A presentation by Mr Stewart Wallis, head of New Economic Foundation, held at a seminar with think tank Global Utmaning and the Swedish green party, February 22nd 2012.
Is policy making measuring up: Rethinking how we measure the success of a nation explores how global demands have changed the way we think and measure success and what the results really mean.
The document discusses different types of unemployment: frictional unemployment which occurs during job transitions, seasonal unemployment which changes with seasons, and structural unemployment which results from changes in demand. It notes that structural unemployment can be caused by new technologies like smartphones. The document also covers topics like unemployment insurance, minimum wage laws, labor unions, and efficiency wages.
Minnesota And The New Normal By Tom Stinson U Of M Econonmistsmalltofeds
The document discusses how the recent recession and demographic changes have created a "new normal" economic environment in Minnesota. It notes that the recession was more severe than previous ones, resulting in large job and wealth losses. It also describes how Minnesota will see growth in older age groups and declines in younger workers. This new normal will require fundamental changes, as economic growth will be slower and pressures will increase to fund programs for an aging population. Education is key to boosting productivity and adapting to this new environment.
This document contains information about unemployment from a macroeconomics lecture. It defines key terms related to unemployment such as the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, natural rate of unemployment, and types of unemployment like cyclical, frictional, and structural unemployment. It also provides details on how unemployment is measured in the U.S. by the Bureau of Labor Statistics through different surveys. Tables show breakdowns of the population, labor force, and unemployment rates.
This document provides an overview of fiscal policy, deficits, and debt. It discusses key topics like the objectives of fiscal policy in addressing unemployment and inflation, as well as automatic stabilizers. It also examines deficits and debt, noting that deficits occur when spending is greater than revenues and debt accumulates from deficits over time. The national debt is currently over $15 trillion or $45,455 per person. The document explores arguments for and against government debt. It also discusses ways to reduce deficits like increasing taxes, lowering spending, and addressing entitlement programs and interest on the debt.
This document discusses the monetary system and the Federal Reserve. It defines money and its key functions as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value. It describes different types of money like commodity and fiat money. It then explains the role of the Federal Reserve as the central bank of the US that regulates banks and controls the money supply through tools like setting interest rates and conducting open market operations. The Federal Reserve aims to balance economic growth and stability through its monetary policy decisions.
The document discusses entrepreneurship in the UK and factors that influence its growth. It notes that attitudes, activities, and growth aspirations are key drivers of entrepreneurial success. While government policies and support are important, cultural and social factors are also fundamental to fostering an enterprising culture. The future entrepreneurial landscape will be shaped by social values, political climate, technology changes, and increased global migration.
Choosing net zero is
an economic necessity
Australia pays a high price of a global failure
to deliver new growth in recovery. Compared
to this dismal future, Deloitte Access Economics
estimates a new growth recovery could
grow Australia’s economy by $680 billion
(present value terms) and increase GDP
by 2.6% in 2070 – adding over 250,000 jobs
to the Australian economy by 2070.
Is policy making measuring up: Rethinking how we measure the success of a nation explores how global demands have changed the way we think and measure success and what the results really mean.
The document discusses different types of unemployment: frictional unemployment which occurs during job transitions, seasonal unemployment which changes with seasons, and structural unemployment which results from changes in demand. It notes that structural unemployment can be caused by new technologies like smartphones. The document also covers topics like unemployment insurance, minimum wage laws, labor unions, and efficiency wages.
Minnesota And The New Normal By Tom Stinson U Of M Econonmistsmalltofeds
The document discusses how the recent recession and demographic changes have created a "new normal" economic environment in Minnesota. It notes that the recession was more severe than previous ones, resulting in large job and wealth losses. It also describes how Minnesota will see growth in older age groups and declines in younger workers. This new normal will require fundamental changes, as economic growth will be slower and pressures will increase to fund programs for an aging population. Education is key to boosting productivity and adapting to this new environment.
This document contains information about unemployment from a macroeconomics lecture. It defines key terms related to unemployment such as the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, natural rate of unemployment, and types of unemployment like cyclical, frictional, and structural unemployment. It also provides details on how unemployment is measured in the U.S. by the Bureau of Labor Statistics through different surveys. Tables show breakdowns of the population, labor force, and unemployment rates.
This document provides an overview of fiscal policy, deficits, and debt. It discusses key topics like the objectives of fiscal policy in addressing unemployment and inflation, as well as automatic stabilizers. It also examines deficits and debt, noting that deficits occur when spending is greater than revenues and debt accumulates from deficits over time. The national debt is currently over $15 trillion or $45,455 per person. The document explores arguments for and against government debt. It also discusses ways to reduce deficits like increasing taxes, lowering spending, and addressing entitlement programs and interest on the debt.
