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'A future world that's going to be abundant for everybody has to have a massively bigger economy,' Chris Bradley, co-author of the book A Century of Plenty, said at the opening of the Global Business Forum

BANFF – When economists, business leaders and policymakers consider future cycles, they usually look out months and years, not centuries.

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But the next 100 years could be one of growth and prosperity around the world — if steps are taken to embrace economic growth, boost investment and enhance productivity, says a prominent global strategy consultant.

“A future world that’s going to be abundant for everybody has to have a massively bigger economy,” Chris Bradley, co-author of the book A Century of Plenty,........

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