The Economist Intelligence Unit announced today that it has issued a commemorative report to mark the 60th anniversary of the company’s inception.
In a break from the organisation's normally serious and hard-hitting analysis, the publication adopts a lighter tone, showing the Economist Intelligence Unit's roots as part of The Economist stable. Entitled “Celebrating 60 years…with a glimpse of the future”, the report appraises the crucial global developments which have taken place over the past sixty years and then speculates on what lies in store for business and economies over the next 60 years.
+ A look back at some of the Economist Intelligence Unit's past triumphs, including a prescient report on Iraq market entry strategies (published in 1961 but surely still of use today) and an analysis of the market for frogs' legs in France.
An assessment of the fierce rivalry between the Economist Intelligence Unit and its sister organisation, The Economist, both on and off the cricket pitch.
+ A review of the key developments which have shaped the world and business in the past 60 years, from the expanding output to expanding waistlines.
+ An informed look ahead to 2026, including the likely impact of an aging population in the developed world and the expected course of globalisation.
+ A somewhat more speculative look at 2066, suggesting a list of potential new countries and global companies, and wondering how the world will cope with rising sea levels, nuclear proliferation, and average London house prices reaching five million pounds.
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