Podcasts about OECD

My guest this week is Casey Plunket formerly of Inland Revenue NZ after 25 years as a tax partner in major law firms. Casey is now off to Paris to work at the OECD.We discussed Casey's career, what prompted his move to Inland Revenue and his reflections on the state of the New Zealand system and the tax landscape here in New Zealand.

China's consumers are a powerful force – the world's second-biggest spenders after the US. Officials want to harness this to transform the nation into a "mega-sized consumer powerhouse," and there are some initial signs of success with increased spending on home appliances, toys and jewelry. But how sustainable is this uptick in conspicuous consumption, and how much should investors worry about the Chinese consumer being fundamentally changed by the pandemic and real estate crash? Despite policymakers efforts to create a consumer-based economy, it still only accounts for about 39% of GDP, significantly below the OECD average of 54%. This week we take a deep dive into the Chinese consumer with Catherine Lim, senior analyst for consumer and technology at Bloomberg Intelligence, and Anson Bailey, head of Asia Pacific consumer and retail at KPMG. They speak with John and Katia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Literacy and numeracy rates in New Zealand are still shameful compared to other countries in the OECD. 23% of year 8 students are at the curriculum benchmark for maths following recent curriculum changes from the Government, up from 22% in 2023. Teachers in recent years have put the blame on parents, saying kids are starting school without the basics. Harpreet Singh is the founder of SIP Abacus New Zealand, and he joins for Parent Squad. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the housing crisis wasn't just about supply—but about outdated policies holding us back?   In this episode, I unpack the latest OECD report on Canada and what it reveals about housing affordability. From skyrocketing rents and home prices to stagnant incomes, the report paints a sobering picture of why so many Canadians feel locked out of the market. But it also points to solutions we can act on right now.   We dive into zoning barriers, labor shortages, and rising material costs that make development slower and more expensive. I break down why Canada's share of social housing has fallen so sharply, how tax incentives can fuel speculation, and why reforming permitting and supporting construction innovation could be game changers. We also look at lessons from other countries and what coordinated action across all levels of government might look like.   Tune in to hear the real story behind Canada's housing affordability challenge—and what needs to change if we want to make homes accessible again.   —   Read the OECD report here: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/2025/05/oecd-economic-surveys-canada-2025_ee18a269   —   Tired of spreadsheets and admin headaches in your rental business?   If you're a real estate investor looking to simplify operations and grow your portfolio, Kompas is your new best friend. This all-in-one property management and accounting software helps you automate the tedious stuff—like receivables, renewals, and leasing—so you can focus on creating value.   Boost your cash flow, improve your NOI, cut down back-office work, and scale with confidence.  

南澳大学商学院高级讲师邓欣说，澳大利亚的社会福利房数量并未达到世界经合组织OECD规定的标准。（点击音频收听详细采访）

Privacy in the digital age has grown from a background concern into one of the defining issues of our time. What began with simple questions about online safety has expanded into a complex, global conversation about how artificial intelligence, biometric data, and massive data ecosystems are reshaping daily life. Pam Dixon has been at the center of these discussions for more than two decades. As the founder and executive director of the World Privacy Forum, she's worked across the U.S., Europe, India, Africa, and beyond, advising governments, international organizations, and policymakers on how to create effective privacy protections.  In this episode, Pam takes us through the history of modern privacy law, the ways different regions approach the challenge, and the new frontiers like collective privacy, AI governance, and health data that demand fresh thinking. She also offers a grounded perspective on how to build systems that safeguard individuals while still allowing innovation to thrive, and why getting those guardrails right now will shape the future of trust in technology.  Show Notes: [4:49] Pam identified privacy risks in early resume databases and produced a 50-page report on job boards, now known as job search platforms. [8:56] Pam now chairs the civil society work at OECD in AI, contributing to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Privacy Guidelines (first adopted in 1980). [11:17] The launch of the internet marked a major shift in privacy, transitioning from slower, isolated systems to globally connected networks. [11:46] Early adoption of the internet was limited to academia, government, and tech enthusiasts before reaching the public. [12:45] Privacy frameworks were built on Fair Information Practices, developed in the United States in the 1970s by the Health, Education, and Welfare Committee (later HHS). [15:58] GDPR was developed and enforced in 2018 with extraterritorial provisions applying to companies worldwide (General Data Protection Regulation, enacted in 2016 and enforced in 2018). [18:59] Large language models and deep machine learning advancements have created new and complex privacy challenges. [22:06] Some countries approach privacy with more flexibility and openness, while maintaining strong guardrails. [23:37] In June 2023, a University of Tokyo study on data privacy was presented at an OECD meeting, highlighting evolving global strategies. [26:30] Governments are working together on “data free flow with trust” to address cross-border data concerns. [28:09] Pam warns that AI ecosystems are still forming, and policymakers need to observe carefully before rushing into regulation. [28:31] She emphasizes the emerging issue of collective privacy, which impacts entire groups rather than individuals. [29:04] Privacy issues are complex and not linear; they require ongoing adaptation. [30:24] ChatGPT's launch did not fundamentally change machine learning, but the 2017 transformer paper did, making AI more efficient. [31:53] Known challenges in AI include algorithmic bias related to age, gender, and skin tone. [33:07] Legislative proposals for privacy now require practical testing rather than theoretical drafting. [35:39] AI legislative debates often center on fears of harming innovation, but scientific data should guide regulation. [40:29] NIH reports caution participants in certain medical AI programs to fully understand risks before joining. [41:59] Some patients willingly share all their health data to advance medical research, while others are more cautious. [43:50] Tools for privacy protection are developing, but the field remains in transition. [48:56] Asia and Europe are leading in AI and privacy transitions, with strong national initiatives and regulations. [52:42] The U.S. privacy landscape relies on sector-specific laws such as HIPAA (1996) and COPPA (1998) rather than a single national framework. [54:48] Studies show that wealthy nations often have the least trust in their digital ecosystems, despite advanced infrastructure. [56:19] A little-known U.S. law, A119, allows for voluntary consensus standards in specialized areas, enabling faster innovation compared to ISO processes. [56:48] Voluntary standards can accelerate development in fields like medical AI, avoiding years-long delays from traditional approval processes. [57:32] An FDA case study on an AI-driven heart pump showed significant performance changes between initial deployment and later use, underscoring the importance of testing and oversight. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest Pam Dixon Be Your Own Headhunter Online: Get the Job You Want Using the Information Superhighway World Privacy Forum World Privacy Forum - LinkedIn Pam Dixon - Carnegie Mellon University UNSD Health Data Collaborative

