Publications
Research from The Conference Board is objective and impactful. We provide an in-depth understanding of today's critical business issues, and explore solutions that improve the performance of organizations and their leaders.
Economy & Business Environment
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International Indexes of Consumer Prices 2013
April 2014 | Research Report
Based on price indexes compiled by The Conference Board International Labor Comparisons program, average annual inflation in 2013 slowed in 13 of the 16 economies compared.
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China Center Quick Note: RMB band-widening -- Short-term volatility, long-term vulnerability
April 2014 | China Center Publications
The Chinese central bank announced a widening of the daily trading band for the US-CNY exchange rate last month. What are the ramifications of this change for economic policy?
Human Capital
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International Indexes of Consumer Prices 2013
April 2014 | Research Report
Based on price indexes compiled by The Conference Board International Labor Comparisons program, average annual inflation in 2013 slowed in 13 of the 16 economies compared.
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BoardAsia Newsletter
April 2014 | Periodical
Major news covered in this issue includes details of the launch of The Conference Board CEO Challenge Report® and an overview of the Future India Leadership Un-conference.
Corporate Leadership
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CEO Succession Practices: 2014 Edition
April 2014 | Research Report
The rate of CEO succession in calendar year 2013 was 8.4 percent, down from 10.9 percent in 2012 and below the average succession rate of 10.8 percent for the period 2000–2013.
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Corporate Governance Practices in US Initial Public Offerings
April 2014 | Director Notes
A review of the largest US initial public offerings shows that newly public companies have a great deal of latitude in designing their governance structures, at least at the time of their IPO.
