Joseph E. Stiglitz argues that the impact of technological change on living standards has become increasingly unclear

See on Scoop.it – The Great Transition

Around the world, there is enormous enthusiasm for the type of technological innovation symbolized by Silicon Valley, with many attempting to replicate the ingenuity that they regard as America’s true comparative advantage. But there is a puzzle: it is difficult to detect the benefits of this innovation in GDP statistics.

Willy De Backer‘s insight:

Excellent article by Joe Stiglitz in Project Syndicate.

See on www.project-syndicate.org

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