World Economic Outlook Update, July 2018: Less Even Expansion, Rising Trade Tensions July 2, 2018 Description: Global growth is projected to reach 3.9 percent in 2018 and 2019, in line with the forecast of the April 2018 World Economic Outlook (WEO), but the expansion is becoming less even, and risks to the outlook are mounting. White Paper Eight Futures of Work Scenarios and their Implications January 2018 In collaboration with The Boston Consulting Group. This White Paper is the first of a series produced by the World Economic Forum’s System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Education, Gender and Work as part of its Preparing for the Future The World Economic Forum is an independent and impartial International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. Its objective is to improve the state of the world. It does not promote any political, commercial or personal interests, nor does it use the names of its participants for promotional purposes. The Annual Meeting aims to be open and inclusive. Transparency and public inclusion are