Originally published as 23 Trends for 2023: #16 The Great Decoupling on January 02, 2023.
Globalization as we know it is over -and with that, one of the most basic assumptions which have driven the post-World War 2 economy has come to an end.
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The Great Decoupling
Globalization as we know it is over -and with that, one of the most basic assumptions which have driven the post-World War 2 economy has come to an end.
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| Publish Date | 2023-01-02 |
| Updated Date | 2026-09-18 |
| Horizon | now |
| Confidence | medium |
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