McKinsey Global Institute

Translating innovation into US growth: An advanced-industries perspective

The United States faces a future in which the elements of economic leadership are moving abroad. Reversing these trends will require the private and public sectors to collaborate.more

Internet matters: The Net's sweeping impact on growth, jobs, and prosperity

The Internet accounts for a significant and growing portion of global GDP. Internet-related consumption and expenditure, if measured as a sector, is now bigger than agriculture or energy. more

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Big data: The next frontier for innovation, competition, and productivity

Big data will become a key basis of competition, underpinning new waves of productivity growth, innovation, and consumer surplus—as long as the right policies and enablers are in place.more

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From austerity to prosperity: Seven priorities for the long term in the United Kingdom

Prospects for economic growth in the United Kingdom are strong, provided that bold action is taken to remove key barriers.more

Beyond austerity: A path to economic growth and renewal in Europe

With multiple pressures on growth and constrained public finances, Europe needs structural reform even to match past GDP growth rates. Parts of Europe have begun to reform with demonstrable success. more

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Growth and competitiveness in the United States: The role of its multinational companies

US multinationals represent less than 1 percent of all US companies, yet they contribute disproportionately to the US economy's growth and health in many ways.more

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Lions on the move: The progress and potential of African economies

Africa's economic growth is creating substantial new business opportunities that are often overlooked by global companies. Consumer-facing industries, resources, agriculture, and infrastructure together could generate as much as $2.6 trillion in revenue annually by 2020, or $1 trillion more than today.more

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What’s driving Africa’s growth

The rate of return on foreign investment is higher in Africa than in any other developing region. Global executives and investors must pay heed.more

How Russia could be more productive

The way out of the economic slowdown is a more effective use of the country’s resources—not just more resources.more