Inaugural Meeting of the Markle Economic Future Initiative

The meeting addressed the economic and social landscape in which we live today, the implications for the American Dream, potential opportunities for economic and sectoral growth, as well as the role of leaders in realizing a new vision for the future.

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Letter on the Markle Economic Future Initiative

Co-chairs Zoë Baird and Howard Schultz describe the Markle Initiative for America’s Economic Future in a Networked World and share the names of the Members.

The Impact of Technological Innovation

The Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program’s 21st annual Roundtable on Information Technology assembled a diverse group of ...
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Elections and Online Efforts: A Look Back and Today

Even before the results came in, the 2012 presidential election was being dubbed the First Digital Election, with 24-hour news content supported ...
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America's Economic Opportunity in a World of Services

While moderating a Techonomy panel, Zoë Baird poses a challenge: How to revitalize the economy in a way that broadly benefits all Americans.

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Zoë Baird: Three Ways The President Can Create Digital Jobs Now

Zoë Baird, President of the Markle Foundation, argues that we must broaden the benefits of advances in information technology to create a vibrant economic future for all Americans.

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Three Ways The President Can Create Digital Jobs Now

Zoë Baird, Markle President, reflects on ways Americans can use technology to create jobs.