WEF Issues & Analyses
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We're entering the era of the "know-how economy" where practical AI know-how is shared, tokenized, and traded as a valuable asset.
This application of AI knowledge is the missing link…
Enabling access to rare earth minerals, which are primarily produced and processed in China, has been a sticking point in its trade talks with the US.
Rare earths are just…
The US government recently announced proposals aimed at speeding up the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Are self-driving vehicles ready to take to the road?
A new World Economic Forum…
Uncertainty is the defining theme of the global economic environment, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook; 82% consider it very high currently, and 56% anticipate easing over…
The ‘productivity-pay gap’ has been widening for decades.
This disparity between rising output and sluggish wages may only grow further with the spreading use of artificial intelligence.
‘Increasing inequality’ was…
Global military spending spiked last year, drawing comparisons to the Cold War era.
Governments will almost certainly fund continued increases by ramping up borrowing, according to the World Economic Forum’s most…
This round-up brings you the key stories from the energy sector over recent weeks.
Top energy news: Solar set to exceed nuclear for the first time; LFP batteries fuelling energy…
Many countries, companies and investors have pivoted towards services amid an uncertain global economic landscape and rise in protectionism.
The rise in protectionism and trade restrictions has largely focused on…
Just as digital literacy once defined workplace readiness, three emerging skills – carbon intelligence, virtual intelligence and artificial intelligence proficiency – are becoming foundational for success in today’s job market.…
This regular roundup brings you essential news and updates on the global economy from the World Economic Forum’s Head of Economic Growth and Transformation.
Top stories: China and the US…
Industry leaders are building geopolitical know-how as global tensions rise, reshaping trade, regulation and investment decisions.
Energy security is a priority — balanced with business value and emissions reduction.
Leaders…
The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025 analyzed technological, societal and economic trends shaping the jobs of the future.
One positive from the report was that 'skill instability' has declined steadily…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and redefining how new businesses are created.
AI-native startups are companies whose core products are built from the ground up on AI technologies.
AI-native…
Data centres are proliferating rapidly, with demand driven by AI.
They are not just digital infrastructure, but also high-value investment assets.
Energy consumption, regulatory complexity and geopolitical tensions are potential…
The global economy is entering a new, more uncertain phase driven by rising tariffs and policy unpredictability.
Tariffs are causing widespread economic disruptions, but the effects vary across regions.
This…
This regular roundup brings you essential news and updates on the labour market from the World Economic Forum’s Centre for New Economy and Society.
But AI tools can also help…