised August 2018)

    Mexico: 'A Mosaic of Different Realities'

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason

    A day after his inauguration as President of Mexico in 2012, Enrique Peña Nieto announced a Pact for Mexico—a slate of institutional reforms for education, energy, fiscal policy, telecommunications, banking, and antitrust. These initiatives, enacted over the next several years, were designed to alleviate a host of historic problems that had held back Mexico’s economic development. By 2017, although the President’s popularity was at an all-time low, these initiatives were beginning to affect the economy. The salient questions were (1) whether they would really work and (2) whether the political order would shift radically to the left in 2018.

    Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Development Economics; Economy; Government and Politics; Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason. "Mexico: 'A Mosaic of Different Realities'." Harvard Business School Case 717-051, March 2017. (Revised August 2018.)  View Details
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  10. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 2017

    Colombia and the Economic Premium of Peace

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Colombia and the Economic Premium of Peace." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 717-041, April 2017.  View Details
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  11. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 2017

    South Africa: A Fractured Rainbow?

    Richard H.K. Vietor

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    Vietor, Richard H.K. "South Africa: A Fractured Rainbow?" Harvard Business School Teaching Note 717-040, January 2017.  View Details
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  12. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 2017 (Revised August 2017)

    Mexico's Energy Reform

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason

    Energy—both petroleum and electricity—had been terribly managed for decades in Mexico. The two national monopolies—PEMEX and CFE—were inefficient, overstaffed, corrupt, rife with subsidies, and losing money. Finally, in 2012, President Enrique Peña Nieto announced his intent to drastically reform both. Over the next two years, the Mexican constitution was amended, and a dozen implementing laws were passed to break up the CFE, reorganize PEMEX, and impose competition between the pieces. By 2017, tracts of offshore oil were auctioned, renewable contracts were auctioned, and new regulators were trying to impose competition downstream in electricity.

    Keywords: Energy; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Performance Improvement; Energy Industry; Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason. "Mexico's Energy Reform." Harvard Business School Case 717-027, January 2017. (Revised August 2017.)  View Details
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  13. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | March 2017

    China: The New Normal

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for HBS No. 716-080.

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "China: The New Normal." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 717-039, March 2017.  View Details
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  14. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | December 2016

    Italy: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Italy: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 717-036, December 2016.  View Details
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  15. Case | HBS Case Collection | June 2016 (Revised November 2018)

    China: The New Normal

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason

    Keywords: China; economic development; politics; Development Economics; Government and Politics; China;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason. "China: The New Normal." Harvard Business School Case 716-080, June 2016. (Revised November 2018.)  View Details
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  16. Case | HBS Case Collection | March 2016 (Revised February 2018)

    South Africa: A Fractured Rainbow?

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason

    Twenty years after the end of Apartheid, South Africa's democracy persists, albeit with problems. A tripartite coalition—the African National Congress, the labor unions, and the Communist Party—still controls the political system but with diminishing economic results and authority. Since 2010, the economy has grown at 1.4% annually, with unemployment at 25%. Several national plans have been initiated but none with success. Most recently, the National Development Plan is the Zuma administration's approach. And then, at the end of 2015, cronyism sunk the stock market and the currency, causing a political crisis. Pravin Gordhan, an experienced bureaucrat, is once again Finance Minister but faces the tradeoff between growth and debt reduction. With the recent resignation of Zuma and the instatement of former deputy president and wealthy businessman Cyril Ramaphosa as President, it was still to be determined if a change in leadership would be enough to improve the country's economic and social situation.

    Keywords: South Africa; labor; politics; Development; productivity; infrastructure; Performance Productivity; Labor Unions; Infrastructure; Government and Politics; Growth and Development; South Africa;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason. "South Africa: A Fractured Rainbow?" Harvard Business School Case 716-069, March 2016. (Revised February 2018.)  View Details
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  17. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 2016 (Revised March 2016)

    Suncor and the Future of Oil Sands

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Suncor, Canada's largest producer of "oil sands," faces a host of issues involving prices, costs, and the environment. The Government of Canada recently put an explicit limit on carbon emissions from oil sands and a price on carbon. Suncor, which produces more than 400,000 barrels per day of bitumen and synthetic oil must reduce its emissions at the same time that crude oil prices have been dropping. Reduction of cash operating costs, therefore, becomes key. Yet environmental organizations in the U.S. remain adamantly opposed to the production of oil sands and its movement into the U.S. by either pipeline (e.g., Keystone XL) or railcar. The concrescence of these issues poses immense challenges to Suncor management.

    Keywords: Oil Sands; Energy; Energy Industry; Canada;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Suncor and the Future of Oil Sands." Harvard Business School Case 716-065, February 2016. (Revised March 2016.)  View Details
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  18. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | March 2016

    Keystone XL Pipeline Sequel

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Keystone XL Pipeline Sequel." Harvard Business School Supplement 716-070, March 2016.  View Details
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  19. Case | HBS Case Collection | October 2015 (Revised September 2016)

    Peru: Economic Miracle or Just a Mirage?

    Richard H.K. Vietor, Fernando A. D'Alessio and Ricardo M. Pino

    After years of rapid growth, Peru's economy had recently slowed. Mineral prices were down and the current President, Humala, had only a year remaining in office before the next election. And he could not run again. While the country had many strengths, especially in minerals, natural resources and tourism, infrastructural problems, corruption, drugs, and inequality continued to plague its growth.
    The next election would help determine Peru's future growth.

    Keywords: country; economic growth; resources; internal security; politics; Natural Environment; Metals and Minerals; Country; Political Elections; Social Issues; Economic Growth; Tourism Industry; Peru;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., Fernando A. D'Alessio, and Ricardo M. Pino. "Peru: Economic Miracle or Just a Mirage?" Harvard Business School Case 716-028, October 2015. (Revised September 2016.)  View Details
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  20. Case | HBS Case Collection | September 2015 (Revised July 2016)

    Italy: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    Dante Roscini, Richard H. K. Vietor and Hilary White

    Keywords: Italy;

    Citation:

    Roscini, Dante, Richard H. K. Vietor, and Hilary White. "Italy: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." Harvard Business School Case 716-029, September 2015. (Revised July 2016.)  View Details
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  21. Case | HBS Case Collection | August 2015

    Japan's Post-Fukushima Nuclear Energy Policy

    Richard Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard. "Japan's Post-Fukushima Nuclear Energy Policy." Harvard Business School Case 716-011, August 2015.  View Details
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  22. Case | HBS Case Collection | June 2015 (Revised August 2018)

    American Electric Power: Facing the Challenges of Distributed Generation

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Hilary White

    American Electric Power, like most utilities in the USA, is currently exposed to distributed generation and the problem of net-metering. Solar installations in particular have been heavily subsidized, by the state and by regulation, which does not allow grid operators to recover their fixed costs. This results in stranded assets and cross-subsidies from poor to rich.

    Keywords: energy; Electricity; utilities; Electric Power Generation; net metering; distributed generation; disruptive innovation; energy markets; solar power; wind power; solar; wind; subsidies; legislation; regulation; Disruption; Energy; Energy Generation; Renewable Energy; Problems and Challenges; Risk and Uncertainty; Technology; Business Strategy; Corporate Strategy; Energy Industry; Green Technology Industry; Utilities Industry; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Hilary White. "American Electric Power: Facing the Challenges of Distributed Generation." Harvard Business School Case 716-008, June 2015. (Revised August 2018.)  View Details
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  23. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 2015 (Revised July 2015)

    Colombia and the Economic Premium of Peace

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Hilary White

    Colombia, the fastest growing country in Latin America, continues to struggle with productivity. Both labor productivity and total factor productivity have been low for the past decade, despite economic growth of 4.7% annually. Many factors contribute—everything from infrastructure, to banking, to informality. President Santos, one year into his second term, is well aware of these difficulties and has put in place new policies to mitigate them. His focus, however, is on peace negotiations with the FARC—a possible settlement of the 50-year struggle which itself would significantly impact productivity.

    Keywords: colombia; productivity; productivity growth; conflict; conflict management; economics; macroeconomics; labor force participation; labor market; competitive advantage; competitiveness; infrastructure; negotiation; dutch disease; Latin America; national security; Security; peace; informality; labor laws; total factor productivity; labor productivity; Economics; Development Economics; Economic Growth; Economy; Macroeconomics; Inflation and Deflation; Non-Renewable Energy; National Security; Government Administration; Latin America; Central America; Colombia; South America;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Hilary White. "Colombia and the Economic Premium of Peace." Harvard Business School Case 715-011, January 2015. (Revised July 2015.)  View Details
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  24. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 2015

    Saudi Arabia: Finding Stability after the Arab Spring

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Saudi Arabia: Finding Stability after the Arab Spring." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 715-033, January 2015.  View Details
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  25. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 2015 (Revised June 2016)

    Singapore's 'Midlife Crisis'?

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Singapore's 'Midlife Crisis'?" Harvard Business School Teaching Note 715-032, January 2015. (Revised June 2016.)  View Details
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  26. Case | HBS Case Collection | October 2014 (Revised June 2016)

    NuScale Power—the Future of Small Modular Reactors

    Richard Vietor

    NuScale Power, an entrepreneurial venture in Portland, Oregon, has designed the leading modular nuclear reactor in the United States. This Reactor will be the safest and simplest ever built. Started in 2007 as an entrepreneurial venture, the company is now two years away from applying to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a License certification. While the NRC considers their application, the company will finish designing a nuclear plant to use 12 of their modular reactors. If the company can mitigate the substantial risks facing it, 2021 will see their first of several hundred planned sales.

    Keywords: nuclear; Power; technology; entrepreneurship; risk; energy; Energy; Technology; Entrepreneurship; Risk and Uncertainty; Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard. "NuScale Power—the Future of Small Modular Reactors." Harvard Business School Case 715-004, October 2014. (Revised June 2016.)  View Details
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  27. Case | HBS Case Collection | May 2014

    Sasol: U.S. Growth Program

    Richard H. K. Vietor

    Sasol, the world's largest producer of synthetic oil from coal and gas, has announced plans to build a huge Catalytic cracker and gas-to-liquids plant in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This $21 billion venture will be the single largest foreign direct investment in US manufacturing history. The plants, on 1,600 acres adjacent to the company's existing cracker, will liquefy 98,000 barrels daily, converting ethane to ethylene and then into various specialty chemicals. The entire project depends on low gas prices engendered by the shale revolution and relatively high oil prices. The risks are copious, as is the promise.

    Keywords: oil & gas; risk; risk and uncertainty; petroleum; strategy; foreign direct investment; synthesis; diesel; chemicals; Foreign Direct Investment; Chemicals; Strategy; Energy Industry; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H. K. "Sasol: U.S. Growth Program." Harvard Business School Case 714-034, May 2014.  View Details
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  28. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 2014 (Revised February 2015)

    Saudi Arabia: Finding Stability after the Arab Spring

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Hilary White

    In 2015, King Salman of Saudi Arabia was juggling several balls as the kingdom's new monarch. At home, there were pressures for liberalization, from women and youth, and pressures for more conservative religious observance and policy from the Muslim "ulema." His domestic economic policy, which entailed diversification, infrastructure construction, education and a move towards a "knowledge economy," remained difficult to implement because of oil's immense role in the GDP, trade, and the budget. Internationally, Saudi Arabia's Middle East region was a mess; troubles as always with Israel and Palestine, but also with Syria, Egypt, Iraq, and Iran. In all of this, a central question loomed: could Saudi Arabia modernize without westernizing?

    Keywords: Economy; Policy; Balance and Stability; Change; Saudi Arabia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Hilary White. "Saudi Arabia: Finding Stability after the Arab Spring." Harvard Business School Case 714-053, April 2014. (Revised February 2015.)  View Details
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  29. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 2014

    The U.S. Shale Revolution: Global Rebalancing?

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Laura Alfaro

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Laura Alfaro. "The U.S. Shale Revolution: Global Rebalancing?" Harvard Business School Teaching Note 714-052, April 2014.  View Details
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  30. Case | HBS Case Collection | December 2013 (Revised February 2015)

    Singapore's "Midlife Crisis"?

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Hilary White

    Since its expulsion from Malaysia in 1965, Singapore had transformed itself from a third world island nation into a vibrant city-state with one of the highest levels of GDP per capita in the world. However, sluggish demand among Singapore's major trade partners began testing the nation's export-driven growth model. It was also becoming clear that the Singaporean government could no longer focus single-mindedly on economic growth. Was Singapore facing a mid-life crisis? If so, how could the government revive optimism in the nation's future?

