Day archives: September 28th, 2015

Measuring wage inequality within and across U.S. metropolitan areas, 2003–13

BLS Monthly Labor Review – September 2015 – “This article shows that location, size, and occupational composition play important roles in determining the level of wage inequality within and across U.S. metropolitan areas. Larger areas, especially in the Northeast and on the West Coast, typically have greater wage inequality, while smaller areas, many of which …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Economy, Government Documents

Does Governance Have a Role in Pricing? Cross-Country Evidence from Bitcoin Markets

Viglione, Robert, Does Governance Have a Role in Pricing? Cross-Country Evidence from Bitcoin Markets (September 25, 2015). Available for download at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2666243 “I investigate the effects of social technologies related to governance on cross-country differences in Bitcoin prices. Investors pay a persistent premium over global prices in countries with less economic freedom, particularly when …

Subjects: Economy, Financial System, Legal Research

Berkman Center Launches New Internet Data Dashboard

“The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is pleased to announce the launch of the Internet Monitor dashboard, a freely accessible tool that aims to improve information for policymakers, researchers, advocates, and user communities working to shape the future of the Internet by helping them understand trends in Internet health and activity through …

Subjects: E-Commerce, Internet, Knowledge Management

MGI Gender Parity and the Economy Dashboards

McKinsey Global Institute Power of Parity – “How gender-equal is your country? MGI examines gender equality across 15 indicators. These countries are home to 93% of the world’s women and represent 97% of global GDP. Roll over countries to see how they score on gender equality for the selected indicator.”

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Economy, Financial System, Government Documents, Knowledge Management

Legal Issues with Federal Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food: In Brief

Legal Issues with Federal Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food: In Brief. Emily M. Lanza, Legislative Attorney. September 22, 2015. “Genetically engineered (GE) foods, sometimes referred to as genetically modified foods (GMO foods), are foods that are derived from scientific methods used to introduce new traits or characteristics to an organism. The labeling of GE foods …

Subjects: Congress, Courts, Environmental Law, Food and Nutrition, Legal Research

Unlocking Federal Talent

“UnlockTalent.gov is a comprehensive data visualization dashboard created by the US Office of Personnel Management to help Government leaders make data driven decisions and design initiatives to increase employee engagement and satisfaction. Employee engagement is the employee’s sense of purpose that is evident in their display of dedication, persistence, and effort in their work or …

Subjects: Economy, Financial System, Government Documents, Internet, Knowledge Management

GAO Reports – Adaptive Sports, DOD Financial Management, Medicare, Food Assistance, Biosurveillance, Public Transit

Adaptive Sports Grant Program: VA Has Taken Steps toward Better Grantee Selection and Oversight, but Additional Actions Needed, GAO-15-791: Published: Sep 28, 2015. Publicly Released: Sep 28, 2015. DOD Financial Management: Continued Actions Needed to Address Congressional Committee Panel Recommendations, GAO-15-463: Published: Sep 28, 2015. Publicly Released: Sep 28, 2015. Drug Compounding for Animals: FDA …

Subjects: Cybersecurity, Defense, Economy, Financial System, Food and Nutrition, Government Documents, Medicine, Privacy, Transportation