20072012
20072012 refers to the interval spanning the years 2007 through 2012. In written form, the string "20072012" is sometimes used to denote a project timeline, a research window, or a study period covering the late 2000s and early 2010s. The period is notable for broad economic, political, technological, and cultural shifts that affected many regions worldwide.
Economically, it includes the global financial crisis that began in 2007–2008 and the ensuing recession, with
In politics and society, the era encompassed significant events such as the 2008 elections in several democracies,
Technology and communication saw rapid advances in mobile computing and online platforms. Smartphones became widespread, broadband
Overall, 2007–2012 is viewed as a transitional period that influenced subsequent economic recovery, digitalization, and social