Send us a textWhy are U.S. health care costs so high—and what does that mean for you and your family? In this episode, I dive into the real reasons behind America's staggering health care bills.We start with a story that hits close to home—a $189,000 outpatient cancer surgery bill followed by $12,000-a-month immunotherapy—and I unpack how even with Medicare coverage, the pricing dynamics can feel shocking. Using my experience as a physician and health policy researcher, I explain why these massive charges happen and where the system is breaking down.At the national level, we now spend over $5 trillion a year on health care—roughly 18% of our GDP—and this number is growing far faster than inflation. This growth threatens the solvency of key programs like Medicare, which is projected to run out of funds by 2033 (Health Affairs). Employers are also feeling the pinch, with average family coverage costs now topping $25,500 annually (WSJ). Individuals, especially those using ACA exchanges, face rising premiums—some increasing by 20–30% next year (Axios)—and deductibles between $3,000 and $5,000 are now typical.Despite all this spending, our health outcomes are among the worst in the developed world. The U.S. ranks 33rd in infant mortality and 32nd in life expectancy out of 38 OECD countries, even though we spend about $12,000 per person annually—nearly three times the OECD average (America's Health Rankings).So, what drives these costs? It boils down to three factors: high prices, high utilization, and high administrative overhead. Prices for common procedures are far above international norms—a CT scan in the U.S. costs around $900 compared to $279 in the Netherlands and just $97 in Canada (Health Imaging). U.S. physicians, nurses, and hospital executives also earn significantly more, contributing to overall spending (Medscape; JAMA).On the utilization front, studies estimate that around 25% of all care may be unnecessary, driven by defensive medicine, patient expectations, and incentive structures that reward more procedures—not necessarily better outcomes (PGPF; Choosing Wisely).Even administrative overhead plays a massive role: nearly 25% of U.S. health care spending goes to bureaucracy—four times what's typical in simpler, single-payer systems (Health System Tracker; Health Affairs%20of%20US%20GDP)).If you're wondering why your doctor spends just 17 minutes with you or why your premiums feel like a second mortgage, this episode offers the context—and data—to help you understand what's really going on.Takeaways: Start asking about cash prices—especially if you're still in your deductible phase. Preventive steps like regular exercise may offer the highest return on investment when compared to costly downstream care. And above all, consider your plan carefully during open enrollment.For deeper insights, links to all the studies mentioned, and access to my newslet

In this episode Harriet and Grahame discuss the recent OECD Report Taking Stock of Progress on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. The report attempts to take stock of the successes and weaknesses of the international tax information exchange regime. Harriet and Grahame discuss whether the report succeeds and analyse the data within it. Amongst all that they have a slight frolic off into a discussion of whether or not the CRS always applied to crypto currency and whether the fast approaching Crypto Asset Report Framework was really necessary.You can find the report here:https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2025/07/taking-stock-of-progress-on-transparency-and-exchange-of-information-for-tax-purposes_cf7047a4/afddc8c5-en.pdf

Welcome back to another episode of Upside at the EUVC Podcast, where Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures unpack what's happening in European tech and venture capital.This week: Why Series A in Europe now often means “multi-seed” and what founders should do about it, Germany's €100B industrial policy push and whether it can actually deliver, and the Bank of England's rate cut as a red flare for the economy. Plus: the OECD's warning on corporate underinvestment, why the EU's Chips Act 2.0 risks missing the AI boom, and the latest in the global AI race from GPT-5 rumours to billion-dollar raises. Also: Clay's $100M relationship-intelligence war chest, N8N's unicorn momentum, and a Spanish autonomous tractor that's rewriting farm economics.

Recorded live at the PSE-CEPR Policy Forum 2025.  The gender wage gap in advanced economies isn't shrinking. What can firms do to eliminate the part of the wage gap that comes from discrimination? The OECD has analysed the data from countries with pay transparency legislation to discover how much of the gender pay gap arises from the different treatment of equally qualified men and women. Stéphane Carcillo tells Tim Phillips what the research had discovered, and what the policy options could be. Read the research: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/the-role-of-bargaining-and-discrimination-in-the-gender-wage-gap-in-france_1fd68687-en.html

Competition's lacking in the supermarket sector and Kiwis are struggling to put food on the table. The Commerce Commission's Annual Grocery Report's revealed our grocery prices are the fifth-highest in the developed world. It highlights the market isn't supportive of new players, and major supermarkets continue to wield power over smaller stores. Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says extra competition is key to bringing prices down more. "That's why we're so focused on using all the tools we have available to ensure that we do get competition going in the market for the long term." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Conor English from Silvereye communications joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The latest report into our grocery sector found the duopoly continues to be highly lucrative, and Kiwis are paying the 5th highest prices in the OECD. Are we sick of all the talk about this? Can we expect the Government to do something? The Government is set to scrap the fuel tax and replace it with road user charges for everyone. Will this change really make it fairer for all drivers? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My conversation with Dean starts at about 31 minutes but I have your headlines and clips first! Learn more about Farm Jam Sept 5-7 Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Dean Baker co-founded CEPR in 1999. His areas of research include housing and macroeconomics, intellectual property, Social Security, Medicare, and European labor markets. His blog, Beat the Press, provides commentary on economic reporting. His analyses have appeared in many major publications, including The Atlantic, The Washington Post, the Financial Times (London), and the New York Daily News. Dean received his BA from Swarthmore College and his PhD in economics from the University of Michigan. Dean has written several books, including Getting Back to Full Employment: A Better Bargain for Working People (with Jared Bernstein, Center for Economic and Policy Research, 2013); The End of Loser Liberalism: Making Markets Progressive (Center for Economic and Policy Research, 2011); Taking Economics Seriously (MIT Press, 2010), which thinks through what we might gain if we took the ideological blinders off of basic economic principles; and False Profits: Recovering from the Bubble Economy (PoliPoint Press, 2010), about what caused — and how to fix — the 2008–2009 economic crisis. In 2009, he wrote Plunder and Blunder: The Rise and Fall of the Bubble Economy (PoliPoint Press), which chronicled the growth and collapse of the stock and housing bubbles and explained how policy blunders and greed led to catastrophic — but completely predictable — market meltdowns. He also wrote a chapter (“From Financial Crisis to Opportunity”) in Thinking Big: Progressive Ideas for a New Era (Progressive Ideas Network, 2009). His previous books include The United States Since 1980 (Cambridge University Press, 2007), The Conservative Nanny State: How the Wealthy Use the Government to Stay Rich and Get Richer (Center for Economic and Policy Research, 2006), and Social Security: The Phony Crisis (with Mark Weisbrot, University of Chicago Press, 1999). His book Getting Prices Right: The Debate Over the Consumer Price Index (editor, M.E. Sharpe, 1997) was a winner of a Choice Book Award as one of the outstanding academic books of the year. Among his numerous articles are “The Benefits of a Financial Transactions Tax,” Tax Notes 121, no. 4 (2008); “Are Protective Labor Market Institutions at the Root of Unemployment? A Critical Review of the Evidence” (with David R. Howell, Andrew Glyn, and John Schmitt), Capitalism and Society 2, no. 1 (2007); “Asset Returns and Economic Growth,” with Brad DeLong and Paul Krugman, Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (2005); “Financing Drug Research: What Are the Issues,” Center for Economic and Policy Research (2004); “Medicare Choice Plus: The Solution to the Long-Term Deficit Problem,” Center for Economic and Policy Research (2004); “Professional Protectionists: The Gains From Free Trade in Highly Paid Professional Services,” Center for Economic and Policy Research (2003); and “The Run-Up in Home Prices: Is It Real or Is It Another Bubble?,” Center for Economic and Policy Research (2002). Dean previously worked as a senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute and an assistant professor at Bucknell University. He has also worked as a consultant for the World Bank, the Joint Economic Committee of the US Congress, and the OECD's Trade Union Advisory Council. He was the author of the weekly online commentary on economic reporting, the Economic Reporting Review, from 1996 to 2006.   Join us Monday's and Thursday's at 8EST for our Bi-Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

