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Party-State Capitalism in China
How has China's economic model evolved, and what kind of capitalism does China practice? In this essay, three scholars of China's political economy describe the system as "party-state capitalism," in which China's economy is organized around the regime's political...
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- March 2014
- Supplement
China Vanke (A-3)
By: Lynn S. Paine, John Macomber and Keith Chi-ho Wong
China Vanke's president is considering whether and how the company might make further inroads into the commercial real estate sector, while continuing to lead in the residential sector. He is also considering whether to branch into overseas residential markets such as...
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Keywords:
Real Estate;
China;
Sustainable Development;
Green Building;
Asset Management;
Urban Development;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Safety;
Assets;
Real Estate Industry;
China
Paine, Lynn S., John Macomber, and Keith Chi-ho Wong. "China Vanke (A-3)." Harvard Business School Supplement 314-106, March 2014.
- 2013
- Case
Innovation and Development of China Machine Press in the New Century
By: F. Warren McFarlan, Ning Jia and Guo Jia
China Machine Press (CMP), founded in 1952, is a leading multi-field, multi-discipline and multimedia publishing group in China with large scale, comprehensive and specialized business that integrates paper media, audiovisual media and online media, and combines...
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McFarlan, F. Warren, Ning Jia, and Guo Jia. "Innovation and Development of China Machine Press in the New Century." Tsinghua University Case, 2013.
- November 1998 (Revised November 1999)
- Case
British Sugar in China
By: Ray A. Goldberg, Carin-Isabel Knoop and Srinivas Sunder
British Sugar, the first major diversification of Associated British Foods, is entering China as part of the global sweetener, starch, and ingredient strategy.
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Keywords:
Trade;
Food;
Globalization;
Marketing Strategy;
Market Entry and Exit;
Diversification;
Consumer Products Industry;
China;
United Kingdom
Goldberg, Ray A., Carin-Isabel Knoop, and Srinivas Sunder. "British Sugar in China." Harvard Business School Case 599-059, November 1998. (Revised November 1999.)
- March 1997 (Revised July 1997)
- Case
Morgan Stanley in China
The Asian economy, particularly China's, is experiencing explosive growth. China needs capital to fund the growth, and this presents a tremendous opportunity for an investment bank that can penetrate the market. Morgan Stanley establishes a joint venture with the China...
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Keywords:
Joint Ventures;
Investment Banking;
Emerging Markets;
Developing Countries and Economies;
Banking Industry;
Financial Services Industry;
China
Mason, Scott P., Diane Long, and Barbara Kyrillos. "Morgan Stanley in China." Harvard Business School Case 297-010, March 1997. (Revised July 1997.)
- December 2012 (Revised July 2013)
- Case
The “Chongqing Model” and the Future of China
By: Meg Rithmire
Since opening to the global economy in 1979, but especially since entering the WTO in 2001, China's economy grew at rates around 10% annually by attracting FDI and promoting exports. After the financial crisis that began in 2008 and depressed demand in the United...
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Keywords:
China;
Public Sector;
Private Sector;
Developing Countries and Economies;
Macroeconomics;
Public Administration Industry;
China
Rithmire, Meg. "The “Chongqing Model” and the Future of China ." Harvard Business School Case 713-028, December 2012. (Revised July 2013.)
- September 2022 (Revised December 2022)
- Case
QED Invests in Africa
By: Álvaro Rodríguez Arregui and James Barnett
In March 2022, investors at venture capital firm QED consider strategy for establishing business in Africa.
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Keywords:
Analysis;
Investment;
Geography;
Markets;
Operations;
Strategic Planning;
Strategy;
Financial Services Industry;
Africa;
Nigeria;
North America;
Canada;
Europe;
Asia;
Latin America
Rodríguez Arregui, Álvaro, and James Barnett. "QED Invests in Africa." Harvard Business School Case 823-003, September 2022. (Revised December 2022.)
- 13 Jul 2015
- News
Empowering entrepreneurs in Africa
Maimouna Diakhaby (MBA 2016), who came to HBS because of its leadership focus, plans to return to Africa to help empower deprived communities through entrepreneurship. (Published July 2015)
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- March 2018 (Revised January 2021)
- Case
China Vanke: Battle for Control (A)
By: Lynn S. Paine, Charles C.Y. Wang, Dawn H. Lau and Anthony K. Woo
In June 2016, the board of China Vanke, one of China’s largest and best-known private residential real estate developers, must vote on a proposed acquisition that is opposed by its largest shareholders, state-owned China Resources Co. and the lesser-known property...
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Keywords:
China Vanke;
China Resources;
Hostile Takeover;
Board Of Directors;
Shareholding Structure;
Shareholder Rights;
Asset Restructuring;
Corporate Governance;
Governing and Advisory Boards;
Valuation;
Business and Shareholder Relations;
Real Estate Industry;
China
Paine, Lynn S., Charles C.Y. Wang, Dawn H. Lau, and Anthony K. Woo. "China Vanke: Battle for Control (A)." Harvard Business School Case 318-117, March 2018. (Revised January 2021.)
