Some immediate lessons were learned from the failures of the crisis-response in Indonesia, which was the worst-affected economy. It is notable, however, how little changed to address the ongoing systemic weaknesses. Three areas of unresolved vulnerability can be identified. First, the sudden stops...
When the American economy was running full tilt two years ago, few places were as breathlessly delighted as Seattle. Its port was thronged with ships bringing goods from Asia. The Boeing Company could barely keep up with demand for its airliners. Microsoft was hiring hordes of software ...
In theory, as we like to tell Zoomers who are putting it all out there, “the internet is forever.” Employers and enemies can and will ferret out your worst moments on the internet, and even things that were, in theory, deleted can be resurfaced on mirrored sites and archives, with ...
Europe and the United States have entered the endemic stage of the COVID-19 outbreak: the virus is widespread, is significantly less fatal than it was in 2020, and is spurring only limited changes in public behavior. These endemic conditions are likely to continue through the summer and autumn...
At a time when the world is struggling to get out of recession, it is just about the worst thing that could happen. When the world descended on Sydney last month it was with trepidation. There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart. So you...
When I stepped into the Samcheong Park Library in Seoul, I saw the future. The simple building had a nice selection of books and a cafe where readers could enjoy coffee while gazing at the leaves outside. It was specifically designed without any latest technology."What's so innovative about...
WhenIsteppedintotheSamcheongParkLibraryinSeoul,Isawthefuture.Thesimplebuildinghadaniceselectionofbooksandacafewherereaderscouldenjoycoffeewhilegazingattheleavesoutside.Itwasspecificallydesignedwithoutanylatesttechnology. "What'ssoinnovativeaboutthat?"alibrarianinTorontoaskedwhenIshowedherpictures.Innovationtohermeantdigi...
your contributions cannot be more than your taxable compensation for the year, if your compensation was less than $5,500 (or $6,500). So if you find a gig that pays you $1,500 and that's your only taxable compensation for the year, you can't contribute more than $1,500 to an IR...
This person will need the details of the situation — what work was completed, when invoices and follow-ups were submitted, who’s responsible for payment, and if there’s a prior history of nonpayment. The process will be much smoother if you have this information organized. Understand the...
6. Which of the following satements is INCORRECT about David’s personal background? A.He had excellent academic records at school and university.? B.He was once on a PhD programme at Yale University.? C.He received professional training inacting9.?