This document discusses the monetary system and the Federal Reserve. It defines money and its key functions as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value. It describes different types of money like commodity and fiat money. It then explains the role of the Federal Reserve as the central bank of the US that regulates banks and controls the money supply through tools like setting interest rates and conducting open market operations. The Federal Reserve aims to balance economic growth and stability through its monetary policy decisions.
The document discusses entrepreneurship in the UK and factors that influence its growth. It notes that attitudes, activities, and growth aspirations are key drivers of entrepreneurial success. While government policies and support are important, cultural and social factors are also fundamental to fostering an enterprising culture. The future entrepreneurial landscape will be shaped by social values, political climate, technology changes, and increased global migration.
Choosing net zero is
an economic necessity
Australia pays a high price of a global failure
to deliver new growth in recovery. Compared
to this dismal future, Deloitte Access Economics
estimates a new growth recovery could
grow Australia’s economy by $680 billion
(present value terms) and increase GDP
by 2.6% in 2070 – adding over 250,000 jobs
to the Australian economy by 2070.
- While the personal impact of the recession has not been as bad as initially feared for most, concerns remain as nearly 3 in 10 experienced a high personal impact. Younger and older age groups report higher levels of maintenance or improvement in quality of life.
- Consumers expect the Irish economy to worsen over the next six months but are more positive about spending patterns than in May, though most will not increase spending. Stability is anticipated for jobs while some foresee a worsening housing market.
- Despite improvements in happiness, energy and motivation, consumers remain cautious given economic uncertainties and are holding their breath as they watch how the situation unfolds.
Presentation to Permanent Secretaries participating in the CLP on the challenges of being a permanent secretary.
The Caribbean Leadership Project (CLP) is a seven-year, $20 Million Canadian project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and hosted by the Cave Hill School of Business/University of the West Indies (CHSB/UWI). This regional project covers twelve CARICOM member states (namely Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago)
The document discusses the current economic recovery in the United States, noting that while there has been slow improvement, the country has yet to reach "escape velocity" due to ongoing corrections from the recession and new challenges. It warns of the looming fiscal cliff and forecasts only moderate growth. However, it argues that many of the policies implemented to address the recession did help the situation. It concludes by calling for avoiding the fiscal cliff, taking an honest look at future economic and social challenges, preserving necessary government programs, restoring the spirit of compromise, and focusing on fairness and common sense.
This document summarizes the findings of a survey tracking the personal and economic impact of the recession in Ireland:
1) While the recession's impact has not been as severe as initially feared, consumers remain cautious about the future of the Irish economy, with nearly 1 in 3 expecting conditions to worsen over the next 6 months.
2) Most report maintaining or improving their quality of life, happiness, energy and motivation over the past year compared to expectations. However, 3 in 10 still report a high personal impact from the recession.
3) Younger age groups and those in Dublin and urban areas report the greatest improvements across measures of well-being and life satisfaction compared to a year ago.
4)
14 Jul 14 - Fuller Working Lives: Announcing the new Business Champion for Ol...ILC- UK
This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Ros Altmann on the need for businesses to embrace older workers. Some key points:
1) People are living longer, healthier lives but the traditional retirement age is outdated, leaving a skills gap as the population ages. Employers need to retain experienced older workers.
2) Combining more work with more savings offers a solution to funding longer retirements. Retirement should be seen as a process rather than an event.
3) Many workers want to work past retirement age to boost their income in retirement. Only 20% feel they are saving enough.
4) Dr. Altmann will work with businesses to promote retaining and hiring older workers,
SME7: Building Britain Better - What Lies AheadSME7
Chris Ogle outlines the the future for British business, the DIgital Revolution and why the SME7 initiative is needed now. (Section 7 of the SME7 1st Conference)
Ben Franklin - Older Workers in the EurozoneILC- UK
The document discusses how raising the labor force participation of older workers in Eurozone countries could help boost their economic recovery. It analyzes three scenarios: keeping participation rates at current levels, gradually increasing rates for those over 65, and gradually increasing rates for those over 50. The results show that even a gradual increase could significantly impact long-term GDP growth rates. However, raising participation alone will not be enough and must be accompanied by policies to improve workforce productivity across the region. The document also examines factors that influence longer working lives and argues that both incentives and health support are needed to harness the potential of older workers.
29Oct14 - Productive Ageing - Dr Ros Altmann ILC- UK
This Robert Butler Memorial Lecture, held on Wednesday 29th October 2014, was part of the ILC Global Alliance visit to the UK.
Robert Butler, founder of ILC US, was a passionate believer in the importance of health and productive ageing and we were honoured that Dr Ros Altmann, government’s Business Champion for Older Workers agreed to give the Lecture.
This document discusses wages and inequality in the UK. It notes that wages have been stagnant for 30 years and the recession widened the gap between wages and profits. The government has no overarching plan and focuses more on ideology than facts or philosophy. There is plenty of money in society but it is being hoarded by the wealthy, mostly offshore. The document advocates for increasing the minimum wage and spreading the living wage as a moral issue of justice, dignity, and respect. Unions need to build coalitions and organize workers to continue advancing fair pay.
