Philippe Chereau: “Benchmarking is essential for every business”
Go ahead and tell Philippe Chereau that benchmarking is pointless! The Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at SKEMA Business School will happily explain exactly why you’re wrong. And he makes a compelling case: at a time of intensifying competition and…
The American prison system, or the business of incarceration
How did incarceration become a market? From private prisons to prison labor, the American prison system reveals the rise of a powerful economy of incarceration. An analysis of a controversial model where criminal justice, profit incentives, and public policy intersect.…
What if you bought a piece of “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
You might soon enjoy listening to All I Want for Christmas Is You even more. Like many other songs, Mariah Carey’s hit could soon end up on a music marketplace and become yours to own, in part. Music is becoming…
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Torn in the USA: Hello Protectionism, Goodbye Free Trade
Recent U.S. customs policies have marked a paradigm shift. Washington is now openly embracing protectionism, with a focus on reshoring production and promoting the ‘Made in America’ movement. This new direction is redefining the rules of the global economy and…
Private Equity: Can we Trust Evergreen Funds?
Private equity for everyone—that’s the promise. Evergreen funds are booming, making private equity more accessible than ever. But this new investment vehicle is reshaping the very structure of corporate financing. How can we strike the right balance between risks and…
Who is afraid of investing in Africa?
Africa is often tagged as high-risk. But the numbers cut through the clichés: investing in Africa is no more dangerous than betting on regions with far glossier reputations. Its diaspora knows it — and is now channeling capital back into…
Dual Holding: The Hidden Strategy Driving Tax Avoidance
In some companies, investors wear two hats – as both creditors and shareholders. Research by Professor Liang Xu, a professor of Finance at SKEMA Business School, shows that this setup tends to favor tax avoidance. This phenomenon has been studied…
Benoist Lombard: “We don’t provide the same advice to an heir as we do to an entrepreneur”
Wealth management is not about numbers—it’s about people. That’s the message from Benoist Lombard, Deputy CEO of the Crystal Group and Chairman of Maison Laplace. To practice it is to embrace society in all its complexity, and to remain agile…
Kraft Heinz: Breakup with benefits?
Love stories can sometimes end badly… After 10 years together, Kraft and Heinz have just announced their split. A blessing in disguise? Or perhaps an opportunity to analyze the strategic consequences of such a breakup. When Kraft Heinz announced in…
Are sustainable neobanks really banks?
Green Got, Helios, La Nef… they have great names and give their customers an indication of how their money is being used. Sustainable neobanks, as they call themselves, do not fund polluting activities; instead, they invest in environmentally or socially…
How Taxation Drains Small Businesses
Corporate taxation influences business strategy. But not all firms are affected in the same way — the most vulnerable must make greater efforts to adapt. Tax reforms should therefore avoid a one-size-fits-all approach and instead reflect the diversity of businesses.…
What is factoring?
You’ve heard the word – but do you really know what it means? Sabrina Chikh, Associate Professor of Finance at SKEMA Business School, as she pulls back the curtain on factoring. The video features French audio, English subtitles are available…
Ulule-KissKissBankBank: the more crowdfunders the merrier
The acquisition of KissKissBankBank by Ulule comes as no surprise. The French leader in crowdfunding, symbolised by an owl, has made better use of the positive spillover effects between projects than its rival. In the crowdfunding platform market, the involvement…
Football: Are Club Takeovers Driving the Inflation of Player Prices?
PSG, Newcastle, Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, just to name a few. Many big football clubs have changed ownership in recent years. But are these takeovers really behind the skyrocketing prices of players? It’s an easy assumption to make, yet a closer…
The Risk of Economic Policy Uncertainty on France’s Growth
Economic models predict that uncertainty, following the no-confidence vote and the resignation of the Barnier government, will cause an additional 2% fall in investment. Let’s take a closer look at the methodology used to better understand the figures shaping public…
Are immigrants really taking the jobs of the French (and Americans)?
The oldest argument against immigration claims it creates unfair competition for local workers. But does this claim hold up against the research on the topic? A famous American immigrant once said: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but…
Can corporate fraud be a winning strategy?
As the French say: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions”. But in the Business world, is Heaven paved with bad intentions? Some companies seem to be taking advantage of corporate fraud to rebrand themselves… In July 2024,…
Finance: where are the Women?
Careers in finance seem inaccessible to women. Despite laws pushing for better representation in leadership roles and the strong demands in this sector, why is it that less than one in six financial companies are led by a woman? Have…
Globalisation: the friends of my friends will be my enemies ?
Don’t they say that you should keep your enemies close? Yet, the OECD countries’ approach to “de-risk” from China leads them to favour economic relations “among friends”. However, this new approach to industrial policy could have unforeseen consequences. Could it…