Signals: The 27 Trends Defining the Future of the Global Economy

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  • Jeff Desjardins
  • John Wiley & Sons (US)
  • 2021

Discover the trends shaping our world, and explore the data underlying them, in this fascinating, visual journey.

In Signals, Visual Capitalist founder and editor-in-chief Jeff Desjardins and his team explore the 27 most important trends shaping the future of our global economy. This striking book draws on the oceans of data we're all surrounded by to extract insights about where we are and where we are headed—from society and demographics to the environment, digital tech, the markets, and more. It also includes:

  • Infographics, charts, and other data visualizations that identify signals hiding in the data
  • Discussions about the impact trends are having on the world around us
  • A full bibliography with references to the data sourced by the author

Signals is a must-read for entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and regulators—or simply, anyone seeking to navigate a complex world.

About the Author Jeff Desjardins is the Editor-in-Chief of Visual Capitalist, a media site that creates and curates visuals on business and investing. His work has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, MarketWatch, The Huffington Post, The World Economic Forum, and The Wall Street Journal.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • What is a Signal?
  • Society & Demographics
  • Environment
  • Digital World
  • Technological Innovation
  • Money & Markets
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Geopolitical Landscape
  • The Signals are Yours
  • Bibliography
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