    Keywords: Singapore; savings; investment; productivity growth; productivity; trade; Asia; economic institutions; economic growth; economic development; economics; Research and Development; government and business; government policy; economic policy; country analysis; Investment and savings; institutions; Economic Growth; Macroeconomics; Development Economics; Investment; Asia; Singapore; Southeast Asia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Hilary White. Singapore's "Midlife Crisis"? Harvard Business School Case 714-039, December 2013. (Revised February 2015.)  View Details
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  31. Case | HBS Case Collection | October 2013

    Japan: Abe's Three Arrows?

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    After the Koizumi government ended in 2006, Japan continued to struggle with slow growth, deflation and, in 2011, a tsunami and nuclear disaster. Following a series of several more unsuccessful prime ministers, Shinzo Abe again became the prime minister in 2012 and announced a new strategy of "three arrows," rapid quantitative easing, fiscal stimulus and structural reform. It remains to be seen if these policies can be implemented and, moreover, if they will work.

    Keywords: economic development; quantitative easing; stagnation; national strategy; Development Economics; Economic Slowdown and Stagnation; Strategy; Japan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Japan: Abe's Three Arrows?" Harvard Business School Case 714-017, October 2013.  View Details
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  32. Case | HBS Case Collection | August 2013

    The Republic of the Philippines: The Next Asian Tiger?

    Richard H.K. Vietor, Carol Dominguez and Tully Moss

    The Philippines, for long a laggard in Asia, is now growing fast in 2012, with a positive current account balance. While it still exports services, it is increasing its assembly of manufactured products and trying to increase mining. For these activities, however, it needs more foreign direct investment. And for that, it needs domestic tranquility and better infrastructure.

    Keywords: Country strategy; macroeconomics; Asia; outsourcing; foreign direct investment; Macroeconomics; Foreign Direct Investment; Country; Asia; Philippines;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., Carol Dominguez, and Tully Moss. "The Republic of the Philippines: The Next Asian Tiger?" Harvard Business School Case 714-004, August 2013.  View Details
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  33. Case | HBS Case Collection | June 2013 (Revised June 2014)

    Valero Energy Corporation and Tight Oil

    Richard H.K. Vietor, Eric Adamson, Aaron Byrd, Ned Chiverton, Mariko Meier and Rob Rain

    Valero Energy, an incredibly successful US refiner, needs to make some decisions about tight oil. As production of light tight oil increases—from Eagle Ford, Bakken and elsewhere—Valero considers whether to add topping capacity to handle it, on top of its recent investments for heavy oil. Political decisions, however, are pending on Keystone XL, on crude oil exports, and on LNG exports. Prices, therefore, are up in the air, especially as global capacity increases. Petrochemical companies and oil producers have conflicting views on the appropriate policy. Bill Klesse, the CEO, can either sit back and wait, or move to capture greater market share.

    Keywords: petroleum; oil & gas; energy; environment; refining; globalization; tight oil; strategy; Natural Environment; Demand and Consumers; Supply and Industry; Policy; Energy Sources; Energy Industry; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., Eric Adamson, Aaron Byrd, Ned Chiverton, Mariko Meier, and Rob Rain. "Valero Energy Corporation and Tight Oil." Harvard Business School Case 713-083, June 2013. (Revised June 2014.)  View Details
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  34. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | February 2013

    Turkey—A Work in Progress? (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Turkey; Turkey;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Turkey—A Work in Progress? (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 713-068, February 2013.  View Details
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  35. Case | HBS Case Collection | October 2012 (Revised February 2014)

    Keystone XL Pipeline

    Richard H. K. Vietor

    On January 18, 2012, President Obama rejected TransCanada's application for a "national interest" determination to approve construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Keystone XL was a 1,700 mile long, 36-inch diameter pipeline to transport 1.1 million barrels a day of Canadian heavy oil from Alberta (and shale oil from Montana) to the American Gulf Coast. But the American environmental community had focused all its resources on stopping Keystone XL—to them, a symbol of the nation's refusal to deal with climate change. Now the head of Keystone had to figure out what had gone wrong, and decide what to do next in order to get the project approved.

    Keywords: energy; petroleum; environmentalism; United States; oil prices; national security; National Security; Environmental Sustainability; Energy Sources; Energy Industry; Canada; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H. K. "Keystone XL Pipeline." Harvard Business School Case 713-039, October 2012. (Revised February 2014.)  View Details
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  36. Case | HBS Case Collection | August 2012 (Revised June 2017)

    Australia: Commodities and Competitiveness

    Laura Alfaro, Richard H.K. Vietor, Bill Russell, Hilary White and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason

    For the past few decades, Australia has dealt with the benefits and costs of repeated mining booms—inflation, a housing bubble, a current account deficit and growing dependence on China. Between 1996 and 2007, however, Australia had most of these issues under control and grew at impressive rates, becoming one of the richest of developed countries. Yet competitiveness in its non-mining sectors declined. Since the financial crisis, additional challenges associated with climate change, minerals taxes, migration, fiscal deficits and currency fluctuations have complicated the issues facing both Labor and Liberal administrations, with a very thin majority. Meanwhile, Australia's non-mineral competitiveness continues to recede.

    Keywords: commodities; competitiveness; carbon tax; environment; capital flows; current account; mining; Economy; Problems and Challenges; Australia;

    Citation:

    Alfaro, Laura, Richard H.K. Vietor, Bill Russell, Hilary White, and Haviland Sheldahl-Thomason. "Australia: Commodities and Competitiveness." Harvard Business School Case 713-015, August 2012. (Revised June 2017.)  View Details
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  37. Case | HBS Case Collection | August 2012 (Revised November 2017)

    Turkey—A Work in Progress?

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    For the past 10 years, Turkey has grown its real GDP at about 6% annually. This came after a huge debt crisis in 2001-02, wherein Turkey had to borrow $16 billion more from the IMF and comport with its difficult conditionality. Today, Turkey is a middle-income country, in search of an effective development strategy. It tends to run high inflation with a devalued currency, despite massive capital inflows and a huge current account deficit. At home, the government has carefully managed between Islamicization, democracy and secularism. And abroad, it deals with a difficult neighborhood—Syria, Iran, Iraq, Israel (not to mention Russia, Europe and the USA). Prime Minister Erdogan is trying to rewrite the Constitution before 2014 when the next election occurs.

    Keywords: Turkey; Economy; Macroeconomics; International Relations; Growth and Development Strategy; Turkey;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Turkey—A Work in Progress?" Harvard Business School Case 713-018, August 2012. (Revised November 2017.)  View Details
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  38. Case | HBS Case Collection | June 2012 (Revised February 2014)

    Low-Carbon, Indigenous Innovation in China

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    For the past seven years or so, the Chinese government has been powering ahead with industrial policies to promote low-carbon energy technologies—wind, solar, electric batteries and vehicles, nuclear power, and even carbon capture and sequestration. In 2009, the government focused broadly on "indigenous innovation," a policy to adopt and then develop technology in dozens of high-tech sectors. As with the earlier focus on renewables, explicit governmental policies and subsidies discriminate against foreign products and foreign companies invested in China. The net effects of these initiatives leave low-carbon energy industries in the United States in the dust.

    Keywords: energy; renewables; carbon; environment; industrial policy; competitiveness; Environmental Sustainability; Policy; Renewable Energy; Competition; Globalized Markets and Industries; Energy Industry; China;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Low-Carbon, Indigenous Innovation in China." Harvard Business School Case 712-061, June 2012. (Revised February 2014.)  View Details
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  39. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 2011 (Revised May 2013)

    South Africa (A): Stuck in the Middle?

    Richard H. K. Vietor and Diego Comin

    Fifteen years after ending apartheid, formal unemployment in South Africa was still at 24%. While the country had grown at 4 to 5% annually during the 2000s, the financial crisis set it back by 1 million more unemployed. Moreover, it seemed as if the nation were stuck between low wage and fully developed competitors. The government of Jacob Zuma has just adopted a "New Growth Path," hoping to create several million jobs over the next few years. Both the Finance Minister and the head of the Central Bank support the initiative, but worry how they can sustain fiscal discipline and control inflation, in light of these stimulative policies. Organized labor, meanwhile, has little sympathy for any sort of sacrifice.

    Keywords: Financial Crisis; Inflation and Deflation; Policy; Employment; Wages; Competition; South Africa;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H. K., and Diego Comin. "South Africa (A): Stuck in the Middle?" Harvard Business School Case 711-084, April 2011. (Revised May 2013.)  View Details
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  40. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 2012 (Revised April 2015)

    India 2014: The Challenges of Governance

    Lakshmi Iyer and Richard H. K. Vietor

    In January 2012, the government of India faced significant challenges to achieving three key objectives of high growth, inclusive development, and improved governance. The economy was experiencing a growth slowdown, persistently high inflation, and infrastructure and energy deficits. Policy reforms were hampered by several recent corruption scandals, widespread citizen protests against corruption, and disagreements with coalition partners. Could India make the right decisions needed to lift hundreds of millions of citizens out of poverty?

    Keywords: Governance; Government and Politics; Problems and Challenges; Economic Growth; India;

    Citation:

    Iyer, Lakshmi, and Richard H. K. Vietor. "India 2014: The Challenges of Governance." Harvard Business School Case 712-038, January 2012. (Revised April 2015.)  View Details
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  41. Case | HBS Case Collection | July 2010 (Revised March 2012)

    China 'Unbalanced'

    Diego A. Comin and Richard H.K. Vietor

    In 2010, Wen Jiabao looked back at the financial crisis with some satisfaction. Using aggressive fiscal and monetary policy, China had weathered the crisis successfully, growing 8.7% annually in 2010. Most of the unemployed workers had returned to work, often demonstrating for higher wages or better working conditions. Wen, however, was really focused on his new development strategy—shifting away from export-led growth to ease domestic and international pressures. But many institutional challenges seemed to hamper domestic demand, and Wen was particularly concerned with pressures from America, on China's policies for trade, exchange rates, energy and investment.

    Keywords: Economic Growth; Financial Crisis; Trade; Currency Exchange Rate; Investment; Local Range; Growth and Development Strategy; Demand and Consumers; China;

    Citation:

    Comin, Diego A., and Richard H.K. Vietor. "China 'Unbalanced'." Harvard Business School Case 711-010, July 2010. (Revised March 2012.)  View Details
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  42. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | September 2010 (Revised March 2012)

    China "Unbalanced" (TN)

    Diego A. Comin and Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for 711010.

    Keywords: Financial Crisis; Growth and Development Strategy; Demand and Consumers; Policy; Trade; Currency Exchange Rate; Energy; Investment; China; United States;

    Citation:

    Comin, Diego A., and Richard H.K. Vietor. China "Unbalanced" (TN). Harvard Business School Teaching Note 711-028, September 2010. (Revised March 2012.)  View Details
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  43. Case | HBS Case Collection | September 2009 (Revised January 2012)

    Suntech Power

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Suntech, a Chinese manufacturer of photovoltaic cells and solar panels, is the third largest solar company in the world. About 90 percent of its sales have been in Europe - especially Germany and Spain. But with its new "pluto" technology, and with new governmental subsidies in China, Japan and the USA, Suntech is shifting its focus - first to the USA, and then to China and Japan. And it has recently moved down-stream in the USA, into systems integration and independent power. The case reviews the structure of competition in solar power, and evaluates Suntech's new strategy.

    Keywords: Renewable Energy; Globalized Markets and Industries; Market Entry and Exit; Industry Structures; Business and Government Relations; Competition; Expansion; Energy Industry; China;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Suntech Power." Harvard Business School Case 710-013, September 2009. (Revised January 2012.)  View Details
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  44. Case | HBS Case Collection | September 2011 (Revised February 2014)

    Duke Energy and the Nuclear Renaissance

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Forest L. Reinhardt

    Duke Energy, an American investor-owned electric utility, confronts multibillion dollar decisions about its future fuel mix. In particular, its leaders are considering building new nuclear capacity. Whether this is sensible depends, among other things, on demand growth, capital costs, fossil fuel prices, possible regulatory or other delays in constructing the reactors, and possible future restrictions on carbon dioxide. CEO Jim Rogers believes that nuclear power makes sense from a social standpoint but also must consider the perspectives of his ratepayers and his shareholders.

