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The Economic Impact of the Japanese Disasters

Harvard Business Review

Transportation disruptions and the closing of many factories throughout Japan will shrink Japanese aggregate demand and disrupt supply chains worldwide. Japan often shows itself at its best in times of crisis, setting aside internal differences and responding with inspiring levels of efficiency and self-sacrifice.

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The Question with AI Isn’t Whether We’ll Lose Our Jobs — It’s How Much We’ll Get Paid

Harvard Business Review

While technology and globalization have spurred competition, efficiency, and dynamism, the gains have not been shared by all. The unequal distribution of the gains is not a technical destiny; it is the work of institutions, business, and governments. The reason stems from a classic idea in economics: comparative advantage.