Futurists often employ method such as Delphi to construct forecasts of critical events. The events are typically of a technological, sociological, environmental, or economic nature and are sometimes directly influenced by political actors. The studies that examine the events are often conducted by researchers and knowledgeable participants who reside within the country in which the events may take place. It is often the case, however, that multinational firms would like to forecast such events in countries in which they have neither substantial presence nor informed expertise.
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