# Economic Policy
Latest news and articles about Economic Policy
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The AI Dividend: South Korea Navigates the Politics of Tech Abundance
South Korean markets experienced high volatility after a senior official proposed using AI-driven tax windfalls for public dividends. The incident highlights the growing political and labor pressure to redistribute the massive profits generated by the semiconductor industry during the global AI boom.
Northern Alliance: Shandong and Henan Forge Strategic Bloc to Rival Southern Growth
Shandong’s new 15th Five-Year Plan prioritizes deep economic integration with Henan to address the North-South developmental divide. The strategy includes multi-city urban clusters, regulatory shifts to support startups in Hangzhou, and aggressive talent recruitment in the Hengqin-Macau zone to drive high-tech industrial growth.
The Eight-Hour Trap: Why China’s New Safety Rules Risk Strangling Its Gig Economy Lifeline
China is introducing a mandatory eight-hour daily driving limit for ride-hailing services to prevent fatigue-related accidents. However, the policy faces backlash as falling wages and an oversupply of labor force millions of drivers to work excessive hours just to meet basic financial obligations.
The Weekend Liquidity Trap: How Trump’s Saturday Shocks Are Forcing a Wall Street Retreat
Wall Street traders are increasingly liquidating positions on Fridays to avoid massive 'gap' risks caused by President Trump’s pattern of weekend geopolitical escalations. As military tensions with Iran fluctuate via Saturday ultimatums, the resulting volatility has pushed major indices into correction territory and forced a decoupling of traditional market rhythms.