Articles
Economics & Finance
Sustainability & Society
Shared Leadership Fuels Collusion Between Firms
Leadership stokes collusion, exposing a blind spot in antitrust enforcement.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Strategy & Leadership
Big Mamma’s Founders on Success, Friendship and Finding Your Path
18 years after graduating from HEC, Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux looked back on the people, moments and choices that shaped their path. And on the one lesson they keep returning to: life is less about the “what” than the “who.”
Geopolitics & Public Affairs
In Africa, Institutional Stability Fosters Banking Innovation
Control over payments, data, and credit is turning Africa’s fintech boom into a new arena of economic and geopolitical competition.
China Tensions Are Reshaping Global Business
Two HEC Paris student essays show that Western firms and global trade networks are adapting to a more fragmented and competitive relationship with China.
What Emerging Markets Teach Us About Strategy: Three Key Lessons
As geopolitical uncertainty weakens traditional business models, emerging markets reveal how companies can build resilience by shaping institutions, strengthening ecosystems, and investing in long-term trust.
The Current Energy Performance Certificate is Hindering France’s Electrification Efforts
A persistent double standard against electricity in Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings may undermine France’s decarbonization and housing policies.
She's Making Invisible Talent Visible
After studying entrepreneurship, Albane Lehalle co-founded Fika Traiteur to turn event catering into a showcase for the talents of people with disabilities. Her journey shows that inclusion can be both meaningful and economically viable.
Can Banks Deploy AI Without Creating More Risk?
Marc Israel, former Microsoft CTO for Africa, outlines a 90-day method for securing AI in banking, from fraud detection and credit scoring to customer tools, without ever leaving security as an afterthought.
