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"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.,…

Beyond COVID-19, automation, migration and shrinking labor supply are shifting the geography of employment

"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).

While the wealth gap has narrowed globally, inequality within advanced economies has increased since the 1980s.

Globalization, technology, and other often-cited factors may not be the main causes of the declining labor share of income.

Focusing on innovation, skills, and labor fluidity will be keys to good social outcomes of technology adoption.

The combination of six global megatrends is increasing the stress on Europe’s inclusive growth and the EU social contract.

AI is not a silver bullet, but it could help "tackle some of the world’s most challenging social problems" (Chui et. al., 2018).