Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Dear Jumia: Watch that Walmart-Flipkart deal
Brandon Banner, MBA ’19, on how Walmart’s investment in India’s top eCommerce player could be a sign of what’s to come for Jumia, Africa’s first unicorn.
MIINT program offers hands-on impact investing insights
Jay Roberts recounts his experience with the MBA Impact Investment Network and Training (MIINT) program and case competition.
MNC-SME Linkages: Insights from Latin America
Issue NO. 25 By Jerry Haar* Multinational corporations (MNCs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play distinct roles in the global economy. The past three decades have seen an […]
Parth Vedawala, MBA ’19: Learning through observation, leading by example
With his family’s business, Parth developed a passion for interacting with multiple aspects of business management. Now he’s turning passion to practice.
Recapping the Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge
Sameer, a junior at Cornell, recounts his experiences at the 8th annual Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge hosted by Johnson’s Parker Center.
My first year in rewind: Takeaways for new students
Anjan reflects on her first year at Johnson and her energy-sector internship. She offers four lessons for incoming students.
Seminar: Does when you die depend on where you live? Evidence from Hurricane Katrina
Speaker bio:David Molitor is an assistant professor of finance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research explores factors that shape health and health care delivery in the United States, […]
Operation Car Wash: As Brazil faces challenges ahead, a silver lining appears
Guest Post: As Brazil is forced to face harsh truths about its systemic corruption, Operation Car Wash and the actions thereafter signal future hope.
Has Turkey squandered its post-Ottoman Empire national ambition?
In his emerging markets opinion piece, Nitin Bajaj, MBA ’20, explains how the Turkish president has heaved Turkey to the brink of economic recession.