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The trailblazing consumers in Asia propelling growth
– There’s more to consider than Gen Z. Powerful demographic forces are reshaping consumer behavior and causing large shifts in consumption patterns in Asia.

A new look at how corporations impact the economy and households
– We map the different ways in which the economic value that large companies create flows to households in OECD economies and examine what has changed in the past quarter-century.

Will productivity and growth return after the COVID-19 crisis?
– Bold innovation by some firms under pressure of the pandemic could deliver a productivity dividend, but that depends on corporate action broadening and robust demand.

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What’s next for consumers, workers, and companies in the post-COVID-19 recovery
– Many changes in business models and consumer behavior during the pandemic will stick, but action will be needed to ensure the... rebound is not uneven.
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The future of work after COVID-19
– The pandemic accelerated existing trends in remote work, e-commerce, and automation, with up to 25 percent more workers than previously... estimated potentially needing to switch occupations.
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COVID-19 has revived the social contract in advanced economies—for now. What will stick once the crisis abates?
– Massive government spending has sought to shield individuals from the economic consequences of the pandemic, reversing a long-term... trend of institutional pullback in the social contract.
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The consumer demand recovery and lasting effects of COVID-19
– The pandemic led to an unprecedented consumption shock across countries that upended long-standing consumer habits. But what happens... once the pandemic is over?

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Building a more competitive US manufacturing sector

How Asia can boost growth through technological leapfrogging

Will infrastructure bend or break under climate stress?

Could climate become the weak link in your supply chain?
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How keeping health a priority is a prescription for European prosperity
– As Europe emerges from the pandemic, investing in health can not only save lives and build greater resilience but underpin economic growth and prosperity.

Risk, resilience, and rebalancing in global value chains
– Companies need an understanding of their exposure, vulnerabilities, and potential losses to inform resilience strategies.

The social contract in the 21st century
– Economic outcomes and the relationship between individuals and institutions have shifted for workers, consumers, and savers in advanced economies.

Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts

The future of women at work: Transitions in the age of automation

‘Superstars’: The dynamics of firms, sectors, and cities leading the global economy

Digital identification: A key to inclusive growth
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This is a now or never moment to make US manufacturing more competitive
– There’s a brief window to reduce American dependence on fragile, overseas supply chains for critical products in areas like healthcare,... tech and defense—and create new jobs to power the American economy, writes Katy George in Market Watch.
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