"Regional high school graduation rates have a major impact on economic growth, particularly entrepreneurship. To determine the relationship between education and growth, researchers incorporated recent theories of entrepreneurship and new enterprise creation into traditional economic models. The recently published Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy report, Using Census Business Information Tracking System (BITS) to Explore Entrepreneurship, Geography and Economic Growth, discusses findings. Researchers found a positive relationship between U.S. entrepreneurship and high school graduation across all industry sectors, except manufacturing."
The personal computing device market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience despite recent fluctuations. According to the latest worldwide market study by International Data Corporation (IDC), global PC shipments are projected to reach 273 million units in 2025—a modest but significant 3.7 percent increase over the previous year. This growth reflects the market's adaptation to post-pandemic realities and evolving technology needs across the globe. Personal Computing Market Development While COVID-19 initially triggered unprecedented demand for computing devices during the shift to remote work and online education, we now see a more measured growth pattern. IDC has slightly adjusted its projections downward, indicating a market growing steadily rather than explosively. "In light of so many challenges around the world, Japan is a much-needed source of double-digit growth this year. Enterprises there as well as SMBs have been quickly replacing PCs in advance of the Window...