As the world transitions away from the era of globalization that defined the last five decades, Bridgewater has identified a new paradigm emerging, Modern Mercantilism. Marked by rising protectionism, restructured trade relationships, and rapidly evolving technologies such as AI, this transformational shift is redefining global economic systems, institutions, and power structures.
In response to this global shift, Forecasting the Future: A Modern Economics Challenge invites participants to analyze the impact of these changes in global trade and geopolitics and the rise of disrupting technologies. Challenge submissions are asked to forecast which countries, sectors, or populations will be most affected by the transition to Modern Mercantilism, and to identify the risks and implications policymakers must prepare for in a world shaped by new rules, technologies, and global power structures.
Bridgewater and Global Citizen will review submissions and select the top one hundred based on the quality of the forecast. Senior Investors at Bridgewater will then evaluate the finalists and award $25,000 to each of the top five submissions. The winners will receive an employment or internship opportunity at Bridgewater, pending successful completion of its interview requirements.
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Date: Friday, 1 August 2025
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