The Future of the United States
The Future of the United States
The Social and Technological Forces Reshaping the Country
26-Jan-2017
North America
Description
Frost & Sullivan's research service on The Future of the United States offers a comprehensive analysis of the Mega Trends that will impact American citizens and businesses through 2025. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts highlight the imminent challenges and opportunities for growth stemming from the following trends:
Social, Higher education, Politics, Industry, Health, wellness and wellbeing, Urbanization, Infrastructure, Mobility, Energy, Security and defense, Economics, Connectivity, Smart is the new green
The study also offers strategic recommendations and predictions backed by relevant facts and statistics.
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Table of Contents
In 2025, the United States Will be a Land of Quantification
A Network Culture Will Shape American Lives
Work in the United States Will be Smarter and More Human-centric
Collaboration Will Define Both Professional and Personal Lives
Competition in the United States Will be Reconfigured
Top US Disruptors through 2025
Macro-to-micro Analysis of Key Mega Trends
Macro-to-micro Analysis of Key Mega Trends (continued)
Research Methodology—From Macro-to-micro
Research Methodology—From Macro-to-micro (continued)
List of Definitions
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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Social Trends—Key Findings
North America’s 2025 Population Will be Smaller Than Other Regions’
As Millennials Rise, so Will Their Influence
Millennials Display Common Characteristics
The US Racial Composition Will be More Diverse
The US Hispanic Culture is Evolving
The US Immigrant Population Will Grow
The She-conomy Will Strengthen
Aging Americans Will Form an Important Demographic
Aging Americans Will be Unlike Their Previous Counterparts
The Working-age Support Burden Will be Greater
Job Automation Threatens Parts of the Working Population
American Incomes Will Continue to Polarize
With Income Polarization Comes Drivers and Opportunities
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Higher Education Trends—Key Findings
College Attendance Will Increase
Demand for College-educated Americans Will Continue to Grow
Higher Education Costs Will Continue to Rise
Student Debt Burden is Worsening
Does the US Government Profit from Student Loans?
Student Debt Has Negative, Lifelong Repercussions
Technology Evolves Learning Methods
Higher Education Reveals Widening Racial Gaps
Projected Increase in STEM-related Jobs
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Political Trends—Key Findings
eGovernance and mGovernance Increase Efficiency
eGovernance and mGovernance Increase Efficiency (continued)
Population Density Drives Innovative Mobility Strategies in US Cities
The Effect of Social Media on Presidential Elections
The Balance of the US Supreme Court Hinges on 2016 and 2020
Key Business Issues Will be on the Court’s Docket
Persistent Polarization in Congress May Weaken Its Role
State and Local Government Influence is Increasing
The Hispanic Vote Will be More Important but Less Cohesive
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Future US Industry Trends—Key Findings
Future US Industries to Experience Growth
Future US Industries Will Grow with Technology Adoption
Retail—Consumption and Technology Patterns Alter the Status Quo
Retail—Bricks-and-Clicks Retailing Influences Shoppers
Manufacturing—Key Industry Subsectors Grow Quickly
Manufacturing—Trends Drive Transformational Shifts
Construction—US Energy Drives Growth
Construction—Industry Shifts and Trends Drive Innovation
Finance—Competition from China Will Intensify
Finance—Industry Shifts Put the Customer First
Healthcare—Huge Forces Drive Industry Changes
Healthcare—Opportunities Arise in a New Landscape
Technology—Game Changers are Born in the United States
Technologies Will Continue Disrupting Industries
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Health, Wellness, and Wellbeing Trends—Key Findings
Chronic Health Problems Weigh Down the US Healthcare System
Healthcare Becomes Decentralized
Technology is in Place for Home Healthcare Solutions
The “Quantified Self” Emerges from Future Healthcare Applications
The Workplace Promotes a Healthy Lifestyle
Prevention-focused Wellness Programs Could Offset Insurance Costs
The Dietary Supplement Market Grows
What’s the Buzz on Marijuana?
Widespread Marijuana Legalization Could Impact Big Pharma
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Urbanization Trends—Key Findings
The City Will be 2025’s Most Connected Customer
Population Density Will Rise while Trends Expand
Two Mega Regions Will Dominate the East and West Coasts
Mega Regions are Not Necessarily the Fastest Growing
What Makes a Metro Area Business Friendly?
