Foresight: Volume 4 Issue 6
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The journal of future studies, strategic thinking and policyTable of contents
Uncertainty and the new consumer
Frank ShawIn the aftermath of 11 September, the future is more uncertain than ever. This article considers some of the factors contributing to this uncertainty which business…
Long‐term goals for governments
David Rejeski, Carly WobigIn the fall of 2001, the Foresight and Governance Project at the Woodrow Wilson Center began a process to develop long‐term (40‐50 year) goals for governments. This…
The future role of government in knowledge‐based economies
Greg Hearn, David RooneyIn this article, we draw together aspects of contemporary theories of knowledge (particularly organisational knowledge) and complexity theory to demonstrate how…
Basic conceptions and visions of the regional foresight system in Finland
Jari Kaivo‐oja, Jouni Marttinen, Jukka VareliusThis article provides basic conceptions and visions of the regional foresight system in Finland. It includes brief information concerning foresight activities and an…
Managing future expectations globally
David MercerIn this paper, some of the most important results of the recent work of the author’s Futures Observatory, the culmination of a decade of global research involving several…

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- Prof Ozcan Saritas