This document summarizes a joint project between seven Swedish regions and two national institutes regarding public health and regional growth. The project aims to foster cooperation rather than competition between those working in public health and economic development. It recognizes that public health and economic growth are interdependent and that indicators beyond GDP are needed to measure true societal progress. The document recommends integrating public health goals into regional development programs and sharing knowledge and experiences between sectors to achieve sustainable development.
Brad Whitehead's presentation at NOACA's Annual Summit, 2010futurefundneo
Fund President Brad Whitehead was the keynote speaker at this year’s Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency’s (NOACA) 11th Annual Summit in Cleveland on June 15. He spoke about the Fund’s work in helping to transform the region’s economy, with a particular focus on the need for regional land use planning.
Hundreds of representatives from cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, councils of government, regional planning organizations and economic development councils from throughout the United States were in attendance. The Summit was held in conjunction with the 44th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the National Association of Regional Councils.
Measuring Happiness: John de Graaf Feb, 1 2014Self Spark
This document discusses well-being and happiness. It notes that GDP only measures economic outputs and does not account for social and environmental factors that influence well-being. Alternative indicators like the Genuine Progress Indicator and Canadian Index of Well-Being have been developed to measure well-being. Subjective surveys also measure reported levels of happiness. Happiness is determined by various domains like health, social support, community, education, environment and work-life balance. The document advocates taking a survey to identify low scores and taking action, like limiting work hours, to improve one's well-being.
This document discusses ways to classify countries as more economically developed countries (MEDC) or less economically developed countries (LEDC) based on development indicators. It provides key terms related to development measurements like standard of living, quality of life, and the Human Development Index. It lists factors that could be used to classify countries such as GDP per capita, literacy rates, life expectancy. Patterns in the global distribution of MEDCs and LEDCs are discussed, with MEDCs generally located in Europe, North America, and Australasia and LEDCs in Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. Limitations of using atlas data in classifications are also noted.
Stiglitz believes that greater inequality leads to less economic growth and that politics and policies have contributed to rising inequality in the U.S. He argues that taxation policies disproportionately benefit the wealthy through lower tax rates on capital gains and that financial sector subsidies have misallocated resources. Stiglitz also asserts that democracy is in peril due to corporate influence in politics and that changes are needed to address inequality, including more progressive taxation and increased government investment.
'How can we support older workers?' an ILC-UK European policy debate, support...ILC- UK
Tuesday 3rd September, M&G, Governor’s House, Laurence Pountney Hill, London, EC4R 0HH, 16:00 for a 16:30 start – 18:30
Featuring Steve Webb MP (Minister for Pensions); Christopher Brooks (Age UK) and David Sinclair (ILC-UK), presenting findings from a new policy review of European innovations in supporting longer working lives. Chaired by Baroness Greengross, CEO, ILC-UK and cross-bench peer
Europe needs older workers. Its long-term ageing population and recent economic hardships are creating huge fiscal and demographic pressures - pressures which could be greatly relieved if it can encourage its workers to remain in work for longer.
How is this to be achieved?
The European Union recently launched its Europe 2020 strategy which set employment targets of 75% for workers aged 20-64. However, with the old-age dependency ratio for the EU28 predicted to climb over 50% by 2050, much more still needs to be done.
In this event we will hear UK and EU perspectives on how older workers can be supported, with contributions from Steve Webb MP, the UK Minister for Pensions; and Christopher Brooks (Age UK)
To inform this debate, ILC-UK launched a report at the event, supported by Prudential, which shares key policy approaches being taken across to support older workers.
We invited experts from the field of public health and dementia to discuss the growing interest in dementia risk reduction and the implications of a new paper launched at the event entitled 'Preventing dementia: a provocation. How can we do more to prevent dementia, save lives and reduce avoidable costs?'
Building on the momentum of the Blackfriars Consensus from Public Health England and the UK Health Forum on “promoting brain health and reducing risks for dementia in the population”, we are keen to stimulate debate and discussion about how we could tackle dementia risk factors at scale and the potential economic, health and societal benefits of dementia risk reduction.
The provocation to be launched on the day posits that we can have a significant impact on reducing the number of people who will develop dementia. The paper identifies a number of risk factors for dementia that are amenable to intervention and have modelled the impact of matching the best-practice interventions on reducing the six main risk factors from global case studies. It is estimated that over the 27-year period from 2013-2040 this could prevent nearly 3 million people developing dementia in the UK. This would reduce the costs to the state in the UK by £42.9 billion (calculated from 2013 and 2040, minus any associated costs of intervention).
We see this paper as a provocation and a starting point for more detailed and rigorous research in this field, and are keen to hear views on further research gaps in this area and other research and policy analysis being carried out.
