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

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

This paper uses scenario analysis to examine how geopolitical fragmentation and technological adoption could interact to shape the global economy by 2030. It lays out four scenarios: Digitalized Order, Cautious Stability, Tech-based Survival, and Geotech Spheres. Together, they capture different combinations of political stability, trade openness, technological progress, and economic performance. The report emphasizes that business leaders face a world of weaker growth assumptions, more interdependent risks, and more unexpected openings. Rather than predict one future, it offers a foresight framework to stress-test strategy and identify “no-regret” moves such as strengthening core operations, improving geopolitical intelligence, building supply-chain resilience, scaling emerging technologi

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