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Top Ten Reports │ First Quarter 2024

Our top ten reports this quarter look at the geometry of global trade, generative AI in the pharmaceutical industry, and more. At No. 1, McKinsey’s Kweilin Ellingrud, Lucy Pérez, and Valentina Sartori, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, explore how closing the women’s health gap could provide a $1 trillion boost to the global economy.

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1. Closing the women’s health gap: A $1 trillion opportunity to improve lives and economies

Investments addressing the women’s health gap could add years to life and life to years—and potentially boost the global economy by $1 trillion annually by 2040. [42 pages] Take a holistic approach

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2. Geopolitics and the geometry of global trade

Global trade patterns are reconfiguring. More shifts are likely and businesses need to be aware of the potential trade-offs of different paths ahead. [56 pages] Be prepared for a range of shifts

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3. Generative AI in the pharmaceutical industry: Moving from hype to reality

The technology could offer pharma companies a once-in-a-century opportunity—but only if they learn to scale it and address the industry’s unique challenges. [25 pages] Unlock the transition

4. Top M&A trends in 2024: Blueprint for success in the next wave of deals

Will 2024 launch a bright new era for M&A? Anticipating what could be an inflection point, many dealmakers are preparing for a surge—and new market requirements—in the year ahead. [136 pages] See what’s ahead

5. The state of Black residents: The relevance of place to racial equity and outcomes

At the current pace of change, it could take decades to improve outcomes for Black Americans and more than three centuries to get to racial parity. How can different types of communities move closer to delivering a better quality of life for all residents? [76 pages] Change the trajectory

6. Spark & Sustain: How all of the world’s school systems can improve learning at scale

Student achievement is stagnating globally and millions of children are not learning, but meaningful change is possible by taking lessons from systems that are beating the odds. [139 pages] Beat the odds

7. Beyond the hype: Capturing the potential of AI and gen AI in tech, media, and telecom

This collection presents the top insights on gen AI from McKinsey and its AI arm, QuantumBlack, providing a detailed examination of the significant opportunities and challenges it offers for leaders looking to steer their organizations into the future. [126 pages] Implement at scale

8. Time to move: Sporting goods 2024

Many sporting goods executives are looking to 2024 with more optimism. But in the year ahead, they will need to adapt to shifting consumer preferences, revisit planning practices, embrace ecosystems, and take action on sustainability. [68 pages] See what’s ahead

9. The State of Energy Organizations 2024

The coming decade will likely be a defining one for the global energy system. [77 pages] 4 key themes

10. US wealth management: Amid market turbulence, an industry converges

Traditional delivery models may soon be history, as firms of all stripes broaden both their offerings and their target client and adviser segments. The competition will be intense. [22 pages] Break through market turbulence

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