Speakers included Rebecca Wood (Alzheimer's Research UK), Sally-Marie Bamford (ILC-UK), Phil Hope (Improving Care), Keiran Brett (Improving Care), Shirley Cramer (The Royal Society for Public Health), Dr Charles Alessi (Public Health England), Johan Vos (Alzheimer's Disease International).
This document discusses Outcomes or Results Based Accountability (OBA). It provides examples of OBA in practice in the UK, focusing on community participation and defining outcomes. Examples include Portsmouth defining 8 outcomes for children and turning the curve on bullying. Cardiff defined 7 outcomes for the city. Housing associations also used OBA to improve housing stock and tenant quality of life. The document concludes with top 10 tips for OBA practice, emphasizing starting with outcomes, cultural change, and community involvement in finding low-cost solutions.
This document discusses economic freedom and rankings of various entities such as schools, economies, and places to live. It defines economic freedom as the ability to make personal choices that shape one's life through voluntary exchange and competition in markets. Methods of measuring economic freedom like the Index of Economic Freedom are presented. The document considers whether ranking systems are negative, zero, or positive sum games and suggests including more discussion of economic freedom in courses by utilizing available resources.
People face tradeoffs when making decisions and consider marginal costs and benefits. Trade benefits all parties by allowing specialization. Markets generally coordinate economic activity well, though governments can address market failures. A country's standard of living depends on productivity, and inflation rises with excess money printing. Society faces a short-term tradeoff between inflation and unemployment.
- While the personal impact of the recession has not been as bad as initially feared for most, concerns remain as nearly 3 in 10 experienced a high personal impact. Younger and older age groups report higher levels of maintenance or improvement in quality of life.
- Consumers expect the Irish economy to worsen over the next six months but are more positive about spending patterns than in May, though most will not increase spending. Stability is anticipated for jobs while some foresee a worsening housing market.
- Despite improvements in happiness, energy and motivation, consumers remain cautious given economic uncertainties and are holding their breath as they watch how the situation unfolds.
Presentation to Permanent Secretaries participating in the CLP on the challenges of being a permanent secretary.
The Caribbean Leadership Project (CLP) is a seven-year, $20 Million Canadian project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and hosted by the Cave Hill School of Business/University of the West Indies (CHSB/UWI). This regional project covers twelve CARICOM member states (namely Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago)
The document discusses the current economic recovery in the United States, noting that while there has been slow improvement, the country has yet to reach "escape velocity" due to ongoing corrections from the recession and new challenges. It warns of the looming fiscal cliff and forecasts only moderate growth. However, it argues that many of the policies implemented to address the recession did help the situation. It concludes by calling for avoiding the fiscal cliff, taking an honest look at future economic and social challenges, preserving necessary government programs, restoring the spirit of compromise, and focusing on fairness and common sense.
This document summarizes the findings of a survey tracking the personal and economic impact of the recession in Ireland:
1) While the recession's impact has not been as severe as initially feared, consumers remain cautious about the future of the Irish economy, with nearly 1 in 3 expecting conditions to worsen over the next 6 months.
2) Most report maintaining or improving their quality of life, happiness, energy and motivation over the past year compared to expectations. However, 3 in 10 still report a high personal impact from the recession.
3) Younger age groups and those in Dublin and urban areas report the greatest improvements across measures of well-being and life satisfaction compared to a year ago.
4)
14 Jul 14 - Fuller Working Lives: Announcing the new Business Champion for Ol...ILC- UK
This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Ros Altmann on the need for businesses to embrace older workers. Some key points:
1) People are living longer, healthier lives but the traditional retirement age is outdated, leaving a skills gap as the population ages. Employers need to retain experienced older workers.
2) Combining more work with more savings offers a solution to funding longer retirements. Retirement should be seen as a process rather than an event.
3) Many workers want to work past retirement age to boost their income in retirement. Only 20% feel they are saving enough.
4) Dr. Altmann will work with businesses to promote retaining and hiring older workers,
SME7: Building Britain Better - What Lies AheadSME7
Chris Ogle outlines the the future for British business, the DIgital Revolution and why the SME7 initiative is needed now. (Section 7 of the SME7 1st Conference)
Ben Franklin - Older Workers in the EurozoneILC- UK
The document discusses how raising the labor force participation of older workers in Eurozone countries could help boost their economic recovery. It analyzes three scenarios: keeping participation rates at current levels, gradually increasing rates for those over 65, and gradually increasing rates for those over 50. The results show that even a gradual increase could significantly impact long-term GDP growth rates. However, raising participation alone will not be enough and must be accompanied by policies to improve workforce productivity across the region. The document also examines factors that influence longer working lives and argues that both incentives and health support are needed to harness the potential of older workers.