Is American Eagle's latest ad campaign genius marketing or just bad taste? The play on words, featuring actress Sydney Sweeney, has divided opinion and even caught the attention of former President Trump. David Harper explores whether the backlash actually worked in the brand's favour. We also speak to the OECD's Chief Economist to ask whether companies are investing enough to fuel global economic growth. And we unpack a landmark defence deal between Australia and a Japanese shipbuilder — the first of its kind.

The global trade in counterfeit goods is a constant threat to economies, consumers and supply chains around the world. According to a May 2025 report by OECD and the European Union Intellectual Property Office, the illegal trade in fake and potentially dangerous goods is worth over US$450 billion a year. As such counterfeit cargoes continue to expose transport and logistics professionals to fines, product liability claims and abandonment costs if they fail to spot them.

Naudai ir nozīme, par to nav ne mazāko šaubu. Izrādās, nauda var pati pelnīt sevi - kā tas iespējams un kā ar naudu rīkoties gudrāk, interesējamies raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot. Iesaka Investoru kluba izpilddirektors Kaspars Peisenieks, finanšu nozares speciālists Toms Kreicbergs un Latvijas Bankas Finanšu pratības daļas vadītāja Aija Brikše. Kāda ir Latvijas iedzīvotāju finanšu pratība? Toms Kreicbergs atzīst, ka vienmēr varētu būt daudz labāk. Salīdzinot ar kaimiņiem igauņiem, izpratne atpaliek, no otras puses pēdējo 5-10 gadu laikā cilvēki aizvien vairāk interesējas par to, kā labāk pārvaldīt savu naudu, kā ieguldīt "Kopumā tendence, manuprāt, šobrīd ir diezgan pozitīva," vērtē Toms Kreicbergs. Kaspars Peisenieks piekrīt, ka interese pieaug.  "Līdz kaut kādam ideālam stāvoklim droši vien ir ļoti tālu. Mēdz teikt, ka mēs atpaliekam dažus gadus no igauņiem finanšu pratībā, tad igauņi paši saka, ka viņi atpaliek dažus gadus no somiem, somi savukārt saka, ka viņi dažus gadus atpaliek no zviedriem, un zviedri saka, ka viņi daudzus gadus atpaliek no amerikāņiem. Visiem, lai kur skatītos, ir kur augt," norāda Kaspars Peisenieks. "Labā lieta ir, ka mēs iesākam no salīdzinoši zemas bāzes, tad ir iespēja tādam ļoti straujam pieaugumam. Šķiet, ka pēdējos gados esam uzņēmuši salīdzinoši strauju pieaugumu interesē. Darbībās tas vēl būtu jāierauga, jo mēs redzam, ka iedzīvotāju nauda banku kontos turpina stāvēt lielos apmēros, kas arī nav slikti, drošības spilveniem jābūt, bet nu gribētos, ka tā nauda tiek jēdzīgāk izmantoti, lai cilvēki arī pelnītu un vairotu savu turību. Bet esam uz pareizā ceļa." Aija Brikše norāda, ka salīdzinājumā ar citām OECD valstīm, Latvijas iedzīvotāju finanšu pratība ir vidēja. Investīciju ziņā atpaliekam no citām valstīm. "No pēdējiem datiem redzam, ka viena no zinošākajām, ieinteresēkajām grupām ir Latvijas skolēni. Tās, es domāju, ir ļoti labas ziņas. Viņi arī atzīst, ka ģimenēs runā par naudas lietām, un tas vieš cerību, ka ir jauna paaudze, kurai šīs tēmas interesē, un viņi zināšanu jomā kaut kādos jautājumos pārspēj pieaugušos, savus skolotājus, vecākus. Tās ir labas ziņas," uzskata Aija Brikše. Runājot par ieguldīšanu, Toms Kreicbergs atzīst, ka arvien cilvēkiem ir stereotips, ka ieguldīšana ir tas pats kazino un, iespējams, var vinnēt un, iespējams, var zaudēt. "Ar šo stereotipu ir nedaudz grūti cīnīties, jo patiesība ir tāda, ka ar dažiem ieguldījumiem tā ir un ar citiem ieguldījumiem ir daudz labāk. Ir jābūt zināšanām un izpratnei, lai spētu atšķirt, kas ir kazino un kas ir saprātīgi ieguldīšana," norāda Toms Kreicbergs. "Ja skatāmies ilgtermiņā, tad ir vismaz divi diezgan spēcīgi pelnoši ieguldījumu veidi, kurus nekādi ar kazino nevarētu salīdzināt. Viens ir diversificēts ieguldījums akciju tirgū. Tas nozīmē, ka ieguldām daudzu dažādu uzņēmumu akcijās. Šādi ieguldot, ilgtermiņā ir ļoti labas izredzes nopelnīt. Otrs lielais spēcīgais ilgtermiņa ieguldījums būtu nekustamajā īpašumā, kas Latvijā cilvēkiem varbūt ir vieglāk saprotams. Nopērc dzīvokli, izīrē - tas arī ilgtermiņā ar saviem riskiem, bet ir diezgan uzticams veids, kā vairot bagātību. Tad atkal ir citi, kas tiešām ir riskanti, spekulatīvi ieguldījumi, vienalga, vai tas būtu tā saucamais "forex" vai "day trading", vai tagad populārais kripto, tur tiešām var sanākt kā kazino." Kaspars Peisenieks norāda, ka cilvēkiem pietrūkst zināšanas par investīcijā un arī uzdrīkstēšanas investēt, paskatīties, nerunājot par kādu soļu veikšanu. "No sākuma jārēķinās, it īpaši, kad uzsākam visu procesu, ne tikai ar to, ka naudu ieguldīt, bet arī laiku. Un laiku atkarībā no tā, ko ar investīcijām vēlāmies darīt. Jjebkurā gadījumā no sākuma jāiegulda laiks, lai vispār saprastu, kas tas ir," atgādina Kaspars Peisenieks.  "Visiem gribētos vienkāršāko īsceļu - man ir nauda, pasaki, ko man darīt, lai es būtu pelnošs? Jābūt gataviem arī laiku ieguldīt, jo zināšanas būs ar vislielāko atdevi. Ja vienreiz izpētīsim veidu, kā mums katram dots savs ieguldījums tālāk virzīt, tur varētu būt vislielākais ieguvums. Varbūt ir kļūda, ka no sākuma neveltām pietiekami daudz laika." Arī klausītāji norāda, ka nav viegli veikt ieguldījumus, atlikt naudu, ja ir pietiekami daudz ikdienas maksājumu. "Protams, ir liela sabiedrības daļa Latvijā, ja mēs skatāmies uz reāliem ienākumiem, it īpaši, ja tev ir ģimene, ir bērni, mēneša beigās nekas daudz pāri nepaliek," piekrīt Toms Kreicbergs. "Tajā pašā laikā katram ir tā godīgi jāpaskatās uz savu situāciju, jo man ir paziņas, kas pelna, teiksim, 700-800 eiro mēnesī un nekas daudz nepaliek, un ir paziņas, kas pelna trīs un četrus tūkstošus mēnesī, un viņiem arī nekas daudz nepaliek. It kā viņi dzīvo vienā valstī un viņiem ir pieejami vienādi produkti un viss pārējais, bet tu pamanījies dažreiz iztērēt visu, kas tev ir. Ir sabiedrības daļa, tie varbūt ir 20-30%, kuriem ienākumi jau ir diezgan augsti, tāpat nesanāk neko atlikt. Tur gan vajadzētu rūpīgi paskatīties uz to, kā mēs tērējam un kādas ir mūsu prioritātes - vai tas ir dzīve šodien, vai mēs tomēr arī gribam padomāt par to, ka nākotnē mums varētu būt nedaudz vairāk brīvības, vai tas ir strādāt mazāk vai ceļot vairāk, vai nopirkt māju, vai kādas mums ir tās prioritātes." Aija Brikše arī norāda, ka cilvēkiem finanšu paradumi primāri ir vairāk saistīta ar to, kā viņš rīkojas, nevis ar pieejamo naudas daudzumu.  "Cilvēki, kuri saņēma lielāku atalgojumu, manā gadījumā, es piecus cilvēkus mentorēju, redzēju gluži pretēju ainu, ka cilvēki ar zemākiem ienākumiem ir uzlikuši sev nepieciešamās apdrošināšanas, viņi ir uzlikuši sev regulāro maksājumu uzkrājuma kontā, un viņi, patiesību sakot, ļoti rūpīgi plāno savu budžetu, viņi arī investē pensiju trešajā līmenī. Ar to naudas daudzumu, kas viņiem ir, viņi tiešām ļoti pārdomāti rīkojas," pieredzē daļas Aija Brikše. "Bet tad ir viens posms, kurā cilvēks sāk saņemt vairāk, un tas, kas bieži vien notiek, nevis viņš sāk investēt vai vairāk iemaksāt pensiju trešajā līmenī, bet viņš nopērk dārgāku mašīnu, viņš izvēlas citas ekstras savā dzīvē. Īsti arī labāks nekas nav izgudrots par to, ka vienkārši sākt regulāros vispirms uzkrāšanas un pēc tam ieguldīšanas paradumus. Arī šiem cilvēkiem, kuriem bija lielāki ienākumi, mēs arī sākām kaut ar nelielām summām viņiem vispār mācīt uzkrāt, atlikt katru mēnesi naudu, izvērtēt savus iepirkšanās paradumus, restorānu paradumus un tā tālāk."

You can't accuse Erica Stanford of mucking around, can you? NCEA is gone. Marks out of 100 are back, grades from A to E are back, needing to pass 4 subjects at least in order to get the qualification is back. Now, how long have we been talking about the need to do this? About the fact that NCEA is rubbish, that it's been gamed, that it's not respected by employers, that it's not understood by parents? How long have we talked about this? And then within 18 months of Erica Stanford taking over the education portfolio, the changes are made. This is absolutely, by the way, the right thing to do. Nowhere, in none of the assessments of what's happening at NCEA Level 1, 2 or 3, do you hear anyone say - hey, you know what, this is a good system. It's always criticism. The ERA had a look at NCEA Level 1 last year and they found such big problems with that they recommended getting rid of it. NZQA last year found only half of year 12 students actually finished 3 full subjects. They didn't even get to do 3 full subjects, but they somehow managed to pass NCEA. NZCER found that learning was not the focus of school at NCEA level anymore, assessment was. The OECD two years ago found what we always know is going on lately and our ability to read, write and do maths was slipping. It had now fallen below the OECD average. The NZQA Insights paper found a huge number of kids got Level 3 because it's easy, but UE, the old equivalent, they couldn't get it because it's not easy. Now, none of this is news to us, right? Some of these reports actually date back to 2018, 7 years ago. Yet NCEA hasn't been scrapped until now. Now, this is brave, because any change this big is brave, but especially, it's brave right now at a time when secondary school teachers are already dealing with a lot. They have a curriculum refresh on the go. They've got new compulsory exams already now, they've got this. They are busy and they're about to get busier. And while I feel for them, and I do, our kids are too important and their education is too important to muck around. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congressional Republicans want second budget reconciliation bill in the fall – IRS issues interim CAMT guidance for partnerships – President Trump announces new tariff regime, major trade deals – White House releases comprehensive digital asset framework report – OECD releases XML Schemas and User guides on global minimum tax and CARF. 

