Duff McDonald

This is a history of American business as much as it is a history of the Harvard Business School, underscoring how intricately the two are intertwined. Going back to the late 19th century founding of the school, the author demonstrates how Harvard has educated and defended pivotal American business leaders and provided training and connections to the American government. Through its graduates, it plays an outsized role in the American (and global) economy, making its flaws disastrous to millions. I appreciated the author's argument, and, although I don't know that I fully accept some of its finer points, it is revealing to see connections between Harvard Business School, its educational methods, and business elites.… (lisätietoja)