Professor Mayfield's work has been published in the Journal of Business and Economic Statistics , the Journal of Economics and Business , The Energy Journal , Economics Letters , and the Physical Review A . His research focuses on applied corporate finance, with an emphasis on corporate control transactions and valuation. Professor Ruback served as an editor for the Journal of Financial Economics from 1988 to 1996, and is the author of numerous articles on corporate finance. In its depth, variety, and staying power, the Harvard Business School Executive Education experience is unlike any other in the world. What sets HBS apart are the myriad dimensions of learning offered, especially its often-imitated case study method.
Participants analyze case studies individually, in group discussions, and through team projects.
Putting themselves in the positions of the managers involved, they must analyze facts, define problems, compare alternatives, formulate solutions , commit to an action plan, and sell colleagues on the merits of their respective positions. Debate and interactive discussion are integral parts of the case study experience. In addition to case studies, faculty members use multiple learning approaches tailored to fit their teaching objectives. Comfortable amphitheater-style seating encourages optimal interaction among participants and faculty. One of the most powerful forms of learning is peer-group interaction.