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Now here is a man who recognizes that «policy innovation in an age of austerity tends to be politically perilous.»

But policy innovation in an age of austerity tends to be politically perilous, because the pie seems to be shrinking and everyone's worried about losing his or her own piece.»

Gingrich had a chance to embrace a real policy innovation in the form of Paul Ryan's premium support Medicare reform.

But policy innovation in an age of austerity tends to be politically perilous, because the....

In an op - ed which appeared on July 27th in The Boston Globe (click here for link to the original op - ed), Richard Schmalensee and I commented on this unfortunate outcome of U.S. political debates and described the irony that the attack on cap - and - trade — and carbon - pricing, more broadly — has been led by conservatives, who should take pride as the creators of these cost - effective policy innovations in three Republican administrations.

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In a statement, Lee said that the «growing «sharing economy» is leveraging technology and innovation to generate new jobs and income for San Franciscans in every neighborhood and at every income level... San Francisco must be at the forefront of nurturing its growth, modernizing our laws, and confronting emerging policy issues and concerns.&raquIn a statement, Lee said that the «growing «sharing economy» is leveraging technology and innovation to generate new jobs and income for San Franciscans in every neighborhood and at every income level... San Francisco must be at the forefront of nurturing its growth, modernizing our laws, and confronting emerging policy issues and concerns.&raquin every neighborhood and at every income level... San Francisco must be at the forefront of nurturing its growth, modernizing our laws, and confronting emerging policy issues and concerns.»

Co-founder and chief executive officer Lei Jun said CDRs were «an excellent idea» in a recent interview, calling them «a great policy innovation.»

And it's a shift in the Liberals» approach to economic policy, which had become encumbered over the past decade by vacuous buzzwords like «champion sectors» and «innovation gateways» (Both found on a single - page in the 2011 election platform).

The former BlackBerry co-CEO and current chair of the Canadian Council of Innovators says Canada is still stuck in 20th century thinking on innovation policy

Jim Balsillie emerged this year as a vocal advocate for innovation policy in Canada.

Senator Mark Warner (D - VA) and former Gov. Mitch Daniels (R - IN) recently called for policy makers to take a measured approach in order to preserve «the promise of innovation, the power of markets and the opportunities of entrepreneurship.&raquIN) recently called for policy makers to take a measured approach in order to preserve «the promise of innovation, the power of markets and the opportunities of entrepreneurship.&raquin order to preserve «the promise of innovation, the power of markets and the opportunities of entrepreneurship.»

CB pulls together the latest developments in Canadian and global economics, marketing, managing, investing, government policy, innovation and retailing to help its audience develop a deeper understanding of the business world around them.

A report issued by Deloitte in 2011 called for revamping the K - 12 curriculum to expose kids to entrepreneurial concepts, and Stuart says government officials and policy experts are even considering the possibility of specialized, innovation - focused schools.Programs like the lecture series currently offered at Toronto French School that brings in entrepreneurs to talk to students can make a difference, he says.

According to a recent report by research firm IBIS World, President Obama's policy goals are expected to be key drivers of potential revenue growth, innovation and available federal subsidies in a handful of industries.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

«Like many of our social impact initiatives, the innovation and inspiration comes from our partners who are volunteering in and contributing to their communities,» said John Kelly, senior vice president, Starbucks Global Responsibility, Community and Public Policy.

Li sees reforms to China's strict immigration policies as a necessary way to create a better environment for entrepreneurship and innovation to flourish in the country, which saw its economy grow larger than expected in 2017.

In 2011, Gupta served on a panel reviewing the Canadian government's policies for sparking innovation.

On tech and innovation in particular, there are stark differences between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, with one candidate offering something close to a wish list for Silicon Valley, and the other supporting trade, labor, and security policies that few there would endorse.

However, the Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change lays out a number of policies that will compel more clean tech innovation in Canada, he said, including a price on pollution with a carbon price, to be in place across Canada by the start of next year, as well as a promised national clean fuels strategy, better energy efficiency standards and limits on greenhouse gases like methane.

Skeptics might argue that such a policy would make businesses less inclined to invest in productivity - boosting technology, slowing innovation.

Fostering innovation in the Canadian economy requires bringing a pro-innovation lens to a broad suite of policies that go well beyond the mainstay of providing businesses with research and development tax credits.

The current federal government has certainly refocused and expanded its innovation policy toolkit, based on the theme of building a nation of innovators in the 2017 budget.

Canada's strengths — and there are many — seem to be overshadowed by relatively low performance in many policy areas that likely influence innovation, ranging from access to markets and competitive environment, to regulation, taxes, intellectual property rights, and governments» own often diffuse support for research and development.

This policy is particularly key in the technology industry, where innovation, consistency and longevity are imperative to stay ahead of the ever - evolving competition.

