The New Golden Age: Delayed, but not Extinguished
Since the late 18th century, the technically advanced world has entered a new economic “golden age,” every 50 to 60
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Economic Outlook
Digitalization Drives Prosperity
In prior issues, we looked ahead to the Deployment phase of the Fifth Techno-Economic Revolution. The result will be the
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China Comes in for a Landing
While China will play a huge role in the emerging economy of the 21st century, it’s not going to be
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The $30 Trillion-a-Year Opportunity of 2025
The most powerful single trend transforming the global economy is the emergence, for the first time in human history, of
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Can the War on Poverty Still Be Won?
In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson made two fateful decisions: First, he dramatically upped America’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
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Maximizing Value in a Circular Economy
The Trends editors expect global GDP to more than double by 2030. At the same time, world population will grow
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American Education: Increasingly Out-of-Step with the New Economy
Human capital is absolutely critical to national competitiveness. A leading factor in America’s success is the presence of “the lion’s
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