Sublime

The limited remit and strength of international governance create severe bounds on the ability to provide transnational public goods through voting and deliberation, but the almighty dollar (and yuan) is respected in most corners of the planet. Capital flows and the technology it is invested in shape lives around the world.

Credit and debt, in short, are among the essential building blocks of economic development, as vital to creating the wealth of nations

And they need to commit to funding them for the long haul so that researchers know they’ll have a steady flow of support for years to come.

While the earnings of some workers are soaring, especially those with advanced degrees, the earnings of workers whose jobs are being replaced by robots and artificial intelligence are stagnant or falling. While those enjoying a boost in income could, in principle, compensate those falling behind, in fact, there is far too little income