Is the traditional centre of the world still the centre of the world?

[joost1120]

I have to write a report about this, but it's not only quite hard to do, but also quite interesting.
The traditional centre of the world is North America, West-Europe and Japan.

In my opinion this certainly has changed. Instead of Japan, it's now East-Asia. China has the second biggest economy in the world. Most countries in East-Asia are also filled with western factories, where stuff is made for a low price.
Brazil is also a bit like this, though I am not entirely sure if it should be part of the centre of the world.
Either way, some help, opinions, facts and charts could be useful.

[DireWolf]

No. I'd still say it's in North America or Europe. China and India are becoming major players but many of the top world economies are based in europe or the americas. Maybe in a few decades it will shift somewhere else, but as of right now, no.

[Nerts]

Personally I would've considered the core of it to be the center.

[lifehole]

Rents, I am pretty sure he is talking about the economic and culture centre's of modern society.

Which, is still currently North America, Japan and Europe, but others are catching up in westernization, and I expect further globalization as time goes on. I mean, sure some countries will be better than others, but with time this changes.

For all we know in the year 5000 South Africa will be the leading socioeconomic capital.