29Oct14 - Productive Ageing - Dr Ros Altmann ILC- UK
This Robert Butler Memorial Lecture, held on Wednesday 29th October 2014, was part of the ILC Global Alliance visit to the UK.
Robert Butler, founder of ILC US, was a passionate believer in the importance of health and productive ageing and we were honoured that Dr Ros Altmann, government’s Business Champion for Older Workers agreed to give the Lecture.
This document discusses wages and inequality in the UK. It notes that wages have been stagnant for 30 years and the recession widened the gap between wages and profits. The government has no overarching plan and focuses more on ideology than facts or philosophy. There is plenty of money in society but it is being hoarded by the wealthy, mostly offshore. The document advocates for increasing the minimum wage and spreading the living wage as a moral issue of justice, dignity, and respect. Unions need to build coalitions and organize workers to continue advancing fair pay.
This document summarizes a joint project between seven Swedish regions and two national institutes regarding public health and regional growth. The project aims to foster cooperation rather than competition between those working in public health and economic development. It recognizes that public health and economic growth are interdependent and that indicators beyond GDP are needed to measure true societal progress. The document recommends integrating public health goals into regional development programs and sharing knowledge and experiences between sectors to achieve sustainable development.
Brad Whitehead's presentation at NOACA's Annual Summit, 2010futurefundneo
Fund President Brad Whitehead was the keynote speaker at this year’s Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency’s (NOACA) 11th Annual Summit in Cleveland on June 15. He spoke about the Fund’s work in helping to transform the region’s economy, with a particular focus on the need for regional land use planning.
Hundreds of representatives from cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, councils of government, regional planning organizations and economic development councils from throughout the United States were in attendance. The Summit was held in conjunction with the 44th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the National Association of Regional Councils.
Measuring Happiness: John de Graaf Feb, 1 2014Self Spark
This document discusses well-being and happiness. It notes that GDP only measures economic outputs and does not account for social and environmental factors that influence well-being. Alternative indicators like the Genuine Progress Indicator and Canadian Index of Well-Being have been developed to measure well-being. Subjective surveys also measure reported levels of happiness. Happiness is determined by various domains like health, social support, community, education, environment and work-life balance. The document advocates taking a survey to identify low scores and taking action, like limiting work hours, to improve one's well-being.
This document discusses ways to classify countries as more economically developed countries (MEDC) or less economically developed countries (LEDC) based on development indicators. It provides key terms related to development measurements like standard of living, quality of life, and the Human Development Index. It lists factors that could be used to classify countries such as GDP per capita, literacy rates, life expectancy. Patterns in the global distribution of MEDCs and LEDCs are discussed, with MEDCs generally located in Europe, North America, and Australasia and LEDCs in Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. Limitations of using atlas data in classifications are also noted.
Stiglitz believes that greater inequality leads to less economic growth and that politics and policies have contributed to rising inequality in the U.S. He argues that taxation policies disproportionately benefit the wealthy through lower tax rates on capital gains and that financial sector subsidies have misallocated resources. Stiglitz also asserts that democracy is in peril due to corporate influence in politics and that changes are needed to address inequality, including more progressive taxation and increased government investment.
'How can we support older workers?' an ILC-UK European policy debate, support...ILC- UK
Tuesday 3rd September, M&G, Governor’s House, Laurence Pountney Hill, London, EC4R 0HH, 16:00 for a 16:30 start – 18:30
Featuring Steve Webb MP (Minister for Pensions); Christopher Brooks (Age UK) and David Sinclair (ILC-UK), presenting findings from a new policy review of European innovations in supporting longer working lives. Chaired by Baroness Greengross, CEO, ILC-UK and cross-bench peer
Europe needs older workers. Its long-term ageing population and recent economic hardships are creating huge fiscal and demographic pressures - pressures which could be greatly relieved if it can encourage its workers to remain in work for longer.
How is this to be achieved?
The European Union recently launched its Europe 2020 strategy which set employment targets of 75% for workers aged 20-64. However, with the old-age dependency ratio for the EU28 predicted to climb over 50% by 2050, much more still needs to be done.
In this event we will hear UK and EU perspectives on how older workers can be supported, with contributions from Steve Webb MP, the UK Minister for Pensions; and Christopher Brooks (Age UK)
To inform this debate, ILC-UK launched a report at the event, supported by Prudential, which shares key policy approaches being taken across to support older workers.
We invited experts from the field of public health and dementia to discuss the growing interest in dementia risk reduction and the implications of a new paper launched at the event entitled 'Preventing dementia: a provocation. How can we do more to prevent dementia, save lives and reduce avoidable costs?'
Building on the momentum of the Blackfriars Consensus from Public Health England and the UK Health Forum on “promoting brain health and reducing risks for dementia in the population”, we are keen to stimulate debate and discussion about how we could tackle dementia risk factors at scale and the potential economic, health and societal benefits of dementia risk reduction.
