Four Futures for the New Economy: Geoeconomics and Technology in 2030

This World Economic Forum report explores how the powerful interplay between geopolitical shifts and rapid technological change is reshaping the global economic landscape. It presents four distinct futures for 2030 that emerge from different trajectories of geopolitical stability and technology adoption and offers a structured lens to understand how forces such as AI commercialisation, supply chain reconfiguration, regulatory fragmentation and rising volatility may influence growth, labour markets, trade and business competitiveness. The report concludes with a set of strategy considerations to help businesses prepare today for any scenario.