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○ Social and Cultural situation and trends affecting a problem space and the actors in it
○ Technological development and scientific discovery state of the art and trends
○ Legal environment and trends
○ Environmental conditions and trends
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Political factors can include policy, issues, leadership, current events and trends on relevant topics
Sources: News, government docs, white papers, grey literature/Google advanced search
Economic factors include the current and projected economic health, employment rates, labour costs, inflation, income and spending, and trends.
Sources: Industry reports, macro-economic analysis, forecasts, statistics
Social factors can include population demographics (age, gender, race, family size); health conditions and statistics, attitudes, opinions, and behaviours; socio-cultural factors, trends, and quality of living.
Sources can include social surveys, statistical sources, white papers, news, academic articles.
Technological factors affect how goods and services are currently and eventually produced and distributed, and how companies and organizations communicate with users, customers, and other stakeholders.
Sources can include industry and technology reports, news, patent databases, academic articles.
Legal factors include public health and safety; rights and freedoms, standards, and legislation.
Environmental factors such as pollution levels, sustainable materials, and exposure to toxic chemicals can impact health outcomes and quality of life.
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