IMF Working Paper: Should We Fear The Robot Revolution

06th June, 2018

‘We may be on the cusp of a “second industrial revolution” based on advances in artificial intelligence and robotics.’

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St Louis Fed: US New Car Buyers Hold Cars Longer

06th June, 2018

Since the last recession new car buyers have held their cars longer, increasing the average vehicle age from 5.5 in 2005 to 6.8 to 2012.

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The Macaulay Library

06th June, 2018

‘The Macaulay Library is the world’s premier scientific archive of natural history audio, video, and photographs. Although the Macaulay Library’s history is rooted in birds, the collection includes amphibians, fishes, and mammals, and the collection preserves recordings of each species’ behavior and natural history.’

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IMF Working Paper: Australia’s Linkages with China

24th May, 2018

China and Australia have increasingly strong links, especially through trade. These links are influenced by China’s transition to a services-driven, consumer-led economy. Three risks (both upside and downside) to China during this transition process are considered, focusing on their spillovers to Australia.

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Melvins – What’s In My Bag?

15th May, 2018

“Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover and Steven McDonald of the Melvins go shopping at Amoeba Music in Los Angeles.”

Deserves a post for the haircut alone – the suggestions are a bonus.

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National Geographic Has Digitized Its Collection of 6,000+ Vintage Maps

15th May, 2018

“As some of the finest fictional world-builders have understood, few things excite the imagination like a map.”

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How Capital Deepening Affects Labor Productivity

11th May, 2018

A look at the impact on productivity from increasing capital as a proportion of the number of hours worked in the US economy.

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IMF Paper: When do we repair the roof?

20th April, 2018

Should policymakers wait for fiscal crisis early warning signals before repairing the roof?

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Fedgazette: Motivated to automate

12th April, 2018

“Scarce labor and competitive pressures are leading Ninth District manufacturers to invest in smart machines”

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St Louis Fed: Closer look at the reasons for low inflation

06th April, 2018

A short summary of the different theories to explain the low inflation that the U.S. and other developed countries have been experiencing in recent years.

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