Outperformers: High-growth emerging economies and the companies that propel them

Some emerging economies have grown much faster and more consistently than others. Underlying these success stories is a pro-growth policy agenda and the standout role of large companies.

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– Artificial intelligence has large potential to contribute to global economic activity. But widening gaps among countries, companies, and workers will need to be managed to maximize the benefits.

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Jobs lost, jobs gained: What the future of work will mean for jobs, skills, and wages
– In an era marked by rapid advances in automation and artificial intelligence, new research assesses the jobs lost and jobs gained under different scenarios through 2030.

A decade after the global financial crisis: What has (and hasn’t) changed?

Skill shift: Automation and the future of the workforce

The power of parity: Advancing women’s equality in Asia Pacific

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The best performing emerging economies emphasize competition
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