Yesterday, the Opportunity Insights lab at Harvard released a study exploring the levers of economic mobility. Read our CEO & Co-Founder Tracy Palandjian’s reflections on the study’s findings—and what they mean for our work: https://lnkd.in/eqJsUZGT #economicmobility #outcomes #opportunityinsights
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Interested in unlocking the power of economic evaluations? Our latest thought leadership article provides an introduction and a few different ways that life science manufacturers are using them: https://bit.ly/4cKcg1k #economicevaluations
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An interesting article from Harvard Business Review. The study emphasises that the Future of Work will be what we make it, highlighting the need for inclusive dialogue and collective action to shape a desirable future across the three groups: 1. Optimists (Tech Entrepreneurs) 2. Sceptics (Economics Professors) 3. Pessimists (Authors/Journalists) I would welcome the thoughts of Anders Sorman-Nilsson, Dominic Price and Dr Ben Hamer Let's hope that some of the timeline predictions are wrong. Which camp do you sit in? #futureofwork #whatwemakeit
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What are the limits of standard mathematical tools used by economists? Do we need a new type of tools to address phenomena such as development, innovation, and entrepreneurship? On Monday, I will be discussing these questions at the Center for Theoretical Study.
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Leveraging a novel dataset, our study unveils the detrimental effects of technology-related fake news on key economic indicators. Fake news profoundly influences economic dynamics, from heightened uncertainty to amplified business cycle fluctuations. Check out the non-technical summary here: https://lnkd.in/ecZTDT-7 A great collaboration with Assenza Tiziana, Fabrice Collard, and Patrick Fève. #FakeNews #Economics #BusinessCycle #Technology #DataAnalysis #EconomicIndicators #Uncertainty #VoxEU #Research at The University of Bonn, Toulouse School of Economics, ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy.
From buzz to bust: How fake news shapes the business cycle
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We are often worried about the negative impacts of misinformation and disinformation on democracy… and rightly so, but what about the impacts on the economy? Also worth thinking about this underexplored angle. So, chapeau to the authors of this pioneering study - give it a read.
Leveraging a novel dataset, our study unveils the detrimental effects of technology-related fake news on key economic indicators. Fake news profoundly influences economic dynamics, from heightened uncertainty to amplified business cycle fluctuations. Check out the non-technical summary here: https://lnkd.in/ecZTDT-7 A great collaboration with Assenza Tiziana, Fabrice Collard, and Patrick Fève. #FakeNews #Economics #BusinessCycle #Technology #DataAnalysis #EconomicIndicators #Uncertainty #VoxEU #Research at The University of Bonn, Toulouse School of Economics, ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy.
From buzz to bust: How fake news shapes the business cycle
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This course, by Zach Brown, professor at University of Michigan, uses models from industrial organizations to study #competition policy and #regulation of industry in various settings, including health care, energy, transportation, and technology. More info 👉 https://bit.ly/4a1vJrz The course goals include: - Understanding theoretical models. - Developing familiarity with empirical methods. - Analyzing the benefits and costs of government intervention in markets. Starts: 11-06-2024 Ends: 19-06-2024 #BogotáSummerSchoolinEconomics
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Power and Progress Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity May 16, 2023 https://lnkd.in/emqn7MT4 By Daron Acemoglu, https://lnkd.in/egWqXuPG By Simon Johnson https://lnkd.in/esQvrNYG In "Power and Progress," renowned economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson challenge the pervasive belief that technological advancement inevitably leads to shared prosperity. They argue that throughout history, the relationship between technology and progress has been far more complex, shaped by the interplay of power dynamics and societal choices. Drawing on a thousand years of historical evidence, the authors demonstrate how technological revolutions have often exacerbated inequality and benefited those in power, rather than uplifting society as a whole. They examine eras from the medieval Agricultural Revolution to the Industrial Revolution and the current Digital Revolution, revealing how entrenched interests have repeatedly steered technology in ways that reinforce their own dominance. Acemoglu and Johnson's central thesis is that technological progress is not a predetermined force, but rather a tool that can be wielded for both good and ill. The authors contend that societies must actively shape the trajectory of technological development to ensure it serves the broader public interest. They propose a set of policy interventions aimed at fostering "inclusive innovation" that benefits society as a whole, rather than perpetuating inequality and reinforcing existing power structures. This meticulously researched and persuasively argued book is a timely and urgent call to action. It compels readers to confront the profound implications of technological change and to reimagine the ways in which we guide its impact on our lives and our world. "Power and Progress" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complex forces shaping our technological future and the potential paths toward a more equitable and prosperous society. #PowerandProgress #DaronAcemoglu #SimonJohnson #PublicAffairs PublicAffairs #Plainfield #NJ S&G Consulting Firm
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If you are interested in how IQT (In-Q-Tel) works, check out this interview with me and A.J. Bertone interviewed by Ernestine Fu. We go deep into the IQT investment model and the Government and industry collaboration on dual-use and defense first investing..... which is more important than ever to accelerate private sector innovation and shape the future of technology. This session is part of the "Silicon Valley & The U.S. Government” speaker series at Stanford University co-led by Ernestine Fu, Steve Blank, Joe Felter, Eric Volmar, and Paul Kwan. These speaker series are personal accounts of technology experts, business executives, and public service leaders who have paved the way with these types of innovations.
Stanford Seminar - Silicon Valley & The U.S. Government: In-Q-Tel’s George Hoyem
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Interested in unlocking the power of economic evaluations? One of our latest thought leadership articles provides an introduction and few different ways that life science manufacturers are using them: https://ow.ly/fksh50SaZQs. #economicevaluations
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