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Signals


Signals

The 27 Trends Defining the Future of the Global Economy
1. Aufl.

von: Jeff Desjardins

25,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 01.12.2021
ISBN/EAN: 9781119853183
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 272

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<p><b>Discover the trends shaping our world, and explore the data underlying them, in this fascinating, visual journey.</b></p> <p>In <i>Signals</i>, Visual Capitalist founder and editor-in-chief Jeff Desjardins and his team explore the 27 most important trends shaping the future of our global economy. This striking book draws on the oceans of data we're all surrounded by to extract insights about where we are and where we are headed—from society and demographics to the environment, digital tech, the markets, and more. It also includes:</p> <ul> <li>Infographics, charts, and other data visualizations that identify signals hiding in the data</li> <li>Discussions about the impact trends are having on the world around us</li> <li>A full bibliography with references to the data sourced by the author</li> </ul> <p><i>Signals</i> is a must-read for entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and regulators—or simply, anyone seeking to navigate a complex world.</p>
<p>Introduction xi</p> <p>What Is a Signal? xii</p> <p><b>01 Society & Demographics 1</b></p> <p>Aging World 3</p> <p>Urban Evolution 11</p> <p>Rising Middle Class 19</p> <p>Decentralization of Media 27</p> <p>Rising Wealth Inequality 35</p> <p><b>02 Environment 43</b></p> <p>Climate Pressures 45</p> <p>Water Crisis 53</p> <p>Electrification of Everything 61</p> <p><b>03 Digital World 69</b></p> <p>Information Overload 71</p> <p>Data as a Moat 79</p> <p>Cyber’s Wild West 87</p> <p><b>04 Technological Innovation 95</b></p> <p>Accelerating Technology 97</p> <p>The 5G Revolution 105</p> <p>The New Space Race 113</p> <p>CRISPR: Gene Editing at Scale 121</p> <p><b>05 Money & Markets 129</b></p> <p>Indebted World 131</p> <p>Falling Interest Rates 139</p> <p>Central Bank Impotence 147</p> <p>Stock Market Concentration 155</p> <p>Dwindling Corporate Longevity 164</p> <p>Sustainable Investing 171</p> <p><b>06 Consumer Behavior 179</b></p> <p>Frictionless Retail 181</p> <p>The Rise of Meatless Meat 189</p> <p>Connected Health 197</p> <p><b>07 Geopolitical Landscape 205</b></p> <p>Bipolar World 207</p> <p>Peak Globalization 215</p> <p>Splinternet 223</p> <p>Bibliography 223</p>
<P><B>Jeff Desjardins</B> is the Editor-in-Chief of Visual Capitalist, a media site that creates and curates visuals on business and investing. His work has been featured in <i>Forbes,</i> CNBC, MarketWatch, <i>The Huffington Post, The World Economic Forum</i>, and <i>The Wall Street Journal.</i></P>
<p><b>A revealing, visual exploration of the trends and forces that will shape tomorrow’s economy</b></p> <P>Designed from scratch by the expert team at Visual Capitalist, <i>Signals</i> uses a data-driven approach to demonstrate straightforward, visually striking takeaways on the trends that will define the next decade of the global economy. The book highlights 27 distinct “signals” that assist in piecing together the future direction of the economy, society, and financial markets. <P>Each signal is accompanied by a graphical roadmap explaining how it came to be, along with a data-driven dashboard that showcases relevant datapoints. Indications of the signal’s overall strength are included, as well as charts and visualizations that put each signal into perspective and show its potential impact on the global economy. <P><I>Signals </I>is an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and regulators trying to get a head start on the major factors that will shape what tomorrow looks like. It’s also a fascinating read for anyone with a personal or professional interest in the social, technological, and other forces that will impact how we live, work, and play in the coming decade.

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