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As election day nears, the conversation in offices, homes, and pulpits across the country has focused almost exclusively on one thing: The Economy.
2012-09-07
And that's for good reason. The economic climate will dictate how the country shapes policy on a number of issues including taxes, healthcare, and trading.
We have identified the biggest trends that will dominate headlines over the next decade.
The list includes the U.S. energy boom, an evolving healthcare picture, and the continued technological evolution that's buttressed the West Coast's economy.
1. The End Of The Big Box Retailer
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1. The End Of The Big Box Retailer
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1. The End Of The Big Box Retailer
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1. The End Of The Big Box Retailer
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2. America Is Aging
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2. America Is Aging
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2. America Is Aging
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2. America Is Aging
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3. The Mobile Revolution
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3. The Mobile Revolution
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3. The Mobile Revolution
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3. The Mobile Revolution
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4. A Weakening Infrastructure
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4. A Weakening Infrastructure
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4. A Weakening Infrastructure
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4. A Weakening Infrastructure
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5. The Epic Rise Of Student Loan Debt
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5. The Epic Rise Of Student Loan Debt
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5. The Epic Rise Of Student Loan Debt
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5. The Epic Rise Of Student Loan Debt
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6. The U.S. Energy Boom
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6. The U.S. Energy Boom
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6. The U.S. Energy Boom
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7. Car Culture On The Decline
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7. Car Culture On The Decline
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7. Car Culture On The Decline
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7. Car Culture On The Decline
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7. Car Culture On The Decline
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8. The Partisan Divide Grows
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8. The Partisan Divide Grows
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8. The Partisan Divide Grows
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8. The Partisan Divide Grows
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9. A New Healthcare Mandate
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9. A New Healthcare Mandate
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9. A New Healthcare Mandate
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10. The Pension Crisis
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10. The Pension Crisis
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10. The Pension Crisis
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11. High Frequency Trading Domination
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11. High Frequency Trading Domination
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11. High Frequency Trading Domination
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11. High Frequency Trading Domination
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12. The Housing Market Recovers
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12. The Housing Market Recovers
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12. The Housing Market Recovers
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13. The U.S. Manufacturer Roars Back
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13. The U.S. Manufacturer Roars Back
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13. The U.S. Manufacturer Roars Back
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14. A Much Less Profitable Banking Sector
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14. A Much Less Profitable Banking Sector
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14. A Much Less Profitable Banking Sector
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15. Agriculture And Climate Change
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15. Agriculture And Climate Change
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15. Agriculture And Climate Change
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16. The End Of The Post Office
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16. The End Of The Post Office
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16. The End Of The Post Office
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17. American Cities As Economic Juggernauts
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17. American Cities As Economic Juggernauts
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18. Immigrants Driving Product Innovation
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18. Immigrants Driving Product Innovation
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19. Military Spending Under Pressure
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19. Military Spending Under Pressure
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19. Military Spending Under Pressure
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20. The Pharma Patent Cliff
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20. The Pharma Patent Cliff
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20. The Pharma Patent Cliff
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Matthew Boesler is formerly a reporter for Business Insider's markets desk. Previously, he hosted Benzinga Radio, a business news and investing program. He holds a degree in economics from the University of Michigan.
Eric Platt is a New York based reporter for fastFT, a news service from the Financial Times that provides market-moving news and views, 24-hours a day. Prior to joining the Financial Times, Platt was deputy editor of Thomson Reuters Global Markets Forum. Previously, he served as a reporter for Business Insider, covering markets, M&As, and corporate news. He has also contributed to The New York Times, covering education, as well as to Forbes and Fortune magazines.
Max is a reporter at Quartz and a former Strategy reporter for Business Insider. He is a Pomona College graduate with a degree in economics. He previously interned at Al Jazeera English.
