Mauro Guillén's  book 2030  examines major global trends converging by 2030.  The book explores shifts in population demographics, particularly the aging populations of developed nations and the burgeoning youth populations of Africa.  Guillén analyzes the evolving middle class, contrasting the established middle class in developed countries with the newly emerging middle class in developing nations.  Technological advancements, including artificial intelligence and 3-D printing, are discussed in terms of their impacts on jobs and society. Finally, the book considers the rise of the sharing economy and its implications for traditional economic models and resource management.

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