Should We Be Worried about Plunging Oil Prices?
What's not to like about the dramatic fall in world oil prices? Here are some things to watch.
Economy
Why Driverless Cars Are Still Not
Autonomous vehicle technology has made great strides, but a fascinating confluence of non-technology factors continues to inhibit the sector.
What if Thomas Piketty is Right about Inequality?
A FSG conversation on one of the most important economic questions of our time.
US Consumer Scenarios: How Are We Doing?
The economy in 2014 is certainly on a much stronger footing than it was a few years ago, but is this as good as it will get for the U.S. consumer?
Four Reasons for Positive Economic Scenarios in 2014
At the start of 2014, the U.S. economy is looking brighter than it has been since the onset of the financial crisis. But should we still be worried?
The Inevitable Not Happening?
The importance of including the seemingly impossible when writing scenarios.
Airline Scenarios: American-US Airways
Normally we are into alternative scenarios. But airlines seem to be stuck in one scenario.
Scenario Planning for the “Overexamined” Life
"It's rampant narcissism!" our client said last week, exasperated.
Two Very Bad Scenario Planning Data Points
Illinois and Ireland and the downside of austerity.
Thirteen: Year of Magical Thinking
Too many hands.