Who Wins in the New Economy

In Small Business Labs by Steve King

Outlines Who may  win in the new economy.
Noted economist Tyler Cowen's Who Will Prosper in the New World discusses what type of people he thinks will win and lose in the new economy.  He defines this new economic order as "the machine economy", which he describes as a world where increasingly intelligent machines take over more work and life tasks. ... " 

Prosperity Institute

The Prosperity Institute, out of the Rottman School at the University of Toronto.  Via  Roger Martin.  I like the interesting geographic focus.  " ... The Lloyd & Delphine Martin Prosperity Institute is the world’s leading think-tank on the role of sub-national factors – location, place and city-regions – in global economic prosperity.We take an integrated view of prosperity, looking beyond economic measures to include the importance of quality of place and the development of people’s creative potential.  ... " 

Food Inflation in US

A piece by MJ Perry on Food Inflation and Prices in the US.  Inflation in food has been down considerably since the 70s.  Further instructive statistics about food as a portion of expenditure.

McKinsey is Bullish on Digital

McKinsey provides a broad report from a survey and much statistics on the topic.

"Bullish on digital: McKinsey Global Survey results

CEOs and other senior executives are increasingly engaged as their companies step up efforts to build digital enterprises. ... 

... They report, for example, that their companies are using digital technology more and more to engage with customers and reach them through new channels. What’s more, growing shares report that their companies are making digital marketing and customer engagement a high strategic priority. Nevertheless, there is more work to do: most executives estimate that at best, their companies are one-quarter of the way toward realizing the end-state vision for their digital programs.... " 

Walmart Reveals Economic and Customer Trends

From Consumer Goods Technology:  Some quite remarkable findings from the retail giant.   " ... A new report from retail behemoth Walmart Stores Inc. uses sales and survey data compiled in the first quarter of 2013 to identify ongoing economic and customer trends. Key takeaways include:
Uneven expectations cause both shoppers and small business owners to look inward for stimulation.  Consumer confidence’s bumpy ride in the first quarter can most be attributed to shoppers’ lack of faith in economic progress and was undoubtedly shaped by perceived Washington gridlock on budgetary issues. .... " 

Knowledge @ Wharton for High School

I have always enjoyed the Wharton series of papers and videos. I just noticed that they had a series of posts especially designed for High School Students.  Here is an example.  An interesting idea, but no one but advanced HS students would be interested in these,  and they should be stretching themselves to adult articles.  This economics article is about coming US Social Security shortfalls. Not technical, very generally readable.