When we look at aging populations, 65 could be new 55 because of the difference between our chronological age and our biological age.…
The Inventions That Mattered Most
Through a new look at invention history, we can identify the waves of innovation and see which ones were most influential.…
Why the World Economy is Growing More Slowly
In most of the world’s advanced economies, there are gains in certain areas and lagging regions elsewhere that create a disparity and less economic growth.…
Why We Should Care About Economic Uncertainty
It is likely that the economic uncertainty created by changes in trade regulations will affect business investment, consumer spending, and the GDP.…
When Netflix Became the Designated Survivor
Continuing today, the Netflix effect began in 1997 when it began the creative destruction that eliminated some companies and produced others.…
Celebrating the Economic Independence That Alexander Hamilton Created
Relevant today, the timeless ideas in Alexander Hamilton’s development plan are about a sovereign debt, banking, and economic growth.…
How to Increase a Woman’s Productivity at Work
Starting with a woman’s work productivity and then moving to U.S. productivity, we can see that even temperature makes a difference.…
What Counting Cranes Can Tell You
To our list of less traditional economic indicators like the men’s underwear index, we can add the cranes that help to build our skyscrapers and stadiums.…
The Best Way To Measure Happiness
When we compare Bhutan’s gross national happiness (GNH) to its gross domestic product (GDP, we could decide if happiness relates to economic growth.…
Why We Should Care About the Night Time Economy
Inadequately supported, the food, drink, and entertainment businesses in a city’s night time economy can be a valuable source of economic growth.…