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6. Robert Atkinson

Beware of tech principles in sheep's clothing

In the last few years, a growing movement has advocated “responsible” technology development and use, particularly for artificial intelligence. With monikers like “human-centered AI” and “responsible technology” these sound, as we say in America, like “motherhood and apple pie.” Who can be against human-centered and responsible technology?

2022-11-10 13:24

Korea should capitalize on soaring dollar

The U.S. dollar has reached near-record highs, including against the Korean won which is down 16 percent over the last 20 months. This makes U.S. imports to Korea more expensive and Korean exports to the U.S. less expensive. Great for American consumers but bad for American workers. And vice versa for Korea.

2022-09-15 17:05

Turning point for American industrial policy or one-hit wonder?

As American politics sinks farther into the hole of partisan vitriol and dysfunctionality, we can be reminded of former George W. Bush administration Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's statement that “we need a common enemy to unite us.” In this case, a common adversary - China - united Republicans and Democrats last month to pass landmark legislation: the CHIPS and Science Act. The two main features of the bill are to provide critical support for semiconductor firms and to boost science funding significantly, especially targeted to key technologies for U.S. competitiveness.

2022-08-15 16:03

Why dollar as reserve currency is America's Achilles heel

Here's a thought experiment. The government can wave a magic wand and automatically reduce the price of exports by 15 percent and increase the price of imports by the same.

2022-07-21 16:59

Korea's advanced industry success story

Nations are in a fierce win-lose competition for global market share in advanced, traded-sector technology industries, because winning enables not only prosperity, but economic and national security - especially for allied nations where China's gain often comes at their loss.

2022-06-14 16:24

Roadmap for Korea-US technology cooperation

The last decade has made it clear that China did not move toward open trade, freer markets, or political liberalization as so many expected. Instead, under President Xi Jinping, China doubled down on authoritarian politics and mercantilist economic and trade policies. This would be problematic enough on its own, but China appears to be also seeking global economic and political hegemony - so it can be challenged by no one.

2022-05-19 16:55

Time to expand R&D credit for large Korean firms

Technological innovation is the foundation of economic progress, and research and development is the rocket fuel of innovation. That's why governments around the world provide financial support for R&D, both directly through grants and indirectly through tax incentives for companies, big and small.

2022-05-11 16:15

Korea should participate in proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

The Biden administration has launched its Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) to increase economic cooperation among Pacific region democratic nations. Korea should be an active participant. In an effort to bring together democratic, rule-of-law Pacific-rim nations in a new trading bloc, it was clearly a disappointment that the United States did not join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement.

2022-04-21 16:16

Has Russia awakened democracies to cooperate vis-a-vis China's economic aggression?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a horrific violation of international norms and human rights. Putin's actions have sent a wake-up call to much of the world. And rightly, many countries and companies are taking steps to penalize Russia for its aggressive actions, including economic sanctions. This includes a number of major technology companies, including ones in the United States and Korea.

2022-03-09 16:12

Korea's 'untact' initiative is unbelievable

Last year tens of millions of people outside Korea watched and enjoyed “Squid Game.” Hopefully this year other nations will “watch” and learn from Korea's new and innovative “untact” initiative.

2022-02-10 16:52

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