    Keywords: Cost vs Benefits; Expansion; Policy; Business Strategy; Energy Sources; Utilities Industry; Energy Industry; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Forest L. Reinhardt. "Duke Energy and the Nuclear Renaissance." Harvard Business School Case 712-002, September 2011. (Revised February 2014.)  View Details
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  45. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | November 2011

    Cape Wind: Offshore Wind Energy in the USA (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Sources; Green Technology Industry; Energy Industry; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Cape Wind: Offshore Wind Energy in the USA (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 712-016, November 2011.  View Details
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  46. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | November 2011

    AEP: Carbon Capture and Storage (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy; Energy Industry; Green Technology Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "AEP: Carbon Capture and Storage (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 712-035, November 2011.  View Details
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  47. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | November 2011

    A123 Systems: Power. Safety. Life (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "A123 Systems: Power. Safety. Life (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 712-031, November 2011.  View Details
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  48. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | November 2011

    Duke Energy and the Nuclear Renaissance (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Generation;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Duke Energy and the Nuclear Renaissance (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 712-032, November 2011.  View Details
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  49. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | November 2011

    Supergrid (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Generation; Utilities Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Supergrid (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 712-033, November 2011.  View Details
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  50. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 2011 (Revised July 2013)

    A123 Systems: Power. Safety. Life.

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    A123 Systems, the largest manufacturer of lithium ion batteries in North America, is producing and selling batteries for electric vehicles in China and electric buses in Europe and America. It just opened two plants in Michigan, partially funded by a grant from America's stimulus fund. At the same time, the company is expanding its business in large, grid stabilization systems, in California, Chile and New York. The simultaneous pressures of these two businesses, plus dozens of potential deals pending, are testing the company's management skills, cash reserves and abilities to execute.

    Keywords: Business or Company Management; Diversification; Machinery and Machining; Renewable Energy; Transportation; Management Skills; Corporate Finance; Auto Industry; Battery Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "A123 Systems: Power. Safety. Life." Harvard Business School Case 711-066, February 2011. (Revised July 2013.)  View Details
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  51. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 2010 (Revised May 2013)

    Mexico: Crisis and Competitiveness

    Aldo Musacchio, Richard H.K. Vietor and Regina Garcia-Cuellar

    In 2010, the bicentennial anniversary of Mexico's revolution against Spain, President Felipe Calderon hoped he could orchestrate several crucial reforms that Mexico needed. Mexico had not grown much over the course of the last decade, losing competitiveness to China and other Asian countries. Several of its institutions, including labor, education, healthcare, energy, and antitrust seemed uncompetitive. But with a weaker peso and greater governmental attention to infrastructure, Calderon hoped that Mexico's higher-tech exports could recapture U.S. market share and make headway in Europe and Latin America.

    Keywords: Economic Growth; Trade; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Competitive Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Mexico;

    Citation:

    Musacchio, Aldo, Richard H.K. Vietor, and Regina Garcia-Cuellar. "Mexico: Crisis and Competitiveness." Harvard Business School Case 710-058, April 2010. (Revised May 2013.)  View Details
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  52. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | July 2011

    Suntech Power (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for 712001.

    Keywords: Multinational Firms and Management; Sales; Technology; Business Subsidiaries; System; Competition; Renewable Energy; Semiconductor Industry; Germany; Spain; United States; China; Japan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Suntech Power (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 712-001, July 2011.  View Details
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  53. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | June 2011

    The Suzlon Edge (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for 708051.

    Keywords: Price; Non-Renewable Energy; Investment; Problems and Challenges; Weather and Climate Change; Globalization; Renewable Energy; Inflation and Deflation; Production; Machinery and Machining; Family Ownership; Policy; Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "The Suzlon Edge (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 711-100, June 2011.  View Details
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  54. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | April 2011 (Revised December 2012)

    South Africa (B): Getting Unstuck?

    Richard H. K. Vietor and Diego Comin

    15 years after ending apartheid, formal unemployment in South Africa was still at 24%. While the country had grown at 4 to 5% annually during the 2000s, the financial crisis set it back by 1 million more unemployed. Moreover, it seemed as if the nation were stuck between low wage and fully developed competitors. The government of Jacob Zuma has just adopted a "New Growth Path," hoping to create several million jobs over the next few years. Both the Finance Minister and the head of the Central Bank support the initiative, but worry how they can sustain fiscal discipline and control inflation, in light of these stimulative policies. Organized labor, meanwhile, has little sympathy for any sort of sacrifice.

    Keywords: Financial Crisis; Inflation and Deflation; Policy; Employment; Wages; Competition; South Africa;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H. K., and Diego Comin. "South Africa (B): Getting Unstuck?" Harvard Business School Supplement 711-085, April 2011. (Revised December 2012.)  View Details
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  55. Case | HBS Case Collection | May 2009 (Revised January 2011)

    Enel: Power, Russia, and Global Markets

    Rawi E. Abdelal, Richard H.K. Vietor and Sogomon Tarontsi

    Although the global trend toward liberalization of electric utilities forced Enel, the largest power company in Italy, to give up some of its assets in its home base, it also opened up many opportunities abroad, including in Russia, one of the largest electricity markets in the world. The case outlines Enel's internationalization strategy and then focuses on one piece of the company's strategic puzzle of global expansion: acquisition of major power-generation assets in the course of the break-up of RAO UES, the Russian electricity monopoly. The case highlights the decision-making process by the company executives in the context of possible political risks to foreign investment in Russian strategic industries and economic risks to investment in the yet-to-be-formed liberalized and deregulated electricity market in Russia.

    Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Energy Generation; Foreign Direct Investment; Global Strategy; Globalized Firms and Management; Globalized Markets and Industries; Business and Government Relations; Utilities Industry; Russia; Italy;

    Citation:

    Abdelal, Rawi E., Richard H.K. Vietor, and Sogomon Tarontsi. "Enel: Power, Russia, and Global Markets." Harvard Business School Case 709-046, May 2009. (Revised January 2011.)  View Details
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  56. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | November 2010

    Saudi Arabia: Modern Reform, Enduring Stability. Dubai: Global Economy (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for 709042 and 709043.

    Keywords: Economy; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Globalization; Balance and Stability; Saudi Arabia; Dubai;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Saudi Arabia: Modern Reform, Enduring Stability. Dubai: Global Economy (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 711-039, November 2010.  View Details
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    Mexico: Crisis and Competitiveness (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Aldo Musacchio

    Teaching Note for 710058.

    Keywords: Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Currency; Government and Politics; Trade; Infrastructure; Mexico; China; Europe; Latin America;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Aldo Musacchio. "Mexico: Crisis and Competitiveness (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 711-011, November 2010.  View Details
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  58. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 2010 (Revised October 2010)

    Colombia: Strong Fundamentals, Global Risk

    Aldo Musacchio, Richard H. K. Vietor, Jonathan Schlefer and Carolina Camacho

    By mid-2009 Colombian President Alvaro Uribe had ended decades of virtual civil war and strengthened the business climate, but he faced tough economic challenges. Though he had instituted prominent market reforms and brought inflation down sharply, Colombia seemed stuck in a middle ground, industrially behind Brazil or Chile but ahead of poorer Latin American countries. Traditional exports—coal, coffee, oil—still comprised more than half the total, while manufactured exports comprised only a fifth. Public investment in transport and other infrastructure—a perpetual obstacle to growth in mountainous Colombia—remained too low. A major ambition of Uribe or his possible like-minded successor was to secure U.S. Congressional approval of a free trade agreement signed in 2006. But would it really help Colombia diversify its economy? Colombia already had access to the U.S. market but still had a relatively closed economy compared with neighbors such as Mexico or Chile.

    Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Economic Growth; Macroeconomics; Trade; Global Strategy; Infrastructure; Business and Government Relations; Colombia;

    Citation:

    Musacchio, Aldo, Richard H. K. Vietor, Jonathan Schlefer, and Carolina Camacho. "Colombia: Strong Fundamentals, Global Risk." Harvard Business School Case 710-012, January 2010. (Revised October 2010.)  View Details
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  59. Case | HBS Case Collection | October 2010 (Revised July 2013)

    AEP: Carbon Capture and Storage

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    By October 2010, American Electric Power, the largest coal-fired, electric utility in the United States, had been operating a carbon capture and sequestration pilot plant for one year. Using a proprietary, Alstom chilled ammonia technology, AEP was capturing and sequestering 90% of the carbon dioxide in a small waste stream at its Mountaineer plant in West Virginia. As part of its larger carbon reduction strategy, AEP was launching construction of a $680 million demonstration plan, partially funded with DOE money. Mike Morris, AEP's chairman, was frustrated though, that Congress had not passed a cap-and-trade bill, and was worried how he would recover AEP's share of this huge investment. Could he find partners in this cutting-edge demonstration, or at least, add it to his utility rate base?

    Keywords: Energy Generation; Government Legislation; Technological Innovation; Partners and Partnerships; Projects; Decision Choices and Conditions; Environmental Sustainability; Problems and Challenges; Utilities Industry; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "AEP: Carbon Capture and Storage." Harvard Business School Case 711-036, October 2010. (Revised July 2013.)  View Details
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  60. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 2009 (Revised August 2010)

    Dubai: Global Economy

    Richard H. K. Vietor and Nicole Michele Forrest

    This case, along with Saudi Arabia: “Modern Reform, Enduring Stability” (709-042), provides an opportunity to discuss Saudi Arabia's efforts to modernize, without really Westernizing, in sharp contrast to Dubai, a nearby Arab Emirate. As Saudi Arabia's development strategy unfolds in the past six years, it is contrasted to social and political pressures within the country, volatility in global oil markets, and severe political problems in the Middle East.

    Keywords: Development Economics; Non-Renewable Energy; Globalized Markets and Industries; Government and Politics; Growth and Development Strategy; Saudi Arabia; Dubai; Middle East;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H. K., and Nicole Michele Forrest. "Dubai: Global Economy." Harvard Business School Case 709-043, February 2009. (Revised August 2010.)  View Details
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  61. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 2009 (Revised August 2010)

    Saudi Arabia: Modern Reform, Enduring Stability

    Richard H. K. Vietor and Nicole Michele Forrest

    This case, along with “Dubai: Global Economy” (709-043), provides an opportunity to discuss Saudi Arabia's efforts to modernize, without really Westernizing, in sharp contrast to Dubai, a nearby Arab Emirate. As Saudi Arabia's development strategy unfolds in the past six years, it is contrasted to social and political pressures within the country, volatility in global oil markets, and severe political problems in the Middle East.

    Keywords: Development Economics; Non-Renewable Energy; Globalized Markets and Industries; Government and Politics; Growth and Development Strategy; Saudi Arabia; Dubai; Middle East;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H. K., and Nicole Michele Forrest. "Saudi Arabia: Modern Reform, Enduring Stability." Harvard Business School Case 709-042, February 2009. (Revised August 2010.)  View Details
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  62. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 2010 (Revised April 2010)

    China: Getting Richer Still

    Diego A. Comin and Richard H. K. Vietor

    In the last quarter of 2009, China's GDP growth rate again approached 10%. While the global financial crisis had certainly hurt - causing layoffs of as many as 20 million factory workers - a huge stimulus package on top of continuing domestic demand had restored economic growth from its sharp, export-led stump. Now, Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao could return their attention to job growth, income distribution, resource allocation, excessive reserve accumulation and the environment.

    Keywords: History; Resource Allocation; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Social Issues; Policy; Business and Government Relations; Macroeconomics; Demand and Consumers; Leading Change; Economic Growth; China;

    Citation:

    Comin, Diego A., and Richard H. K. Vietor. "China: Getting Richer Still." Harvard Business School Case 710-050, February 2010. (Revised April 2010.)  View Details
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  63. Case | HBS Case Collection | November 2006 (Revised August 2009)

    Malaysia: Halfway to 2020

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    This country case on Malaysia extends forward by seven years the case “Malaysia: Capital and Control” (702-040). It is based on Malaysia's ninth plan, which took effect in 2006. The ninth plan proposed five thrusts—moving the economy to higher value-added goods and services, raising the capacity for knowledge, addressing socioeconomic inequalities, improving the quality of life, and strengthening institutions and the civil service—to achieve 6% growth annually. All of this is to achieve "Vision 2020," a long-range plan for becoming developed. Considers the difficulties Malaysia faces, stuck between China and India on the low (value-added) side, and Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore on the high (value-added) end.

    Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Growth and Development Strategy; Strategic Planning; Welfare or Wellbeing; Equality and Inequality; Malaysia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Malaysia: Halfway to 2020." Harvard Business School Case 707-002, November 2006. (Revised August 2009.)  View Details
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  64. Case | HBS Case Collection | September 2007 (Revised November 2008)

    Sinopec: Refining its Strategy

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Julia Galef

    China's oil industry, with majority ownership vested in the government, had engaged in an "equity oil" strategy for the past few years-acquiring equity interests in oil producing nations including Sudan, Angola, and Iran. Outside critics, however, suggested that the Chinese companies could buy oil in the highly fungible global marketplace. But Sinopec, the nation's largest refiner, was one of the three companies (together with PetroChina and CNOOC) engaged in the equity oil play. With China's energy demands swelling-especially petroleum of which it had limited reserves-Sinopec was struggling to increase output rapidly enough to keep pace with the rapid growth of their automobile sector. And it had to make money soon.

    Keywords: Non-Renewable Energy; Equity; Foreign Direct Investment; Growth and Development Strategy; Demand and Consumers; State Ownership; Energy Industry; China;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Julia Galef. "Sinopec: Refining its Strategy." Harvard Business School Case 708-018, September 2007. (Revised November 2008.)  View Details
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  65. Case | HBS Case Collection | September 2006 (Revised November 2008)

    Supergrid

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Supergrid is a mammoth wind-power development scheme for Europe, recently proposed by Airtricity. This firm, founded in 1997, is a fast-growing power-development company focused on wind. Already having built about 600 megawatts of wind turbines in Scotland and Ireland, Airtricity has now expanded to the United States. But its "Supergrid" proposal, to build offshore wind turbines with capacity of 30,000 megawatts of power, would change the face of European energy networks, use new technology, and help several European countries meet their Kyoto targets for reducing CO2. The issues are whether a small company like Airtricity has the human and capital resources to pull this off, and whether the U.K., Germany, the Netherlands, and the EU can be made to cooperate on such a project.

    Keywords: Energy Generation; Renewable Energy; Entrepreneurship; Performance Capacity; Business and Government Relations; Environmental Sustainability; Energy Industry; Europe; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Supergrid." Harvard Business School Case 707-016, September 2006. (Revised November 2008.)  View Details
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  66. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | October 2008

    Note on the Global Wind Industry

    Richard H. K. Vietor and Juliana Seminerio

    This note provides background information on the global wind industry and is meant to accompany HBS cases "The Suzlon Edge" (708-051); "Cape Wind: Offshore Wind Energy in the USA" (708-022); and "Supergrid" (707-016).

    Keywords: Renewable Energy; Globalized Markets and Industries; Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H. K., and Juliana Seminerio. "Note on the Global Wind Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 709-005, October 2008.  View Details
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  67. Case | HBS Case Collection | June 2008 (Revised August 2008)

    The Suzlon Edge

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Juliana Seminerio

    With prices of oil, coal and gas at historically high levels, the wind industry had installed more than 20,000 MW of wind energy, representing a $37 billion investment in 2007. Besides high prices, wind energy represented a solution for consumers seeking an energy source that would not add to the problems associated with global climate change. Suzlon Energy Limited (Suzlon), India's largest manufacturer of wind turbines, had evolved from a small family-run business into a global enterprise spanning four continents in just over a decade. But would the costs associated with the aggressive growth policy be too much for a young company to handle?

    Keywords: Family Business; Cost vs Benefits; Renewable Energy; Globalized Firms and Management; Growth and Development Strategy; Integration; Weather and Climate Change; Environmental Sustainability; Energy Industry; India;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Juliana Seminerio. "The Suzlon Edge." Harvard Business School Case 708-051, June 2008. (Revised August 2008.)  View Details
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  68. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 2008 (Revised May 2008)

    Cape Wind: Offshore Wind Energy in the USA

    Richard Vietor

    Cape Wind is an extreme example of NIMBY--not in my backyard syndrome. This is the first offshore wind project planned for the United States, in Nantucket Sound, just south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Initially proposed six years ago, in 2001, the wind farm would be visible from Hyannis port and Osterville, two affluent communities. The coastal residents of those towns have led a campaign in Massachusetts and in Congress to thwart the efforts of Cape Wind. This case introduces the global wind industry, the rationale for wind, and then carefully reviews the various issues associated with the project.

    Keywords: Renewable Energy; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Business Startups; Projects; Government and Politics; Environmental Sustainability; Business and Community Relations; Public Opinion; Power and Influence; Energy Industry; Massachusetts;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard. "Cape Wind: Offshore Wind Energy in the USA." Harvard Business School Case 708-022, January 2008. (Revised May 2008.)  View Details
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  69. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 2008 (Revised April 2008)

    The Offshoring of America

    Richard H.K. Vietor, Jan W. Rivkin and Juliana Seminerio

    The movement from jobs in the United States to developing countries, in a process known as offshoring, has become quite a controversial topic. Managers not only need to decide which activities, if any, to move offshore, but where to move them. This case describes the nature of offshoring and its effect on developing countries.

    Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Job Cuts and Outsourcing; Operations; Business Processes; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., Jan W. Rivkin, and Juliana Seminerio. "The Offshoring of America." Harvard Business School Case 708-030, February 2008. (Revised April 2008.)  View Details
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  70. Case | HBS Case Collection | December 2006 (Revised April 2008)

    China and the WTO: What Price Membership?

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Julia Galef

    China has been a member of the WTO for more than five years. Its implementation of requirements has been a mixed bag. While China's growth is still spectacular, many institutional problems remain. And there is a new problem--a spectacular trade asymmetry with the United States.

    Keywords: Trade; Governance Compliance; International Relations; Problems and Challenges; China; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Julia Galef. "China and the WTO: What Price Membership?" Harvard Business School Case 707-032, December 2006. (Revised April 2008.)  View Details
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  71. Case | HBS Case Collection | March 2002 (Revised March 2008)

    Saudi Arabia: Getting the House in Order

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    Provides a vehicle to explore Islamic development and political issues within BGIE (business, government, and international economy). Set in early 2002, the case focuses on Crown Prince Abdullah's efforts to liberalize a failing rentier state, that had been dependent on petroleum for too long. His efforts to liberalize, however, come at a politically and socially sensitive time--just after September 11, 2001, and in the midst of the Palestinian intifada. In a desperate effort to maintain oil prices, OPEC has recently reduced output by 1.5 million barrels daily, with Saudi Arabia bearing the largest cut.

    Keywords: Disruption; Development Economics; Non-Renewable Energy; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; International Relations; Leading Change; Saudi Arabia; Middle East;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "Saudi Arabia: Getting the House in Order." Harvard Business School Case 702-031, March 2002. (Revised March 2008.)  View Details
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  72. Case | HBS Case Collection | June 2003 (Revised March 2008)

    India on the Move

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Emily Thompson

    By 2003, India had been growing at almost 6% annually since 1992, after it suffered a financial collapse, abandoned import substitution, and moved gradually to adopt the Washington Consensus. Now, financial controls and competition barriers are less burdensome, inflation is lower, and the current account is balanced. However, the finance minister faces difficulties with massive fiscal deficits and continuing disturbances with Pakistan that seem to deter foreign direct investment (FDI). The question facing him is whether India can reduce these deficits (in the face of a 2004 election) or whether to let them slide, hoping that India's entrepreneurs and high-tech southern states will carry the day.

    Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Economic Growth; Entrepreneurship; Foreign Direct Investment; Business and Government Relations; India;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Emily Thompson. "India on the Move." Harvard Business School Case 703-050, June 2003. (Revised March 2008.)  View Details
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  73. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 2003 (Revised February 2008)

    Singapore Inc.

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Emily Thompson

    In early 2003, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong is assessing Singapore's development strategy--tax cutting combined with an industrial policy focused on six "clusters," including biomedical sciences. After 36 years of stupendous growth, Singapore has slowed down and faces intense competition in exports and foreign direct investment, especially from China. Is its new strategy the right choice? This case examines several key aspects of Singapore's growth, including organizational/cultural arrangements, the savings/investment balance, and total factor productivity growth.

    Keywords: Development Economics; Economic Growth; Growth and Development Strategy; Industry Clusters; Business and Government Relations; Competition; China; Singapore;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Emily Thompson. "Singapore Inc." Harvard Business School Case 703-040, February 2003. (Revised February 2008.)  View Details
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  74. Case | HBS Case Collection | June 2007 (Revised November 2007)

    Italy: If not now, when?

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Julia Galef

    Describes Italy's main macroeconomic problems: low productivity growth, stagnant GDP growth, and high public debt. As of early 2007, the country's global competitiveness has plummeted and its debt remains well above the level allowed by the EU's Maastricht treaty. Historical and structural reasons for the current situation are explored, and Italy's possible strategies are discussed in the context of the country's challenging political climate. A replacement of an earlier case done in 2003.

    Keywords: Economic Slowdown and Stagnation; Macroeconomics; Borrowing and Debt; International Relations; Competition; Italy;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Julia Galef. "Italy: If not now, when?" Harvard Business School Case 707-051, June 2007. (Revised November 2007.)  View Details
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  75. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | September 2007

    China and the WTO: What Price Membership? (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note to 707032.

    Keywords: Trade; Growth and Development; Problems and Challenges; China; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "China and the WTO: What Price Membership? (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 708-009, September 2007.  View Details
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  76. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | September 2007

    China: "To Get Rich is Glorious" (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note to 707022.

    Keywords: China;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. China: "To Get Rich is Glorious" (TN). Harvard Business School Teaching Note 708-008, September 2007.  View Details
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  77. Case | HBS Case Collection | November 2006 (Revised October 2017)

    China: 'To Get Rich Is Glorious'

    Richard Vietor and Julia Galef

    In 1978, Deng Xiaoping assumed the leadership of an impoverished China, after Mao Zedong's disastrous Cultural Revolution. During the next 17 years, Deng applied pragmatic policies to liberalize the Chinese economy gradually while maintaining the power of the Communist state. In hindsight, this strategy was among the most successful development strategies ever. Reviews Chinese political history and explores in detail eight parts of Deng's development strategy. Concludes by looking at the problems facing Jiang Zemin in 1997 as he takes control of China for the next leg of economic development.

    Keywords: History; Leadership; Privatization; Policy; Macroeconomics; Economic Systems; Development Economics; Government and Politics; Business Strategy; Growth and Development Strategy; China;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard, and Julia Galef. "China: 'To Get Rich Is Glorious'." Harvard Business School Case 707-022, November 2006. (Revised October 2017.)  View Details
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  78. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 2005 (Revised February 2007)

    American Outsourcing

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Alexander Veytsman

    Covers the phenomenon of outsourcing jobs from the United States. Reviews the evolution of Mexico's Maquiladoras, manufacturing special economic areas in China, and information technology and service-sourcing in India. Also reviews exports/imports, exchange rates, wages, and jobs. Considers major outsourcer General Electric's moves to these countries and its plans. Compares Mexico and China, and India and China, asking what the United States and GE should be doing.

    Keywords: Job Cuts and Outsourcing; Employment; Emerging Markets; Wages; Trade; United States; Mexico; China; India;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Alexander Veytsman. "American Outsourcing." Harvard Business School Case 705-037, April 2005. (Revised February 2007.)  View Details
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  79. Case | HBS Case Collection | July 2005 (Revised December 2006)

    Japan: Deficits, Demography, and Deflation

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    By 2005, Japan's debt had risen to 163% of GDP. For more than a decade, the government had run huge deficits, trying unsuccessfully to stimulate economic growth. Interest rates, meanwhile, had been zero for years. But with slow growth and banks in crisis, nothing had worked very well until some recovery in 2004. Now, the government is trying to repair its fiscal damage in the face of continuing slow growth and huge pension and health care obligations to a population that is aging fast. Hezio Takenaka, the minister for economy and postal privatization, faces a imposing agenda—to restart the economy while lowering the deficits and reforming social security. For a supplement to this material, please see "Japan: Abe's Three Arrows?" (714-017).

    Keywords: Economy; Economic Growth; Demographics; Financial Condition; Inflation and Deflation; Banks and Banking; Borrowing and Debt; Macroeconomics; Policy; Government and Politics; Welfare or Wellbeing; Health Care and Treatment; Japan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Japan: Deficits, Demography, and Deflation." Harvard Business School Case 706-004, July 2005. (Revised December 2006.)  View Details
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  80. Case | HBS Case Collection | May 2002 (Revised August 2006)

    Yangcheng: AES in China

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    AES, an American electric power company with 141 plants worldwide, is just completing construction of a 2,100-MW plant in China--the largest ever. The project, a joint venture with five local companies, has several environmental, ownership, and operational issues as construction is completed. The decision point is whether AES should explore issues of foreign direct investment as they pertain to the environment. Do U.S. MNCs run operations abroad at the same level of environmental efficacy as in their home country? If not, why not? And what are the local barriers and competitive reasons for not doing so?

