A Simplified Tax Code and Post-Communist Growth
Study suggests flat tax systems boosted GDP in former Soviet republics and satellites
The Role of Chance Encounters in Silicon Valley Innovation
Cellphone signals and patent citations approximate a theory’s long-sought paper trail
How to Properly Incentivize Your Unicorn Finder
VCs and other investors need a contract with their seeker that blunts conflicts of interest
Face-to-Face Meetings, Before an Acquisition, Improve Outcomes for Buyers
Acquiring companies appear to get a better deal following frequent in-person meetings
FDA’s Breakthrough Program: Faster Drug OKs Without Sacrificing Safety
Dedicated FDA staff guide companies during design of clinical trials
Mandated Disclosure of Clinical Trials Ignored — Especially for Competitive Drugs
Pharma companies less likely to disclose critical drug information than public institutions
Manufacturing Might Pull Its Weight in Next Recovery
Unlike in past cycles, factory jobs are showing strength ahead of expected downturn
Forecasting a Recession Using Easy-to-Grasp Images
A look at the shape of five variables through the last seven downturns vs. today’s numbers