The provocation to be launched on the day posits that we can have a significant impact on reducing the number of people who will develop dementia. The paper identifies a number of risk factors for dementia that are amenable to intervention and have modelled the impact of matching the best-practice interventions on reducing the six main risk factors from global case studies. It is estimated that over the 27-year period from 2013-2040 this could prevent nearly 3 million people developing dementia in the UK. This would reduce the costs to the state in the UK by £42.9 billion (calculated from 2013 and 2040, minus any associated costs of intervention).
We see this paper as a provocation and a starting point for more detailed and rigorous research in this field, and are keen to hear views on further research gaps in this area and other research and policy analysis being carried out.
Speakers included Rebecca Wood (Alzheimer's Research UK), Sally-Marie Bamford (ILC-UK), Phil Hope (Improving Care), Keiran Brett (Improving Care), Shirley Cramer (The Royal Society for Public Health), Dr Charles Alessi (Public Health England), Johan Vos (Alzheimer's Disease International).
This document discusses Outcomes or Results Based Accountability (OBA). It provides examples of OBA in practice in the UK, focusing on community participation and defining outcomes. Examples include Portsmouth defining 8 outcomes for children and turning the curve on bullying. Cardiff defined 7 outcomes for the city. Housing associations also used OBA to improve housing stock and tenant quality of life. The document concludes with top 10 tips for OBA practice, emphasizing starting with outcomes, cultural change, and community involvement in finding low-cost solutions.
This document discusses economic freedom and rankings of various entities such as schools, economies, and places to live. It defines economic freedom as the ability to make personal choices that shape one's life through voluntary exchange and competition in markets. Methods of measuring economic freedom like the Index of Economic Freedom are presented. The document considers whether ranking systems are negative, zero, or positive sum games and suggests including more discussion of economic freedom in courses by utilizing available resources.
People face tradeoffs when making decisions and consider marginal costs and benefits. Trade benefits all parties by allowing specialization. Markets generally coordinate economic activity well, though governments can address market failures. A country's standard of living depends on productivity, and inflation rises with excess money printing. Society faces a short-term tradeoff between inflation and unemployment.
A two circuit approach to Economic DevelopmentNBSPRN
This document proposes a two-circuit approach to economic development that considers both economic and social values. It critiques standard economic models for being too focused on profit maximization. The two-circuit diagram shows the economy alternating between phases of surplus expansion, basic expansion, and a stationary state. This approach aims to balance concerns like community well-being and environmental sustainability with an understanding of economic processes.
1) Gender budgeting aims to promote transparency and participation in budgetary processes by analyzing how public funds are allocated and who benefits in terms of gender.
2) In Scotland, the Scottish Women's Budget Group was established in 2000 to advocate for gender budgeting and build capacity. They analyze budget documents and provide input to government committees.
3) Over 10 years, there has been some progress in Scotland including greater transparency of budget processes and participation through partnerships. However, challenges remain around fully integrating gender analysis into economic modeling that informs spending decisions.
National Accounts of Well-being presents a framework for measuring national well-being that goes beyond traditional economic indicators like GDP. It recommends that governments regularly collect data on citizens' subjective well-being, including their experiences, feelings, and perceptions of how their lives are going. This data would be published as National Accounts of Well-being. The framework includes measures of personal well-being, like positive emotions and life satisfaction, and social well-being, like supportive relationships and trust. Analysis of survey data from 22 European countries found that levels of personal and social well-being varied between countries in unexpected ways. National Accounts of Well-being could provide a more holistic view of societal progress and a more informative approach for policymaking
Pathways to happiness are tools for policy makers seeking the secure the right to the pursuit of happiness. This tool addresses the aspect of satisfaction with work that is due to a sense of being paid appropriately. Other policies to address other areas can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html
1. The document discusses changes in education in Alabama over the past 100 years, including desegregation efforts from the 1960s and reforms from federal acts like the Civil Rights Act and Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
2. It notes that while private schools were formed after integration, teachers now generally show no discrimination towards students.
3. Common Core standards were introduced to emphasize core subjects for standardized testing and receiving federal funds, replacing the No Child Left Behind Act's requirement for states to set their own standards.
The document discusses factors that affect population growth rates, including health, education, social provision, cultural factors, political factors, and environmental factors. It describes how population data is collected through censuses conducted every 10 years in countries like the UK. Censuses provide important data for governments and businesses to plan infrastructure, services, and marketing based on the characteristics of the population. However, censuses also face challenges like infringing on privacy, unreturned forms, and being difficult to conduct in some areas.
