Opinions from Harvard Business School's alumni
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Elaine Chao,
disagrees
Tariffs
Smoot and Hawley ginned up The Tariff Act of 1930 to get America back to work after the Stock Market Crash of '29. Instead, it destroyed trade so effectively that by 1932, American exports to Europe were just a third of what they had been in 1929. World trade fell two-thirds as other nations retaliated. Jobs evaporated.
Tyra Banks,
agrees
Surrogacy
The best present we worked and prayed so hard for is finally here. He's got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy Erik's mouth and chin. As we thank the angel of a woman that carried our miracle baby boy for us, we pray for everyone who struggles to reach this joyous milestone. York Banks Asla, welcome to the world.
Sheryl Sandberg, American technology executive, activist, and author
agrees
Net neutrality
Today’s decision from the Federal Communications Commission to end net neutrality is disappointing and harmful. An open internet is critical for new ideas and economic opportunity – and internet providers shouldn't be able to decide what people can see online or charge more for certain websites. We’re ready to work with members of Congress and others to help make the internet free and open for eve...
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Jane Fraser,
We are expecting 500 billion objects to become connected to the Internet, and this automation is going to hollow out middle and working class jobs.
Jeff Immelt,
There's 330,000 people that work for GE and none of them had a productive day yesterday, none of them had a completely productive day. So my own belief is that when it comes to digital tools and things like that, that first part of the revolution, is going to be to make your existing workforce productive.
Mike Bloomberg, American businessman and politician, former mayor of new york city
agrees
Health taxes
Noncommunicable diseases are a growing global crisis, especially in low-and-middle income countries. There’s substantial evidence that taxes and fiscal policies are essential to confronting this health threat.
Mike Bloomberg, American businessman and politician, former mayor of new york city
agrees
Soda taxes
Noncommunicable diseases are a growing global crisis, especially in low-and-middle income countries. There’s substantial evidence that taxes and fiscal policies are essential to confronting this health threat.
Jamie Dimon, Chairman, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase
agrees
Cryptocurrencies
[Bitcoin ETFs could be the] holy grail for owners and investors.
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of financial technology company Ripple
agrees
Cryptocurrencies
At its core, all of this comes down to if we are solving real problems for real customers. If the cryptocurrency market overall or a digital asset is solving a problem, it’s going to drive some value.
Sheryl Sandberg, American technology executive, activist, and author
agrees
Net neutrality
An open internet is critical for new ideas and economic opportunity – and internet providers shouldn't be able to decide what people can see online or charge more for certain websites.
Tim Draper, Billionaire Venture Capitalist
agrees
Basic Income
Giving everyone $15,000 would put everyone on the same level. They could do with it whatever they wanted, but having the financial security of some basic money to live on, would give them the opportunity to work on what they want. Work is everything,
Sheryl Sandberg, American technology executive, activist, and author
We should be grateful for everyone, including those in the transgender community, willing to serve our country
Steven Kaplan, Professor of economics at University of Chicago
UBI is a step in the right direction, but very complicated. Devil would be in details. So, lots of uncertainty.
Douglas Flint, Chairman of HSBC bank
disagrees
Brexit
Our strong economic view is that Britain is better within a reformed Europe.
Vittorio Colao, CEO, Vodafone
disagrees
Brexit
At Vodafone we are convinced that for our shareholders, customers and for the company itself, it would be good to stay in Europe.
Alan F. Horn, American entertainment industry executive (disney corporation)
agrees
Clinton over Trump
Mike Bloomberg, American businessman and politician, former mayor of new york city
agrees
Clinton over Trump
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