Explore stories about sustainable economic growth from the World Economic Forum, featuring strategies for increasing prosperity, promoting inclusivity, and reducing global inequality.
Technological change, geoeconomic fragmentation, economic uncertainty, demographic shifts and the green transition – individually and in combination are among the major drivers expected to shape and transform the global labour market by 2030. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 brings together the perspective of over 1,000 leading global employers—collectively representing more than 14 million ...
Slower economic growth and increased restrictions to global trade are contributing to the increased importance of creative thinking and resilience, flexibility, and agility. These skills are crucial for navigating uncertain economic landscapes, as businesses seek to innovate and remain competitive despite market constraints.
Economist Paul Romer has developed a theory of economic growth with “endogenous” technological change — that is, it can depend on population growth and capital accumulation. His endogenous growth theory ties the development of new ideas to the number of people working in the knowledge sector (think of this as effort devoted to R&D).
Degrowth is a radical economic theory born in the 1970s. It broadly means shrinking rather than growing economies, to use less of the world’s dwindling resources. Detractors of degrowth say economic growth has given the world everything from cancer treatments to indoor plumbing. Supporters argue that degrowth doesn’t mean “living in caves with candles” – but just living a bit more ...
‘Reimagining growth' was a major theme of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos. Here are some key related quotes & insights on economic growth.
Growth in the fintech sector is stabilizing and financial performance remains strong, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The survey of 240 fintech firms contains insights on this evolution and what it means for individuals and businesses. The report highlights fintech’s continued role in expanding financial access to traditionally underserved market segments including small ...
'Reimagining Growth' is one of the key themes that covers economic growth and finance, at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos from 20-24 January. Here's what you need to know, with live updates.
