Machado, J. A. Tenreiro2016-01-212016-01-212015http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/7438The last 40 years of the world economy are analyzed by means of computer visualization methods. Multidimensional scaling and the hierarchical clustering tree techniques are used. The current Western downturn in favor of Asian partners may still be reversed in the coming decades.engEconomic developmentMulti-dimensional scalingGlobal hegemonyjournal article10.12700/APH.12.1.2015.1.5