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National Culture and Economic Behavior

Behavioral economics has made a great contribution, first, to prove that culture is among the factors that do matter when it comes to decision-making and, second, to study the mechanism behind this impact. In this respect, the Cultural Dimensions Theory created in 1980 by Dutch management researcher Geert Hofstede has introduced new dimensions and perspectives to research. In this column of the NES popular-science website we will not only discuss the theory but will also look into how culture impacts economic behavior of firms and individuals.
Thu, 9 January 2025
GURU
71
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Economics of Open Source

Discussion around the influence of open-source software is gaining renewed attention with the latest wave of open-source AI. Along with the obvious advantages in the form of free access to the innovations there are growing concerns on the security issues. In this post, we are trying to follow the development of open-source software, its benefits for the companies and economy and of course about the risks. 
Thu, 12 December 2024
GURU
211
2

Visionary Insights: Do You Need to Become a Strategic Thinker?

Nowadays it's difficult to discuss future business strategy analytics without including AI. But when asked, "Who is smarter — a human or AI?," ChatGPT’s answer is uncertain. It ultimately depends on the context and the specific tasks at hand. Humans possess the unique ability to think creatively and innovate, involving not only generating new ideas but also taking risks and experimenting. All these are limited for AI, because the technology can only use known data and replicate it. Replicating existing solutions won't address the modern challenging world, and companies require innovative approaches. Visionary or strategic thinkers can help generate new ideas and bring them to life. Who are they, and should you have them in your business or become one yourself?
Fri, 20 September 2024
GURU
13
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Paths to becoming a CEO

When one thinks about becoming a CEO, it is the timeless skills like leadership, strategic thinking, adaptability, problem-solving, integrity, financial acumen and communication that come to mind. But reaching the top of the corporate hierarchy also means having several qualifications. First, a minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree, usually in business, finance, or engineering. Second is having extensive and diverse work experience, and a deep understanding of the industry which, in turn, allows one to understand the different aspects of a company and make informed decisions. Third, executive education often acts as additional support to senior managers in achieving the office. And on top of it there is networking, something that all NES alumni share and understand the importance of being in the right place at the right time is part of future career success. 
Thu, 1 August 2024
GURU
14
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GURU Readers’ Bookshelf: from Economic Growth to Propaganda

GURU offers a second reading list with books recommended by our readers. The first list is available here.

Mon, 26 February 2024
GURU
41
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GURU Readers’ Bookshelf: How Much State Does Society Need

GURU already offers descriptions of a wide range of books on economics recommended by NES professors. We decided to extend our “library” with two reading lists compiled by our readers. The authors from the first list can be split literally into two camps, and this is how we have arranged them in our review. The second list is

The Economy Is Plunging into Labor Market Abyss

In recent years and in many countries, the labor market has faced a series of shocks that have added to long-term transformations. The combination of these shocks changes the relationship between the employee and the employer. These changes, the spreading of non-standard forms of employment, the situation on the Russian job market, the gap between labor supply and demand, and the causes and consequences of the increasing number of job openings…

Thu, 25 January 2024
GURU, Irina Denisova, Anton Suvorov
230
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Who Is Not a Good Fit for Remote Work

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the economy. One of its main and long-term consequences is the transition to a remote work format. Experts continue to analyze this phenomenon, trying to identify the impact on areas that are not obvious at first glance, for example consumer behavior and career prospects. (Spoiler: remote work is the…

Wed, 24 January 2024
GURU
292
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