-미-EU 협상 타결-미-중 관세연장 가능성 -구윤철 경제부총리, 조현 외교 방미길에-韓 제조업 비중 OECD 2위…美 관세 인상 타격 더 커-김여정 "李, 한미동맹 맹신·대결기도 선임자와 다를 바 없어" -지인에게 빌렸다던 나토목걸이...이제 와서 짜가?-김건희 특검, 윤상현 소환해 윤부부 공천개입 조사-특검, "계엄 두둔 외신PG 조태열 보고" 진술 확보-李 '이자놀이' 경고에…금융당국, 내일 금융권 긴급 소집-spc, 대통령 면담 이틀만에 12시간제 폐지-민주 전대 D-5, 정.박 명심구애에 사활-오늘도 폭염 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 5 of the GMS Hong Kong Convention Podcast Series, Ingrid and Henning unpack the confusion that persists, even after the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) has entered into force. With overlapping rules from Basel, EUSRR, and flag states, many shipowners are still asking: Can I recycle this vessel safely, without facing legal or regulatory fallout? Drawing from the GMS HKC Webinar Series, this episode features insights from Sveinung Oftedal, Nikos Mikelis, Anaëlle Boudry, and George Novak, who highlight the regulatory tension, legal risks, and practical workarounds for responsible shipowners. Learn what really works and what to watch out for when navigating the global compliance maze. Key Topics Covered: Why HKC isn't enough on its own How Basel Convention and EU SRR create overlapping controls The role of flag states, port states, and OECD departure points What Article 11 means and why harmonization still lags How HKC-aligned ship recyclers are being penalized despite compliance What shipowners must document to stay legally protected   GMS Mobile App: https://onelink.to/gms-app Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gms-leadership X: https://x.com/GMS_Leadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gms__leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmsleadership/

Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and wellbeing in early adulthood, according to a global study of more than 100,000 young people. The study was published earlier this week in the peer-reviewed Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, and found that 18- to 24-year-olds who had received their first smartphone at age 12 or younger were more likely to report suicidal thoughts, aggression, detachment from reality, poorer emotional regulation, and low self-worth. OECD data in 2018 showed that New Zealand youth used digital devices 42 hours per week on average, compared to 35 hours globally, and studies have shown that children's screen use has increased since then. So how can parents and caregivers manage screen time? Kathryn speaks with Jackie Riach, psychologist and country lead for Triple P New Zealand which provides parenting programmes nationwide.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

America's healthcare sector is at a crossroads. The US spends almost 20 percent of GDP on healthcare - nearly double the OECD average - but there's pressure to cut down on wastage. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I explore how Microsoft is helping Thailand modernize its legal system using AI and cloud technologies to support its bid for OECD membership.Highlights00:03 — Microsoft is helping to transform Thailand's legal system using AI and cloud technologies. The company is working closely with the Office of the Council of State. This effort is a critical part of the country's ambition to join the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD.00:30 — At the heart of this partnership is the TH2OECD initiative, an AI-powered legal comparison platform built on the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. This platform automatically translates and analyzes more than 70,000 Thai legislative documents and compares them with over 270 OECD legal instruments.01:06 — It's an interesting use case for AI. Here, it's demonstrating the technology's capabilities in action. And while it's common for companies to implement ambitious analysis and management programs for their internal purposes, doing so at a governmental scale is even more impressive. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

Nurwanto Nurwanto - School Violence and Bullying In recent months Indonesians have grown increasingly concerned and indeed outraged following several reports of deadly violence involving children as young as elementary school age. In a case in Riau in May an eight-year-old boy died after complications due to a ruptured appendix, which his parents believe was the result of beatings he suffered at the hands of fellow students aged 11-13 years. Around the same time, a video when viral of a brawl involving 20 primary school aged children in Depok. In response, the Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, called for the students involved to be sent to military camps. These recent cases have focused the country's attention on what has been a critical issue for some time. In 2024 the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) reported that cases of violence among school students had increased 32%, and a 2018 PISA survey showed that 41% of Indonesian students aged 15 years reported being bullied, nearly double the OECD average of 23%. Across various levels of government and among stakeholders a range of regulations and taskforces have been established to tackle the issue, but they are falling short. What is school violence and bullying and why is it becoming more prevalent among young people? What are schools, parents and policymakers currently doing to tackle it, and what more needs to be done? In this week's episode Jemma chats with Nurwanto, a lecturer education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. His Phd thesis is titled 'Nurturing peace through education: advocating a pedagogy of love in urban schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia', University of Western Sydney, 2023. In 2025, the Talking Indonesia podcast is co-hosted by Dr Jemma Purdey from the Australia-Indonesia Centre, Dr Jacqui Baker from Murdoch University, Dr Elisabeth Kramer from the University of New South Wales and Tito Ambyo from RMIT. Image: Flickr CC/lau rey

The landmark Dunedin Study of babies born in the early 1970s has caught the eye of the OECD. Independent adviser Dorothy Adams spoke to Corin Dann.

In this episode of the FAO Brief: new heritage farming systems recognized in the Republic of Korea, Portugal and Tajikistan; emerging economies will drive growth in animal-source food over the next decade, said a new report released by FAO and OECD; and a global initiative launched to empower youth to tackle hunger with AI and robots.   Producer: Flora Trouilloud, Ruki Inoshita, Heriberto Araujo Presenter: Ruki Inoshita Editorial supervision: Ho Tszmei                                                                                                      Sound: Eric Deleu © FAO/ Nozim Kalandarov

Experts dismiss tax fears over potential Caribbean CBI residency requirements: “That argument doesn't hold water.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann discusses the high level of uncertainty in the global economy and his view that there is still cooperation among the G-7 countries. He speaks with Bloomberg's Oliver Crook in Ballito, South Africa, where G20 finance ministers are meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vor allem in Großstädten gibt es Schulklassen, in denen die Mehrzahl der Kinder einen Migrationshintergrund hat. Unterschiedliche Sprachniveaus sorgen teilweise für Frust bei Lehrern, Schülern und Eltern. Bundesbildungsministerin Prien (CDU) hält eine Obergrenze für Kinder mit Einwanderungsgeschichte für „ein denkbares Modell“. Kann eine solche Quote das Lernen fördern? Welche Folgen hätte sie für die Kinder, die die Schule wechseln müssten? Und welche alternativen Lösungen gibt es, um besseren Unterricht für Alle zu ermöglichen? Doris Maull diskutiert mit Dr. Andreas Schleicher – Direktor für Bildung und Kompetenzen bei der OECD; Heike Schmoll – Bildungsredakteurin bei der Frankfurter Allgemeinen Zeitung; Monika Stein – Landesvorsitzende der GEW Baden-Württemberg

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' international tax changes require immediate review – Congress turns to cryptocurrency – OECD officials offer insights on coming tax priorities – UN committee issues draft notes on tax cooperation framework convention. 

