As election day nears, the conversation in offices, homes, and pulpits across the country has focused almost exclusively on one thing: The Economy.

And that's for good reason. The economic climate will dictate how the country shapes policy on a number of issues including taxes, healthcare, and trading.

We have identified the biggest trends that will dominate headlines over the next decade.

The list includes the U.S. energy boom, an evolving healthcare picture, and the continued technological evolution that's buttressed the West Coast's economy.