Why the return of the industrial policy matters for business
Government interventions affecting corporate strategies and the markets are increasing. Now, a new tool allows leaders to see the influence of the “visible hand” more easily....
Simon J. Evenett is Professor of Geopolitics and Strategy at IMD and a leading expert on trade, investment, and global business dynamics. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has advised executives and guided students in navigating significant shifts in the global economy. In 2023, he was appointed Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Trade and Investment.
Evenett founded the St Gallen Endowment for Prosperity Through Trade, which oversees key initiatives like the Global Trade Alert and Digital Policy Alert. His research focuses on trade policy, geopolitical rivalry, and industrial policy, with over 250 publications. He has held academic positions at the University of St. Gallen, Oxford University, and Johns Hopkins University.
January 8, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett, Fernando Martín Espejo in Strategy • 11 min read
Government interventions affecting corporate strategies and the markets are increasing. Now, a new tool allows leaders to see the influence of the “visible hand” more easily....
January 5, 2024 • by Robert Hooijberg, Arturo Bris, David Bach, José Parra Moyano, Michael R. Wade, Julia Binder, Howard H. Yu, Simon J. Evenett, Alyson Meister, Salvatore Cantale, Stefan Michel in 2024 trends • 15 min read
What can we expect to see over the coming year? IMD professors offer their expert predictions, and we invite you to join in....
December 31, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi, Howard H. Yu, Simon J. Evenett, Johannes Fritz, Goutam Challagalla, Sarah E. Toms in 2024 trends • 6 min read
IMD’s professors and expert contributors shed light on key trends that will shape the technological landscape in the coming year....
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