Tag: economics
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Report – U.S. Needs Regional Technology Centers
Growth patterns in the U.S. show a concentration of technology development in a few cities, with new policies and investments needed to encourage innovation elsewhere.
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Infographic – Most in US Say Climate Change Affects Them
A solid majority of Americans now says that climate change affects their communities, a finding that could affect future state and federal public policies.
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University Opens Geothermal Entrepreneurship Center
A federally-funded research and entrepreneurship center is underway to adapt and commercialize geothermal energy technologies from the oil and gas industry.
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Infographic – Manufacturing Declines Worldwide
The chart shows declines in manufacturing as a percentage of GDP taking place in China, Germany, Japan, the U.K., India. and the U.S.
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Infographic – China Remains Top U.S. Student Source
China continues to provide the largest number of international students on American campuses, sending more than 369,000 of its citizens, an increase of almost 2 percent over the previous year.
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Institute Invests in Elderly Care Start-Up
Regenstrief Institute, affiliated with Indiana University, is investing in a new company aiming to improve long-term care for older individuals.
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Medicare Buy-In Lowers Costs for Some, Raises Others’ Costs
A plan allowing Americans to opt into Medicare at age 50 would lower insurance premiums for those age 50 to 64, but raise premiums for some younger people.
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Anti-Vaccine Groups More Adept at Facebook Ads
A review of advertisements about vaccinations shows a few groups took advantage of Facebook’s advertising policies to spread vaccine misinformation.
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FDA – New Processes, Incentives Needed for Drug Shortages
A report from the Food and Drug Administration identifies the causes of recent shortages of some drugs, and calls for new processes and incentives to prevent future shortages.
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Infographic – Govt Research Funds Fall Behind in U.S.
Funding for research at universities in the U.S. by government agencies is falling behind most other advanced countries, according to a new report.