Possible Technological Determinants and Primary Energy Resources of Future Long Waves
Ceris Working Paper No. 5/2009
17 Pages Posted: 22 Mar 2015
Date Written: 2009
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to conjecture the possible underlying technological determinants of future long waves, based on prominent studies of scholars and leading forecasting companies; in particular, this research assumes the converging of nano-bioinfocogno technologies to be the foundation of 5th and 6th economic cycles, whereas the future technological revolution that may underpin the 7th long wave is assumed to be Faster-than-Light technologies. The positive effects of these future technological revolutions on worldwide economic system are a high increase of productivity, employment rate, consumption and economic growth that lead to longer, happier, and healthier living as well as general well-being.
Keywords: Long Waves, Technological Revolution, Forecasting, Foresight
JEL Classification: E30, E37, O33
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