IN SPOTLIGHT
The Shift in Technological Platforms and Business Ecosystems Over Time
Every 50 years or so, according to Kondratieff wave theory, capitalist economies reorganise themselves around a new technological foundation, sparking the rise of new business ecosystems. Where are we now in that cycle—and what might the next foundation look like?
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Will population decline bring the global economy to a halt?
Population growth rates are stagnating in many countries around the world, but the economics of a declining population is still uncharted territory for modern economic theory. How will our growth-based economic systems fare when the population declines?
Have we reached the end of the disruptive innovation era?
It may seem like there’s more technological innovation than ever today, but more innovation doesn’t necessarily mean more economic growth.
Future of Work: Will a Robot Take Your Job?
Will artificial intelligence bring an end to the traditional labour market? Fears of mass technological unemployment have a powerful impact on economical policies, but modern economic theory suggests that these fears might be misplaced.