    Keywords: Energy Generation; Joint Ventures; Foreign Direct Investment; Environmental Sustainability; Problems and Challenges; Energy Industry; China;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Yangcheng: AES in China." Harvard Business School Case 702-006, May 2002. (Revised August 2006.)  View Details
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  81. Case | HBS Case Collection | May 2004 (Revised November 2005)

    Turkey: Securing Stability in a Rough Neighborhood

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Emily Thompson

    After suffering years of volatility and crises, Turkey desperately sought macroeconomic and political stability in an ever-worsening region of the world. In the short term, Turkey had to repay its debt, which amounted to more than 80% of GDP. By January 2004, Turkey had entered the final stages of the IMF's latest $17 billion loan program. Each review required that Turkey meet specific goals of monetary control (e.g., reducing inflation), restructuring the banking sector, reforming the public sector, and increasing privatization. The country's long-term goal, joining the European Union, would be reached only if the EU's required criteria were met. Elected in November 2002 and the first absolute majority in Parliament in 15 years, the AKP party promised to meet both IMF and EU requirements. Although his AKP party had Islamic roots, Prime Minister Erdogan planned to prove that Turkey was a stable, secular democracy. After Turkey met the EU's requirements, the question remained: Would the EU's "Christian club" accept a Muslim Turkey?

    Keywords: Public Sector; Inflation and Deflation; Macroeconomics; Borrowing and Debt; Banks and Banking; International Finance; Privatization; Religion; Turkey; European Union;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Emily Thompson. "Turkey: Securing Stability in a Rough Neighborhood." Harvard Business School Case 704-045, May 2004. (Revised November 2005.)  View Details
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  82. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | November 2005

    Japan: Deficits, Demography and Deflation (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Sovereign Finance; Demographics; Inflation and Deflation; Japan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Japan: Deficits, Demography and Deflation (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 706-020, November 2005.  View Details
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  83. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | June 2005

    Turkey: Securing Stability in a Rough Neighborhood (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note to (9-704-005). A rewritten version of an earlier note.

    Keywords: Turkey; European Union;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Turkey: Securing Stability in a Rough Neighborhood (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 705-038, June 2005.  View Details
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  84. Case | HBS Case Collection | July 2001 (Revised June 2005)

    Japan: Beyond the Bubble

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    By the summer of 2001, Japan's economy had been generally stagnant for nearly 10 years--since the collapse of the bubble economy in 1990-91. The development strategy that drove the nation during earlier decades was fulfilled, and by 1989 Japan's GDP per capita exceeded that of the United States. Facing another downturn, Prime Minister Koizumi seemed ready politically to undertake real change. A rewritten version of an earlier case.

    Keywords: History; Strategy; Development Economics; Economic Slowdown and Stagnation; Macroeconomics; Japan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "Japan: Beyond the Bubble." Harvard Business School Case 702-004, July 2001. (Revised June 2005.)  View Details
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  85. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 2004 (Revised May 2005)

    Japan: Beyond the Bubble Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Emily Thompson

    Supplements the case Japan: Beyond the Bubble.

    Keywords: Japan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Emily Thompson. "Japan: Beyond the Bubble Supplement." Harvard Business School Case 704-044, April 2004. (Revised May 2005.)  View Details
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  86. Case | HBS Case Collection | August 1997 (Revised September 2004)

    South Africa: Getting in GEAR

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    In 1997, Thabo Mbeki is contemplating South Africa's performance since the end of Apartheid in 1994. The economy has done fairly well, but the government's macroeconomic strategy calls for higher growth and employment creation. The case describes the country's history, especially Apartheid, and various social problems that persist: unemployment, inadequate infrastructure, AIDS, crime, and education. Tries to understand the interaction between these problems and the macroeconomic strategy, and considers whether another approach is necessary.

    Keywords: History; Strategy; Development Economics; Social Issues; Macroeconomics; South Africa;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "South Africa: Getting in GEAR." Harvard Business School Case 798-012, August 1997. (Revised September 2004.)  View Details
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  87. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | October 1999 (Revised April 2004)

    South Africa Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    Updates the case.

    Keywords: South Africa;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "South Africa Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 700-052, October 1999. (Revised April 2004.)  View Details
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  88. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | September 2000 (Revised April 2004)

    China Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    Updates the case.

    Keywords: China;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "China Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 701-033, September 2000. (Revised April 2004.)  View Details
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  89. Case | HBS Case Collection | May 1999 (Revised December 2003)

    European Monetary Union

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Sabina M. Ciminero

    On January 1, 1999, 11 European countries unified their currencies--48 years after their first integrative efforts. This marks a huge development in the structure of Europe and the world's economy. This case examines the integrative process, the Single Europe Act and its impact on market structure during the past 13 years, and monetary union. Provides data as of 1998 on European macroeconomics integration and data in the mid-1990s on integration of product markets, capital markets, and labor markets.

    Keywords: Money; Currency; Globalized Economies and Regions; Markets; International Relations; Alliances; System; Integration; Macroeconomics; Business and Government Relations; European Union;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Sabina M. Ciminero. "European Monetary Union." Harvard Business School Case 799-131, May 1999. (Revised December 2003.)  View Details
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  90. Case | HBS Case Collection | May 2001 (Revised December 2003)

    Mexico: The Unfinished Agenda

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    President Vincente Fox takes over in Mexico on December 1, 2000--a political revolution ending 71 years of PRI rule. In the past five years, Mexico has solved a number of macroeconomic problems and had a good run of economic growth. But a host of microeconomic problems have been largely ignored for years--poverty, income distribution, education, labor reform, energy and the environment, crime, and drugs. The Fox administration is trying to lay out plans for mitigating all of these problems at once--a very ambitious strategy. Do they have the problems right, and will it work?

    Keywords: Economic Growth; Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; Policy; Government and Politics; Strategic Planning; Problems and Challenges; Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "Mexico: The Unfinished Agenda." Harvard Business School Case 701-116, May 2001. (Revised December 2003.)  View Details
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  91. Case | HBS Case Collection | August 2002 (Revised December 2003)

    Italy: A New Commitment to Growth

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    Examines Italy's efforts to comply with the Maastricht Treaty and become integrated with Europe in the European Union. By 2002, Italy has achieved macroeconomic stability, but slow growth threatens the country's future competitiveness. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has proposed an aggressive reform package, including tax cuts, infrastructure projects, and labor and pension reform. If these economic reforms are passed, Italy may be in jeopardy of breaching the stability and growth pact. A rewritten version of an earlier case.

    Keywords: Macroeconomics; Economic Growth; Competitive Strategy; Integration; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Policy; Government and Politics; Globalized Economies and Regions; International Relations; Alliances; Italy; European Union;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "Italy: A New Commitment to Growth." Harvard Business School Case 703-007, August 2002. (Revised December 2003.)  View Details
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  92. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 2002 (Revised November 2003)

    World Oil Markets

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    Summarizes world markets for oil and natural gas from 1980-2001. Examines the rise of OPEC, two oil shocks, Gulf War efforts, and recent pricing issues facing Saudi Arabia.

    Keywords: Energy Sources; Asset Pricing; Markets; Organizations; Saudi Arabia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "World Oil Markets." Harvard Business School Case 702-030, April 2002. (Revised November 2003.)  View Details
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  93. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | August 1998 (Revised July 2003)

    South Africa: Getting in GEAR TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-798-012).

    Keywords: South Africa;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "South Africa: Getting in GEAR TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 799-010, August 1998. (Revised July 2003.)  View Details
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  94. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | June 1999 (Revised July 2003)

    European Monetary Union TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-799-131).

    Keywords: European Union;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "European Monetary Union TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 799-155, June 1999. (Revised July 2003.)  View Details
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  95. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | July 2003

    Italy: A New Commitment to Growth (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-703-007).

    Keywords: Italy; European Union;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Italy: A New Commitment to Growth (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 704-005, July 2003.  View Details
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  96. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 2003 (Revised July 2003)

    Singapore Inc. (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-703-040).

    Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Growth and Development Strategy; Taxation; Industry Clusters; Competitive Strategy; Foreign Direct Investment; Policy; Organizational Culture; Saving; Performance Productivity; Balance and Stability; China; Singapore;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Singapore Inc. (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 703-049, April 2003. (Revised July 2003.)  View Details
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  97. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | June 2003 (Revised July 2003)

    India on the Move (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-703-050).

    Keywords: Financial Crisis; Adoption; Foreign Direct Investment; Macroeconomics; Trade; Governance Controls; Competition; Inflation and Deflation; Entrepreneurship; India; Pakistan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "India on the Move (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 703-054, June 2003. (Revised July 2003.)  View Details
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  98. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | July 2001 (Revised June 2003)

    Japan: Beyond the Bubble TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-702-004).

    Keywords: Japan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Japan: Beyond the Bubble TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 702-003, July 2001. (Revised June 2003.)  View Details
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  99. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 1993 (Revised March 2003)

    India (A)

    Richard H.K. Vietor, Waleed J. Iskandar and Max L. Weston

    Outlines India's import substitution strategy and its planned development process. The effects of the difficult political and social context on economic development are analyzed. The failure of the system to achieve sustainable growth and improvement leads to attempts at reforms which, along with worsening political and ethnic conflicts, lead to a crisis in 1991.

    Keywords: Strategy; Ethnicity; Development Economics; Trade; Economic Growth; Policy; Government and Politics; India;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., Waleed J. Iskandar, and Max L. Weston. "India (A)." Harvard Business School Case 793-112, February 1993. (Revised March 2003.)  View Details
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  100. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | October 1999 (Revised September 2002)

    India Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    Supplements the case.

    Keywords: India;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "India Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 700-060, October 1999. (Revised September 2002.)  View Details
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  101. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | September 1999 (Revised September 2002)

    Singapore Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    Updates the case. Designed as an in-class handout. A rewritten version of an earlier supplement.

    Keywords: Government and Politics; Singapore;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "Singapore Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 700-050, September 1999. (Revised September 2002.)  View Details
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  102. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | March 2002 (Revised June 2002)

    Saudi Arabia: Getting the House in Order/World Oil Markets, TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-702-031) and (9-702-030).

    Keywords: Saudi Arabia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Saudi Arabia: Getting the House in Order/World Oil Markets, TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 702-081, March 2002. (Revised June 2002.)  View Details
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  103. Case | HBS Case Collection | March 1996 (Revised January 2002)

    Freeport Indonesia

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    In 1996, PT Freeport Indonesia, the mining subsidiary of Freeport McMoRan, had just completed an expansion of its copper and gold mine in the western half of New Guinea. The mine, which had dealt with numerous environmental and sociocultural problems over the past couple of years, had recently proposed concrete plans for dealing with problems of acid drainage and spoils deposition. Now, although under widespread criticism and attack, the company is undergoing environmental and social audits and is again contemplating a major expansion.

    Keywords: Trade; Mining; Environmental Sustainability; Business Strategy; Expansion; Social Issues; Mining Industry; Indonesia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Freeport Indonesia." Harvard Business School Case 796-124, March 1996. (Revised January 2002.)  View Details
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  104. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 2002

    Noranda Inc.: Mining, Smelting, and Sustainability?

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Noranda is a $7 billion international mining and smelting company headquartered in Canada. It has been cited for its fine environmental record. This case explores the issue of sustainability--in this case, for a mining company. Over time, and under nongovernmental organization and governmental pressure, Norando moves gradually to goals approximating sustainability. At issue is the sustainability of Noranda's expenditures on environmental mitigation and the degree to which Noranda employs (or should employ) "best country" standards everywhere it operates.

    Keywords: Cost vs Benefits; Mining; Cost Management; Multinational Firms and Management; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Policy; Environmental Sustainability; Mining Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Noranda Inc.: Mining, Smelting, and Sustainability?" Harvard Business School Case 702-009, January 2002.  View Details
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  105. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | August 2001

    Mexico: The Unfinished Agenda TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-701-116).

    Keywords: Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Mexico: The Unfinished Agenda TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 702-007, August 2001.  View Details
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  106. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | May 2001

    Japan Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    Supplements Japan: "Free, Fair, and Global?"

    Keywords: Japan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "Japan Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 701-139, May 2001.  View Details
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  107. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | January 2001 (Revised February 2001)

    China's Accession to the WTO

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Supplements The World Trade Organization: After the Seattle Protests.

