Global Minimum Corporate Tax

As of July 1, 2021, 130 countries have agreed to a proposed Global Minimum Corporate Tax (GMCT). Successful implementation of such a standard will close loopholes that have allowed large multinational companies to avoid paying taxes even in countries in which they do substantial business. According to some estimates, a GMCT would help governments recover between 100-240 billion dollars annually in taxes that companies have avoided paying through complicated tax avoidance schemes. While a final…

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Climate Change: Resilience and Opportunity. A New Administration in Washington Inspires Bold Interdisciplinary Engagement

Inaugurating the new series "We Are Climate Action,” the distinguished panel will discuss interdisciplinary climate engagement and the potential impact of the Biden administration's climate agenda.

Ribbon Cutting Celebration of the Renovation of the Historic Lawrence and Eris Field Building at 17 Lex

This is the first major renovation of the Field Building, which opened in 1929 and sits on the site of the Free Academy of 1849, birthplace of the City University of New York.

The Reconstruction of Race Relations Post Election 2020

Art Speaks Justice is hosted by Baruch College Weissman School of Arts and Sciences Office of the Dean. The Art Speaks Justice series focuses on social justice issues. In covering the vast range of social justice problems, the series features the social justice commentary expressed by authors, cultural productions at the Baruch Performing Arts Center (BPAC), or artist featured in the Mishkin Gallery. Panelists Included were Reverend Al Sharpton, Viviana Rivera-Burgos, and Derek W. Black. The…

First Lecture PAF 9100

First lecture without powerpoint slides.

Native American Imagery in Sports : Is this a Whole New Ball Game?

North American sports teams are rife with Native American themed nicknames, mascots and logos. Many Americans don’t think twice about this fact. For many others, these team names and associated imagery are an added insult in the cruel history and present struggles of our continent’s indigenous people. On September 16, 2016, The Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity hosted a group of experts for a program entitled “Native American Imagery in North American Sports: Fair…

The Ethics of Influencers

Using Influencers has become one of the hottest trends in marketing. In 2018, 81% of marketers reported that using influencers as part of their marketing plan was an effective strategy. But there are all sorts of ethical issues associated with this trend that must be understood and carefully addressed. For example, there is the issue of inauthentic partnerships and content, as influencers do not always use or even like the products they endorse on social media. Similarly, influencers do not…