Competing for consumers in driverless cars
Once drivers become passengers, a new “fifth-screen” economy focused on the in-car experience will flourish.
The silver lining of an aging population
Economists often warn that an abundance of elders will be problematic for the economy. But new research shows that such a demographic shift could be a good thing.March 4, 2019 by Matt PalmquistRelated tags: age wave, careers, demographics, economy, recent research, skills, social responsibilityAre We Outgrowing Growth?
Citizens and policymakers are asking whether economies can break out of growth-dependent frameworks. Businesses should help find the answer.January 3, 2019 by Deepali SrivastavaRelated tags: economic growth, economics, economy, environmental policy, growth, solving global problems, sustainabilityBack from the Brink?
A new book argues that the global financial crisis that began in 2008 would have been much worse without American financial innovation.July 25, 2018 by David J. LynchHow to Make Property Work Better for Society
In their new book, Eric A. Posner and E. Glen Weyl argue that rethinking the ownership of assets can lead to greater economic efficiency and equality. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”June 26, 2018 by Mark GimeinRelated tags: academics, authors, book reviews, business literature, economy, ethics, social responsibility, stakeholdersDesperately Seeking Workers
With roughly equal numbers of open jobs and unemployed people, companies are scrapping their talent plans and looking for workers wherever they can find them.June 6, 2018 by Daniel GrossAsk Not What Your City Can Do for New Jobs
Towns in the U.S. are scrambling to attract Amazon’s second headquarters, but there are more effective ways to put people to work. Fill the vacant jobs in your area.March 21, 2018 by Daniel GrossA Guide to This Season’s Consumers
In a complicated retail landscape, it is critical for retailers to understand what shoppers are thinking.December 20, 2017 by Michelle GerdesWhat’s Going on with Wages?
As the labor market continues to change, base pay is rising much more quickly for the bottom 20 percent of earners than for other workers.November 22, 2017 by Daniel GrossHow to Spark “Next-Gen” Creativity
Leading for creativity isn’t about being an artistic free spirit — it’s about having the necessary skills to think in ways that get things done.November 14, 2017 by Eric J. McNultyBest Business Books 2017: Economics
Not-So-Great ExpectationsNovember 7, 2017 by Ryan AventInnovating the Mundane
Space tourism and self-driving cars are exciting to ponder, but what about just making our current systems work better?October 31, 2017 by Daniel GrossThe Dangerous Necessity of Relying on Bots
Algorithms and AI can help a company achieve massive scale, but they bring with them new risks.October 18, 2017 by Daniel GrossStop Putting So Much Stock in Streaks
The end of a run can feel earth-shattering, but economists and statisticians say it often means nothing.October 12, 2017 by Daniel GrossAre overly optimistic leaders forgetting their history?
When economic times are good, it’s easy to fall into the trap of expecting that growth will only continue.October 3, 2017 by Daniel GrossAutomation Limitation: Companies Still Need Seasonal Workers
Retailers are already announcing ambitious holiday hiring goals, with logistics and delivery firms likely to follow.September 21, 2017 by Daniel GrossBurn Your Rule Book and Unlock the Power of Principles
Clear and simple shared objectives nurture employee energy, ideas, and commitment.September 13, 2017 by Eric J. McNultyCompanies Move Out of Their Geographic Comfort Zone
With skilled employees in high demand, some firms are extending their footprint into areas where workers are underutilized.September 13, 2017 by Daniel GrossMovie Theatres Take Steps to Disrupt Themselves
To address slow growth, multiplexes are replacing humans with machines, and popcorn and soda with gourmet treats.September 7, 2017 by Daniel GrossWorkers Are Economically Shell-Shocked
Despite the tight labor market, employees report they are willing to take increasingly smaller salaries.August 22, 2017 by Daniel GrossUniqlo Addresses Retail Woes with High-Tech Vending Machines
A small but growing number of retailers and restaurants are experimenting with selling their wares through unstaffed kiosks, often linked to apps and e-payment systems.August 15, 2017 by Michelle GerdesRelated tags: brand, consumer trends, digital retail, economy, innovation, retail trends, technologyWhy the Experts Get It Wrong
The closing of an energy hedge fund shows unique difficulties market veterans face when forecasting.August 8, 2017 by Daniel GrossCan Ex-Cons Ease the Labor Shortage?
Employers are running out of creative ways to lure workers — and those coming out of prison are a largely untapped pool.August 3, 2017 by Daniel GrossWhat Billy Joel Can Teach Us About AI
It’s too simplistic to view advances in automation as inspiring either sadness or euphoria.July 25, 2017 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: artificial intelligence, automation, economy, innovation, labor, machine learning, technologyWhen You Keep Falling Short of Your Mission
The Fed can’t meet its inflation target, companies routinely miss earnings guidance, and schools fail to increase test scores. So what’s an institution to do?July 5, 2017 by Daniel Gross
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