IMF Working Paper No. 2022/060, March 25, 2022 – “Empirical investigation of the factors underlying the growing usage of crypto-assets is in its infancy, owing to data limitations. In this paper, we present a simple cross-country analysis drawing on recently released survey-based data. We explore the correlation of crypto-asset usage with indicators of corruption, capital… Continue Reading
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Markups.org
“This site, Markups.org [users may filter searches by Keyword, Dealer Name, Auto Type, States, Markup Low (0 for no markup) , and Markup High (0 for no markup)] was created to compile markup data on various products sold by dealers and retailers. This site can be used to source or find good dealers and retailers… Continue Reading
Cowen’s ESG Best Ideas For 2022
“ESG and sustainability have indisputably moved to the forefront of institutional stock selection. In Cowen’s ESG Best Ideas For 2022 we share stock selections across multiple industries that reflect recommended fundamental picks with strong performance on key ESG metrics. Our report includes analyst commentary on company fundamentals and an outline of potential catalysts. In addition,… Continue Reading
You’re Still Being Tracked on the Internet, Just in a Different Way
The New York Times – “Apple and Google are pushing privacy changes, but a shift in digital tracking is giving some platforms a bigger advertising advantage….Now tracking has shifted to what is known as “first party” tracking. With this method, people are not being trailed from app to app or site to site. But companies… Continue Reading
The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer
“We have studied trust for more than 20 years and believe that it is the ultimate currency in the relationship that all institutions — companies and brands, governments, NGOs and media — build with their stakeholders. Trust defines an organization’s license to operate, lead and succeed. Trust is the foundation that allows an organization to… Continue Reading
The pandemic has not reset the culture in law
The Law Society Gazette: “Many law firms will claim that great strides have been made since then. I beg to differ. While on the face of it, large law firms have changed in response to Covid-19, the reality is that it is skin deep and insufficient given the pressures they are facing from younger lawyers,… Continue Reading
LLRX March 2022 Issue
Articles and Columns for March 2022 Libraries and the Contested Terrain of “Neutrality” – Rick Anderson is University Librarian at Brigham Young University. His commentary addresses timely, thoughtful and critical conversations and knowledge sharing around the issues of censorship, book banning, library ethics and professional responsibility across communities. Truth to Power – Robert McKay discusses his… Continue Reading
1950 Census data to be unveiled Friday, after 72 years under wraps
Washington Post: “On April 1, 1950, an army of 140,000 census enumerators, equipped with fountain pens and government forms, started fanning out across the country to paint a portrait of the United States. Knocking on doors, asking questions about marriage, divorce, race and income, they gathered the personal details of life for 151 million Americans… Continue Reading
Spring Is Here – Here’s How to Spot the Seasonal Scams
The New York Times: “Fraud is a year-round activity, but tax season brings an uptick in calculated schemes to steal money and personal information through spoofed messages and other means. Cybersecurity firms have also reported an increase in fraud attempts that exploit the conflict in Ukraine — a situation that has increased fears of potential… Continue Reading
Democracy Report 2022 – Autocratization Changing Nature?
“Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) produces the largest global dataset on democracy with over 30 million data points for 202 countries from 1789 to 2021. Involving over 3,700 scholars and other country experts, V-Dem measures hundreds of different attributes of democracy. The level of democracy enjoyed by the average global citizen in 2021 is down to… Continue Reading
TIME 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022
“Which businesses and corporate leaders are shaping our future? That’s the question at the heart of TIME 100 Most Influential Companies, an annual list that highlights businesses making an extraordinary impact around the world. To assemble it, TIME solicits nominations across sectors including health care, entertainment, technology, and more from our global network of editors… Continue Reading
Pew Updated Global Indicators Database
“Pew Research Center’s Global Indicators Database holds roughly 20 years and more than 600,000 interviews worth of data on public opinion and attitudes from more than 60 publics around the world. The database contains information ranging from views of global powers like the United States and China, the world economy, ratings of world leaders and… Continue Reading
