The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Subsequently, leveraging historical data, the researchers evaluated the responses of the highest and lowest polluting groups to fluctuations in their capital costs, an impact similar to the objectives of the sustainable investing movement.

Cost of Capital 112

Cost of Capital Comparison Cost Incentives 112

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A few years ago I wrote about innovation and entrepreneurship in Norway and Qatar. They believe that their findings add additional nuance to the current narrative that suggests that the decline in entrepreneurship is largely a consequence of higher startup costs, labor constraints, or even the aging population. Opportunity costs.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Long-term Cost of Capital Skills 108

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A recent study from Kyushu University examined how corporate climate change actions affect the cost of capital for 2,100 Japanese listed companies from 2017 to 2021. They looked at the impact of corporate climate change actions, including carbon performance, climate-related disclosures, and commitments, on the cost of capital.

Company 67

Company Cost of Capital Guidelines Uncertainty 67

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

The goal of strategy is profitable growth, meaning economic value above the firm’s cost of capital. In my experience, most CEOs, CFOs, and other C-suite executives involved in strategy formulation know these finance basics. It may seem that sales has little impact on the fourth value-creation lever, the firm’s cost of capital.

Debt to Equity Ratio 14

Debt to Equity Ratio Cost of Capital Strategy Incentives 14

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2012

This raises the question of whether retaining strategic cash makes economic sense and should be viewed as a legitimate corporate finance tool in today's environment. Strategic cash also can be used to finance long-term reinvestment programs in the business—which is especially valuable to companies in capital-intensive industries (e.g.,

Company 15

Company Cost of Capital Finance Long-term 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 1, 2017

But the solution to this innovation logjam has emerged: blockchain. Done right, ICOs can not only improve the efficiency of raising money, lowering the cost of capital for entrepreneurs and investors, but also democratize participation in global capital markets. Distributed Database.

Finance 8

Finance IPO Banking Venture Capitalist 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2017

A recent McKinsey report found that while 84% of corporate executives think innovation is key to achieving growth objectives, only 6% are satisfied with the innovation performance of their firm. Even if executives try to prioritize it, innovation often gets crowded out by more “urgent” short-term pressures.

Innovation 8

Innovation P&L ROI Long-term 8