Theory of the World
A personal archive of ideas, models, and perspectives on our complex world.
Perspective over time. Across disciplines. Beyond convention.
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Top Targets for India
Mukesh Ambani completed his graduation with a bachelor`s degree in chemical engineering from the UDCT, now Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
Adding Economic Value
When you study economics, you are taught that the price of a good or commodity is determined where there is a balance between the…
Small Ideas Big Decisions
Often greatness starts with just an idea. The idea, when shared gains momentum. More and more people become aware of the idea and the…
Understand Your Numbers
The quickest way to lose control of a business is to stop looking at the numbers that describe it.
Management Must Manage
Management must manage Can you manage? A lot of people think that managing and management is the same think. In your business school class…
Smarter Sales Management
There is a general perception that there are two types of people in the world – buyers and sellers.
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