Macroeconomic indicators can be precisely measured, but they tell only part of the story. Well-being metrics convey a truer picture of how consumers are doing, but they are more subjective. By considering an array of measures, including our GDP-B metric, policy makers, regulators, and investors can establish a better foundation for decision making.

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In his new book, The Hype Machine, Sinan demonstrates how social media affects our decision-making and shapes our world in ways both useful and dangerous. 

Stanford Digital Economy Lab Director Erik Brynjolfsson recently sat down (virtually) with Sinan to talk about how social media is shaping information, behaviors, and society—including our elections.

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How is AI changing the future of work? What digital-technology practices and policies will promote fairness and equality? How can government incorporate digital technologies to best serve constituents?

These and other questions took center stage at Stanford Digital Economy Lab’s inaugural event, the AI & the Future of Work Conference, on Oct. 27, 2020. The virtual conference assembled a roster of visionary researchers, executives, and policy experts to share their perspectives on the impact of AI and other digital technologies.

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