Ted Hu
My blogs
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology |
| Location | Washington, United States |
| Introduction | Passionate about political economy and believe that some of the world's most intractable problems can start to be effectively addressed through a deliberate, balanced approach to economic development and growth. Believe tax cuts have been over hyped, considering how little we are doing to incentivize private-sector R&D to drive fundamental innovation and to promote business investments developing new markets. I believe technology + smart policymaking are key enablers that need to be embraced by developed nations in a deliberate fashion to address developing nations' issues related to scarcity that cause a disproportionate degree of suffering, which in turn engender terror and global unrest. More trade agreements that promote a significant number of low-paying but life-sustaining jobs, renewable and affordable energy, cheap and nutritious foods, ubiquitous access to vaccines and birth control for 75% of the world's population that have little or nil. * This blog reflects my own views, not that of my employer whatsoever. |
| Interests | Economics (esp. macroeconomics & growth and development), software development, politics, physics, wide-range of non-fiction readings, current events, basketball, long drives, biking, working out |
| Favorite movies | Wit (Emma Thompson), The Game (Michael Douglas) |
| Favorite music | Alternative (The Cure & Sarah McLauchlan are tops), classical music (piano concertos) |
| Favorite books | John Marshall - Definer of a Nation (Jean Edward Smith), The Elegant Universe (Brian Greene), Guns Germs and Steel (Jared Diamond) |