By Adam Turteltaub Joint ventures are created to capitalize on a business opportunity, but they come with challenges. Each partner may have a different experience with or attitude towards compliance. They may have distinctly different cultures, and, in the worst case, may each be expecting the other to be watching compliance when, in fact, no one is. Hassan Chaudry, a member of the SCCE & HCCA Board and Chief Compliance Officer of POSCO JV, a General Motors joint venture, recommends several keys to success in JVs. First, having meaningful conversations with leadership right at the start is important, especially if it is face-to-face. This helps establish rapport and makes top management more comfortable with the role of compliance. Look to commonalities between the partners, not just the difference. In his case, with one party being from North America and the other from South Korea, there were different approaches and laws, but both countries are members of the OECD, and its guidance for compliance programs provided a common reference point. Once the groundwork is set, take the time to meet with employees from senior and middle management, as well as the front line. Also, don't forget the board: setting expectations with them and building an ongoing line of communication is essential. He also recommends treating the JV like a start-up, not an established company. Finally, put yourself in the shoes of joint venture partners. Look at the business from their perspective, and that will help you better understand what will make for a truly successful compliance program. Listen now The Compliance Perspectives Podcast is sponsored by Athennian, a leading provider of entity management and governance software. Get started at www.athennian.com.

Join us on this episode of Trending in Education as Mike Palmer talks with Dr. Margaret Honey, President and CEO of the Scratch Foundation. We dive into the world of Scratch, the visual programming language that's empowering a new generation of creative thinkers and makers. Dr. Honey shares her unique career path, starting from her high school days reading about experimental schools to her impactful work at Children's Television Workshop (now Sesame Workshop) and the New York Hall of Science. We explore how Scratch, developed at the MIT Media Lab by Mitch Resnick, isn't just about teaching kids to code formally, but about providing an accessible, playful tool for creative expression. Discover how over 150 million young people have used the platform since 2007, creating more than a billion projects. We discuss the critical role of curiosity and imagination in a world increasingly shaped by AI, emphasizing how these distinctly human attributes help us remain in the driver's seat of technology. Learn about the maker's mindset embedded in Scratch, where users actively engage with the platform to bring their ideas to life through games, stories, and animated environments. We also differentiate between Scratch Junior (for younger children) and Scratch, highlighting how the platform fosters durable skills like grit, resilience, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Dr. Honey explains Scratch's commitment to maintaining productive struggle and experimentation, ensuring AI serves as a tool to enhance, not replace, human creativity and problem-solving. We also discuss the broader implications for K-12 education, the shift towards using technology as a generative tool for problem-solving and knowledge representation, and the importance of fostering a sense of agency in learners. Dr. Honey touches on the PISA assessment's new "Learning in the Digital World" component and how it aligns with Scratch's constructivist principles. Finally, we hear about the "Curiosity Convening" in October 2025, bringing together global researchers and practitioners to explore the most effective ways to nurture curious, hands-on learning. Key Takeaways: Cultivating Curiosity & Imagination: In an AI-driven world, human attributes like curiosity and imagination are crucial for staying in control of technology and fostering creative competencies. The Maker's Mindset and Durable Skills: Scratch promotes an active "maker's mindset," encouraging children to build and create, thereby developing essential durable skills such as grit, resilience, logical thinking, and debugging. AI as an Enhancement, Not a Replacement: The Scratch Foundation aims for AI to be a tool that aids problem-solving and sparks curiosity, rather than performing tasks for users, preserving the valuable "productive struggle" in learning. Learning as Development: Emphasizing that learning is a foundational form of human development, fostering interaction, collaboration, and a sense of agency, rather than solely focusing on test outcomes. Global Shift in Education: We are seeing a global movement, exemplified by the OECD's new assessment, towards using technology as a generative tool for problem-solving and building representations of knowledge, shifting beyond simply learning to code. Don't miss this insightful conversation that illuminates the future of education, work, and how we can empower the next generation with the skills and mindset to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Video versions are up on Youtube and Spotify.

How can we turn great ideas into lasting social impact? In this episode of the OECD Podcast, Shayne MacLachlan speaks with Jeroen Jutte, Head of the European Social Fund Coordination Unit at the European Commission. They explore how the EU is using its flagship funding instrument to support and scale social innovation—from pilot projects in disadvantaged communities to multi-country initiatives reaching millions. With funding of over €2 billion dedicated to social innovation, the ESF+ offers a powerful model for using public investment to solve social challenges. Tune in to learn how Europe is taking ideas from the ground and turning them into lasting change. To learn more on ESF+: https://european-social-fund-plus.ec.europa.eu/en https://european-social-fund-plus.ec.europa.eu/en/social-innovation Discover the Local Development Forum: https://www.oecd.org/en/networks/oecd-local-development-forum.html Read the report Starting, Scaling and Sustaining Social Innovation: Evidence and Impact of the European Social Fund: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/starting-scaling-and-sustaining-social-innovation_ec1dfb67-en.html Host: Shayne MacLachlan, Public Affairs and Communications Manager at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities Guest: Jeroen Jutte leads the European Social Fund Plus coordination unit in the Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion DG of the European Commission. He has also led units dealing with Romania/Bulgaria, the European Semester (EU economic governance), and one dealing with budget discharge as well as relations with the European Court of Auditors. Mr. Jutte is a macro economist by training. To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/en/about.html To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/en/about/newsletters.html

June 24 marked International Women in Diplomacy Day. To mark the occasion, a public discussion was held at the European Parliament Liaison Office in Bratislava. In this follow-up, we bring you some highlights from that event and speak with both the host and guests about the importance of women's representation in diplomacy and high-ranking positions. Joining the conversation are former Slovak ambassador, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, and twice Permanent Representative of Slovakia to the OECD in Paris – Ingrid Brocková; former ambassador, head of protocol, and director of the press department at the Office of President Michal Kováč in the 1990s – Anna Tureničová; researcher at the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences at Comenius University – Zuzana Maďarová; and the event's organizers. They share personal stories from diplomatic missions, reflect on how the field has changed, and speak candidly about challenges and progress toward gender equality in society. The new episode of the Slovak Sound Check introducse the conjugation of the verb mať – to have.

