 This article focuses on what the World Economic Forum believes are the most significant global economic risks looking forward post financial crisis and global economic downturn.

 Economic Risks Underinvestment in infrastructure Risks of financial systems Counterfeiting Intellectual property Increasingly complex supply chains and distribution networks

 Geopolitical Risk Government balance sheets Government regulation and or takeover Political faction conflict Regime changes

 Managerial Risks Language barriers Cultural barriers Work expectations Transcontinental communication

 Growth Return on capital must reflect risks Capital investment is relatively cheaper  Labor  Infrastructure

 Risk Diversification Currency risk Inflation Geological diversification