McKinsey Global Institute

Sustaining Vietnam's growth: The productivity challenge

February 2012—Vietnam’s economy has come an extraordinarily long way in a short time. China is the only Asian economy that has grown faster since 2000. But Vietnam now needs to boost labor productivity growth by more than 50 percent to maintain its rapid growth. more

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European growth and renewal: The path from crisis to recovery

July 2011—Europe is growing again, but the recovery is uneven and under threat from the continuing eurozone debt crisis. Europe has significant strengths on which to build but needs to address profound long-term challenges that could limit its future growth.more

Translating innovation into US growth: An advanced-industries perspective

May 2011—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

May 2011—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

May 2011—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

November 2010—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

October 2010—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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What’s driving Africa’s growth

June 2010—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

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

June 2010—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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