The Economic Benefits Of Economic Welfare EssayDani Cox
The document discusses how developed nations subsidized their automobile industries during the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. This likely distorted international trade by benefiting domestic producers over foreign competitors. While protectionism may seem reasonable during an economic crisis, it ultimately does more harm than good according to economic research. Protectionism only provides a small and temporary boost to things like the trade balance and GDP, and its effects disappear quickly. It also risks retaliation and does not address the underlying issues, making further adjustments necessary. Overall, protectionism is not an effective response during an economic crisis due to its negative impacts on the domestic economy and international trade.
Evaluating your ed efforts bc webinar [compatibility mode]Della Rucker
The document discusses evaluating the effectiveness of local economic development efforts. It suggests communities ask what goals they are trying to achieve and how well the local economy and development efforts are performing toward those goals. It provides examples of indices to measure various aspects of economic health, and a framework to evaluate development efforts on a scale from "strategic perspective" to "hostile waters". The key is for communities to objectively analyze their situation and identify areas needing improvement.
Breaking Out of a Circle of Scarcity: The Oregon Business Plan's Challenge f...The Oregon Business Plan
Sliding per capita income is leading to low investments in public services. Medicaid and Prison spending are squeezing out investments in education, further driving down personal incomes. Over the next decade the aging baby-boomers and an increasingly diverse population will put more pressure on government revenues. Oregon is trapped in a "circle of scarcity." Breaking out of it is the most important task for Oregon's business, elected and community leaders today.
The document discusses the triple bottom line (TBL) framework for measuring sustainability performance across three dimensions: social, environmental and financial. It provides examples of how businesses, nonprofits and governments have incorporated TBL measurements and indicators into their strategies and decision-making. Specifically, it outlines two regional economic development initiatives - in Cleveland, Ohio and Grand Rapids, Michigan - that have adopted TBL approaches to encourage sustainable economic growth through cooperation across multiple stakeholders.
This document discusses outcomes-based accountability (OBA), which focuses on population-level outcomes and indicators to measure community well-being. It provides examples of OBA practices in the UK that engage communities to identify issues and solutions. Key points include: defining outcomes and indicators for issues like crime rates, education, and health; turning the curve exercises to understand causes and find low-cost solutions; and reporting cards to track community progress over time. The document outlines good practices from areas like Portsmouth, Cardiff, and North Devon that actively involve residents to improve population well-being.
The document discusses the challenges of implementing triple bottom line (TBL) accounting and sustainability metrics. It describes TBL accounting as evaluating financial, social and environmental impacts. The document outlines difficulties like defining organizational boundaries and partnerships. It advocates for shared values, long-term thinking, pilot projects and transparency to help adoption of TBL accounting and sustainability goals.
The document discusses how businesses are affected by factors in the external environment that are outside of their control, including political, economic, social, technological factors. It introduces the PEST analysis framework for examining the external environment and provides examples of how different external factors impact businesses and should be considered in their objectives and strategies. The document also gives specific examples analyzing how certain external and economic factors impact businesses.
The document discusses equitable income inequality and its positive and negative factors. Positive factors of a more equitable income distribution include the poor being able to access better education and healthcare, avoiding inequality of opportunity, and decreasing poverty. However, a more equitable distribution may also have negative economic effects by lowering incentives for people to work hard and pursue higher education or innovation. The document argues that a more equitable income can benefit the economy by allowing more spending on education and healthcare, improving quality of life.
Pathways to happiness are tools for policy makers seeking the secure the right to the pursuit of happiness. This tool addresses the aspect of satisfaction with work that is due to a sense of productivity. Other policies to address other areas can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html
Social Progress & the Economics of Happiness (Dallas-area, TX)responsiblereturn
The document discusses the economics of happiness and various metrics that have been used to measure well-being and social progress, such as gross domestic happiness. It notes that while these metrics are an improvement over solely using GDP, happiness is too simplistic and does not address underlying issues like inequality. The document advocates focusing instead on non-financial well-being indicators and accounting for environmental and social costs. It argues that corporate social responsibility has increased in importance but is often not substantiated, and the consulting firm Responsible Return aims to create tools to properly assess corporate impact and hold companies accountable.
Professor Martin Boddy (Chair, SWO Board and Executive Dean, Faculty of Environment and Technology, University of the West of England) delivers a scene-setting presentation on 'getting the measure of prosperity'.
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Cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector - the Nordic exampleGlobal Utmaning
The document discusses cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector through the Nordic example. It outlines the history of interconnections between Nordic countries dating back to 1963, which grew over time through the establishment of Nordel in 1992 to facilitate cooperation between transmission system operators. Nordel later joined ENTSO-E and helped coordinate the decarbonization of the power sector in the region through increasing renewable energy and electrification while maintaining a reliable grid through 2050. The context of cooperation has become more complex over time with new drivers like emissions pricing and public demand, as well as obstacles around political will, governance capacity, and handling interdependencies across borders.
Nordic Energy ways in Europe – Clean, Competitive and ConnectedGlobal Utmaning
Seminar: NORDIC ENERGY WAYS – WHAT‘S IN IT FOR US?
