Long-term macroeconomic forecasts. Key trends to 2050. A special report from The Economist Intelligence Unit. June 2015. “China is expected to overtake the United States in 2026 in nominal GDP in US dollar terms and maintain its position as the largest economy to 2050. India is expected to move up the rankings to third place,… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: June 2015
The Board’s Responsibility for Crisis Governance
Trautman, Lawrence J., The Board’s Responsibility for Crisis Governance (June 26, 2015). Available for download at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2623219 “A clear strategy and implementation plan for reasonably foreseeable industry disasters — before they take place, helps to prevent mistakes made under conditions of severe stress. Low probability but survival-threatening disasters such as the BP Gulf of… Continue Reading
2015 Scholar Metrics released
Google Scholar Blog: “Scholar Metrics provide an easy way for authors to quickly gauge the visibility and influence of recent articles in scholarly publications. Today, we are releasing the 2015 version of Scholar Metrics. This release is based on citations from all articles that were indexed in Google Scholar as of mid-June 2015 and covers… Continue Reading
The Little Green Data Book 2015
World Bank – “Welcome to The Little Green Data Book 2015. For 15 years, we have been taking the pulse of development and the environment using more than 50 indicators for more than 200 countries. We strive to update and improve the indicators provided in The Little Green Data Book, so that it continues to… Continue Reading
Value-added rankings measure economic impact of college
Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program – Beyond College Rankings – A Value Added Approach to Assessing Two and Four Year Schools: “The choice of college is among the most important investment decisions individuals and families make, yet people know little about how institutions of higher learning compare along important dimensions of quality. This is especially true… Continue Reading
Study predicts mass species extinction
Accelerated modern human–induced species losses: Entering the sixth mass extinction Science Advances 19 Jun 2015: Vol. 1, no. 5, e1400253 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1400253 “The oft-repeated claim that Earth’s biota is entering a sixth “mass extinction” depends on clearly demonstrating that current extinction rates are far above the “background” rates prevailing between the five previous mass extinctions.… Continue Reading
DoD Critical Technology ID and Protection
Critical Program Information (CPI) Identification and Protection Within Research,Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E), NUMBER 5200.39. May 28, 2015. Continue Reading
Indictment of former House speaker Dennis Hastert
Washington Post – Federal prosecutors on Thursday indicted former House speaker J. Dennis Hastert on bank-related charges. Find out more about the case. Continue Reading
Unlocking the potential of the Internet of Things
McKinsey – The Internet of Things – sensors and actuators connected by networks to computing systems—has received enormous attention over the past five years. A new McKinsey Global Institute report, The Internet of Things: Mapping the value beyond the hype, attempts to determine exactly how IoT technology can create real economic value. Our central finding… Continue Reading
Take the Test: Protect Yourself and Others
“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV, and nearly 1 in 8 doesn’t know it. It is important to get tested and know if you are in this group, only then can you take the next steps to protect your health and others. Find a free… Continue Reading
GAO Report – Recent Data Breaches Illustrate Need for Strong Controls across Federal Agencies
Cybersecurity: Recent Data Breaches Illustrate Need for Strong Controls across Federal Agencies, GAO-15-725T: Published: Jun 24, 2015. Publicly Released: Jun 24, 2015 “GAO has identified a number of challenges federal agencies face in addressing threats to their cybersecurity, including the following: Designing and implementing a risk-based cybersecurity program. Enhancing oversight of contractors providing IT services.… Continue Reading
GAO Reports – Accessible Communications, Bank Regulation, Chemical and Biological Defense, Combating Terrorism, DHS IT Contracting
Accessible Communications: FCC Should Evaluate the Effectiveness of Its Public Outreach Efforts, GAO-15-574: Published: Jun 25, 2015. Publicly Released: Jun 25, 2015. Bank Regulation: Lessons Learned and a Framework for Monitoring Emerging Risks and Regulatory Response, GAO-15-365: Published: Jun 25, 2015. Publicly Released: Jun 25, 2015. Chemical and Biological Defense: Designated Entity Needed to Identify,… Continue Reading