The Program applies the latest thinking in public finance and resource policy to assess how governments can improve the global competitiveness of the energy sector, improve the understanding of the need for energy market access, foster the innovation that will create the energy sector of the future, and help policymakers collaborate locally, nationally and globally.

Given the considerable number of background studies and the solid work of various groups such as the Jenkins Panel, the Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation, and the C.D. Howe Institute, CATA argues that it is time the Government considers and tables an action plan and commits to milestone deliverables in the 2012 Budget to foster an effective environment for successful commercialization of Canadian innovations.

Canadian startups can grow by pivoting towards Asia, and policies looking to drive innovation in the Canadian ecosystem should take advantage of this opportunity.

The recent innovation in monetary policy by the Bank of Japan is a clear case of a helicopter drop.

My own personal view is that these policies are highly unlikely to cause a material change in CPI because of a highly competitive global microeconomic structure, lots of spare capacity, an likely endogenous supply side improvement, and an acceleration in innovation which is being missed by depressed confidence.

If we go that route, there are plenty of smart, effective policies to choose from — including some in effect in Canadian provinces today — that will spur innovation and clean growth while we cut our carbon pollution.

«Rising healthcare costs coupled with a shifting policy landscape bring both uncertainty and opportunities for private sector innovation and growth in a $ 3 trillion industry.

As the voice of the venture capital community, the NVCA advocates policies that encourage innovation, spur job creation and reward long - term investment in startup companies.

Agents also said the change could spur some innovation in the disability income market and one area companies may push further into is to bundle disability insurance with other forms of coverage like long - term care in a hybrid policy.

Here are this week's watercooler conversation - starters on why inland states struggle to find funding, coming issues in federal entrepreneurship policy and the success of innovation districts that are cropping up around the U.S. (and in Kansas City).

Through the course of carrying out our research, my co-researcher and I enhanced our knowledge of innovation policy directed towards MSME development in our own country and others.

We need a strategy to advance our prosperity beyond the incomplete mantra of greater domestic IPR protection and open borders because these policies have not contributed to the growth of an indigenous innovation economy in Canada.

This will be invaluable to us for designing and implementing innovation policy in Vietnam in the future.

In Canada, policies required for the innovation economy are either absent or inadequate.

It is the traditional news companies that still provide the lion's share of original reporting, though we have taken care to craft our policies so they won't lock in a privileged status quo and stifle innovation.

We need a Canadian complement to this innovation lobby, centred on Canadian - domiciled companies selling Canadian ideas globally, to obtain the full commitment of federal politicians and policy - makers to act in ways that support their profitable growth.

In the past few years, issues related to MSME innovation have been increasingly featured in policy dialogues in VietnaIn the past few years, issues related to MSME innovation have been increasingly featured in policy dialogues in Vietnain policy dialogues in Vietnain Vietnam.

The ongoing US recovery, the new US administration's decision to restart the approval process for the Keystone XL pipeline and other energy projects, and further policy measures, including tax reform, deregulation and infrastructure spending, could boost both demand and business confidence, igniting animal spirits and leading to an acceleration in the rates of investment, firm creation and innovation.

I support the Institute for its proven track record of advancing policy proposals that tangibly help Canada in its quest for talent, innovation and investment.

What South Korea could teach Canada about the importance of design - led innovation in public policy The ongoing plans behind Canada's 150th anniversary celebration for 2017 have already been met with controversy.

In fact, we think there are four major factors that will influence interest rates around the world: changing demographic trends, innovations in technology and energy, financial conditions as related to leverage, liquidity and cash flow, and monetary policIn fact, we think there are four major factors that will influence interest rates around the world: changing demographic trends, innovations in technology and energy, financial conditions as related to leverage, liquidity and cash flow, and monetary policin technology and energy, financial conditions as related to leverage, liquidity and cash flow, and monetary policy.

Specific policies include encouraging job creation and innovation in the new energy economy; improving the fairness of employment standards (including re-establishing the National Minimum Wage; reversing «tax giveaways» to corporations; introducing and maintaining balanced budgets; protecting Canadians from «price gouging» by businesses; implementing income stabilization programs for farmers; promoting long - term economic and environmental sustainability of marine and forestry resources; and re-investing in education, skills training and apprenticeships to help Canadians succeed in the economy.

Their articles cover a wide range of topics: energy policy, emerging technologies in supply and end - use sectors, engagement by First Nations communities in the energy sector, and innovation's role in the development and use of technology and in policy - making.

This mix of public policies (incentives, infrastructure and investment) must be ambitious, to drive clean innovation — which is the key to generating climate solutions and securing Canadian competitiveness and jobs in a low - carbon world.

It enables Alberta to be a leader, not only in climate policy, but also in technology, innovation, collaborative solutions and energy development.»