Economic buffers: future scenarios

Exponential growth and maximised (short-term) profits are firmly anchored in our economic thinking, at the expense of "economic buffers" that would be necessary in crisis situations. How can new, more resilient business models be developed and implemented that enable long-term orientated action? This white paper published by BMK explores this question and presents future scenarios, challenges and solutions.

The first scenario, "Too Fast and Too Furious", examines how long-term thinking and social and environmental factors can be integrated into management bonus systems, as well as challenges and solutions for the integration of non-monetary factors.

The second scenario, "House of Cards", deals with the creation of crisis-proof production and supply chains and shows ways to achieve resilience through circular economic systems.

The third scenario, "End the Zero Sum Games", analyses how zero sum games can be avoided and more sustainable business models promoted. It emphasises the importance of connecting values and flexible regulations.

Finally, the central challenges and potential solutions of these scenarios are presented. Global cooperation, sustainable innovation and the promotion of conscious resource consumption are needed to successfully overcome these challenges.

You can download the white paper here: