Leading economist Chad Syverson speculates about the ingredients in productivity’s secret sauce. Source: McKinsey Unpacking the mysteries of productivity

Alexander Sukharevsky, senior partner and global leader of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, says Europe enjoys several competitive AI advantages, including talent, culture, and a regulatory framework. Source: McKinsey Can Europe compete in the race to develop and deploy generative AI?

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win. Source: McKinsey The Read more about The McKinsey Crossword: In the Zone | No. 187[…]

McKinsey’s latest ConsumerWise Survey finds consumers in the region reacting differently to ongoing economic uncertainty. Companies should take note. Source: McKinsey An update on consumer sentiment in Asia-Pacific

Looking for your next book? Each year, McKinsey seeks out the best books in business, technology, workplace culture, and more. Here’s our 2024 list, recommended by CEOs, founders, editors in chief, and other global leaders. Source: McKinsey What to read next: McKinsey’s 2024 annual book recommendations

Wharton marketing professor discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to allow social media platforms to moderate their own content.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Who Should Moderate Social Media Content?

US manufacturing companies are facing a talent and labor crisis. Is it time they took a fresh look at their automation options? Source: McKinsey Automation and the talent challenge in American manufacturing

How insurance chief risk officers balance today’s complex demands. Source: McKinsey Navigating shifting risks in the insurance industry

Credit risk organizations are already adopting gen AI technologies. How can they deploy them safely and at scale? Source: McKinsey Embracing generative AI in credit risk