- November 2010
- Teaching Note
Databank in Africa (TN)
By: Jordan I. Siegel
Teaching Note for 708478.
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- 01 Apr 2001
- News
Adventure in China
Can a small-town girl from the boondocks of China discover happiness in the international adventure-travel industry? Consider the tale of Zhang Mei (MBA 1996), “the daughter of a humble electrician” from one...
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Keywords:
Personal Services
- March 2014 (Revised April 2014)
- Supplement
China Vanke (B)
By: Lynn S. Paine, John Macomber and Keith Chi-ho Wong
The case describes Vanke's response to the decisions posed in the A1, A2, and A3 cases and asks whether Vanke should expand its strategic scope by defining itself as an "urban facilities provider" rather than a "residential housing developer." The management team is...
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Keywords:
Real Estate;
China;
Green Building;
Sustainable Development;
Asset Management;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Urban Development;
Safety;
Assets;
Real Estate Industry;
China
Paine, Lynn S., John Macomber, and Keith Chi-ho Wong. "China Vanke (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 314-107, March 2014. (Revised April 2014.)
- November 2014
- Teaching Plan
Diageo: Innovating for Africa
By: David E. Bell, Damien P. McLoughlin, Mary Shelman and Andrew Otazo
This teaching plan is designed to help students understand the challenges and opportunities of launching products and building businesses in developing markets.
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Keywords:
Africa;
Diageo;
Nigeria;
Kenya;
Guiness;
Sourcing;
Supply Chain;
Business Government Relations;
Developing Markets;
General Management;
Agribusiness;
Supply Chain Management;
Business and Government Relations;
Marketing;
Developing Countries and Economies;
Strategy;
Food and Beverage Industry;
Africa;
Kenya;
Nigeria;
United Kingdom
Bell, David E., Damien P. McLoughlin, Mary Shelman, and Andrew Otazo. "Diageo: Innovating for Africa." Harvard Business School Teaching Plan 515-056, November 2014.
- 08 Mar 2016
- Video
Educating Global Leaders in China
- 2011
- Case
China Merchants Bank in Transition
By: F. Warren McFarlan, Guoqing Chen and Ziqian Zhao
This case depicts China Merchants Bank's second strategic transformation. In the 90's, China Merchants Bank creatively introduced an all-in-one-card and an all-in-one-net based on IT systems and network, enabling itself to expand nationwide. By successfully entering...
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Keywords:
Commercial Banks;
Credit Cards;
Strategy;
Transformations;
Information Technology;
Banking Industry;
China
McFarlan, F. Warren, Guoqing Chen, and Ziqian Zhao. "China Merchants Bank in Transition." Tsinghua University Case, 2011.
- November 2006 (Revised January 2007)
- Case
Habitat for Humanity International in South Africa
By: Nicolas P. Retsinas, Arthur I Segel and Nelson Hioe
In March 2006, Larry English, Director of Program Design and Innovation for Habitat for Humanity International Africa and the Middle East, was reflecting on a large development project in Durbin that had stalled. Notwithstanding global attention led by former President...
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Keywords:
Partners and Partnerships;
Investment;
Innovation Strategy;
Emerging Markets;
Social Entrepreneurship;
Poverty;
Property;
Projects;
South Africa;
Middle East
Retsinas, Nicolas P., Arthur I Segel, and Nelson Hioe. "Habitat for Humanity International in South Africa." Harvard Business School Case 207-016, November 2006. (Revised January 2007.)
- April 2012
- Case
Bharti Airtel in Africa
By: Krishna Palepu and Tanya Bijlani
Palepu, Krishna, and Tanya Bijlani. "Bharti Airtel in Africa." Harvard Business School Case 112-096, April 2012.
- 12 Nov 2010
- News
Opportunity in South Africa
- Article
Party-State Capitalism in China
By: Margaret Pearson, Meg Rithmire and Kellee Tsai
The “state capitalism” model, in which the state retains a dominant role as owner or investor-shareholder amidst the presence of markets and private firms, has received increasing attention, with China cited as the main exemplar. Yet as models evolve, so has China’s...
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Keywords:
Economic Policy;
Communism;
Capitalism;
State Capitalism;
Economic Systems;
Economics;
Policy;
China
Pearson, Margaret, Meg Rithmire, and Kellee Tsai. "Party-State Capitalism in China." Current History 120, no. 827 (September 2021).
- 28 Jan 2008
- Research & Ideas
Billions of Entrepreneurs in China and India
Entrepreneurship in the world's two most populous nations, China and India, has through modern times been somewhat asleep. But now, says HBS professor Tarun Khanna in a new...
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by Martha Lagace