BREAKTHROUGHS

With less than one month to go before the US Presidential Election Day, will American voters place priority on economic recovery above how the COVID-19 health crisis was managed? Before COVID-19, the US had been experiencing the longest economic expansion of its history with stock market rebound, lower unemployment rate and an increase in the average income of American households. After the virus...

The French government recently announced a 100-billion euro "France Relance" stimulus plan to revive the local economy from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. HEC Paris professor of Economics, Tomasz Michalski, analyzes the details of the recovery plan and its potential to restore the local economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to lead positive change within organizations in order to adapt to the coronavirus crisis, and yet continue to inspire and motivate people under such highly uncertain circumstances ? Mathis Schulte, Associate Professor in Management & Human Resources at HEC Paris, elaborates on social psychology’s terror management theory, and what we can do to prepare for the disruptive changes ahead of us...

The COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity for us to rethink our current energy system. Jean-Michel Gauthier, professor and Executive Director of the Energy & Finance Chair at HEC Paris, explains the global consequences of the coronavirus and paints a picture of the future of the energy transition right here at the heart of the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed companies under the microscope for how well they respond to the needs of a diverse set of stakeholders. HEC Paris professor of Strategy & Business Policy, Georg Wernicke, shares his perspective on how engagement in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, may affect firms’ well-being not only during the crisis, but also in its aftermath. Hosted on Acas...

Quel peut être le rôle des dirigeants et managers, en tant que véritables pilotes de l’économie? Hélène Löning, Professeur Associé à HEC Paris donne des clés pour gérer le court terme, le moyen terme et long terme. Dans cette deuxième partie du podcast, elle évoque la sortie de crise : entre incertitudes et opportunités comment élaborer des business models plus durables. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Quel peut être le rôle des dirigeants et managers, en tant que véritables pilotes de l’économie? Hélène Löning, Professeur Associé à HEC Paris donne des clés pour gérer le court terme, le moyen terme et long terme. Dans cette première partie du podcast, elle pose les enjeux et évoque l’urgence : trésorerie, supply chain et responsabilité. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

A call for change will be necessary in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. HEC Paris professor Jeremy Ghez emphasizes on the role of higher education in preparing tomorrow’s leaders for the disruptive global environment to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HEC Paris professor Brian Hill defines severe uncertainty and clarifies how to make good, responsible and informed decisions under conditions of extreme incertitude such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The COVID-19 health crisis has a critical bearing on decision-making biases that may potentially influence the decisions we take today and in the future. Analysis by HEC Paris professor Anne-Sophie Chaxel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The coronavirus pandemic has placed millions of employees under lockdown. Digital technology and new ways of working across time and space, become more critical. Sangseok You, HEC Paris professor of Information Systems, explains the relationship between humans and AI and robots, and its post-crisis impact on the future of work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As social distancing becomes the new normal, social media rally distant communities worldwide in moments of hope and inspiration. HEC Paris professor Kristine de Valck tells us how critical social media can be in times of crisis and how should marketers adopt their social media strategies in this extraordinary time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Central Bank unveiled a 750-billion-euro aid in support of the European economy hit by the coronavirus pandemic. What are these measures set to achieve? Analysis by HEC Paris Professor of Finance Jean-Edouard Colliard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic is an opportunity for a more coordinated Europe, yet each country continues to act alone. Analysis by Alberto Alemanno, HEC Paris Professor of EU Law & Public Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HEC Paris Associate Professor of Economics Tomasz Michalski explains the microeconomic backlash of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how economic networks will be affected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.