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EIU Summaries and Reviews

See all summaries and reviews from The Economist Intelligence Unit at a glance.

8 Report

Creative Disruption

Asia’s Winners in the US–China Trade War
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
8 Report

Order and Progress?

Brazil’s Post-Election Outlook
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
7 Report

The Future Is Now

How Ready Is Treasury?
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
7 Report

Whose Customer Are You?

The Reality of Digital Banking
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
8 Report

The New Face of Wealth and Legacy

How Women Are Redefining Wealth, Giving and Legacy Planning
Economist Intelligence Unite
EIU, 2018
7 Report
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
9 Report

Preparing for Disruption

Technological Readiness Ranking
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
8 Report

Trade War Brewing?

World Trade in 2018
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
7 Report

A Digital Future

Financial Services and the Generation Game
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
8 Report

Worldwide Cost of Living 2018

Which global cities have the highest cost of living?
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
8 Report

M&A in a Changing World

Opportunities Amidst Disruption
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
9 Report

Cause for Concern?

The Top 10 Risks to the Global Economy
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2018
8 Report

Who needs more integration anyway?

Next steps for growth and reform in the euro zone
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
7 Report

Changes on the Institutional Investment Horizon

Risks drive North American investors to equities, for now
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
7 Article
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
8 Report

Industries in 2018

A Special Report from The Economist Intelligence Unit
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
8 Report

The Road to Action

Financial Regulation Addressing Climate Change
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
8 Report

Building Bridges

Latin America’s New Trade Agenda
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
9 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
9 Article
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
9 Report

Global Food Security Index 2017

Measuring Food Security and the Impact of Resource Risks
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
8 Article

Symbiosis

Your bank has your trust. Can fintech make you love it?
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
9 Report
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
7 Article

Worldwide Cost of Living 2017

A Ranking of the World’s Major Cities
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
7 Article

2016 The Year in Crisis

Rising Risk and More to Come
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
9 Report

Innovation in Life Sciences

An Emerging Markets Perspective
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
9 Report

Democracy Index 2016

Revenge of the “Deplorables”
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2017
9 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
7 Report

Towards Disaster-Risk Sensitive Investments

The Disaster Risk-Integrated Operational Risk Model
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report

Industries in 2017

A Special Report from The Economist Intelligence Unit
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
7 Report

Terms of Trade

Understanding Trade Dynamics in the US
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report

The Workforce of the Future

An Assessment of Technology Proficiency
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

Global Microscope 2016

The Enabling Environment for Financial Inclusion
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
7 Report
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report

“One Belt, One Road”

An Economic Roadmap
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
7 Report

US Mid-Market Enterprises

Confident in Overseas Investments in 2016
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report

Global Food Security Index 2016

An Annual Measure of the State of Global Food Security
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
7 Report

Factors

Finding a Place in Institutional Investors’ Arsenal
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report

Out and Down

Mapping the Impact of Brexit
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
7 Report

Retail Banking

In Tech We Trust
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
7 Report

Worldwide Cost of Living 2016

A Special Report from The Economist Intelligence Unit
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
7 Report

The Well-Connected Treasurer

Building Value Through Relationships
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report

All That Glitters

Assessing Opportunities and Risks in Postsanctions Iran
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report

Democracy Index 2015

Democracy in an Age of Anxiety
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2016
7 Report

Rethinking Risk in a More Uncertain World

Global Insurers’ Investment Strategies
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

The Never-ending Sale

What Implications Does the New Christmas Shopping Landscape Have for Retail?
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

A Delicate Stage

The Future of the Renminbi as a Global Investment Currency
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
7 Report

Cultivating Sources

Africa’s Chaging Role in Global Supply Chains
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
7 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
7 Report

Financing the Fragile Economic Recovery

How Global Corporate Treasurers Are Navigating New Risks and Opportunities for Growth
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
9 Report

The Cost of Inaction

Recognising the Value at Risk from Climate Change
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

The Blue Economy

Growth, opportunity and a Sustainable Ocean Economy
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

Chinese Investment in Developed Markets

An Opportunity for Both Sides?
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
7 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

Generation ¥

RMB: The New Global Currency
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

Future Cities

Driving Growth Through the Creative Economy
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

Digital Adoption in the Insurance Sector

From Ambition to Reality?
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
7 Report

Future Factors

The 3Rs of Retail Banking: Regulate; Revise; Re-Envisage
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
7 Report

The Road from Principles to Practice

Today's Challenges for Business in Respecting Human Rights
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

Singapore

Striding Ahead and Feeling Secure at 50
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

