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Beedie research shows freefall of Italy’s national brand linked to exploits of outgoing PM Silvio Berlusconi

Nov 9, 2011

In the wake of the announcement from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi that he will be stepping down from his post, recent Beedie School of Business research points to his exploits as having a major impact on the image and reputation of his country. As national brands go, it has historically been hard to beat that of Italy’s. The country is renowned for its rich cultural life, one that attracts tourists, investors and migrants from […]

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Business students make leap from high finance to haute couture

Jul 11, 2011

The Beedie School of Business class “Business 492: Management of Fashion Companies” has paired up undergraduate students from SFU’s Beedie School of Business with a cohort of visiting students from Bocconi, regarded as Italy’s top business and economics school, who are visiting Canada this summer.

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