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Who Is Eligible For The $4,530 Payments In California?

As 2024 draws to a close, residents in several U.S. states can look forward to a much-needed financial boost just in time for the holiday season. The latest round of stimulus payments, launched by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in October 2024, aims to ease the financial burden caused by inflation and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These government payments are designed to support low- and middle-income families and help them manage basic expenses during the holidays. The Government’s Strategy to Combat Inflation

The IRS’s latest payments are part of the broader Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) […]

Marquette Business’ Marburg Lecture to look at ‘Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future,’ Nov. 14

Marquette Business’ Marburg Lecture to look at ‘Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future,’ Nov. 14

Dr. David Autor MILWAUKEE — Dr. David Autor, the Daniel and Gail Rubinfeld Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will deliver Marquette Business’ annual Marburg Memorial Lecture, “Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future,” which will examine the opportunities that AI opens for the labor market, as well as some of the risks it poses, on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 3:30 p.m. at Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.

The lecture, hosted by the Department of Economics in the College of Business Administration, is free and open to the public; registration is required and […]

Scottish landlords partner to offer homes for military veterans

Scottish landlords partner to offer homes for military veterans

Hanover Scotland and Veterans Housing Scotland have formed a partnership to provide homes for military veterans. A relief outside the Scottish veterans’ housing association in Edinburgh (picture: Alamy) Sharelines

Hanover Scotland and Veterans Housing Scotland have formed a partnership to provide homes for military veterans #UKhousing

Hanover Scotland said its relationship with Veterans Housing Scotland would help people “integrate into communities around the country”.Through the partnership, veterans and their families have access to 18 specially designated homes across Scotland. The organisations will also raise awareness and understanding of veterans’ contributions to society.Hanover Scotland manages 5,000 homes, mainly for older people, while […]

National Treasury decides against the introduction of a basic income grant

National Treasury decides against the introduction of a basic income grant

The National Treasury has dismissed the idea of a basic income grant for South Africans, estimating it would cost around R400 billion per year, a burden the economy cannot bear without permanent tax hikes, as reported by Cape {town} Etc .

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This stance contrasts with previous political promises to pursue a basic income grant.In its Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) released in October 2024, the Treasury explained that without a means test, a basic income grant is unfeasible and immeasurable.Over the next three years, 30.6% […]

Research reveals ‘clear happiness advantage’ for those with annuities

Retirees with a guaranteed income reported higher levels of satisfaction and faced fewer affordability challenges, a study from Legal & General and the Happiness Research Institute has found.

The research, which explored the lives and finances of 3,000 UK retirees, examined the connection between financial security and wellbeing in retirement and the link between annuities and happiness.

This revealed that retirees with an annuity scored more positively across multiple well-being measures than those without. They also reported greater satisfaction with their current lives, relationships, free time, and social activities.In particular, annuity holders were more likely to report lower levels of stress […]

The Dual Frontier of Automation: Navigating Innovation and Workforce Evolution

The Dual Frontier of Automation: Navigating Innovation and Workforce Evolution

Exploring the transformative power of intelligent automation, Sijo Valayakkad Manikandan highlights its profound effects on global employment. With AI and robotics rapidly advancing, this shift impacts job markets, reshapes skill sets, and opens up new professional opportunities.

Intelligent Automation: A New Paradigm

Intelligent automation (IA) merges AI with automation, transforming operations across industries. By incorporating machine learning, robotic process automation (RPA), natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision, IA enhances precision and decision-making. This integration embeds automation into manufacturing, service, and knowledge sectors, driving notable transformation and efficiency improvements, redefining how businesses operate and streamline processes. Transformative Impact Across […]

National Treasury Cools Prospects of Basic Income Grant for South Africa

National Treasury Cools Prospects of Basic Income Grant for South Africa

National Treasury Questions Affordability of Basic Income Grant for South Africa

The proposed Basic Income Grant (BIG) for South Africa faces major financial hurdles. National Treasury recently projected that the program could cost up to R400 billion per year. This expense, they warn, would require significant tax increases to fund, casting doubt on the program’s affordability despite strong political support. High Costs and Potential Tax Increases

If implemented without a means test, a BIG that serves roughly 35 million South Africans aged 18 to 60 could quickly cost R400 billion each year. Funding this initiative would demand major tax […]

Will AI take over the world and all our jobs?

Will AI take over the world and all our jobs?

Why haven’t robots taken our jobs? The Complementarity Effect. (Photo: philosophicaldisquisitions.blogspot.com) MANY of us have used AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E and Mid Journey and have been blown away by what those tools can do. Interacting with ChatGPT feels like talking to a real person who can answer almost any question we can think of, explain complex topics in simple words, summarise articles and even write poetry, Shakespeare-like prose, essays and homework assignments. DALL-E and Mid Journey are capable of producing spectacular images from text prompts making artists out of people with no artistic skills. News articles have excitedly […]

Investment – Articles – Retirees with an annuity enjoy greater life satisfaction

Investment - Articles - Retirees with an annuity enjoy greater life satisfaction

Annuity-holders are more likely to report lower levels of stress (51%) and the highest level of financial confidence (24% versus 21%) compared to those without one. A recommendation from a financial adviser is the top reason people opt for an annuity (31%) Retirees with a guaranteed income report higher levels of satisfaction and face fewer affordability challenges, according to a new study from Legal & General and the Happiness Research Institute, an independent Danish think tank focusing on wellbeing, happiness and quality of life.

The research, which explored the lives and finances of 3,000 UK retirees, looked […]

International Political Economy

International Political Economy

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Definition

Automation refers to the use of technology and systems to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. This process is reshaping industries by enhancing productivity, reducing labor costs, and improving efficiency, often through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The rise of automation is a key feature of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, as it transforms the nature of work and influences global economic structures.congrats on reading the definition of automation. now let’s actually learn it. ok, let’s learn stuff 5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test> Automation has been rapidly adopted across various […]