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“Interpersonal Connectedness” One Factor in Metric to Replace GDP

Michael Lee Stallard

In “ The Rise and Fall of GDP ,&# that appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Jon Gertner describes this effort. In “ The Rise and Fall of GDP ,&# that appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Jon Gertner describes this effort. Including connection as a component in a measure of national success would be wise.

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How Developing Countries Can Benefit From Green Technologies

The Horizons Tracker

However, developing countries may not be able to take advantage of these opportunities unless their national governments and the international community take decisive action. Developing countries must capture more of the value being created in this technological revolution to grow their economies.”

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Political Ties Can Distort Industrial Support

The Horizons Tracker

Countries around the world have developed various science and industrial parks to try and aid economic development. Nowhere has this been more so than in China, where over 1,400 such parks have been developed in recent decades. The most successful parks seem to be those that build upon synergies with existing firms.

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Is The Period Of Global Economic Growth At An End?

The Horizons Tracker

While there have been undoubted ebbs and flows, the last century has seen growth in GDP like never before. Among the key factors in this slowdown is the aging of populations across the developed world, but the authors also cite factors such as the transition towards service-based economies and a slowdown in the rate of innovation.

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How Skills Will Be Crucial As We Adapt To The Post-Covid World

The Horizons Tracker

Last year online learning platform Coursera released their first Global Skills Index to try and understand the changing nature of skills development around the world. This surge not only reflects the ongoing interest in digital skills development, but also some of the softer skills that I’ve identified as key in past articles.

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Post-Covid Cities Need To Be Smart Cities

The Horizons Tracker

For instance, pre-Covid, Tokyo alone was estimated to have a GDP of around $1.6 trillion in GDP alone by 2035. These melting pots are as vibrant socially as they are economically, with the exchange of cultures and ideas a key part of their success. “The coronavirus pandemic will not stop the smart transformation of cities.

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How Ready Are Companies For The Post-Pandemic World?

The Horizons Tracker

For instance, during 2020, GDP in advanced economies plummeted, with many businesses having to shut for prolonged periods, and nearly all having to rapidly adapt to the changing conditions. For instance, the most successful companies were able to move more decisively when both exploring and exploiting new opportunities.

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