This Deluxe Color Edition features over 200 compelling graphs, exhibits and maps which offer more context on the trends discussed in this book. 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 hundreds 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. "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 "Our expectations for the coming years will evolve from a nexus of trends in the economy, declining birth rates, the aging of the world's population, and climate change. The Next Half Century is a fascinating, highly readable and optimistic guide to these trends." - Maxwell McCombs, Retired Chair of the Journalism Department at the University of Texas at Austin "Nevin has shown us how today's world is shifting, evolving, and reshaping itself. An essential read for the thoughtful person who wants to understand where we are headed and what to expect." - Cheryl Soon, Fellow, American Institute of Certified Planners and author of Reflections in Stone and Bronze "Nevin explains which states are likely to prosper most and why the U.S. is demographically safer than the rest of the industrialized world. Read this book, smile, and make wiser choices. You'll probably be wealthier, more confident, and better informed." - Terry Moore, MBA, author of Building Legacy Wealth "I loved this book! I can't remember learning so much vital information giving me much greater perspective on our nation and the world based on data and objective, experienced analysis." - David Aretha, award-winning author "This book marshals a range of detailed facts to paint a picture of a remarkable change in prosperity of people around the world that we should expect to see over the next 50 years." - James D. Hamilton, Professor of Economics, University of California at San Diego "Alan Nevin's book is a thoughtful analysis that describes what has been, and what will become as a result of the demography he explores. It is a breezy read, with humor and insight, and helps readers understand the dynamics affecting growth and change in many communities." - Dr. Steve Altman, Former President of three universities "Alan Nevin's new book presents an optimistic view of how the economies of third world countries will flourish as educational opportunities increase and birth rates decline, allowing women greater participation in the work force. Nevin backs up his thesis with well-researched data." - Barbara Bry, Chief Financial Officer, Blackbird Ventures and author "This book takes today's statistics and trends, and projects them into the future. Considering factors such as births, family formation, quality of life, education, the economy, power sources, labor, governance and geography, it foresees the most likely developments to come." - Herbert Lazerow, Professor of Law, University of San Diego "At this juncture with major changes in the world orders, this publication will be useful for readers seeking to understand upcoming transformations through the lens of an expert who has the know-how to analyze the current factors affecting the world's economic trajectory." - Mitra Kanaani, FAIA, Former Chair, Undergraduate Program, New School of Architecture and Design Alan Nevin is a real estate economist, demographer, and futurist. He is the director of the Economic Research Division of GAFCON, a nationwide construction management consulting firm based in San Diego. His consulting practice concentrates on providing advice for real estate owners and developers, and he serves the legal community as an expert witness in real estate related litigation and as an appraiser.His first book, The Great Divide, analyzes the demographic patterns that shape the world and the U.S. in particular. His new book, The Next Half Century, offers a thought-provoking view of what is in store for the world in the next fift