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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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From Zipcar to the Sharing Economy

Harvard Business Review

True, they pioneered the creative use of technology to open up flexible new ways of renting a car. Accompanying these peer economy companies are others (like Zipcar) which simply leverage technology and lower transaction costs to make flexible renting a viable alternative to asset acquisition.

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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.