## Read our Insights The Future of Growth Initiative is supported by the World Economic Forum’s thematic insight and engagement activities. Designed to better understand economic growth and its implications for other policy priorities, we work with our partners and take a data-driven approach to generate research and tools to support decision-makers. ## Future of Growth Report Read the Initiative's flagship report and explore data in 100+ countries. ### Future of Growth Report 2024 The Future of Growth Report 2024 introduces a multidimensional framework to assess the quality of economic growth across 107 countries globally. [Explore](https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-growth-report/) ### Future of Growth Framework Data The data and analysis presented may be used by a wide range of stakeholders to identify areas to improve, trade-offs to resolve or synergies to exploit. [Explore](https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-growth-report/data-on-the-future-of-growth/) ## Economic Analysis and Insights The Forum's Future of Growth Initiative is supported by a wide range of research, including the Chief Economists Outlook, Global Economic Futures and Markets of Tomorrow reports. ## Featured Content ### Global Economic Futures: Competitiveness in 2030 When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-economic-futures-competitiveness-in-2030/) ### Chief Economists Outlook May 2025 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/series/chief-economists-outlook/) ### Global Economic Futures: Productivity in 2030 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-economic-futures-productivity-in-2030/) ### Chief Economists Outlook January 2025 When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/chief-economists-outlook-january-2025/) ### Chief Economists Outlook September 2024 When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/chief-economists-outlook-september-2024/) ### Chief Economists Outlook May 2024 When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/chief-economists-outlook-may-2024/) ### Markets of Tomorrow Report When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/markets-of-tomorrow-report-2023-turning-technologies-into-new-sources-of-global-growth/) ## Future of Growth Commentary ### How to get the right kind of growth Saadia Zahidi | Jan 17, 2025 [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/how-to-get-the-right-kind-of-growth/) ### How can we transform the economic growth we have into the growth we want? Council on the Future of Growth, 2023-2024| Dec 20, 2024 [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/transform-economic-growth-need-future-economy/) ### Chief economists expect a turbulent year for global economy ahead Aengus Collins, Philipp Grosskurth | Jan 16, 2025 [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/all-eyes-us-economy-chief-economist-expect-weakness/) ### Globalization isn't finished – it can unlock new growth and beat the climate crisis Laura D'Andrea Tyson, Kellee Tsai | Oct 15, 2024 [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/10/globalization-climate-crisis-growth-economy/) ### How to rewire economic growth for a new era Saadia Zahidi | Jan 17, 2024 [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/how-to-rewire-economic-growth-for-a-new-era/) ### Navigating the future of growth: a new tool for a new era World Economic Forum | Jan 17, 2024 [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/navigating-the-future-of-growth-a-new-tool-for-a-new-era/) ### Do we have the workforce for the growth we want? Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, Roselyne Chambrier, Kumi Kitamori | Oct 15, 2024 [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/10/workforce-growth-economy-labour-employment/) ### Charting the journey: 'From the growth we have to the growth we want' Masood Ahmed, Laura Alfaro | Jan 17, 2024 [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/01/growth-model-fairer-economies-green/) ### How can we get growth back on track? Era Dabla-Norris, Esfandyar Batmanghelidj | Jan 18, 2024 [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/growth-slowdown-productivity/) ### How can growth with a hard carbon budget constraint be achieved? George Gray Molina, Lars Jensen, Eduardo Ortiz-Juarez | Jan 18, 2024 [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/convergence-2-0-how-can-growth-with-a-hard-carbon-budget-constraint-be-achieved/) ## Public Discussions ### Future of Growth What are the pathways to transition from the growth we have to the growth we need, growth that is not only faster but also more sustainable and aligned with national and global policy priorities? [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/future-of-growth/) ### Rise of Economic Nationalism Countries are increasingly pursuing protectionist policies, which are influencing trade flows and reshaping patterns of international economic activity. How will the rise of economic nationalism shape the global economy? [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/the-rise-of-economic-nationalism/) ### Where Are Interest Rates Going? With concerns persisting around supply chains and volatile commodity prices, what are the prospects for interest rates in 2025? [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/where-are-interest-rates-going/) ### Good Growth: Lessons From the Field How can governments and businesses overcome divergent priorities and contested models to balance growth with their citizens’ lives, happiness and well-being? [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/good-growth-lessons-from-the-field/) ### Investors of First Resort: Government Inc. Are governments crowding in or crowding out the private sector and what are the opportunities and the risks of their strategies? [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/investors-of-first-resort-the-impact-of-government-inc/) ### The End of Development? What practical solutions can continue progress in rising living standards around the world? [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/the-end-of-development/)