The world in 2050 from the worlds largest community of readers. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Including chapters on approximately twenty of these megatrends, each elegantly outlined by contributors from the economist, and rich in supporting facts and graphics, the book is a compelling read as. A look at the fundamental trends that are changing the world, from the experts at the economistmegatrends are great forces in societal developmen. Jan 04, 2012 every year the economist produces the world in. The world in 2050 edited by daniel franklin and john. Get a free book of megachange 2050 from the economist partner blog isic australia.
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