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Economic Growth Isn’t Over, but It Doesn’t Create Jobs Like It Used To

Harvard Business Review

Gordon, an economist at Northwestern University, has recently published an important new book, The Rise and Fall of American Growth , which argues that the U.S. However, I think it’s clear that innovation since then has continued (and even accelerated) but has focused largely on information and communication technology.

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Escape the Moore's-Law Traffic Jam

Harvard Business Review

When it comes to microchips — the miniature machines that run so much of our lives — innovation has driven us farther than we ever thought possible. The rate of semiconductor innovation is slowing, however, the way traffic on a freeway bottlenecks as lanes diminish. Two other players to watch closely are Samsung and TSMC.

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From Zipcar to the Sharing Economy

Harvard Business Review

Avis has taken an interesting (and bold) step by acquiring Zipcar, absorbing an innovative but struggling competitor at what is likely to be seen as a bargain price while acquiring a small but desirable customer base and gaining a foothold in the rapidly growing world of collaborative consumption.

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The H-1B Visa Debate, Explained

Harvard Business Review

These must qualify as “specialty occupations,” which typically require a bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) and are found in fields such as science, engineering, information technology, medicine, and business. on H-1B visas, boost the economy by increasing innovation, productivity, and sometimes even employment.