Epilogue | Know Unknows

In a brief book, there are inevitably important topics that cannot be covered. In this book, there are three such topics that stand out—China, demographics, and energy technology. The book does not focus on the dramatically changed role of China in the global economy over the past forty years. Rather, China’s role in the global economy is important and will be more important in the years ahead.

Related to China’s role in the global economy is the 2022 Russia–Ukraine war. While it’s too early to fully understand the complete set of economic, diplomatic, and strategic implications, early returns suggest global supply chains will be impacted, perhaps on a long-term basis. Businesses in Europe, United Kingdom, and North America ...

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