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The boom-and-bust Fed's rental society

Article By Reuven Brenner Now, as during World War II and up to 1951, the US Federal Reserve practiced what is now called quantitative easing (QE). Then, as now, nominal interest rates were low and the real ones negative: The Fed’s policy did not so much induce investments as it allowed the government to accumulate debts, and prevent default. 

Published: 18 Oct 2014

Talking Management with Professor Karl Moore: What makes for a charismatic leader?

This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, Talking Management for The Globe and Mail. Today, I am delighted to speak to Raina Brands [assistant professor of organizational behaviour] from the London Business School.

...ÌýRaina, you have been looking at charismatic leaders. Do men and women differ in respect to charismatic leadership?

Published: 16 Oct 2014

Business schools work to bridge the gap between academia and industry

There’s a story Julian Barlow likes to tell people when he’s making a presentation.

In 1995 he was teaching a transformational leadership course when a student asked if Barlow would lead a training session for his staff.

Published: 16 Oct 2014

The Gate-Crasher in the Front Row

In mid-September, during another busy day at London Fashion Week, the fashion world made its way from the Tom Ford show and a cocktail party at 10 Downing Street over to dinner.

Published: 16 Oct 2014

Feeling Guilty or Ashamed? Think about Your Emotions before You Shop

Suppose you grabbed a few cookies before heading out to the grocery store and start to feel guilty or ashamed about breaking your diet. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, feeling guilty might find you comparing calories in different cartons of ice cream. Feeling ashamed might keep you from buying any ice cream in the first place.

Published: 16 Oct 2014

Zhejiang University, Desautels's partner school, is again ranked top in professors' research capability.

Zhejiang University, Desautels's partner school for The Master in Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management (MGMSCM) program, is again ranked top in professors' research capability. 

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Published: 16 Oct 2014

NJBIZ CFO of the Year Awards 2014 winners announced

The NJBIZ CFO of the Year awards program on Friday celebrated New Jersey's financial executives at all levels who contribute to the success of New Jersey's economic growth and stability.

...ÌýLARGE NONPROFIT (51 or more employees) – WINNER:

Warren Tranquada

Published: 16 Oct 2014

More Schools Say ‘No’ To The Economist

·¡³¦´Ç²Ô´Ç³¾¾±²õ³Ù’sÌýlist of the 100 best MBA programs in the world published yesterday (Oct. 9). The U.S. institutions that have bowed out include Babson College, the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School, Purdue University’s Krannert School, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Published: 16 Oct 2014

These dads say long work hours are costing them a full family life – so they’re opting out

At a time when dads are twice as likely as moms to think they don’t spend enough time with the kids, many employers continue to deny them the breathing room needed to get face time with their families. But a new wave of men is quietly (and not so quietly) finding new ways to lean out. It’s the latest thing in corporate corner-office chic: top male executives ditching work to hang out with their kids.

Published: 16 Oct 2014

China fund house feels the vibe of London

PENG CHOY Harvest CEO says foreign investors are poised to raise Chinese equity exposure. Most fund managers will be envious of the sales pitch Peng Choy, chief executive of Hong Kong-based Harvest Global Investments, has at his disposal.

Published: 16 Oct 2014

Meet the candidate: Jevone Nicholas

Former Vanier Community Association president Jevone Nicholas says his diversity experience will improve the quality of life for Rideau-Rockcliffe residents.

...ÌýNicholas grew up in Welland, Ont., where he worked in the private sector before obtaining his MBA from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.

Published: 14 Oct 2014

Networking tips for the busy parent

Being able to meet new people, expand your connections, and build personal rapport is a key element in business today. But anyone who struggles with balancing career and family knows well the challenge of finding time for networking.

Published: 14 Oct 2014

Disclosures: A weekly look at odds and ends from the business world

The website of the World Retail Congress, which just concluded its annual confab in France, asks “Why Paris in 2014?â€

Why, indeed, British retail CEO Andy Street might have asked. The chief of department store chain John Lewis made his way to the conference last week to receive the award for Best Omnichannel Retailer (No, we don’t know what that means, either).

...ÌýA big voice in philanthropy

Published: 14 Oct 2014

Entrepreneur stretches herself by opening fitness studios

It has been a journey of nearly a decade and it’s not over yet, but for Alexandra Schwartz, starting her own business lets her Breathe.

...ÌýMs. Schwartz made her move into her own business after working for a dozen years as a manager and buyer for Italian designer Gianni Versace, then getting her MBA at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in Montreal. After that, she moved to Los Angeles to work at American Apparel’s headquarters.

Published: 14 Oct 2014

2014 Canadian Business Ultimate MBA Guide

Read Desautels' full profile in the 2014 Canadian Business Ultimate MBA Guide:

Canadian Business, Fall 2014

Published: 10 Oct 2014

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