Stahlman starts by saying the global economy is about to begin a new phase of robust, dependable growth. He explains that every 60 years we enter a phase like this, driven by technological change and financial activity. This cycle, he asserts, will be driven by silicon – the integrated circuit, the digital computer, global telecommunications and the Internet. The cycle is only half over. One of the notable features of the coming age will be global inclusiveness, giving a billion more people around the world the chance to join the middle class. It’s a four-page article and well worth the effort.