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Mihir A. Desai is the Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance at Harvard Business School and a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.
Known for: The Wisdom Of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return
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The Wisdom Of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return
In this insightful work, Harvard Business School professor Mihir A. Desai explores the human side of finance. Through stories drawn from literature, film, philosophy, and history, he reveals how financial principles mirror fundamental aspects of human life—risk, reward, value, and purpose. The book redefines finance as a deeply moral and human endeavor, connecting the world of money to the world of meaning.
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The Concept of Risk: The Moral Dimensions of Uncertainty
To live is to confront risk. Finance recognizes this simple but profound fact. Every investment, every insurance policy, every decision about the future is an attempt to manage uncertainty. Yet risk is not purely financial—it is existential. In exploring risk, I turn to literature and history to sho...
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Insurance and Protection: The Logic of Caring
Insurance, often maligned as a dull necessity, is in fact one of humanity’s most moving inventions. It formalizes care. When we buy insurance, we are pooling our vulnerability with others, admitting that we cannot face life’s hazards alone. This act of risk-sharing is not merely actuarial—it is soci...
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About Mihir A. Desai
Mihir A. Desai is the Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance at Harvard Business School and a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. His research focuses on international finance, tax policy, and corporate governance. He is known for his engaging teaching style and his ability to connect compl...
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Mihir A. Desai is the Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance at Harvard Business School and a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. His research focuses on international finance, tax policy, and corporate governance. He is known for his engaging teaching style and his ability to connect compl...
Mihir A. Desai is the Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance at Harvard Business School and a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. His research focuses on international finance, tax policy, and corporate governance. He is known for his engaging teaching style and his ability to connect complex financial ideas to broader human themes.
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