Some emerging economies have grown much faster and more consistently than others. Underlying these success stories is a pro-growth policy agenda and the standout role of large companies.
New research uncovers how three waves collided to create historically low productivity growth but finds the potential for it to recover to 2 percent or more.
"As cities get smarter, they are becoming more livable and more responsive—and today we are seeing only a preview of what technology could eventually do in the urban environment" (Woetzel et. al.,…
"Connectivity is undergoing evolutionary change in most parts of the world—and, in select areas, a genuine leap into the frontier" (Grijpink et. al., 2020).
Innovation is of fundamental importance for Europe’s economic and social system. These five paths could build on its strengths and help the continent regain its competitive edge.
Asia is on track to top 50 percent of global GDP by 2040 and drive 40 percent of the world’s consumption, "representing a real shift in the world’s center of gravity" (Tonby et. al., 2019).
