The hottest Private sector Substack posts right now

A privatized social credit system is in motion, with corporations enforcing moral judgment.
Guilt by association can lead to punishment, as seen in the case of Lauren Southern's family.
The implications of denying services based on affiliation raise concerns about ideological discrimination and private sector social credit.

The private sector is playing a big role in tracking greenhouse gas emissions with new satellite technologies. Companies are using satellites and AI to gather and analyze data on emissions more effectively.
Different startups are focusing on monitoring specific gases or emission sources, making it easier to identify pollution hotspots. This helps companies and governments target their efforts to reduce emissions.
While progress has been made in satellite monitoring, there's still a lot to learn about how greenhouse gases behave in the atmosphere. Better models and more data are needed to fully understand and manage these emissions.

DG-level officials in China rarely resign, making a former DG who blogs about it unique.
Leaving a stable job in the state system for the private sector involves challenges like skeptical employers and salary expectations.
People outside the state system need to rely on themselves for protection and rewards.

There are two main approaches to addressing the housing crisis: ADUs and public housing. ADUs are mostly private-sector driven, while public housing is paid for and administered by the public sector.
Both ADUs and public housing are necessary to tackle the housing issue, but there are challenges like costs, time delays, and community opposition for public housing, and concerns about whether ADUs can truly benefit those most in need of affordable housing.
Exploring both ADUs and public housing could provide a more holistic solution to the housing crisis by leveraging the strengths of each approach.

The Chinese government has issued a document to promote and support the development of the country's private economy.
The document emphasizes creating a fair and transparent business environment, protecting property rights, and fostering innovation in private enterprises.
It also encourages social responsibility, international competitiveness, and the active participation of private enterprises in major national strategies.

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Young elite bureaucrats in Japan are quitting prestigious careers for riskier opportunities in the private sector.
The quit rates among Japan's elite bureaucrats have significantly increased, signaling a fundamental change.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that many quitting bureaucrats are joining start-ups rather than large companies.