The Economist - Megachange - The World In 2050

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In 2050 there will be 9.3 billion people alive
- compared with 7 billion today
- & the number will still be rising. The population aged over sixty-five will have more than doubled, to more than 16 per cent; China's GDP will be 80 per cent more than America's; & the number of cars on India's roads will have increased by 3, 880 per cent. &, in 2050 it should be clear whether we are alone in the universe. What other megachanges can we expect
- & what will their impact be? This comprehensive & compelling book will cover the most significant trends that are shaping the coming decades, with each of its twenty chapters elegantly & authoritatively outlined by Economist contributors, & rich in supporting facts & figures. It will chart the rise & fall of fertility rates across continents; how energy resources will change in light of new technology, & how different nations will deal with major developments in science & warfare. Megachange is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what the next four decades hold in store.