Urban Core Population Will Continue to Swell
Suburban Rings Will Continue to House Most Americans
Smart Will Become the Technological Norm
San Francisco Leads the Smart City Race
Growing GDP and Spend Are Turning Cities into Customers
Boston’s SCOPE Project Embodies the Connected City
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Infrastructure Trends—Key Findings
Pipeline Infrastructure Investments Will Grow
Utility Infrastructure Investments Will Double
New Highways Indicate Pockets of Economic Development
Waterways, Locks, and Ports Require Immediate Funding
US New High-speed Rail (HSR) Development
New Freight Rail Development Offers Cheaper Transport
Hot Topic—Water in Fracking to Continue Making Headlines
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Mobility Trends—Key Findings
Diverse Forces Are Shifting the Mobility Landscape
Population Density Drives Innovative Mobility Strategies in US Cities
Mobility Options Will Increase for Every Journey
Intercity Bus Mobility May Outpace High-speed Rail
The Suburban Commute Will be Smarter
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Will See Continued Growth
Intra-city Public Transit Will Have More Options
Conflicting Policies Limit Public Transit Adoption
Ride Sharing and eHailing Will Yield to Autonomous Taxis
Car Sharing Offers Alternatives to Ownership for Urban Residents
Emerging Micro-mobility Solutions Will Not Go Far in the United States
Federal Support for Non-motorized Transport Will Increase
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Energy Trends—Key Findings
The US Energy Outlook is Highly Vulnerable to Disruptions
Electricity Generation Will be More Natural Gas Reliant
The US Will Continue Being a Dominant Participant in O&G Production
Natural Gas Production Depends on Favorable Regulation
The Era of Coal’s Dominance Will Come to an End
Strengthening Renewables Requires More Holistic Assessments
Nuclear Energy Will Post Less Growth in the United States
Energy Harvesting Holds Great Promise for Cheap Energy
Solving Energy Storage is Key to Growth in Renewables
Distributed Generation is Going Smart
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Likely to Grow
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Security and Defense Trends—Key Findings
The Threats to Security and Safety are Changing
Cybersecurity Will Experience Widespread Demand
Cybersecurity Will Adapt to a Changing Landscape
Crime Rates Continue to Fall
Increasing Natural Disasters Require Preparation and Collaboration
Safe Cities Will Emerge
Safe Cities Rely on Advancing Technologies
National Defense Will Focus on Non-traditional Actors
National Defense Spending Will Focus on Technology
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Economic Trends—Key Findings
Projections for US Global Economic Standing Are Mixed
Government, Consumers, Business, and Exports Comprise the Economy
The CBO Projects Deficit Spending through 2025
Social Programs Dominate Federal Government Spend
Education Holds the Bulk of State Government Spend
Consumer Pressures May Threaten the Country’s Economic Backbone
Consumer Sentiment is Rising; Expenditure is Growing
Business Spend Favors Predictability
Indicators Point to a Recovering but Precarious Economy
US Exports Show No Sign of Overtaking Imports
Two Key Economic Influencers are Interest Rates and Trade Deals
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Connectivity Trends—Key Findings
The Internet of Things Will Become Pervasive
The Internet of Things is Creating Growth Opportunities
New Technologies Are Emerging in the IoT
The Race for 5G Will Create a New Standard for Connectivity
Efforts to Close the Digital Divide Will Increase in Importance
New Methods of Internet Access Will be Tested
Net Neutrality Ruling is Likely to be Revisited
Public Perceptions of Privacy are Mixed
Privacy Concerns with Big Data May Drive Self-regulation
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
Smart is the New Green—Key Findings
Smart is Connected
Smart is Embedded within Most Devices
Smart Converses
“Macro-to-micro”—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
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Market Overview
Collaboration will define both personal and professional lives
Over the next 10 years, several social, technological, political and economic forces will reshape the business and lifestyle patterns of society in the United States. As Millennials age into management roles and government positions, they will wield significant influence on the American community. Consequently, organizations will re-prioritize competitive dimensions in order to adapt to changing customer dynamics.
Connectivity will penetrate industries and daily life through the Internet of Things. Cities will invest in smart technologies to forge new avenues for commerce and collaboration. This collaboration will lead to greater asset sharing, enhanced inter-business partnerships and strengthened employer-employee relationships. Subsequently, cybersecurity will emerge as a critical point of focus and technologies will become more proactive, adaptive and collaborative to protect against new risks. In spite of several challenges such as mounting student debts and aging infrastructure, the evolution of smart cities, advances in security technology and new jobs created by automation will revive the American dream.
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Podcast | No |
Author | Lauren Taylor |
WIP Number | NEE6-01-00-00-00 |
Keyword 1 | Future of the United States |
Keyword 2 | USA Economy |
Keyword 3 | USA GDP Forecast |
Is Prebook | No |
GPS Codes | 9600-B1,9705-C1,9800-A6,9813-A6,9A3B,9AF6-A6 |