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The big puzzles of economic development

Research Notes • 39 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🚌 Education Economic Development
  1. The Industrial Revolution around 1800 caused a significant increase in global output and per capita income.
  2. Inequality across countries is a complex issue with historical causes and recent trends.
  3. China's rapid growth compared to India, the decline in global poverty, and the implications for policy are key economic development puzzles.

Biden's surprise World Bank pick portends dramatic climate finance shakeup

Callaway Climate Insights • 19 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Climate finance Global Warming International relations United Nations Economic Development
  1. President Biden's selection of Ajay Banga as the World Bank head hints at significant changes in climate finance for developing countries.
  2. Banga's background in global business and experience with international committees positions him well to lead the $86 billion lending portfolio of the World Bank.
  3. The appointment reflects Biden's aim of enhancing climate investments in poorer nations and indicates a shift towards a new era of climate finance.

The Australian Quest for Neighborhood Investment Funds

mainstreetjournal • 19 implied HN points • 19 May 23
💼 Business Sustainability Economic Development
  1. Australia is working on neighborhood investment funds to shift to a regenerative and locally aligned capital model
  2. Ethical Fields in Australia is exploring creating a national fund with local offices to connect investors and projects
  3. There are initiatives worldwide focusing on empowering local communities through investment and sustainability
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Please knock on your local college's door...

mainstreetjournal • 19 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
💼 Business Education Entrepreneurship Economic Development
  1. Bard College is launching a Global Certificate in Social Enterprise and Leading Change to help colleges deliver a world-class curriculum.
  2. The program focuses on local entrepreneurship to meet urgent community needs, avoiding wasteful subsidies and global investment schemes.
  3. They are seeking college teachers interested in participating in this program and welcome partnerships with organizations committed to local investment.

Japan, of the Future

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 12 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Japan Foreign Relations Democracy Economic Development Infrastructure
  1. Japan features advanced public transportation infrastructure like high-speed trains and clean, efficient metro systems.
  2. Japan's historical significance and economic growth have shaped societal norms and attitudes towards outsiders.
  3. Despite economic challenges and political stagnation, Japan maintains a unique cultural identity and commitment to technological innovation.

10/1 TBC Insider Digest

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 21
💼 Business Economic Development Debt Globalization Government Control Resource Allocation
  1. China's urbanization led to over 200 million people living in cities without proper residency permits, creating a challenge for accessing public services based on hukou.
  2. China's debt compared to GDP is similar to America's, with more corporate debt than government debt due to underdeveloped equity markets.
  3. China's economic success from globalization also brought domestic imbalances like heavy production and under-consumption, leading to reliance on exports and trade conflicts.

Thư ngỏ gửi Quốc hội về dự thảo luật An Ninh Mạng

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 31 May 18
🌍 World Politics Internet Security Privacy Economic Development Freedom of Speech
  1. It's important for governments to consult with experts and listen to their opinions when drafting laws like the Cybersecurity Law.
  2. Protecting cybersecurity doesn't mean sacrificing economic development and people's freedom. It's crucial to find a balance that allows businesses to thrive and individuals to maintain their privacy.
  3. National cybersecurity policies should focus on safeguarding critical information systems, respecting individual privacy, and collaborating with experts to enhance cybersecurity measures.

Family Feuds: The Promise and Peril of Family Group Companies!

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 17 Nov 16
💼 Business Corporate Governance Investment Strategies Financial Analysis Economic Development
  1. Family group companies can have strong connections that help them succeed, but relying too much on relationships can lead to cronyism and limit growth.
  2. These companies often use their internal capital to support other businesses in the group, which can be beneficial but may also lead to poor investment decisions.
  3. When families control companies, they can make long-term good choices, but this same control can lead to resistance to change and mismanagement.

With senate vote, Right to Repair moves forward in Massachusetts

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jul 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Right-to-repair Economic Development Advocacy
  1. A slimmed-down version of an electronics right to repair bill passed the state senate in Massachusetts, part of a larger economic development bill.
  2. The fate of the amendment now rests in negotiations between the Massachusetts House and Senate over the scope of a final compromise bill that would be voted on by both chambers.
  3. The amendment would create a legal right to repair 'portable wireless devices' in Massachusetts, defined as products designed to send and receive cellular transmissions.

Do Not Research: Mont‐Pèlerin Field Trip

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
💾 History Neoliberalism Economic Development Corruption
  1. After WWII, the Mont‐Pèlerin Field Trip laid the foundation for neoliberalism as a new economic orthodoxy.
  2. The Mont‐Pèlerin building intended to be luxury apartments lies empty due to halted credit flows and investor interest vanishing.
  3. One of the shareholders of the holding company involved in the Mont‐Pèlerin development has been implicated in fraud and money laundering, showcasing the dark side of neoliberalism.