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If You’re Happy and You Know It, You Must Be Small
David S. Evans // May 02, 2024

Finland did it again.  The World Happiness Report (WHR) came out in March. For the seventh straight year, it was No. 1. Keeping the top spot on a “best” list for seven years running is no mean accomplishment. Lionel Messi got his seventh best player award in 2022, but...

Why Europe Must End Its 30-Year Digital Winter to Ensure Its Long-Run Future
Opinion // April 18, 2024

In the last 30 years, Europe — defined here as the EU plus the U.K., Norway and Switzerland — has created few leading digital businesses compared to the U.S. and China. This long digital winter is symptomatic of underlying problems that are behind persistent gaps...