Decade Déjà Vu - Are the 2020s the New 1920s?

Explore the striking parallels between today's economic landscape and the transformative 1920s in this conference talk from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. Examine how technological revolutions, supply chain resets, and soaring stock markets mirror the economic changes of a century ago, when electrification, automobiles, and assembly lines reshaped the global economy. Analyze what lessons from the 1920s can inform our understanding of current economic trends and future developments. Learn from distinguished speakers including Andrew R. Sorkin, Laurence D. Fink, Christine Lagarde, Adam Tooze, and Ken Griffin as they discuss the cyclical nature of economic transformation and its implications for the global economy. Gain insights into how historical patterns can provide valuable perspectives on navigating contemporary economic challenges and opportunities in this 51-minute panel discussion.