How to improve Ukraine's education system during a time of war was the main topic of discussion at an education festival in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv last month. More than 2,000 Ukrainian teachers gathered for the Teachers of the Future 2025 festival to discuss efforts to reshape schools across the country. Despite Russia's ongoing war of aggression, Ukrainian policymakers are pushing forward with reforms to tailor learning for all students so they can fulfil their full potential. The New Ukrainian School reforms, launched in 2016, focus on developing key life competencies, empowering teachers and fostering critical thinking and creativity in pupils. In this episode of Top Class, the OECD's Duncan Crawford spoke to policymakers, teachers and students at the festival about the impact of the reforms.

Story of the Week (DR):‘Merica:Elon Musk says he'll form the 'America Party' if Trump's 'insane' spending bill passesTrump says he'll 'look' at deporting Musk as feud reignitesBuffett donates $6B in Berkshire stock to 5 foundations: Lifetime giving tops $60B MM9.43 million shares to the Gates Foundation943,384 shares to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation;660,366 shares to each of three charities led respectively by his children Howard, Susie, and Peter: the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Sherwood Foundation and NoVo FoundationMark Zuckerberg sees 'the beginning of a new era' for humanity in superintelligenceTech Workers Say They're Rapidly Being Replaced by AIBurger King to roll out 1,900-calorie 'yokozuna' burger in sumo collabThe 2,590-yen ($18) Baby Body Burger features five flame-grilled beef patties, four slices of bacon and four slices of cheddar cheeseJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Extravagant Wedding Sparks Global Debate on Wealth InequalityThe reportedly $50m affair booked all nine of Venice's yacht ports, closed parts of the city to the public and forced the relocation of hotel guests to make room for the happy couple.Though Sánchez claims to be “dedicated to fighting climate change”, and Bezos has called the issue “the biggest threat to our planet”, their guests arrived in the City of Bridges via 96 private jets, the most carbon-intensive mode of transportation.If Caitlin Clark's worth a ‘billion' to WNBA, why is she paid only a fraction of that?$78,066Average annual salary for NBA players during the 2024-25 season: approximately $12MGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Zohran Mamdani's victory in NYC mayoral primary leaves Wall Street 'alarmed' and 'depressed' MMMM: EU Regulators Propose Integrating ESG Risks into Stress Tests for Banks, Insurers DRThis might be the realest use of ESG data everAssholiest of the Week (MM): Jeff BezosJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's lavish Venetian wedding by the numbersJeff Bezos Planned $5.4 Billion Amazon Stock Sale on Wedding DayAmazon deploys its 1 millionth robot in a sign of more job automationDisabled Amazon workers in corporate jobs allege ‘systemic discrimination'Proxy seasonBetter than expected, but uncertainty remains: The 2025 US proxy seasonHere's the summary:The number of shareholder proposals are down in the USBut investor support for the non anti-woke proposals remains steady at around 20% in favor, which is greatNo actions by the SEC have increased in number, but not percentage holding steady at 69% rejected, but companies are still listening to investors through engagementNot in the summary:NOT SINGLE MENTION OF A DIRECTOR VOTEDirector votes make up 98% of global voting - 98%! And proxy season is only shareholder proposals and the anti woke? Are you fucking joking?No mention of the average approval for directors?No mention of the rise of activists - this is the most active year for activist investors in recent memory? Mike Levin has been cataloguing it on the Shareholder Primacy podcast - more activism, larger slates, more wins?Isn't the story how ISS and Glass Lewis ignore directors unless there's an activist involved? Or that views on how to measure director performance are shifting?No, the constant story we hear is about the 500 or so shareholder proposals that happen - not the 80,000 active directors that get a voteInvestors are racistPhilippine corporate governance hindered by highly concentrated ownership, OECD saysCONCENTRATED corporate ownership, particularly among family owned listed firms, undermines corporate governance, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said.“These ownership structures often blur the lines between ownership and management, which can lead to the appointment of successors based on family ties or loyalty rather than qualifications, increasing the risk of poor leadership and weak oversight,It said such controlling shareholders may choose to benefit themselves at the expense of minority shareholders through related-party transactions, asset transfers or the appropriation of company resources for personal or familial use.The OECD said corporate governance weaknesses and concentrated ownership structures continue to weigh on investor confidence in some Asian marketsI read the Sweden report - Sweden is majority dual class shareholders held by foundations, with power concentrated amongst white men even though they mandate 40% women on boardsMinority shareholders basically have no real rights, as the companies are owned by a web of family and foundation interests - but OECD said:… a shareholder with practical majority control of the votes in the company can exert significant control, but also that efficient governance requires there to be a shareholder, or a coalition of shareholders, that monitors the company, engages with the board, and proposes and votes on important matters such as the election of board directors. Dual class share structures have been allowed in Swedish law for over a century to facilitate such engagement.Extensive individual shareholder rights, allowing any shareholder (regardless of the size of their holdings) to add items to the agenda of the general shareholder meeting, to ask the board questions at the general shareholder meeting, and to challenge a decision by the general shareholder meeting in court (with the court being able to invalidate a decision and even replace it with another).So it's ok in Sweden for the majority of the market to be controlled because shareholders can go to the annual meeting and complain without power, but in Asia where they don't bother pretending it's bad?Companies are fucking with your votesPress Release: Deirdre Stanley to Join PayPal's Board of Directors - Jun 24, 2025Increase board size, add person… 19 days after the AGMNo mention of expansion in the proxy, no mention of Deidre StanleyData I have on executive searches suggests it takes an average of about 220 days to find a CEO - assume that it takes 50% of that to place a directorThat would mean PayPal likely started searching for Deidre to join the board at the beginning of March this yearThe proxy came out April 21, 2025 - for nearly two months, PayPal knew it would expand the board and add this person, but it never mentioned it in the proxy or allowed investors to vote on their own representation?I ran numbers on how often this happens - companies fucking with the timelines to add directors to their boards without votes less than 30 days after the AGM. If you want the full numbers, go download our Proxy Countdown show, but here are the highlights:In the last 5 years, it's happened 247 times - at more than a dozen companies, it's happened more than onceAt Rockwell Automation, this happened EVERY YEAR for THREE YEARS - they paid a person without a voteHeadliniest of the WeekDR: People Are Being Involuntarily Committed, Jailed After Spiraling Into "ChatGPT Psychosis"MM: Elon Musk Says He Is So Sorry for His Horrible BehaviorWho Won the Week?DR: Charlize Theron: “I think we might be the only people who did not get an invite to the Bezos wedding. But that's OK because they suck…”MM: As we barrel towards a country that throws the elderly, disabled, and children off of healthcare and denies food access, there can be only one winner. Bacon. Like, real bacon. Kraft Heinz recalls more than 367,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon over listeria concernsPredictionsDR: Charlize Theron is forced to marry Kimbal Musk in order to maintain her American citizenshipMM: Joe Gebbia, who is now on both DOGE AND the Tesla board, resigns from BOTH simultaneously, saying, “I can't be bought”, right after he sells the 4,000 shares of Tesla he got as part of the board at a nice price of $64/share and nets $1.1m

