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A LETTER FROM THE DEAN
PUBLIC
OFFERINGS
Nell Minow on corporate governance, Fast Food Nation author Eric Schlosser discusses corporate responsibility, honoring Ed Altman, Nobel Laureate Edward Prescott debunks economic myths, and authors and historians delve into the past and present of entrepreneurship
STERN
IN THE CITY
SeamlessWeb delivers, By Stephanie Sampiere
Lisa Jackson brings MBA savvy to interior design, By Jenny Owen
SUCCESSFUL SPIN-OFF
8 questions for James Cracchiolo
COVER
STORY – LESSONS LEARNED
The only thing more impressive than how far today’s Stern undergraduates have come is how far they’ll go, By Daniel Gross
LEADING
INDICATORS
Stern’s CEO Series:
Charles Prince of Citigroup is banking on growth and globalization
PROSPECTUS
Stern professors win NSF grants and attend Davos, plus noteworthy papers, awards, and honors
Office Hours –
Faculty
Research
QUALITY CONTROL
How building a reputation for quality can pay dividends,
By Debanjan Mitra and Peter N. Golder
THE DIAMOND OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
A study of history yields important clues about what helps economies enjoy sustained economic growth,
By George David Smith, Richard Sylla, and Robert E. Wright
CLICK, OR CHEAT?
How well do Google’s click-fraud protections work?
THE TRIUMPH OF 1914
Treasury Secretary William McAdoo’s decision to shut down the New York Stock Exchange helped pave the way for American financial leadership |
PEER TO PEER
Student Life in Washington Square and Beyond: Profitable non-profit experience, getting a head-start on corporate social responsibility, research in China, and a summit on globalization
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
Alumni News and Events: The Alumni Ball, a new print directory, alumni in Italy, and class reunions
CLASS
NOTES
PAST PERFORMANCE
Zenas Block: Pioneer of entrepreneurial studies, By Daniel Gross |
