"An essential read for the thoughtful person who wants to understand where we are headed and what to expect. While available in both black & white and color, I recommend getting the color version for the reader-friendly graphs and maps." - Cheryl Soon, Fellow, American Institute of Certified Planners and author of Reflections in Stone and Bronze Does the Future Look Bright or Bleak in the Next Half Century? This highly informative book offers a thought-provoking view of what is in store for the world in the next fifty years. A renowned demographer and economist, Alan Nevin documents the massive changes in population, lifestyle, education, and employment patterns underway across the globe. He also delves into three geographic areas of the United States that will continue to lead the way in creating new industries and new jobs. The Next Half Century tells the story of the future in an interesting narrative accompanied by dozens of tables, graphs and maps that highlight the facts and data that led to the book's powerful conclusions. Business owners and executives, real estate investors and developers, business and economics professors and students, and curious readers interested in a data-driven analysis of growing trends in the U.S. and global economies will benefit from this invaluable reference.