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"To recover from the coronavirus crisis we'll need to combine human, artificial and economic intelligence" Joan Torrent, Professor of Economics at the UOC's Faculty of Economics and Business We spoke to Joan Torrent, Professor of Economics, principal investigator of the i2TIC group at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya's (UOC) Faculty of Economics and Business, and a specialist in ICTs and artificial intelligence. When discussing the economic and health crisis resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, in his mind there can be no recovery without both artificial and economic intelligence. However, he adds: "But make no mistake, neither will be possible without human...

The green economy will create 24 million jobs Environmentally focused bachelor's and master's degrees are emerging in response to the planet's climate emergency and new labour market demands Environmental communicator, sustainable tourism specialist and ecodesigner are just some of the latest job positions to come out of the green economy. According to the report "World Employment and Social Outlook 2018: Greening with jobs" from the International Labour Organization (ILO), 24 million new jobs will be created between now and 2030 as the world shifts towards a greener economy. The study reveals that the most sought-after fields will be related to...

The feminist economy makes headway in the wake of COVID-19 The coronavirus crisis is precipitating profound change with the inclusion of feminist principles as part of the economic model The COVID-19 crisis is serving to effect radical change in the economic model, opening the door to a new perspective that incorporates some of the values and principles that the feminist movement has been demanding for a long time. Concepts such as valuing life and the care of others, the common good, open knowledge and mutual support have suddenly been placed at the heart of the productive system. "We are currently facing a...

The Shutdown of the Restaurant Industry: The Widespread Impact Restaurants are already fragile businesses, not known for lucrative revenue, but instead known for surviving on tight margins. As the industry reopens to the “new normal,” what does the restaurant industry look like? This article appeared in The Bankruptcy Strategist, featuring the strategies and techniques devised by the country’s top bankruptcy lawyers and reports on innovative procedural techniques, legislative developments and recent judicial rulings — plus what they mean for you and your clients. Many communities have been experiencing a growing restaurant scene over the last few years. In fact, recent years have...

COVID-19: UrbanToronto Updates from the Industry for June 17, 2020 The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts to what have been booming real estate and building industries. Many jobs and most events are currently suspended, postponed, or affected in other ways, though UrbanToronto is still operating at full strength with our team working remotely. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis. In today's report: City of Toronto issues inaugural social bond—a first in Canada’s...