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The power of nations The power of nations Klaus Knorr "Written under the auspices of the Center of International Study, Princeton University." OL10480569W
Fortune Favors the Bold Fortune Favors the Bold Lester C. Thurow Bestselling author and renowned economist Lester Thurow argues forcefully that globalisation is not a done deal and we must seize the moment now if we are to create a new global economy in which all … OL12244W
Equity and development Equity and development Berlin Workshop (7th 2004) World Development Report 2006 analyzes the relationship between equity and development. The report documents the persistence of inequality traps by highlighting the interaction between different form… OL12838237W
The new Brazil The new Brazil Riordan Roett "Recounts Brazil's evolution from remote Portuguese colony, through economic crises that led to more prudent monetary policies, and to its new status as a regional leader, a respected ambassador for … OL15617094W
The divine right of capital The divine right of capital Marjorie Kelly "Wealth inequality, corporate welfare, and industrial pollution are symptoms - the fevers and chills of the economy. The underlying illness, says Business Ethics magazine cofounder Marjorie Kelly, is… OL16061438W
World on Fire World on Fire Amy Chua The New York Times bestseller. In the current affairs/globalisation tradition of Naomi Klein and Noreena Hertz; the most original contribution to the globalisation debate in years.Amy Chua's remarkab… OL5746292W
The complete idiot's guide to global economics The complete idiot's guide to global economics Craig Hovey Think outside the borders.Global economics affects every aspect of our lives. Free trade agreements, tariffs, terrorism, trade deficits, international debt, global warming, OPEC, outsourcing, and swe… OL5847584W
The world economy The world economy Robert M. Yarbrough,Beth V. Yarbrough xxviii, 957 p. : 25 cm OL58592W
The Shock Doctrine The Shock Doctrine Naomi Klein **The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism** is a 2007 book by the Canadian author and social activist Naomi Klein. In the book, Klein argues that neoliberal free market policies (as advoc… OL6017238W
Wal-Mart World Wal-Mart World Stanley D. Brunn Now that Wal-Mart has conquered the US, can it conquer the world? As Wal-Mart World shows, the corporation is certainly trying. For a number of years, Wal-Mart has been the largest company in the Uni… OL6338466W
globalization globalization Judd Kahn,Bruce C. N. Greenwald In Globalization, authors Bruce Greenwald and Judd Kahn cut through the myths surrounding globalization and look more closely at its real impact, presenting a more accurate picture of the present sta… OL6818524W
Europe, America, Bush Europe, America, Bush John Peterson The transatlantic partnership has been one of the most enduring of all international alliances. Even after the Cold War ended, the United States and its European partners intensified their economic a… OL6921045W
The national interest The national interest Edgar J. Dosman An examination of public pronouncements regarding the Mackenzie Valley pipeline which are at variance with the facts. OL6939136W
The communist challenge to American business The communist challenge to American business Randall, Clarence B. A business man and government adviser explains how American private enterprise can become a powerful force for good in the world, and can at the same time assure its own survival. OL7243628W
Economic development Economic development I. M. D. Little After four decades of theorizing, planning, and experiment, what lessons have been learned about the possibilities and limits of development economics? And what lessons remain to be learned - by the … OL8016875W
The Emergence of the Global Political Economy The Emergence of the Global Political Economy Willia Thompson The Emergence of the Global Political Economy challenges the assumption that the international political economy is a recent phenomenon. Instead this volume asserts that the current global political … OL8095812W
National Purpose in the World Economy National Purpose in the World Economy Rawi Abdelal "How do national identities affect the world economy? Building on the insight that nationalisms and national identities endow economic policy with social purpose, Rawi Abdelal proposes a novel theore… OL8297494W
World Trade (Exploring Business and Economics) World Trade (Exploring Business and Economics) John Burgess "World Trade" by John Burgess is a young person's introduction to international trade and globalization. It has chapters on how trade began, why people trade, and international products, among others… OL8387031W
The David Icke guide to the global conspiracy (and how to end it) The David Icke guide to the global conspiracy (and how to end it) David Icke The David Icke Guide to the Global Conspiracy investigates and examines many subjects and aspects of the "conspiracy" and "connects the dots". The picture that appears once you understand how it all … OL8726664W
When giants fall When giants fall Michael J. Panzner In When Giants Fall, Panzner makes his case for the turbulent economic changes that will be occurring over the next few years and examines the resulting economic opportunities. According to Panzne… OL8776708W
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