Worldwide Cost of Living 2015

Which City Is the Most Expensive to Live In? Which City Is the Cheapest?
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

Paper Tigers

Chinese and Indian Capital Markets
Paul Kielstra
EIU, 2014
7 Report

Redefining Banking to Survive and Thrive in a Digital World

How Mobile Is Transforming Retail Banking
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
7 Report

The Future of Business: Supply Chains

How Companies Are Using Data and Analytics to Make their Supply Chains More Connected and Agile
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Democracy Index 2014

Democracy and Its Discontents
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
8 Report

Still Making It

An Analysis of Manufacturing Labour Costs in China
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Investing into Asia's Reform Landscape

Asia Business Outlook Survey 2015
The Economist Corporate Network
EIU, 2015
7 Report

Retail Banks and Big Data

Big Data as the Key to Better Risk Management
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
7 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Industries in 2015

A Special Report from The Economist Intelligence Unit
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
7 Report

Global Challenges in Asset Management

Emerging Markets Shift Gears
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

The Business of Cheaper Oil

A Special Report from The Economist Intelligence Unit
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2015
7 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
6 Report

Financial Services: United States of America

Industry Report, September 2014
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Global Microscope 2014

The Enabling Environment for Financial Inclusion
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Breaking Borders

From Canada to China, Barriers Overshadow Growth for Expanding SMEs
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

The Hyperconnected Economy

How the Growing Interconnectedness of Society is Changing the Landscape for Business
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
7 Report

Financial Services: China

Industry Report, August 2014
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
7 Report

Rich Pickings

The Outlook for Luxury Goods in Asia
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2013
7 Report
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Brazil

Country Report; September 2014
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
7 Report

Evolution of Work and the Worker

What’s Next: Future Global Trends Affecting Your Organization
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

India

Country Report; July 2014
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Cyber Incident Response

Are Business Leaders Ready?
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
7 Report

Business Environment Rankings

Which Country Is Best to Do Business In?
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
7 Report

A Talk from Robin Bew on Hyperglobalisation and Chinese M&A

Robin Bew Presents at China: Prepare for Opportunity, 2012, Shanghai
Robin Bew
EIU, 2012
7 Report

Consumer Goods and Retail

World Industry Outlook; April 2014
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
7 Report

United Kingdom

Country Report; March 2014
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Financial Services

World Industry Outlook; March 2014
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Energy

World Industry Outlook; May 2014
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

The Good Bank

A Concept for Improving the Global Financial Industry
Dan Armstrong
EIU, 2013
8 Report

Insurers and Society

Opportunities and Challenges in the Period to 2030
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2013
7 Report

Japan

Country Report; March 2014
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
7 Report

Germany

Country Report; March 2014
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
7 Report

Future Factors

How Regulation, Client Expectations and Technology Are Transforming Retail Banking
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
7 Report

Value-Based Healthcare

The Implications for Pharma Strategy
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
7 Report

Worldwide Cost of Living 2014

Which City Is the Most Expensive to Live In? Which City Is the Cheapest?
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
9 Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

The Search for Growth

What’s Next for Emerging Markets?
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Brazil

Country Report; March 2014
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Is 75 the New 65?

Rising to the Challenges of an Ageing Workforce
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

Succeeding in a Value-Based Environment

New Business Models to Thrive in the Future of Healthcare
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

In the Pits?

Mining and Metals Firms and the Slowing of the Supercycle
Christopher Clague
EIU, 2013
8 Report

Industries in 2014

A special report from The Economist Intelligence Unit
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2014
8 Report

The Great Game for Gas in the Caspian

Europe Opens the Southern Corridor
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2013
8 Report

The End Isn't Nigh

Central Bank Challenges as the Era of Cheap Money Enters a New Phase
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2013
6 Report

Energy

World Industry Outllook; May 2013
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2013
8 Report

Diminishing Dependence

Shrinking US Oil Imports
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2013
8 Report

China

Country Report; October 2013
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2013
8 Report

Retail 2022

How the Economist Intelligence Unit Sees the Retail Landscape Changing over the Next Decade
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2012
8 Article

World Risk Alert April 18th 2013

Global Risk Scenarios
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2013
8 Report

Telecommunications

World Industry Outlook; April 2013
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2013
7 Report

Automotive

World Industry Outlook; May 2013
Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2013
8 Report

Women’s Economic Opportunity 2012

A Global Index and Ranking from the Economist Intelligence Unit
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2012
7 Report

Consumer Goods and Retail

World Industry Outlook; September 2012
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU, 2012
8 Report

Agent of Change

The Future of Technology Disruption in Business
James Watson and Denis McCauley
EIU, 2012