Category: Economic Trends

The Hill, Columnists | June 8, 2023

How do we navigate the growing gig economy?

The gig economy is here to stay. Yet with it comes several unintended consequences. Based on contract or freelance jobs rather than full-time, the gig economy concentrates on moneymaking on-demand…

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The Hill, Columnists | June 8, 2023

Anti-abortion politicians never intended to support women and children

It’s been one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and conservative states have had plenty of time to enact the policies to support women, children and families…

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Hoover Institution | June 8, 2023

Alabama Senator Introduces Tourism Bill Inspired by Hoover’s Recommendations to State’s Innovation Commission

Alabama Senator Introduces Tourism Bill Inspired by Hoover’s Recommendations to State’s Innovation Commission Rachel Moltz Thu, 06/08/2023 - 06:07 Hoover Institution (Stanford, CA) – A bill that would expand outdoor…

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The Hill, Columnists | June 8, 2023

The Kakhovka Dam's destruction shows a Russian military on its back foot 

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The Hill, Columnists | June 8, 2023

In Ukraine, China finds itself on the road to nowhere

The best laid Belt and Road plans of Chinese President Xi Jinping are now going awry in Ukraine. Green energy and the technologies that were to fuel it, along with…

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Hoover Institution | June 8, 2023

Destructive Energy Policies

Destructive Energy Policies LeAnn Thu, 06/08/2023 - 04:00 When I organized a course on energy economics at the Naval Postgraduate School in 2012, I put on the syllabus the story…

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The Hill, Columnists | June 8, 2023

The Hill's Morning Report — House Freedom Caucus forces stalemate

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The Hill, Columnists | June 8, 2023

Invasion checklists and survival academies: How Taiwan is preparing for war

Aaron and Alison Smith, an American-Taiwanese couple living in the southern city of Kaohsiung, keep a checklist of warning signs over a possible Chinese invasion to help decide if the…

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The Hill, Columnists | June 8, 2023

Fear of Chinese invasion? For Taiwan, it’s just one doomsday scenario 

The U.S. is laser focused on making Taiwan a “porcupine,” giving it the weapons it needs to ensure massive destruction against a much larger Chinese military should Beijing attempt to…

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The Nation | June 8, 2023

Raging Bullshit: Credits and the Hollywood Economy

Ben Schwartz The Max streaming platform debuted a credit system that obscures the actual work done by film writers and other creative workers.  The post Raging Bullshit: Credits and the…

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Hoover Institution | June 8, 2023

Living Paycheck to Paycheck: Empirical Analysis and Macroeconomic Implications

Living Paycheck to Paycheck: Empirical Analysis and Macroeconomic Implications LeAnn Wed, 06/07/2023 - 16:13 PARTICIPANTS Andrew Levin, John Taylor, Annelise Anderson, David Bailey, Matthew Beck, Joby Bernstein, Michael Bordo, John…

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Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici (CMCC) | June 8, 2023

The ocean first: CMCC research and applications for the World Ocean Day

Forecasting systems, data visualization systems, web applications, and much more: on World Oceans Day 2023, a selection of the main services offered by CMCC to the scientific community and society…

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Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici (CMCC) | June 8, 2023

The ocean first: CMCC research and applications for the World Oceans Day

Forecasting systems, data visualization systems, web applications, and much more: on World Oceans Day 2023, a selection of the main services offered by CMCC to the scientific community and society…

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The Hill, Columnists | June 8, 2023

Congress mired in budget fights after debt deal

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The Hill, Columnists | June 7, 2023

Murkowski emerges as senator to watch in Labor nomination fight

The White House and Senate Democrats are refocusing their efforts on Julie Su’s nomination to become Labor secretary and are pushing for Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to break party lines…

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Breaking Defense | June 7, 2023

Expand National Quantum Initiative to keep up with China, say officials, experts, legislators

IBM Quantum computer at AUSA 2022. (Breaking Defense/Brendon Smith). WASHINGTON — The US and China are neck and neck in quantum technology, witnesses warned the House Science Committee today. And…

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The Hill, Columnists | June 7, 2023

GOP efforts to protect gas stoves only burn consumers

A reasonable person would think that reducing strain on our energy infrastructure, bringing down consumer utility bills and protecting the health of kids would be issues that had bipartisan support,…

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The Hill, Columnists | June 7, 2023

Yellen: Some bank consolidation 'wouldn't surprise me'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday it wouldn't surprise her to see some bank consolidation in the near future. “I see strength in the banking system that has a…

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Breaking Defense | June 7, 2023

Latest tests of Israel’s maritime Iron Dome, C-Dome, take aim at ‘future’ threats

A photo of the C-Dome system being live fired. (Israeli MoD) JERUSALEM — Israel’s naval version of the Iron Dome air defense system, called C-Dome, successfully completed a new series…

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The Hill, Columnists | June 7, 2023

Investments are needed to stop the US from falling behind China in AI

The battle for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy between the U.S. and China has become the frontline in the global tech race. As China relentlessly pursues leadership in AI, it's imperative…

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The Hill, Columnists | June 7, 2023

North Dakota governor launches long-shot 2024 GOP bid

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is joining the growing 2024 primary field, becoming the latest Republican aiming to challenge former President Trump for the party's nomination. Burgum, who has served…

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The Journal of Commerce (JOC) | June 7, 2023

US importers still destocking, and delaying restocking in uncertain economy

US consumers are still spending, but at a slower rate, and that’s pushing major restocking of goods further toward the back half of 2023, analysts and retailers say.

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Hoover Institution | June 7, 2023

Q&A: Lieutenant Colonel Mathew Beck (US Space Force), National Security Affairs Fellow

Q&A: Lieutenant Colonel Mathew Beck (US Space Force), National Security Affairs Fellow Rachel Moltz Wed, 06/07/2023 - 06:58 Lieutenant Colonel Mathew Beck, of US Space Force, is a National Security…

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The Russian Government | June 7, 2023

Mikhail Mishustin addresses opening ceremony of 2nd CIS and EAEU Youth Forum

The 2nd CIS and EAEU Youth Forum is organised by the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs with support of the Eurasian Economic Commission and the CIS Executive Committee. The event…

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Observer Research Foundation (ORF) | June 7, 2023

An Ethical Framework for Measuring Prosperity

Task Force 3: LiFE, Resilience and Values for Well-being 1. The Challenge Many of the problems that people around the world face — such as climate change, biodiversity loss, financial…

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