Brazil continues its targeted cash transfer program, Bolsa Família, emphasizing conditional payments to reduce poverty and invest in children’s futures.
Brazil: Pay the Family, Mind the Child
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India: Build the Rails First
India’s strategy focuses on creating scalable digital infrastructure to deliver targeted benefits efficiently, prioritizing plumbing over generous benefits.
After the Paycheck: The Book I Wrote Because Nobody Else Would Tell the Truth About AI and Your Income
Author Thorsten Meyer releases ‘After the Paycheck,’ analyzing how AI impacts jobs, ownership, and the economy, with insights on navigating the coming changes.
Georgian just one number away from winning $327M Powerball jackpot
A Georgia resident is just one number away from winning the $327 million Powerball jackpot, with the winning ticket still unclaimed.
China: The Visible Hand
China’s government is actively directing its AI, robotics, and industrial sectors through top-down plans, emphasizing state ownership and strategic priorities.
Trade and supply-chain operations signal monitor: U.S. strikes Iranian military sites after ship was hit in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. has conducted strikes on Iranian military targets following an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation.
The Gulf: Own the Capital
Gulf states are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, aiming to own the next economy through sovereign wealth funds and strategic policies.
Canada: The Proof It Didn’t Keep
Canada’s CERB program in 2020 proved a near-universal basic income is feasible, but subsequent efforts have been limited or canceled, raising questions about future support.
The United Kingdom: The Pragmatist’s Hedge
Analyzing the UK’s balanced, flexible model post-Brexit, focusing on Universal Credit, labor market flexibility, and AI regulation amid evolving economic challenges.
The Nordics: Protect the Worker, Not the Job
Exploring how Nordic countries prioritize worker security over job preservation, enabling smoother transitions amid automation and economic shifts.
