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Brexit Could Deepen Europe’s Digital Recession

Harvard Business Review

Brexit, as the British referendum to exit the EU is widely called, has caused turmoil in politics and stocks and head-shaking among the UK’s partners. These are real concerns for the UK economy overall as the tech sector accounts for around 10% of British GDP.

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Turkey Badly Needs a Long-Term Plan for Syrian Refugees

Harvard Business Review

That’s one reason why Turkey’s GDP grew by 2.9% in 2016 , despite a failed coup attempt, terror attacks, political turbulence, and a halt to international capital inflows felt across emerging economies. Syrians no longer feel as welcome as they did when the Turkish border first opened to give them safe harbor.