The US Presidential election is in nearly here, at last. In recent weeks, we have discussed key topics receiving insufficient attention during the bruising campaign: looming fiscal crises, international trade policy, and climate change. In 1992, James Carville famously reminded us the economy is usually the most important determinant of American election outcomes. And, surveys [...]
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UK Immigration: Dispelling the Myths
21 February 2020 Concerns about the impact of immigration on jobs, wages, public services, and national identity played a huge role in the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union. Unschackled by the EU's freedom of labour movement requirement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government unveiled its long-awaited immigration proposal. In practical terms, the new [...]
Robots, Jobs & Productivity
IFR_The_Impact_of_Robots_on_Employment Insightful study of the impact of robots on jobs, productivity, and economic growth.
Robotics: Next Wave of Productivity Growth
Good analysis of the impact of robotics on both jobs and productivity. robotics