Economics and Policy
Capitalism XXL: A Conversation with Geert Noels
The founder of Econopolis and former partner and chief economist at Petercam recently joined CBS Professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh to discuss economic gigantism.
About the Future of Capitalism
The premise of this initiative was simple, as high inflation continues and recession fears abound, there is great concern that the working class will be left further behind as the top 1 percent continues to accrue wealth – which begs the question, is capitalism working for all of us? At least four forces are pushing for new ideas about capitalism and many potential areas of inquiry arise from these pressures, including: changes in the economic environment; the roles of investors in influencing business decision-making; effects of social movements on business decision-making; and actions by individual firms or groups of firms to address climate change.
This past initiative was led by Dean Emeritus and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics Glenn Hubbard convened business professionals, philanthropic leaders, academics, and journalists to explore these issues, including whether traditional cultural and economic factors supporting innovation and capitalism are still the right ones, as well as the roles for business and government in a modern capitalist economy.
R. Glenn Hubbard
Professor Hubbard is a specialist in public economics, managerial information and incentive problems in corporate finance, and financial markets and institutions. He has written more than 100 articles and books on corporate finance, investment decisions, banking, energy economics and public policy, including two textbooks, and has authored The Wall and the Bridge and coauthored Balance, The Aid Trap, and Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise.
Future of Capitalism Insights
Economics and Policy
Financial Policy
Leadership and Strategy
The Future of Capitalism: How Business Leaders Should Prepare
New CBS research suggests how corporate powers can overcome non-market forces and create success for the future of capitalism.
Capital Markets and Investments
Economics and Policy
Finance and Economics
Rethinking Capitalism: Is the Current System Working for America?
Oren Cass and Professor Glenn Hubbard Discuss the Challenges and Solutions for an Evolving Capitalist System.
Business and Society
Business Economics and Public Policy
Capital Markets and Investments
Hub Insights
Joseph Stiglitz on Business, Inequality and the Case for an Economists’ Hippocratic Oath
The Nobel Prize-winning economist visited CBS for the first installment of a new speaker series from The Hub, a new think tank, to discuss the future of capitalism with CBS Dean Emeritus Glenn Hubbard.
Artificial Intelligence
The Future of Supply Chains: Encouraging a Culture of Innovation
Nortech's Jay Miller encourages innovation as a means of not only creating greener products, but also more sustainable supply chains.
Climate and Solutions
Energy
Energy Transition
The Future of Our Planet: Paving the Road to Net Zero
Jan Walstrom, senior vice president within the Global Climate Response and ESG office at engineering company Jacobs, shares her insights at the School's inaugural Think Bigger Innovation Summit.
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Columbia Business School Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS)
The Hub's Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) at Columbia Business School brings industry-shaping professionals right to campus to give you the opportunity to directly engage with some of the most influential business leaders in the world.
Research
The Hub at Columbia Business School is a center for thought leadership at the intersection of business and society that connects scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public to explore the most pressing issues shaping the world today.
Hub Insights
The Hub at Columbia Business School is a center for thought leadership at the intersection of business and society that connects scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public to explore the most pressing issues shaping the world today.