Harvard Kennedy School's Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business & Government

06/26/2026

More grads are choosing trade schools over traditional degrees—explore the reasons behind this shift and what life looks like after trade school with insights from M-RCBG Affiliate David Deming, featured on Good Morning America.

As a wave of new graduates opt for trade schools instead of four-year degrees, a look at what is behind the trend and what a livelihood could look post-trade school.

06/25/2026

Go beyond the headlines with Harvard Dean and M-RCBG Affiliate David Deming as he sits down with inspiring leaders to explore their game-changing moments on "The Context Window."

Education Podcast · Updated Weekly · The conversations that matter most need context. Harvard Dean David Deming talks with leaders and thinkers about how they became who they are — the detours, the doubt, and the people who helped along …

06/24/2026

In this recent Forbes op-ed by M-RCBG Sr. Fellow Paulo Carvao, he takes on the next wave of IPOs and asks if they are set to test the power of both private and public markets. What’s next for tech? Curious about what the filings could reveal? Read his thoughts here - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paulocarvao/2026/06/04/making-sense-of-the-ai-ipo-tsunami-heading-for-wall-street/.

The AI IPO wave will reveal whether OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX can turn private-market valuations into durable public-market demand.

06/23/2026

Curious about how we can build a brighter, more sustainable future?

🌍✨ In this recent research by M-RCBG affiliate Dan Schrag, he explores how combining technology, environmental science, and smart economic planning paves the way for resilient and inclusive growth. By working together across different fields, we can boost productivity, protect our planet, and ensure everyone benefits. Check out the full paper to see how innovation is driving the path to sustainable development!

06/22/2026

How did a once “radical” idea, that companies have clear responsibilities for human rights, become the global reference point for responsible business?

In Episode 3 of Decoding Corporate Responsibility, M-RCBG's Jane Nelson speaks with Caroline Rees, President and Co‑Founder of Shift and a key architect of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).

Caroline shares:

The inside story of how the UN mandate on business and human rights was created
How the UNGPs became a blueprint for systems change through the “Protect, Respect, Remedy” framework

Why human rights, climate, nature loss, and economic inequality must be tackled together
What gives her hope and what worries her about the next decade for responsible business and finance

This conversation is especially timely as the UNGPs mark 15 years as the global standard on business and human rights, and as more governments embed human rights due diligence into hard law.

Listen to the full episode of Decoding Corporate Responsibility, from the Mossavar‑Rahmani Center for Business and Government at Harvard Kennedy School:

https://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/mrcbg/programs/corporate-responsibility-and-citizenship-hub/decoding-corporate/caroline

06/22/2026

ICYM our repost, learn about the intersection of business, education, and policy in workforce development in this recent episod of Ben in conversation with M-RCBG affiliate and Project on Workforce's Rachel Lipson, who discusses effective strategies and areas for improvement in America's workforce training initiatives.

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Join Ben Zweig as he sits down with leading economists, researchers, and thinkers to explore the ideas that define how we work, why we work, and what the future of work will look like.

06/19/2026

Exploring “Trumpenomics” and the future of U.S. economic policy: Chula and Harvard Club of Thailand recently hosted M-RCBG Affiliate Jay Rosengard to share his thoughts on today’s global challenges. Discover more about this special forum here -

The forum shared perspectives on U.S. economic policy under the concept of “Trumpenomics,” by Pres. Trump amid global economic challenges.

06/18/2026

Tackling the complexities of climate change necessitates strategic collaboration across sub-national, national, regional, and global platforms, along with innovative technological advancements informed by current research. To ensure progress is both effective and economically viable, today’s leaders must integrate scientific, economic, and policy insights into actionable strategies.

Harvard Kennedy School’s online executive program, “Climate Change Policy: Economics and Politics,” addresses these vital needs. Guided by Faculty Chair and M-RCBG Affiliate Robert Stavins, the program equips managers, analysts, and leaders from diverse sectors with the knowledge and tools to navigate climate policy’s multifaceted challenges. Participants engage with cutting-edge research, practical frameworks, and a global peer network over five interactive days.

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06/17/2026

ICYMI, We’re excited to share that Bona Yoo has been awarded the 2026 John T. Dunlop Undergraduate Thesis Prize in Business and Government

🎉 Her outstanding thesis is titled “Disturbing Facts and Ominous Danger Signals: A Modern-Day Revisitation of Triffin’s Paradox Through Global Dollar Reserve Demand and US External Deficits.” Congratulations again to Bona, who is graduating from Harvard College this week with an A.B. in Economics! Learn more -

M-RCBG announced the 2026 winner of the John T. Dunlop Undergraduate Thesis Prize in Business and Government. Bona Yoo won for her thesis, "Disturbing Facts and Ominous Danger Signals: A Modern-Day Revisitation of Triffin's Paradox Through Global Dollar Reserve Demand and US External Deficits."

06/17/2026

As we get closer to a critical point for the future of social security, M-RCBG's Director Jason Furman wrote via the New York Times about his fears that our leaders seem to be stepping on the gas rather than slowing down the problems.

Recent bipartisan decisions in 2024 have expanded some benefits without making sure they’re paid for and fiscal policy decisions have impacted Social Security funding as well. He wars that making it even easier to shift money around in the budget instead of fixing the real issues and solutions like private stock investment are far too optimistic. ICYMI, take a look at the full essay here -

We’ve been here before, but never so close.