Embedding Security in the Internet of Things
By Jim Carlsson
The Internet of Things will mean a better-connected world, with huge possibilities for positive change – and big opportunities for cyber-criminals. Jim...
The Bubble Economy: Is Suitable Growth Possible?
By Robert U Ayres
How can risk spreading from the bankers to their customers or the taxpayers be reversed? Below, Robert U Ayres argues that...
China’s Path to Health Policy Reform
By Åke Blomqvist
Serious problems arose in the health care sector when China introduced market-based methods of economic management, as rising out-of-pocket costs impoverished families...
A System Perspective on India’s Healthcare Industry
By Lawton Robert Burns
As one of the recently industrialized nations, India has a fast-growing economy as well as an ever-expanding, ever-urbanized population, however its...
The Zero Marginal Cost Society: The Internet of Things, the Collaborative Commons and...
By Jeremy Rifkin
The third Industrial Revolution is on its way. New York Times
The Future of Work
By Ian Pearson
Many jobs didn't exist a decade ago. New technology creates new jobs, but can eradicate jobs too. Below, Ian Pearson discusses the...
Do Natural Resource Exports Curse Governments? Some Insights from Latin America
By Ryan Saylor
When a country strikes oil or discovers mineral deposits, politicians and citizens are often euphoric. But many economists and political scientists despair....
Is the Reversal of the Moratorium on GM Crops Good for India?
By A. Narayanamoorthy and P. Alli
The Indian government and policymakers are debating whether or not to reverse its current moratorium on GM crops. Here,...
Open Heartbleed Surgery – Securing Against Further Vulnerabilities
By David SandinDavid Sandin, product manager at Clavister looks at the implications of the Heartbleed bug and the use of open-source code libraries in...
Vignettes from the Modern Workplace
By David Weil
Working conditions are transforming as a result of a fundamental restructuring of employment in many parts of the economy. Below, David Weil...

































































