Opinions

Women at the Top Spur Innovation. But You Can Get Too Much of a Good Thing

Gender diversity in the top management team is positive for the firm's bottom line, but with conditions: a certain threshold must be reached, and the positive effect is weaker when female employees are too numerous

The Long Shadow of WWII Over Eastern Europe

The consequences on human capital, both in number of deaths and forced migration stalled the economies of countries behind the Iron Curtain. The Second World War, more than socialism, is the main cause of the strong imbalance between east and west

China Inc: The Celestial Empire Is Changing Direction

From digital tech to the world of sports: the internazionalization of China is following new paths. As told by Bocconi alumni who are bringing Chinese companies into Europe

When Managers, Founders Lead Family Companies to Better Performance

But only if power is not shared with other family members. A big question remains: how to preserve the firm and its profitability after the founder is gone

Jewels Need to Be Unique to Be Profitable

Only few Italian jewelry manufacturers have been able to reinvent themselves by focusing on product design and digital sales channels. The hard part is persuading women to buy jewels as they buy purses, rather than seeking them as gifts

It Is Typical and Must Be Protected, But in the Name of Consumers

For EU legislation, the agricultural and food industry represents a multiple challenge. On the one hand, it must regulate the activity of producers' consortia entrusted with protecting local specialties, on the other it must balance national interests with European priorities, while keeping food safety always in mind