    Keywords: Trade; Globalized Economies and Regions; Social Issues; China; Seattle;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "China's Accession to the WTO." Harvard Business School Supplement 701-081, January 2001. (Revised February 2001.)  View Details
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  108. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1997 (Revised February 2001)

    Mexico in Debt

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Eilene Zimmerman

    Describes Mexico's political and economic system in the 1960s and 1970s. Focuses on: 1) the causes of the debt crisis in 1982; 2) elements of President de la Madrid's restructuring efforts between 1982-88; President Salinas's attempts to complete restructuring and bring the macroeconomy into a period of high growth with low inflation; NAFTA; and the events leading up to Mexico's 1995 currency crisis.

    Keywords: Restructuring; Economic Systems; Financial Crisis; Inflation and Deflation; Macroeconomics; Borrowing and Debt; Government and Politics; Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Eilene Zimmerman. "Mexico in Debt." Harvard Business School Case 797-110, April 1997. (Revised February 2001.)  View Details
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  109. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | September 1999 (Revised October 2000)

    Mexico in Debt Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    Supplements Mexico in Debt.

    Keywords: Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "Mexico in Debt Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 700-051, September 1999. (Revised October 2000.)  View Details
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  110. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | October 1999 (Revised June 2000)

    Shock Therapy in Eastern Europe: Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    Supplements Shock Therapy in Eastern Europe: The Polish and Czechoslovakia Economic Reforms. Designed as an in-class handout.

    Keywords: Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Macroeconomics; Slovakia; Czech Republic; Poland;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "Shock Therapy in Eastern Europe: Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 700-054, October 1999. (Revised June 2000.)  View Details
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  111. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | July 1998 (Revised April 2000)

    Japan: "Free, Fair, and Global?" TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-798-083).

    Keywords: Japan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. Japan: "Free, Fair, and Global?" TN. Harvard Business School Teaching Note 799-006, July 1998. (Revised April 2000.)  View Details
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  112. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | July 1998 (Revised April 2000)

    Freeport Indonesia TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-796-124).

    Keywords: Mining Industry; Indonesia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Freeport Indonesia TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 799-007, July 1998. (Revised April 2000.)  View Details
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  113. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | May 1997 (Revised January 2000)

    Japan Confronts an Interdependent World, Supplement 1997

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Eilene Zimmerman

    Provides an update. Designed as a class handout.

    Keywords: Japan; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Eilene Zimmerman. "Japan Confronts an Interdependent World, Supplement 1997." Harvard Business School Supplement 797-144, May 1997. (Revised January 2000.)  View Details
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  114. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | August 1998 (Revised January 2000)

    Mexico in Debt TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-797-110) and (9-700-051).

    Keywords: Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Mexico in Debt TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 799-009, August 1998. (Revised January 2000.)  View Details
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  115. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 1996 (Revised November 1999)

    Indonesia (A)

    Richard H.K. Vietor, Louis T. Wells Jr., Neil Gelfand and Mark Hildebrand

    Keywords: Indonesia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., Louis T. Wells Jr., Neil Gelfand, and Mark Hildebrand. "Indonesia (A)." Harvard Business School Case 796-125, February 1996. (Revised November 1999.)  View Details
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  116. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | September 1999

    Indonesia (A): Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Rebecca Evans

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Rebecca Evans. "Indonesia (A): Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 700-053, September 1999.  View Details
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  117. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | May 1999

    European Monetary Union: Honeywell Europe

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Sabina M. Ciminero

    Supplements the case.

    Keywords: Industrial Products Industry; European Union;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Sabina M. Ciminero. "European Monetary Union: Honeywell Europe." Harvard Business School Supplement 799-151, May 1999.  View Details
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  118. Case | HBS Case Collection | May 1998 (Revised January 1999)

    Japan: "Free, Fair, and Global?"

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Stephen E. Lynagh

    In April 1998, Prime Minister Hashimoto faced serious problems, both with his program of six systemic reforms and with his fiscal policy. Japan had been in effective recession for six years, unable to retain the miracle-growth achieved in earlier decades. Hashimoto has proposed to reform social security, fiscal policy, administration, regulation, education, and especially the financial system. But institutional rigidities--the bureaucracy, labor policies, corporate governance, and the aging population among others--has made change exceedingly difficult.

    Keywords: Sovereign Finance; Development Economics; Social Issues; Policy; Economy; Government Administration; Financial Crisis; Japan;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Stephen E. Lynagh. Japan: "Free, Fair, and Global?". Harvard Business School Case 798-083, May 1998. (Revised January 1999.)  View Details
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  119. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | August 1998

    Asia's Financial Crisis (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (1-798-081) (a reprint).

    Keywords: Financial Crisis; Asia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Asia's Financial Crisis (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 799-008, August 1998.  View Details
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  120. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | May 1996 (Revised September 1997)

    China (A): Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Eilene Zimmerman

    Updates China (A): The Great Awakening. To be handed out in class following discussion of the case.

    Keywords: Government and Politics; Developing Countries and Economies; China;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Eilene Zimmerman. "China (A): Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 796-167, May 1996. (Revised September 1997.)  View Details
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  121. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | February 1993 (Revised May 1997)

    India (B)

    Richard H.K. Vietor, Waleed J. Iskandar and Max L. Weston

    Outlines the changes implemented by the new government led by Prime Minister Rao.

    Keywords: Government and Politics; Change Management; India;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., Waleed J. Iskandar, and Max L. Weston. "India (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 793-113, February 1993. (Revised May 1997.)  View Details
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  122. Case | HBS Case Collection | October 1996 (Revised May 1997)

    Reconstruction of Zambia, Supplement--1997

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Eilene Zimmerman

    Updates the case. Designed as an in-class handout.

    Keywords: Zambia; Africa;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Eilene Zimmerman. "Reconstruction of Zambia, Supplement--1997." Harvard Business School Case 797-056, October 1996. (Revised May 1997.)  View Details
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  123. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1992 (Revised April 1997)

    Reconstruction of Zambia

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Examines the causes of decline--economic, social, and political--of the Zambian economy since 1974. It takes place at the time of the election of Frederick Chiluba, in October 1991. Examines the problems of economic development in Africa, and especially, of structural reform away from closed, statist systems of government. Also examines the problems of external debt and the reliance on commodity industries to produce foreign exchange.

    Keywords: Business Cycles; Development Economics; Developing Countries and Economies; Economic Slowdown and Stagnation; Borrowing and Debt; International Finance; Political Elections; Africa; Zambia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Reconstruction of Zambia." Harvard Business School Case 792-089, April 1992. (Revised April 1997.)  View Details
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  124. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | April 1992 (Revised October 1996)

    Reconstruction of Zambia, Supplement--1992

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Outlines new government economic plans and first actions after election. To be handed out in class after discussion of main case.

    Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Zambia;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Reconstruction of Zambia, Supplement--1992." Harvard Business School Supplement 792-092, April 1992. (Revised October 1996.)  View Details
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  125. Case | HBS Case Collection | October 1996

    Poland--1989, Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Eilene Zimmerman

    Provides an update. Designed as an in-class handout.

    Keywords: Poland;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Eilene Zimmerman. "Poland--1989, Supplement." Harvard Business School Case 797-057, October 1996.  View Details
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  126. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1996

    Controlling International Oil (B): The Rise and Fall of OPEC (Abridged)

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Debora L. Spar

    Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Debora L. Spar. "Controlling International Oil (B): The Rise and Fall of OPEC (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 796-165, April 1996.  View Details
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  127. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | January 1994 (Revised October 1995)

    Renewable Energy in the United States

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Renewable Energy in the United States." Harvard Business School Background Note 794-087, January 1994. (Revised October 1995.)  View Details
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  128. Case | HBS Case Collection | June 1986 (Revised October 1995)

    CSX

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Rail Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "CSX." Harvard Business School Case 386-156, June 1986. (Revised October 1995.)  View Details
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  129. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 1995 (Revised June 1995)

    China (C): Energy and the Environment TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-794-134).

    Keywords: Energy Industry; China;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "China (C): Energy and the Environment TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 795-077, January 1995. (Revised June 1995.)  View Details
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  130. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 1994 (Revised May 1995)

    Xerox: Design for the Environment

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    In 1990, Xerox undertook an "Environmental Leadership Program" designed to make Xerox an industry leader in non-polluting operations, recycling, and products actually designed for the environment. This effort flowed naturally out of the system of total quality management developed at Xerox in the 1980s. Under the new program, Xerox planned to design its products for complete reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. This effort entailed a complete redesign of the company's product-delivery system, from initial designs, to materials acquisition, to manufacturing, marketing, and after-sales service.

    Keywords: Product Design; Production; Service Delivery; Service Operations; Organizational Design; Environmental Sustainability;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Xerox: Design for the Environment." Harvard Business School Case 794-022, January 1994. (Revised May 1995.)  View Details
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  131. Case | HBS Case Collection | December 1993 (Revised April 1995)

    Hydro-Quebec: Developing Grande Baleine

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Industry; Utilities Industry; Canada;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Hydro-Quebec: Developing Grande Baleine." Harvard Business School Case 794-077, December 1993. (Revised April 1995.)  View Details
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  132. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | September 1993 (Revised April 1995)

    Du Pont Freon Products Division (A) and (B) TN

    Forest L. Reinhardt and Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-389-111) and (9-389-112).

    Citation:

    Reinhardt, Forest L., and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Du Pont Freon Products Division (A) and (B) TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 794-046, September 1993. (Revised April 1995.)  View Details
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  133. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 1989 (Revised March 1995)

    Du Pont Freon Products Division (A)

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Forest L. Reinhardt

    In 1988, the Du Pont Co. is abruptly confronted with solid scientific evidence that chlorofluorocarbons are destroying the earth's ozone shield. Du Pont, with its Freon brand product line serving markets for foam insulation, electronics solvents, and especially refrigeration, was the world's leading producer of these chemicals. Although no substitutes were currently commercially available, or even proven, Du Pont had to decide what to do. The purpose of the case is to examine how changing science and environmental problems affect competitive conditions and corporate strategy. In particular, the case examines the criteria by which companies formulate policy.

    Keywords: Business Divisions; Policy; Management; Brands and Branding; Production; Service Operations; Natural Environment; Competition; Corporate Strategy; Environmental Sustainability;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Forest L. Reinhardt. "Du Pont Freon Products Division (A)." Harvard Business School Case 389-111, January 1989. (Revised March 1995.)  View Details
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  134. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1994 (Revised March 1995)

    China (C): Energy and the Environment

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Describes energy and environmental policy in China during the period 1980-1993. China has implemented ambitious plans for electrification and the substitution of fossil fuels (mostly coal) for biomass. The environmental consequences of these changes, at the local and regional levels, have been pronounced; the long-term global consequences of Chinese energy development are also thought to be significant. Chinese environmental policy has been aimed largely at mitigating the worst local and regional impacts. Raises several questions: the degree to which energy shortages or environmental problems will constrain China's future growth; the degree to which environmental quality is an important objective of Chinese policy; and the possible roles that Western governments and firms might play in developing and implementing sound energy strategies for China. Teaching Objective: To analyze the effects of governmental energy policies on local air pollution and on global atmospheric problems, to think about problems of environment and development, and to analyze the relationships between host governments and foreign firms in the energy sector.

    Keywords: Energy Generation; Environmental Sustainability; Policy; Pollution and Pollutants; Weather and Climate Change; Business and Government Relations; Globalization; Energy Industry; China;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "China (C): Energy and the Environment." Harvard Business School Case 794-134, April 1994. (Revised March 1995.)  View Details
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  135. Case | HBS Case Collection | December 1994 (Revised February 1995)

    Controlling International Oil (A): The Seven Sisters

    Debora L. Spar and Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Spar, Debora L., and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Controlling International Oil (A): The Seven Sisters." Harvard Business School Case 795-065, December 1994. (Revised February 1995.)  View Details
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  136. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 1995

    Honeywell's Tushino Project TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Honeywell's Tushino Project TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 795-078, January 1995.  View Details
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  137. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 1995

    Laidlaw Environmental Services TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Laidlaw Environmental Services TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 795-080, January 1995.  View Details
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  138. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 1995

    Note on the U.S. Hazardous Waste Management Industry, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Note on the U.S. Hazardous Waste Management Industry, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 795-081, January 1995.  View Details
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  139. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 1995

    Allied-Signal: Managing the Hazardous Waste Liability Risk (TN)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-793-044).

    Keywords: Chemical Industry; United States; Europe;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Allied-Signal: Managing the Hazardous Waste Liability Risk (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 795-076, January 1995.  View Details
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  140. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 1995

    Hydro-Quebec: Developing Grande Baleine TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Hydro-Quebec: Developing Grande Baleine TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 795-079, January 1995.  View Details
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  141. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 1995

    Ocean Spray Cranberries: Environmental Risk Management TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-794-088).

