Once a powerhouse of prosperity, US productivity growth has dwindled in the past 15 years. But if companies can unleash their inner productivity superheroes, they could add a whopping $10 trillion to GDP by 2030! Enter the “Titanium Economy” – fast-growing, highly profitable, small and often privately held firms thriving across sectors. These productivity champions invest in digitization, intangibles, a future-ready workforce, and adopt a systems approach. So grab your cape, follow their playbook, and join the productivity league to turbocharge America’s economy! Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
