What It Takes to Be Competitive in the 21st Century Economy -

What It Takes to Be Competitive in the 21st Century Economy

Listen now

Description

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the opportunities for growth inherent in the digital economy, as well as the challenges they present for both governments and businesses. How are we to make sense of the tectonic changes taking place in our labor markets? How can we ensure that our workforce will have the skills they need to succeed? Have we figured out how to safeguard our cybersecurity future? What is the most important advice she would pass on to the next president? Speakers: Walter Isaacson, Penny Pritzker

More Episodes

See all »

The Industries of the Future: Understanding the Changes That Will Shape the Next Decade

If the 20 years from 1995 to 2015 were shaped in significant measure by digitization and the rise of the Internet, what’s next? What will define the next decade? Drawing from his highly-praised New York Times best-seller The Industries of the Future, Alec Ross provides a view into the forces that...

Published 08/05/16

What Will Drive Economic Success in the Next 20 Years?

The spread of free enterprise has created a more dynamic, efficient, and competitive global economy, while the marvels of American technology and innovation have ushered in an age of unprecedented possibility. Where many business leaders worry about the increasing pressure for short-term profits,...

Published 08/05/16

When Faced with Economic Ruin, Financial Leaders Do Prioritize Climate Change. Here’s How.

In times of financial crisis, we turn to national treasuries and central banks for solutions. The true power of these institutions, however, lies in their ability to prevent crises, not only economic, but also social and environmental. This panel will explore how financial leaders are leveraging...

Published 08/04/16