    Keywords: Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Ocean Spray Cranberries: Environmental Risk Management TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 795-082, January 1995.  View Details
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  142. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 1995

    Renewable Energy in the United States TN

    Forest L. Reinhardt and Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Reinhardt, Forest L., and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Renewable Energy in the United States TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 795-083, January 1995.  View Details
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  143. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 1995

    Xerox: Design for the Environment TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-794-022).

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Xerox: Design for the Environment TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 795-084, January 1995.  View Details
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  144. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1994 (Revised January 1995)

    StarKist (A)

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Forest L. Reinhardt

    Set in April 1990, this case focuses on H.J. Heinz and its subsidiary, StarKist, the largest producer of canned tuna in the United States. During the 1980s, the public became increasingly concerned about tuna fishing practices that killed dolphins. StarKist was the target of a consumer boycott initiated by the environmental community. Worried that bad publicity from the boycott would threaten the StarKist brand name, as well as Heinz's other branded products, senior management at Heinz decided that StarKist would become the first tuna processor to no longer purchase tuna caught by methods that killed dolphins. In making the decision, Heinz executives were not sure how StarKist's two major competitors would react, or how the decision would impact the procurement of raw tuna, StarKist's single largest expense item. Discusses the harvesting (fishing) and processing (canning) sector of the tuna industry. Also discusses the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and U.S. trade sanctions against Mexico and other countries.

    Keywords: Business Subsidiaries; Decision Choices and Conditions; Laws and Statutes; Management Teams; Brands and Branding; Environmental Sustainability; Competition; Mexico; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Forest L. Reinhardt. "StarKist (A)." Harvard Business School Case 794-128, April 1994. (Revised January 1995.)  View Details
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  145. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | April 1994 (Revised January 1995)

    StarKist (B)

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Forest L. Reinhardt

    Set in November 1993. Intended as a follow-up to the (A) case.

    Keywords: United States; Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Forest L. Reinhardt. "StarKist (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 794-139, April 1994. (Revised January 1995.)  View Details
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  146. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | January 1995

    Note on Contingent Liabilities TN

    Richard H.K. Vietor, Forest L. Reinhardt and Jackie Prince Roberts

    Teaching Note for (9-794-098).

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., Forest L. Reinhardt, and Jackie Prince Roberts. "Note on Contingent Liabilities TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 795-091, January 1995.  View Details
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  147. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 1995

    Controlling International Oil (B): The Rise and Fall of OPEC

    Debora L. Spar and Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Spar, Debora L., and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Controlling International Oil (B): The Rise and Fall of OPEC." Harvard Business School Case 795-066, January 1995.  View Details
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  148. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | February 1994 (Revised August 1994)

    Note on Contingent Environmental Liabilities

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Forest L. Reinhardt

    Addresses contingent environmental liabilities that are the result of unforeseen environmental risks where the dollar amount of such liabilities is unknown and depends on future events. In contrast, fines for violating environmental laws are liabilities, but are not considered contingent liabilities as such fines are relatively predictable. Covers liabilities under common law doctrines (including toxic torts), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCA), and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). In particular, discusses lender liability issues as of 1993 and briefly discusses financial reporting requirements. Concludes with a discussion of strategies for managing such liabilities.

    Keywords: Legal Liability; Risk Management; Natural Environment; Laws and Statutes; Pollution and Pollutants; Governance Compliance; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Forest L. Reinhardt. "Note on Contingent Environmental Liabilities." Harvard Business School Background Note 794-098, February 1994. (Revised August 1994.)  View Details
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  149. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | February 1992 (Revised August 1994)

    Note on the U.S. Hazardous Waste Management Industry

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Note on the U.S. Hazardous Waste Management Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 792-067, February 1992. (Revised August 1994.)  View Details
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  150. Case | HBS Case Collection | July 1993 (Revised August 1994)

    Laidlaw Environmental Services

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Green Technology Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Laidlaw Environmental Services." Harvard Business School Case 794-016, July 1993. (Revised August 1994.)  View Details
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  151. Case | HBS Case Collection | October 1992 (Revised August 1994)

    Allied-Signal: Managing the Hazardous Waste Liability Risk

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Edward Prewitt

    Allied-Signal, Inc., one of the world's oldest chemical companies and today a diversified conglomerate, is liable for clean-up costs of old hazardous waste sites. These costs are substantial: reserves grew to nearly $500 million in 1991. Attempting to avoid further set-asides, and anticipating U.S.-style liability laws in Europe, environmental managers undertake a review of the company's three-part environmental control policy. With extensive programs for disposal-site inspection, auditing for compliance, and hazardous waste reduction, the managers try to optimize costs and liabilities by balancing waste disposal and reduction. The case recounts the formation of the control policy in response to legislation such as RCTA, Superfund, and the Toxics Release Inventory. Examines in detail the implementation of the three hazardous waste programs, analyzing the experiences of two plants. Exhibits include internal control documentation.

    Keywords: Wastes and Waste Processing; Environmental Sustainability; Programs; Cost Management; Policy; Government Legislation; Factories, Labs, and Plants; Governance Compliance; Legal Liability; Chemical Industry; United States; Europe;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Edward Prewitt. "Allied-Signal: Managing the Hazardous Waste Liability Risk." Harvard Business School Case 793-044, October 1992. (Revised August 1994.)  View Details
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  152. Case | HBS Case Collection | December 1993 (Revised August 1994)

    Honeywell's Tushino Project

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Technology Industry; Industrial Products Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Honeywell's Tushino Project." Harvard Business School Case 794-064, December 1993. (Revised August 1994.)  View Details
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  153. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 1994 (Revised August 1994)

    Ocean Spray Cranberries: Environmental Risk Management

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Ocean Spray Cranberries, one of the nation's most successful agricultural cooperatives, faces some difficult environmental management problems associated with water usage and wetlands development. Because of federal and state wetlands laws, new bogs for expansion had become virtually impossible to develop. Moreover, to protect its valuable brand, Ocean Spray needs to make reasonably certain that its 800 grower-owners utilize the best possible environmental practices in water management and the use of agricultural chemicals. A single incident could cause the company significant harm. The case describes some of the innovative programs undertaken to facilitate best practices among the loose knit community of growers.

    Keywords: Agribusiness; Innovation and Invention; Risk Management; Cooperative Ownership; Environmental Sustainability; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Ocean Spray Cranberries: Environmental Risk Management." Harvard Business School Case 794-088, January 1994. (Revised August 1994.)  View Details
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  154. Case | HBS Case Collection | March 1994

    Report on International Oil (A)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Report on International Oil (A)." Harvard Business School Case 794-116, March 1994.  View Details
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  155. Case | HBS Case Collection | March 1994

    Report on International Oil (B)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Report on International Oil (B)." Harvard Business School Case 794-117, March 1994.  View Details
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  156. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | January 1989 (Revised October 1993)

    Du Pont Freon Products Division (B)

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Forest L. Reinhardt

    Supplements the (A) case.

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Forest L. Reinhardt. "Du Pont Freon Products Division (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 389-112, January 1989. (Revised October 1993.)  View Details
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  157. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1991 (Revised August 1993)

    Crisis in the Gulf

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Crisis in the Gulf." Harvard Business School Case 391-178, April 1991. (Revised August 1993.)  View Details
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  158. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 1991

    Crisis in the Gulf, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Crisis in the Gulf, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 391-204, April 1991.  View Details
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  159. Case | HBS Case Collection | November 1990 (Revised February 1991)

    L. William Seidman and the Resolution Trust Corp.

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Organizational Design; Public Administration Industry; Financial Services Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "L. William Seidman and the Resolution Trust Corp." Harvard Business School Case 391-098, November 1990. (Revised February 1991.)  View Details
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  160. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | November 1990 (Revised February 1991)

    L. William Seidman and the Resolution Trust Corp., Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "L. William Seidman and the Resolution Trust Corp., Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 391-099, November 1990. (Revised February 1991.)  View Details
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  161. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | October 1990

    Global Telecommunications Equipment Industry

    Willis M. Emmons III, Richard H.K. Vietor and David B. Yoffie

    Citation:

    Emmons, Willis M., III, Richard H.K. Vietor, and David B. Yoffie. "Global Telecommunications Equipment Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 391-020, October 1990.  View Details
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  162. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1990 (Revised May 1990)

    BankAmerica Corp. (A)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Banking Industry; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "BankAmerica Corp. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 390-176, April 1990. (Revised May 1990.)  View Details
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  163. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | April 1990

    BankAmerica Corp. (B)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "BankAmerica Corp. (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 390-177, April 1990.  View Details
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  164. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1990 (Revised April 1990)

    Metropolitan Bank for Savings

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Banking Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Metropolitan Bank for Savings." Harvard Business School Case 390-171, April 1990. (Revised April 1990.)  View Details
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  165. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | April 1990 (Revised April 1990)

    Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, Legislative Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, Legislative Note." Harvard Business School Background Note 390-172, April 1990. (Revised April 1990.)  View Details
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  166. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | April 1985 (Revised February 1990)

    Regulation and Competition in Commercial Banking

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Dekkers L. Davidson

    Keywords: Commercial Banking; Competition; Banking Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Dekkers L. Davidson. "Regulation and Competition in Commercial Banking." Harvard Business School Background Note 385-247, April 1985. (Revised February 1990.)  View Details
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  167. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | May 1989 (Revised June 1989)

    Commonwealth Edison (C)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Commonwealth Edison (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 389-212, May 1989. (Revised June 1989.)  View Details
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  168. Case | HBS Case Collection | May 1989 (Revised June 1989)

    Commonwealth Edison (B)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Utilities Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Commonwealth Edison (B)." Harvard Business School Case 389-211, May 1989. (Revised June 1989.)  View Details
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  169. Case | HBS Case Collection | March 1985 (Revised May 1989)

    BankAmerica Corp.: Project Charles

    Dekkers L. Davidson and Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Banking Industry;

    Citation:

    Davidson, Dekkers L., and Richard H.K. Vietor. "BankAmerica Corp.: Project Charles." Harvard Business School Case 385-246, March 1985. (Revised May 1989.)  View Details
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  170. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | September 1988

    William D. Ruckelshaus and the Environmental Protection Agency, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "William D. Ruckelshaus and the Environmental Protection Agency, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 389-014, September 1988.  View Details
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  171. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | September 1988

    Allied Chemical Corp. (A), Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Teaching Note for (9-379-137).

    Keywords: Chemical Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Allied Chemical Corp. (A), Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 389-015, September 1988.  View Details
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  172. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | June 1988

    IT Corp. (B), Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Dekkers L. Davidson

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Dekkers L. Davidson. "IT Corp. (B), Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 388-148, June 1988.  View Details
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  173. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | June 1988

    CSX, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "CSX, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 388-152, June 1988.  View Details
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  174. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | June 1988

    Regulation and Competition in Commercial Banking, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Regulation and Competition in Commercial Banking, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 388-153, June 1988.  View Details
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  175. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | June 1988

    El Paso Natural Gas Co. and the FPC, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "El Paso Natural Gas Co. and the FPC, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 388-161, June 1988.  View Details
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  176. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | June 1988

    Marginalism in the State of New York, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Marginalism in the State of New York, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 388-149, June 1988.  View Details
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  177. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | June 1988

    American Airlines (A), Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "American Airlines (A), Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 388-150, June 1988.  View Details
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  178. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 1984 (Revised November 1987)

    Chicago-Midway (A): Alfred Kahn at the CAB

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Air Transportation Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Chicago-Midway (A): Alfred Kahn at the CAB." Harvard Business School Case 384-156, January 1984. (Revised November 1987.)  View Details
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  179. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 1984 (Revised November 1987)

    Commonwealth Edison (A)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Utilities Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Commonwealth Edison (A)." Harvard Business School Case 384-190, January 1984. (Revised November 1987.)  View Details
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  180. Case | HBS Case Collection | November 1984 (Revised November 1987)

    American Airlines (A)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Air Transportation Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "American Airlines (A)." Harvard Business School Case 385-182, November 1984. (Revised November 1987.)  View Details
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  181. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1985 (Revised November 1987)

    Comptroller and Non-Bank Banks

    Dekkers L. Davidson and Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Banking Industry;

    Citation:

    Davidson, Dekkers L., and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Comptroller and Non-Bank Banks." Harvard Business School Case 385-248, April 1985. (Revised November 1987.)  View Details
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  182. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1987 (Revised October 1987)

