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By Lisa Qian January 7, 2021 Share this with FacebookShare this with TwitterShare this with LinkedInShare this with EmailPrint this Paul Kuznets (second from left) with colleagues from the Bank of Korea during the 1966-67 academic year as part of the Country Studies program. Photo courtesy Paul Kuznets. United Nations consultant, algorithmic stock trader, chief economist of the Office of Management and Budget, Marxist theorist. These are just some of the jobs held by the alumni of the Country Studies program, the flagship research agenda of Yale’s Economic Growth Center (EGC). When the EGC was founded in 1961, it sent 25 young economists into the field to gather data and write books on the economies of developing countries. But the impact of this effort, known as the Country Studies program, transcends the volumes that were ultimately published. The program shaped careers and networks that have been influential not just within academia, but also to government ....
Quick Question - Does the Rise in Contactless Parking Signal the End of the Human Touch? Tuesday, October 13, 2020 12:39 PM Tweet Over the past few years, contactless solutions have gained popularity in the parking industry. From barrierless entry and exit to contactless payment, there are a whole host of products out there to support a touchless parking experience. And, with the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for touch-free solutions has gathered speed. But, will a lack of physical interaction bring an end to the human touch? Our parking experts share their thoughts on how the ability to provide excellent customer service may be greater than ever before. ....