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The next global stage The next global stage Kenʾichi Ōmae A radically new world is taking shape from the ashes of yesterday's nation-based economic world. To succeed, you'll need to act on a global stage -- and master entirely new rules about the sources of… OL11139583W
The great reset The great reset Richard Florida We tend to view prolonged economic downturns, such as the Great Depression of the 1930s and the Long Depression of the late nineteenth century, in terms of the crisis and pain they cause. But history… OL15069204W
How the West Was Lost How the West Was Lost Dambisa Moyo "In How the West Was Lost, the New York Times bestselling author Dambisa Moyo offers a bold account of the decline of the economic supremacy of the West. She examines how the West's flawed financial … OL15673776W
The Great Unraveling The Great Unraveling Paul R. Krugman "This national bestseller chronicles the dangers of an administration that has raised dishonesty to dizzying heights. Economist Paul Krugman exposes the facts that speak for themselves. From identify… OL1648160W
Global economic prospects Global economic prospects World Bank The Doha Development Agenda left open many contentious and important questions. This study analyses the most critical multilateral trade issues through the lens of development and suggests policy opt… OL16979667W
The big lie The big lie Allen W. Smith Argues that government malpractice and gross negligence led to the 2008 collapse of the American banking system, which in turn caused a global financial collapse. OL17731588W
Canada Canada Roger L. Martin "Canadians have achieved an enviable balance of economic prosperity and civic harmony, but as emerging countries like China, India, and Brazil take their place alongside developed economies, we canno… OL17855180W
India towards 1990s India towards 1990s Mishra, R. K. On political and economic aspects; contributed articles. OL18922853W
The demographic cliff The demographic cliff Dent, Harry S. Jr "Bestselling author and financial guru Harry Dent shows why we're facing a decade-long "great deflation"-and what to do about it. Throughout his long career as an economic forecaster, Harry Dent has … OL19708303W
The sale of a lifetime The sale of a lifetime Dent, Harry S. Jr "In this pressing book, you'll learn not only why a collapse is imminent, but how to identify bubbles and tune in to the cycles driving that drive booms and busts. Practical, accessible, and illumin… OL20047635W
The Great Questions of Tomorrow The Great Questions of Tomorrow David Rothkopf 110 pages ; 19 cm OL20855199W
PostCapitalism PostCapitalism Paul Mason Over the past two centuries or so, capitalism has undergone continual change - economic cycles that lurch from boom to bust - and has always emerged transformed and strengthened. Surveying this turbu… OL20875961W
Consumer Demand in the United States Consumer Demand in the United States Lester D. Taylor,H.S. Houthakker "Consumption expenditures by households in the United States acccount for about 70% of America's GDP. The primary focus in this book is on how households adjust these expenditures in response to chan… OL22297186W
The consolations of economics The consolations of economics Gerard Lyons In the next twenty years the world economy will enjoy one of its strongest periods of growth. Greater innovation and technical change will increase opportunities. Life expectancy, income and educatio… OL23416578W
The sages The sages Charles R. Morris Throughout the violent financial disruptions of the past several years, three men have stood out as beacons of judgment and wisdom: Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Paul Volcker. Though their experi… OL24195870W
The coming calamity The coming calamity Alan Rex Mitchell "Is America's economic crisis only beginning? Unemployment rate remains high. The national debt climbs. The trade imbalance continues. The baby boomers are about to retire. We are reliving the mistak… OL24256008W
Freaky future Freaky future Mark Frary This is your very own pocket time machine, springing you headfirst into the not-so distant future. This compendium of futuristic forethought boldly strides into the realms of tomorrow, unleashing the… OL24265975W
The sovereign individual The sovereign individual James Dale Davidson Two renowned investment advisors and authors of the bestseller The Great Reckoning bring to light both currents of disaster and the potential for prosperity and renewal in the face of radical changes… OL3350985W
Natural capitalism Natural capitalism Paul Hawken There are no more reespected voices in the environmental movement than these authors, true counselors on the direction of twenty-first-century business. With hundreds of thousands of books sold world… OL3940931W