Monday, 2 June 2014
Anders Olsson, vice CEO E.ON Norden, presented the main conclusions of the report Nordic Energy Ways in Europe. Read the full report here: www.globalutmaning.se/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Nordic-Energy-Ways-in-Europe1.pdf
This document discusses the role of private debt and credit growth in economic stability. It argues that pre-crisis orthodoxy viewed low inflation as sufficient for stability, but private debt growth fueled asset price booms and recessions. Credit growth for real estate and existing assets does not directly stimulate GDP but can inflate prices. To promote stability, policy should constrain private leverage growth and the dominance of real estate lending through higher bank capital requirements and countercyclical policies.
Ulf Dahlsten gave a presentation at the Stockholm School of Economics on March 22nd, 2014 about combating debt addiction and stabilizing the financial system. He argued that more needs to be done as the system has issues like extreme pro-cyclicality, underestimating endogenous risks, excessive money creation, growing private debts, asset inflation, and complexity. He focused on these problems and asked questions about addressing excessive money creation, the danger of private debt buildup, curbing asset inflation without hurting the economy, and what central banks, regulators, and politicians can do to help.
Challenges with high household debt levels - a Swedish perspectiveGlobal Utmaning
A presentation held by Lord Adair Turner from INET at Global Utmaning's and the Swedish House of Finance's seminar "Combating the Debt Addiction" at the Stockholm School of Economics, Thursday May 22, 2014.
Ed Groark presents State of the World 2014: Governing for sustainabilityGlobal Utmaning
Ed Groark, Chairman of the Worldwatch institute, presented the annual report State of the World, this year themed "Governing for sustainability" at a seminar hosted by Norden i Fokus and Global Utmaning on the 7th of May 2014.
Energiewende - Status of the German Energy reformsGlobal Utmaning
A presentation given in Stockholm, March 20th 2014, by Dr. Ralf Bartels, Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau, Chemie, Energie
Head of Department Energy Reforms / Sustainability
at Global Challenge's and E.ON's seminar "A Nordic Energiewende?"
The document defines a green economy as one that is low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive according to the UNEP. It also includes a diagram showing the interdependencies between different levels of trust, politics, markets, resources, and social relations that are necessary for a sustainable green economy. Weaknesses in any of these areas can undermine the transition to a green economy.
Research questions for a green, inclusive economyGlobal Utmaning
This document summarizes a presentation on research questions for a green, inclusive economy. The presentation covered three main topics:
1. Metrics - It discussed developing alternative metrics to GDP like national wealth accounts and a prosperity metric based on solving human problems.
2. Vision - It addressed the need for systems thinking and considering renewable vs. exhaustible natural resources.
3. Transition - Key research questions were presented around the politics and innovation required for an economic transition, including governance mechanisms, necessary institutions, and business models within planetary boundaries.
The presentation concluded by noting the career prospects for economists to work on these important transition questions and called for mutual understanding between disciplines.
A critical review and considerations: Green economy, what is it?Global Utmaning
This document provides a summary and critique of a proposal to build models for a sustainable Germany by 2040. It notes that the proposal makes some good points but its economic understanding is still simplistic and it is insufficient in design and scope. The summary recommends using systems analysis throughout, integrated assessment modeling to analyze past data and scenarios, and involving experienced systems analysts. It concludes that the proposal has some blind spots and needs to better connect the whole system, address issues like population and trade, and engage policy/government to enable real paradigm shifts.
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
Ocean lotus Threat actors project by John Sitima 2024 (1).pptxSitimaJohn
Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptxdanishmna97
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
CAKE: Sharing Slices of Confidential Data on BlockchainClaudio Di Ciccio
Presented at the CAiSE 2024 Forum, Intelligent Information Systems, June 6th, Limassol, Cyprus.
Synopsis: Cooperative information systems typically involve various entities in a collaborative process within a distributed environment. Blockchain technology offers a mechanism for automating such processes, even when only partial trust exists among participants. The data stored on the blockchain is replicated across all nodes in the network, ensuring accessibility to all participants. While this aspect facilitates traceability, integrity, and persistence, it poses challenges for adopting public blockchains in enterprise settings due to confidentiality issues. In this paper, we present a software tool named Control Access via Key Encryption (CAKE), designed to ensure data confidentiality in scenarios involving public blockchains. After outlining its core components and functionalities, we showcase the application of CAKE in the context of a real-world cyber-security project within the logistics domain.
Paper: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61000-4_16
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
1. Beyond GDP Need for a Great Transition Stewart Wallis Executive Director nef (the new economics foundation) Email: [email_address] Web: www.neweconomics.org
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17. To those who say that all this sounds like a distraction from the serious business of government, I would say that finding out what will really improve lives and acting on it is actually the serious business of government .” UK Prime Minister David Cameron, 2010 “