Obama to unveil offshore drilling plans for oil, natural gas The proposal through 2017 will open new areas of the mid-Atlantic region, Alaska and the eastern Gulf of Mexico for production but prohibit moves off California, Oregon and Washington. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obama-drilling31-2010mar31,0,4617559.story
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Creating a “jobs boom” is within the power of the government if the legislators and president are ready to create confidence in the government and economy, incentivize job creation and business investments, make a long-term commitment to transportation/energy and stimulate the government and not-for-for profit sector.
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Our knowledge of economics has broadened and deepened since Adam Smith outlined the functioning of an invisible hand in markets. Our ability to translate that knowledge into public policy lags severely.
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The advance in knowledge and economic value-added since WWII has just begun. Look for the western and developing worlds to grow by 5% annually or more for the next 50 years.
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The 2010 elections have begin in earnest, with the Republicans making more than usual progress towards mid-term gains. Will the populist uprising of the “Tea Party” movement help or harm the GOP?
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Organizational success today requires leaders who are experienced and confident in challenging and ambiguous environments. Screening for this broader experience and capacity may be more important than hiring someone who has done exactly the required role at the closest competitor for the last five years.
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