The fate of the OECD-led global tax deal was rocked this week after the US and its Group of Seven allies came to an understanding that would exempt American companies from two key parts of the global minimum tax framework. G7 countries agreed to the exemption over the weekend in exchange for Congress removing Section 899 from its tax-and-spending bill—a provision referred to as the "revenge tax" that would have hiked taxes on foreign-owned companies if their home countries imposed "unfair" taxes on US businesses. In this week's episode of Talking Tax, reporter Lauren Vella talks about how the agreement was reached, and why the G7's statement is only the first small step toward the US achieving what it calls "side-by-side" treatment of its tax system and the global minimum tax framework. She also discusses Canada's decision to revoke its digital services tax to bring President Donald Trump back to the trade negotiating table, and what impact it could have on other countries that have similar levies in place. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

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In 2019, the OECD warned that 14% of global jobs would be eliminated and another 32% would be dramatically transformed by automation. Fast-forward to today, and that prediction feels like an understatement. Generative AI like ChatGPT has accelerated change at a pace no one saw coming. The shelf life of a skill? Less than five years. In tech, sometimes less than three. In this episode with Dr. Bray, we're digging deep into what this seismic shift means for the future of work and how companies must respond. From CEOs to HR leaders, and from frontline managers to hourly workers, the pressure is on to rethink roles, retrain talent, and rebuild strategy from the ground up. What You'll Learn: Why upskilling alone isn't enough in today's AI-driven workplace The five paradigm shifts that define successful reskilling efforts Real-world examples from Amazon, Vodafone, Ericsson, CVS, and more Why reskilling is more than training—it's strategic, cultural, and collaborative We'll also explore how organizations can: Treat reskilling as a competitive advantage, not just a cost center Empower employees to navigate career shifts with confidence Break down internal silos and avoid ‘talent hoarding' Leverage partnerships with nonprofits, governments, and colleges to scale up fast Whether you're a leader navigating digital disruption, a workforce strategist, or simply curious about how AI is reshaping work, this episode delivers the practical insights and bold thinking you need to stay ahead. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “You can't change people — but you can teach them how to adapt, how to learn, and how to be curious.” “Middle managers are the most important individuals in the organization.”  

Why are swap spreads today as negative as they had been in the worst parts of April? Why is Swiss franc nearly as strong? Consumer prices undershooting and even turning negative offer a bigtime clue. As does the latest from Chinese and American factories. It's not one big thing like April, it's all the little things which keep coming up and piling on. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro AnalysisBloomberg Swiss Inflation Turns Negative for First Time in Four Yearshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-03/swiss-inflation-turns-negative-for-first-time-in-four-yearsBloomberg Euro-Zone Inflation Slows Below 2%, Backing More ECB Cutshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-03/euro-zone-inflation-slows-below-2-backing-more-ecb-rate-cutsBloomberg RBA's Hunter Sees US Tariffs Dragging on Australian Growth, Jobshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-03/rba-s-hunter-sees-us-tariffs-dragging-on-australian-growth-jobsOECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2025 Issue 1https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-economic-outlook-volume-2025-issue-1_83363382-en.htmlCNBC U.S. growth forecast cut sharply by OECD as Trump tariffs sour global outlookhttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/03/us-growth-forecast-cut-further-by-oecd-as-trump-tariffs-sour-outlook.htmlBloomberg China's Private Factory Gauge Plunges to Weakest Since 2022https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-03/china-private-factory-gauge-unexpectedly-shrinks-after-us-trucehttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

Are enormous cuts to Medicaid and food stamps coming? The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make historically large cuts to both programs, which will result in millions losing access to health insurance and food stamps, now known as SNAP. These cuts will also effectively slash subsidies to retailers, farmers, food producers, and the health care industry—while the economy is already floundering from tariffs, as shown by a new financial forecast from the OECD.Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the horrendous effects this will have on people, the economy, and our society, and what could stop them from happening.Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.Join the The Socialist Program community at www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

A.M. Edition for June 3. The OECD is warning the U.S. and global economies are likely to face slowing growth this year and next, amid tariff-related uncertainty and the prospect of higher-for-longer inflation. Plus, chief China correspondent Lingling Wei profiles Beijing's new trade negotiator and his mandate from Xi Jinping not to cater to Washington. And FEMA scraps its new hurricane plan as storm season kicks off. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the BBC World Service: The global economy is losing steam, according to the OECD, which now forecasts growth to fall to just 2.9% this year and next. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development — which represents most of the world's advanced economies — issued its warning as trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to grow.

The world will see lower economic growth due to tariffs and tariff uncertainty, according to the OECD. Global economic growth will fall below three percent this year, and the slowdown is expected to be most concentrated in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and China. Also on the program: how steel and aluminum tariffs could drive up grocery prices, and the economic pros and cons of a small-market NBA Finals.

The world will see lower economic growth due to tariffs and tariff uncertainty, according to the OECD. Global economic growth will fall below three percent this year, and the slowdown is expected to be most concentrated in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and China. Also on the program: how steel and aluminum tariffs could drive up grocery prices, and the economic pros and cons of a small-market NBA Finals.

From the BBC World Service: The global economy is losing steam, according to the OECD, which now forecasts growth to fall to just 2.9% this year and next. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development — which represents most of the world's advanced economies — issued its warning as trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to grow.