The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A paper from the UC Santa Barbara argues that this growth is due to a combination of the technologies of the Industrial Revolutions and the various economic and political freedoms we have enjoyed as democracy has spread. While there have been undoubted ebbs and flows, the last century has seen growth in GDP like never before.

Globalization 111

Globalization GDP Long-term Social Capital 111

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2012

These factors are presented in eight sub-indices that combine "hard" outcome data with survey data reflecting how citizens themselves experience reality: Economy (macroeconomic policies, economic satisfaction and expectations, foundation for growth, and financial sector efficiency). Personal Freedom (individual freedom and social tolerance).

Social Capital 16

Social Capital GDP Human Capital Education 16

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 1, 2014

To me this means that he has, in essence, made the calculation that the use of social networks will replace the “badges” that my generation valued to determine reputation. He has opted for the social network over the fraternity as the basis for future advancement, and I hardly think he will be the last to do so.

Social Capital 8

Social Capital Credit Rating Reputation Efficiency 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Office Politics. When you take the emotion out of the situation and look for opportunities for the organization to work together more efficiently and productively, and put aside your ego and individual career goals, you’ll gain the respect of your superiors, peers, and subordinates. You and Your Team Series. Annie McKee.

How To 8

How To Social Capital Maturity Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Political economist Francis Fukuyama predicted a future when social capital would be as important as physical capital, and that only those societies with a high degree of social trust would be able to create large-scale organizations capable of competing in the new economy.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Content Power Transportation 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

executives feel that they do not generally seem to have the kind of social capital that would cushion against a big sociopolitical backlash. A 2013 Pew Research survey found that business executives ranked ninth out of 10 professions in terms of social contribution, only placing ahead of lawyers. Perhaps U.S.

Globalization 8

Globalization Education Policies Survey 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

While “hopeless” probably describes how many Democrats are currently feeling, this article is not about political affiliation. When that day comes, I hope you will find some of these ideas, presented here in the context of politics, to be useful. Pick your battles. “They win” does not equal “you lose.”

Health Care 8

Health Care How To Politics Policies 8