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Over the past two decades, a remarkably small number of industries have significantly transformed the global business landscape. Which industries will reshape the global economy in the next 15 years?
Despite the momentum of decarbonization initiatives, only around 10 percent of the low-emissions assets the world needs by 2050 have been deployed. What will it take to accomplish the remaining 90 percent?
Labor markets in advanced economies today are among the tightest in recent history. What actions can companies and policymakers take to boost participation and productivity to offset its impact?
Micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are vital for growth and jobs but struggle with productivity. What will it take to narrow the MSME productivity gap with large companies?
Can the world move toward a higher benchmark and erase poverty more decisively—and do so while simultaneously taking action to get on a net-zero pathway?
What would it take to regain historical rates of productivity growth in the US—a boost needed to confront workforce shortages, debt, inflation, and the energy transition?
Europe’s long-standing weakness in tech is the source of a large and growing corporate performance challenge. What needs to be done to level the playing field?
History tells us that, after the COVID-19 crisis, economies could face stagnation or broad-based growth. Will the stars align for economies after the COVID-19 crisis?