Research
The Impact of Information Technology on Postwar U.S. Economic Growth
We provide detailed information on the crucial role of information technology in the postwar growth of the U.S.
The ICT Revolution, World Economic Growth, and Policy Issues
The ICT revolution fueled by the exponential progress of the semiconductor technology and the accelerated pace of globalization has become an important driver of economic growth across nations.
Crafting Usable Knowledge for Sustainable Development
This paper distills core lessons about how researchers (scientists, engineers, planners, etc.) interested in promoting sustainable development can increase the likelihood of producing usable knowledge
A cµ Rule for Two-Tiered Parallel Servers
The cµ rule is known to be optimal in many queueing systems with memoryless service and inter-arrival times. We establish a cµ rule for a parallel flexible server system with two tiers.
Education, Research, and Innovation in Africa: Forging Strategic Linkages for Economic Transformation
Africa is a youthful continent: nearly 41% of its population is under the age of 18.
Crafting Usable Knowledge for Sustainable Development
This paper distills core lessons about how researchers (scientists, engineers, planners, etc.) interested in promoting sustainable development can increase the likelihood of producing usable knowledge
Evidence That Calls-Based and Mobility Networks Are Isomorphic
Social relations involve both face-to-face interaction as well as telecommunications. We can observe the geography of phone calls and of the mobility of cell phones in space.
Making Technological Innovation Work for Sustainable Development
Sustainable development requires harnessing technological innovation to improve human well-being in current and future generations.
Innovation for Vulnerable Farmers: Drought and Water Scarcity Adaptation Technologies
This report is a summary of themes discussed during a two-day workshop on “Innovation for Vulnerable Farmers: Drought and Water Scarcity Adaptation Technologies.” The workshop was held at Harvard Univ
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