Essays

JetBlue-Spirit Merger

May 1, 2023 by Ashna Mahajan (L’23) Business & Political Systems Market Competition

Denny Center Student Fellow Ashna Mahajan (L'23) analyzes industry concentration and antitrust policy, breaking down the Department of Justice's lawsuit against the proposed JetBlue-Spirit merger and potential implications of both the merger and the lawsuit.

Labor Unions & Capitalism

March 31, 2023 by Ian Stubbs (L’24) Economic History

Check out Denny Center Student Fellow Ian Stubbs' overview of the history of American labor unions and how they're shaping modern capitalism and policy debates.

How the Industrial Revolution Shaped Modern Capitalism

January 10, 2023 by Ian Stubbs (L’24) Economic History

Looking for more on economic history? Check out Denny Center Student Fellow Ian Stubbs' overview of the Industrial Revolution and how trends of the time have shaped modern capitalism.

Understanding ESG: Where to Start?

October 27, 2022 by Sophia Fossali (L'24) Business & Political Systems Corporate Governance ESG

In Part 2 of the center’s series on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, Student Fellow Sophia Fossali (L'24) provides clarity on defining ESG. Fossali outlines the differences between ESG and impact investing, as well as how similar frameworks have evolved over time.

Are the Gates Open to Carnegie?

October 14, 2022 by Ian Stubbs (L’24) Economic History Philanthropy

Check out Denny Center Student Fellow Ian Stubbs' analysis of the similarities between Carnegie and Bill Gates' views on philanthropy and how the wealthy can approach giving back to society.

More than Lofty Promises: Turning Corporate Promises Into Actions

September 27, 2022 by Sophia Fossali (L'24) Corporate Governance ESG

Denny Center Student Fellow Sophia Fossali (L'24) kicks off a series on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, examining corporate commitments and action related to ESG goals and reporting.

Concerns & Questions on CEO Compensation

July 29, 2022 by Bruce Shaw Corporate Boards Corporate Governance

The ratio of CEO pay to that of the average worker is not an easy problem to solve, our aim is to highlight a few problems, and recommend often overlooked questions that corporate boards should also be asking.