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#Air Quality, #Brian Viard, #Air pollution, #Interviews

The Real Cost of Air Pollution in China

We all know that air pollution is bad for our health. But what is often overlooked is that high pollution.

by Liu Sha | Apr. 13 2018

#Environmental Pollution, #Air Quality, #Beijing Air, #Slider, #Brian Viard, #Government Control

China’s Pollution Tax: Putting a Price on Pollution

In a bid to improve the environment, the Chinese government is considering imposing a pollution tax. But how exactly should.

by Brian Viard | Sep. 15 2015

#externality, #Slider, #Brian Viard

Externalities and Minding Other People’s Business

When externalities are present, decisions optimal for the person making them are not necessarily optimal for society. So what can.

by Brian Viard | Aug. 24 2015

#Pricing, #Government Control, #Slider, #Hollywood, #Film Production, #Brian Viard

China Film Group and the Art of Playing Favorites in China’s Movie Market

How gatekeeping by the China Film Group is altering the dynamics of Hollywood blockbusters in China.

by Brian Viard | Jul. 15 2015

#Tencent, #Telecommunications, #Alibaba, #Internet, #Slider, #Alipay, #WeChat, #Mobile, #Brian Viard

Alibaba, Tencent and Walled Gardens: History Repeats Itself

In a bid to prevent users from venturing out of their proprietary environment, Alibaba and Tencent are aggressively adopting a.

by Brian Viard | May. 19 2015

#Brian Viard, #Employment, #Taxi App, #Slider, #Labor, #Value Chain

Creating Customer Value is Not Enough

The price you are able to command for your services doesn’t just depend on how much customer value you.

by Brian Viard | Apr. 1 2015

#Alcohol, #Brian Viard, #Pricing, #Consumption, #Chinese Consumers, #Slider, #Alcohol Tax

Should the Liquor Tax in China be Higher?

Liquor tax in China is lower than in most other countries. Prof Brian Viard on whether there is a case.

by Brian Viard | Jan. 27 2015

#Banking Reform, #Alipay, #Brian Viard, #Slider, #Shadow Banking, #Yu'e Bao, #Interest Rate, #Invisible Hand Revealed

When your Bank Interest is a Basketful of Vegetables

CKGSB professor Brian Viard on why Chinese banks are resorting to paying bank interest through Mercedes Benz cars, iPhones and.

by Brian Viard | Jan. 13 2015

#Competition, #Transportation, #Mergers and Acquisitions, #Invisible Hand Revealed, #Slider, #Brian Viard, #Railway, #Siemens

Railroaded? The Logic Behind Merging Two Chinese Train Manufacturers

Examining the possible reasons behind the merger of two Chinese train manufacturers, China CNR Corp. and CSR Corp.

by Brian Viard | Dec. 9 2014

#WeChat, #Invisible Hand Revealed, #JD.com, #Brian Viard, #Foxconn, #Pricing, #eCommerce, #Slider, #Marketing, #Alibaba, #Google, #Alipay, #Android

Learning from Market Entry: Keep Your Entrants Imaginary

What industry incumbents can learn from the forces that guide market entry.

by Brian Viard | Oct. 28 2014

#Iron Ore, #Microeconomics, #Opportunity Cost, #Mergers and Acquisitions, #Brian Viard, #Pricing, #Chinese Company, #Slider, #Volkswagen

Deciding to Invest in Something? Bear in Mind the Opportunity Cost

By using the principle of opportunity cost, Chinese companies can make better investment decisions.

by Brian Viard | Sep. 23 2014

#Industry, #Price Wars, #Brian Viard, #Economic Reform, #Slider, #Chinese Market, #C-trip, #Competition

Will Competition Work in Chinese Industries?

Can increased competition in Chinese industries help the country meet its goals for greater reforms? During last November’s Third.

by Brian Viard | Aug. 12 2014

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