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Blockchain: New Use Cases for Governments and Business

Tom Spencer

Governments, businesses, and individuals are developing new use cases for blockchain as barriers to adoption continue to decrease. Immutability and security are vital to the operation of government and business due to the sensitive information these institutions gatekeep.

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Sustainable Aviation: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Tom Spencer

By 2026, the global market for commercial aircraft is projected to reach around $70 billion , up from $55 billion in 2019. Governments should incentivize and reward carbon neutral or carbon offset initiatives, such as purchasing carbon credits or switching to sustainable fuels. CAGR to hit USD 69990 million by 2026.

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The Impact of Carbon Taxation on Supply Chains in China

Comatch

The European Union will start to demand carbon footprint data from 2023 and introduce a carbon border tax from January 2026. From an operational and supply chain perspective, many companies have focused on tracking their operations and assets (Scope 1) and their own purchased energy electricity, heating, cooling, etc.

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Driverless Cars Will Change Auto Insurance. Here’s How Insurers Can Adapt

Harvard Business

Our forecast shows that the drop in individual premiums – due both to decreased private ownership vehicles and to safer vehicles — will begin in 2026, as large numbers of autonomous vehicles begin to appear, and could be as much as a $25 billion loss for insurers by 2035. This is significant for a roughly $200 billion market.

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The “Smart Society” of the Future Doesn’t Look Like Science Fiction

Harvard Business

More broadly, we might define a smart society as one where digital technology, thoughtfully deployed by governments, can improve on three broad outcomes: the well-being of citizens, the strength of the economy, and the effectiveness of institutions. trillion by 2026. The potential for technologies to enable smart societies is rising.

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Yield on Chicago School Bond Offering Hits 5.63%; Debate Over Risk; Miracles Not Coming; Bankruptcy the Sensible Option

MishTalk

But there are things we can do to help them restructure and get their government and their schools turned around, and I''d like to help them. ". Illinois'' fiscal woes are significantly deeper and more serious than generally realized, with the state facing a $9 billion operating deficit in the fiscal year that begins July 1.

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Seven Charts Explain Why Chicago Bonds Rated Junk

MishTalk

By the time payments peak in 2026, they will be four times the 2014 level. Data Source: Moody’s estimates Chart #3: Limited Taxing Ability The easiest way for a government to boost revenues is through tax increases. For cities, property taxes are often a primary revenue stream.