The retirement savings system in the U.S. has proven to be highly successful, with participation and retirement assets both rising steadily over time. The introduction of new products, the increase in contribution limits, the improvement in financial literacy, and the introduction of automatic...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a broad preliminary overview and critical viewpoint on the current state of customer experience innovation and strategy in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach: This paper outlines and critically analyses the key trends based on 15 prime...

In its 2015 budget plan, the Obama Administration revisited proposals of alternative metallic materials aiming to reduce the production costs for U.S. coinage. This report uses official data to quantify the costs and benefits of changing the materials of construction to produce U.S. nickels,...

Cities are the engines of economic growth in the United States. Our cities thrive on innovation, expansion of small business enterprises, and entrepreneurship. The success and failures of cities, small businesses, and entrepreneurs will depend heavily on efficient regulations and rules that...

The applications of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) are rapidly increasing across sectors. As an innovative industry, the GNSS industry directly affects economic activities and economic growth worldwide. During the past several decades, GNSS technology has transformed American...

Intellectual property rights and innovation are primary drivers of job creation and American economic growth. IP-intensive industries — such as life sciences, software, and aerospace — are succeeding globally, driving innovation, and investing heavily in research and development; this in...