Prominent AI researchers expect the arrival of artificial general intelligence anywhere between "the next couple of years" and "possibly never." At the same time, leading economists disagree about the potential
Health inequality: what does it mean and how can we measure it? Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res,10 (2): 177-86.Masseria C, Hernández-Quevedo C, Allin S: Health inequality: what does it mean and how can we measure it? Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res 2010, 10 (2) : 177–...
to understand that America, as outlined in the Constitution is a Republic, not a democracy. Madison does an excellent job comparing the two principles in Federalist paper X. In a democratic society, a small minority of people can take things from others, in this c...
On a country scale, productivity can mean the difference between good and not-so-good standards of living. The only way people in a country can achieve a higher standard of living is through productivity growth. For a company, productivity can determine whether it can afford to increase wages...
Bouvet, F.: What does greater economic integration mean for regional income inequality? An analysis of OECD countries and regions. Paper presented at the 84th Annual Conference of the Western Economic Association International, Vancouver, BC, 29 June–3 July 2009BOUVET. What Does Greater Economic ...
What is the concept of deregulation and its effect on economic development? Suppose a government fiscal policy creates a $25 billion budget deficit. a.What does it mean when a government is facing a budget deficit? b.What are...
But that does not mean nothing can be done. Enabling higher rates of home ownership requires carefully designed, supportive programs with safeguards against predatory lending. Another option would be to reconsider the ways in which tax policy favors property ownership. Bringing...
What does ESG mean in business? In business, ESG equates to a business opportunity. Corporations can take a strong stance on ESG issues and signal to investors that they care about both generating reliable returns and mitigating their environmental and social impact. ...
Does it mean to be paid the same as your fellow man? Or to have to obey the same laws as him and suffer the same consequences if you don’t. Throughout history equality has always been an issue. It is not a matter of black or white, Jew or Christian, or even rich and poor. ...
they emerge from a specific historical and social context.As we have seen the relevant historical context is quite unequal. This is a rehashing of the point I made inmy last articlethat bears repeating: The conservative position does not really grapple with the full problem. Sure, there are ...