    IT Corp. (B)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "IT Corp. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 387-172, April 1987. (Revised October 1987.)  View Details
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  183. Case | HBS Case Collection | December 1984 (Revised October 1987)

    Marginalism in the State of New York

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: New York (state, US);

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Marginalism in the State of New York." Harvard Business School Case 385-218, December 1984. (Revised October 1987.)  View Details
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  184. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 1982 (Revised September 1987)

    El Paso Natural Gas Co. and the FPC

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Industry; Utilities Industry; Texas;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "El Paso Natural Gas Co. and the FPC." Harvard Business School Case 382-038, February 1982. (Revised September 1987.)  View Details
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  185. Case | HBS Case Collection | November 1983 (Revised September 1987)

    Boston Edison: Overload

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Utilities Industry; Massachusetts;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Boston Edison: Overload." Harvard Business School Case 384-148, November 1983. (Revised September 1987.)  View Details
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  186. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | April 1987

    IT Corp. (C)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "IT Corp. (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 387-173, April 1987.  View Details
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  187. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1987

    CPUC and Telecommunications

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Telecommunications Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "CPUC and Telecommunications." Harvard Business School Case 387-175, April 1987.  View Details
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  188. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | July 1984 (Revised February 1987)

    Boston Edison: Overload, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Utilities Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Boston Edison: Overload, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 385-005, July 1984. (Revised February 1987.)  View Details
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  189. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 1987

    Modified Final Judgment

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Modified Final Judgment." Harvard Business School Case 387-174, February 1987.  View Details
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  190. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | June 1986

    CSX, Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "CSX, Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 386-189, June 1986.  View Details
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  191. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | February 1984 (Revised April 1986)

    Telecommunications in Transition

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Dekkers L. Davidson

    Keywords: Transition; Telecommunications Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Dekkers L. Davidson. "Telecommunications in Transition." Harvard Business School Background Note 384-207, February 1984. (Revised April 1986.)  View Details
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  192. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 1986

    General Telephone of the Northwest, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "General Telephone of the Northwest, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 386-112, April 1986.  View Details
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  193. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 1986

    U.S. West, Inc., Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "U.S. West, Inc., Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 386-113, April 1986.  View Details
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  194. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 1986

    Telecommunications in Transition and Telecommunications in Transition: Appendixes A, B, and C, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Telecommunications in Transition and Telecommunications in Transition: Appendixes A, B, and C, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 386-107, April 1986.  View Details
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  195. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 1986

    AT&T and the Access Charge, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Dekkers L. Davidson

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Dekkers L. Davidson. "AT&T and the Access Charge, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 386-111, April 1986.  View Details
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  196. Case | HBS Case Collection | March 1983 (Revised March 1986)

    Mexico: Crisis of Confidence

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Crisis Management; Borrowing and Debt; Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Mexico: Crisis of Confidence." Harvard Business School Case 383-148, March 1983. (Revised March 1986.)  View Details
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  197. Case | HBS Case Collection | June 1984 (Revised March 1986)

    AT&T and the Access Charge

    Richard H.K. Vietor and Dekkers L. Davidson

    Keywords: Telecommunications Industry; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K., and Dekkers L. Davidson. "AT&T and the Access Charge." Harvard Business School Case 384-208, June 1984. (Revised March 1986.)  View Details
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  198. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | September 1984 (Revised March 1986)

    Telecommunications in Transition: Appendixes A, B, and C

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Telecommunications Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Telecommunications in Transition: Appendixes A, B, and C." Harvard Business School Supplement 385-042, September 1984. (Revised March 1986.)  View Details
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  199. Case | HBS Case Collection | October 1984 (Revised March 1986)

    General Telephone of the Northwest

    Dekkers L. Davidson and Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Telecommunications Industry; Northwestern United States;

    Citation:

    Davidson, Dekkers L., and Richard H.K. Vietor. "General Telephone of the Northwest." Harvard Business School Case 385-043, October 1984. (Revised March 1986.)  View Details
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  200. Case | HBS Case Collection | September 1985 (Revised March 1986)

    U.S. West, Inc.

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "U.S. West, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 386-082, September 1985. (Revised March 1986.)  View Details
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  201. Case | HBS Case Collection | March 1986

    AT&T at the Crossroads--December 1981

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Restructuring; Telecommunications Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "AT&T at the Crossroads--December 1981." Harvard Business School Case 386-089, March 1986.  View Details
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  202. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 1986

    Telecommunications in Transition: Managing Business and Regulatory Change, Teacher's Manual

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Change Management; Telecommunications Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Telecommunications in Transition: Managing Business and Regulatory Change, Teacher's Manual." Harvard Business School Case 986-002, January 1986.  View Details
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  203. Case | HBS Case Collection | January 1986

    Telecommunications in Transition: Managing Business and Regulatory Change

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Change Management; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Telecommunications Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Telecommunications in Transition: Managing Business and Regulatory Change." Harvard Business School Case 986-001, January 1986.  View Details
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  204. Case | HBS Case Collection | May 1983 (Revised September 1985)

    Japan in the Mid-1980s: Miracle at Risk?

    Thomas K. McCraw and Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Japan;

    Citation:

    McCraw, Thomas K., and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Japan in the Mid-1980s: Miracle at Risk?" Harvard Business School Case 383-177, May 1983. (Revised September 1985.)  View Details
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  205. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | August 1985

    Chicago-Midway (A): Alfred Kahn at the CAB, Video

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Chicago-Midway (A): Alfred Kahn at the CAB, Video." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 886-508, August 1985.  View Details
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  206. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | August 1985

    Marginalism in the State of New York: Edited Remarks of Alfred Kahn, Video

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Marginalism in the State of New York: Edited Remarks of Alfred Kahn, Video." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 886-509, August 1985.  View Details
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  207. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | March 1983 (Revised April 1985)

    Mexico's Adjustment Program

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Mexico's Adjustment Program." Harvard Business School Supplement 383-149, March 1983. (Revised April 1985.)  View Details
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  208. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 1982 (Revised February 1985)

    Alaskan Natural Gas Pipeline

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Industry; Alaska;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Alaskan Natural Gas Pipeline." Harvard Business School Case 382-044, February 1982. (Revised February 1985.)  View Details
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  209. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | December 1984

    Marginalism in the State of New York, Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Marginalism in the State of New York, Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 385-219, December 1984.  View Details
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  210. Case | HBS Case Collection | December 1984

    In the Matter of Exxon, et al.

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "In the Matter of Exxon, et al." Harvard Business School Case 385-220, December 1984.  View Details
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  211. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | November 1984

    American Airlines (B)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Air Transportation Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "American Airlines (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 385-183, November 1984.  View Details
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  212. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | November 1984

    American Airlines (C)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Air Transportation Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "American Airlines (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 385-184, November 1984.  View Details
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  213. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | August 1984 (Revised October 1984)

    Telecommunications in Transition, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Telecommunications Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Telecommunications in Transition, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 385-052, August 1984. (Revised October 1984.)  View Details
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  214. Case | HBS Case Collection | September 1981 (Revised October 1984)

    El Paso - PNW Merger (C)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Energy Industry; Utilities Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "El Paso - PNW Merger (C)." Harvard Business School Case 382-042, September 1981. (Revised October 1984.)  View Details
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  215. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 1982 (Revised October 1984)

    El Paso LNG (B)--1980

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Industry; Texas;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "El Paso LNG (B)--1980." Harvard Business School Case 382-050, February 1982. (Revised October 1984.)  View Details
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  216. Case | HBS Case Collection | March 1982 (Revised October 1984)

    Carter, OPEC, and Big Oil

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Trade; Business and Government Relations; Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Carter, OPEC, and Big Oil." Harvard Business School Case 382-116, March 1982. (Revised October 1984.)  View Details
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  217. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 1984 (Revised October 1984)

    Mexico: Crisis of Confidence, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Mexico: Crisis of Confidence, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 384-224, April 1984. (Revised October 1984.)  View Details
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  218. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 1984 (Revised October 1984)

    Chicago-Midway (A) and (B), Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Chicago;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Chicago-Midway (A) and (B), Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 384-232, April 1984. (Revised October 1984.)  View Details
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  219. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | October 1984

    AT&T and the Access Charge, Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Telecommunications Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "AT&T and the Access Charge, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 385-068, October 1984.  View Details
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  220. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | April 1984 (Revised May 1984)

    Commonwealth Edison (A), Teaching Note

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Utilities Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Commonwealth Edison (A), Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 384-233, April 1984. (Revised May 1984.)  View Details
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  221. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 1984

    Chicago-Midway (B): Midway (Southwest) Airlines

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Competition; Market Entry and Exit; Air Transportation Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Chicago-Midway (B): Midway (Southwest) Airlines." Harvard Business School Case 384-154, February 1984.  View Details
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  222. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | January 1984

    Chicago-Midway (A), Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Chicago;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Chicago-Midway (A), Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 384-153, January 1984.  View Details
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  223. Case | HBS Case Collection | September 1981 (Revised November 1983)

    El Paso - PNW Merger (A)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Energy Industry; Utilities Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "El Paso - PNW Merger (A)." Harvard Business School Case 382-040, September 1981. (Revised November 1983.)  View Details
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  224. Case | HBS Case Collection | September 1981 (Revised November 1983)

    El Paso - PNW Merger (B)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Energy Industry; Utilities Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "El Paso - PNW Merger (B)." Harvard Business School Case 382-041, September 1981. (Revised November 1983.)  View Details
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  225. Case | HBS Case Collection | May 1983

    Brazil and the World Economy

    Dennis J. Encarnation III and Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Development Economics; Business and Government Relations; Banks and Banking; Brazil;

    Citation:

    Encarnation, Dennis J., III, and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Brazil and the World Economy." Harvard Business School Case 383-182, May 1983.  View Details
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  226. Case | HBS Case Collection | April 1981 (Revised February 1982)

    Canada: The Energy Dilemma

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy; Canada;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Canada: The Energy Dilemma." Harvard Business School Case 381-165, April 1981. (Revised February 1982.)  View Details
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  227. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | February 1982

    El Paso Natural Gas Co. and the FPC, Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Generation; Business and Government Relations; Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "El Paso Natural Gas Co. and the FPC, Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 382-039, February 1982.  View Details
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  228. Case | HBS Case Collection | February 1982

    El Paso LNG (A)

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "El Paso LNG (A)." Harvard Business School Case 382-043, February 1982.  View Details
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  229. Supplement | HBS Case Collection | February 1982

    Mexican Natural Gas, Supplement

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Industry; Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Mexican Natural Gas, Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 382-049, February 1982.  View Details
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  230. Case | HBS Case Collection | September 1981

    Mexican Natural Gas

    Richard H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Energy Industry; Mexico;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H.K. "Mexican Natural Gas." Harvard Business School Case 382-048, September 1981.  View Details
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Presentations

  1. Conference Presentation | 01 Jan 1996

    Regulation American Style, 1933-89

    R. H.K. Vietor

    Keywords: Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; United States;

    Citation:

    Vietor, R. H.K. "Regulation American Style, 1933-89." Paper presented at the International Conference on Business History, January 01, 1996.  View Details
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Other Publications and Materials

  1. Other Unpublished Work | 2000

    Fettered Flight: Globalization and the Airline Industry

    Richard H. K. Vietor, Daniel Yergin and Peter C. Evans

    Keywords: Air Transportation; Globalized Markets and Industries; Air Transportation Industry;

    Citation:

    Vietor, Richard H. K., Daniel Yergin, and Peter C. Evans. "Fettered Flight: Globalization and the Airline Industry." Cambridge, MA, November 2000.  View Details
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    Research Summary

  1. Research Summary

    Macroeconomic management

    by Richard H.K. Vietor

    Richard H. K. Vietor has been studying how national governments foster economic development and compete in a globalized economy. He has been researching these activities in ten countries, publishing the results first in 2007, in a book entitled How Countries Compete, and forthcoming in 2010, in Japanese, a shorter version on the world economy..
  2. Research Summary

    Globalization of Wind Power

    by Richard H.K. Vietor

    Professor Vietor has been working to develop teaching materials on energy - especially renewable energy.  Towards this end, he has written cases on Cape Wind, Suzlon, Airtricity's Supergrid, and Sun Tech.  He is currently expanding this research into coal, geothermal power and transportation. 

      Awards & Honors

    1. Received the 1981 Newcomen Award in Business History.

    2. Received the 1978 Harvard-Newcomen Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.

    3. Received the National Endowment for the Humanities Research Fellowship in 1977.

    Areas of Interest

    • economic development
    • environment
    • globalization
    • government and business
    • political economy

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