The economic challenges of the coming decade, as well as the current economic crisis, arise largely from fundamental imbalances within — as well as among — various regions of the world. This includes supply versus demand for consumer goods, saving versus spending, young populations versus old populations, educated versus illiterate and rich populations versus poor populations. Globalization, enabled by technology, offers our best hope for dealing with these imbalances. What are the threats and opportunities you can expect? What could go wrong? We'll answer these and other important questions.

After decades of economic decline, grinding poverty, and lagging development, Africa is finally showing signs of progress. Why is this happening now? What opportunities and threats does it present? What do you need to know to make the most of this trend? We’ll provide the answers.

In a single generation, China has gone from an isolated economic and political backwater to the center of the global economy. With that global economy struggling to regain momentum after the biggest downturn in 80 years, China faces an extraordinary array of challenges. Some are the unique result of China's culture and history, while others are the natural consequence of global leadership. In any case, how China chooses to address those challenges in the next two years or so will profoundly affect not only the world's largest country, but also its investors, debtors, and trading partners in North America and the EU. What is this likely to mean for you?