Bringing high-tech to low-income people
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Community-based organizations (CBOs) provide low-income communities with some political and economic leverage to revitalize their economy. CBOs will have to face the challenges of devolution of federal funds and public services and the effects of privatization. One way to meet these challenges is to forge alliances with local technology companies. Pioneer Human Services operates a high-tech metal working facility that performs contract work for Boeing. The Center for Employment Training has placed people in firms such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Motorola.
Publication Name: MIT's Technology Review
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 1096-3715
Year: 1997
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Life in the fast-growth lane
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The US economy is currently experiencing economic growth with low unemployment and almost nil inflation due to advances in information technology. To maintain this growth, the government must spend on R&D, training, and infrastructure which will provide jobs and services now and motivate private businesses to invest more on technology. Moreover, the government must impose more expansionary economic policies to achieve greater economic growth.
Publication Name: MIT's Technology Review
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 1096-3715
Year: 1997
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A tale of tech cities
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Several US cities are employing new technologies in their urban renewal efforts. San Francisco, CA, is developing computer-friendly, smart buildings and classrooms and New is using high-tech subway and street cleaning equipment. Meanwhile, Seattle, Cleveland and Milwaukee manufacturers and service companies are conducting joint product design activities through local area networks.
Publication Name: MIT's Technology Review
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 1096-3715
Year: 1998
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