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The must-read summary of Kishore Mahbubani's book: "The New Asian Hemisphere: The Irresistible Shift of Global Power to the East".
This complete summary of "The New Asian Hemisphere" by Kishore Mahbubani, a former diplomat and public policy expert, presents his explanation of the rise of Asia in terms of economic success and recognition around the globe, and the West's attitudes towards this. He also puts forward potential future scenarios of acceptance...
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The must-read summary of Robert Skidelsky's book: "Keynes: Return of the Master".
This complete summary of "Keynes: Return of the Master" by Robert Skidelsky, an award-winning economic historian, presents the author's argument that Keynes's ideas are of particular use and relevance following the financial crisis to provide a response to the question of whether there is an alternative when capitalism fails. He claims that Keynesian economics is a...
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This complete summary of "The Case for Big Government" by Jeff Madrick, a renowned economist, presents his argument in favour of a big government of high taxes and wise regulations, which in the past has fostered greatness and prosperity. He demonstrates that political conservatives are wrong about favouring a small government and returning to 19th-century principles, while left-wing politicians are gradually abandoning the efforts of the Great Society,...
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The must-read summary of George Soros' book: "The New Paradigm for Financial Markets: The Credit Crisis of 2008 and What It Means".
This complete summary of "The New Paradigm for Financial Markets" of George Soros, a prominent businessman and political activist, shows that we are currently in the midst of the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. In his book, the author explores the reasons behind this new crisis...
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This complete summary of "The Freedom Agenda" by Mike Lee, a prominent American politician, presents his examination of US national debt and its implications: inflation, stagnation, and potential insolvency. He argues that the only solution to this crisis is to pass an amendment to the Constitution which will require the federal government to pass a balanced budget every year.
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The must-read summary of Wayne Allyn Root's book: "The Conscience of a Libertarian: Empowering the Citizen Revolution with God, Guns, Gambling and Tax Cuts".
This complete summary of "The Conscience of a Libertarian" by Wayne Allyn Root, a prominent political figure and Libertarian Republican, presents the author's belief that there is a need for a new government system based on a dramatic tax reduction, a transfer of powers from the federal government...
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The must-read summary of Ted C. Fishman's book: "China, Inc.: How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges America and the World".
This complete summary of "China, Inc." by Ted C. Fishman presents the author's argument that China's labour force and low-cost production are the main reasons for its impact on the global economy. Fishman also analyses the consequences Chinese dominance will have on American economy and workforce.
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The must-read summary of James K. Galbraith's book: "The Predator State: How Conservatives Abandoned the Free Market and Why Liberals Should Too".
This complete summary of "The Predator State" by James K. Galbraith, a renowned American economist, presents his argument that Reagan's economic policies were replaced by capitalism under the Bush administration, and that tax cuts, deregulation and privatization will eventually lead to lower prosperity...
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This complete summary of "Three Billion New Capitalists" by Clyde V. Prestowitz, a prominent economist, presents his insight into the economic future of America and the world, and shows that America faces a serious competitor, since wealth and power are shifting to Asia.
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The must-read summary of Michael Heller's book: "The Gridlock Economy: How Too Much Ownership Wrecks Markets, Stops Innovation, and Costs Lives".
This complete summary of "The Gridlock Economy" by Michael Heller, a renowned professor of law, presents his argument that the free market leads to excessive privatization and ownership and creates a gridlock instead of producing wealth. It can have other implications, from preventing the release of life-saving...
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This complete summary of "China: The Gathering Threat" by Constantine C. Menges, an American scholar and former NSA special assistant, outlines his argument that China intends to become the global economic and military superpower and presents what he thinks America must do to overcome this threat. He exposes their methods of economic control, secretive military alliances and its growing power, which threatens Western democracy.
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This complete summary of "Planet India" by Mira Kamdar, a senior fellow at the World Policy Institute, presents her analysis of India's current situation, in which the country is experiencing explosive growth both demographically and economically, and starting to effect real change on the global landscape. It also addresses the issues India faces at this time, such as combating poverty, disease and terrorism, and navigating international politics...
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The must-read summary of Philip Evans and Thomas Wurster's book: "Blown to Bits: How the New Economics of Information Transforms Strategy".
This complete summary of the ideas from Philip Evans and Thomas Wurster's book "Blown to Bits" argues that within most traditional business models, there is a trade-off between richness and reach. In their book, the authors highlight that the Internet has the ability to remove this trade-off by being able to...
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The must-read summary of Peter Fingar's book: "Extreme Competition: Innovation and the Greatest 21st Century Business Reformation".
This complete summary of "Extreme Competition" by Peter Fingar, presents the author's argument that technology and Internet have freed information. He analyses how business will survive in this new global economy.
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The must-read summary of Raymond Fisman and Edward Miguel's book: "Economic Gangsters: Corruption, Violence, and the Poverty of Nations".
This complete summary of "Economic Gangsters" by Raymond Fisman and Edward Miguel, two "sleuthing economists", unveils their examination of the dark side of economic globalization and how it threatens developing countries and means that aid money often goes towards funding corruption.
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The must-read summary of Stephen S. Roach's book: "Stephen Roach on the Next Asia: Opportunities and Challenges for a New Globalization".
This complete summary of "Stephen Roach on the Next Asia" by Stephen S. Roach, a renowned economist, outlines his prediction that Asia is the future of the global economy, despite the precarious nature of its success.
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This complete summary of the ideas from Daniel Esty and Andrew Winston's book "Green to Gold" shows how the environment is no longer a fringe interest - it has now moved to center stage in terms of developing and executing a solid, sustainable business strategy. In their book, the authors explain how environmentalism is now an essential element of business strategy and companies are not acting because they are forced by law, but because there is actual...
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The must-read summary of Joel Barker and Scott Erikson's book: "Five Regions of the Future: Preparing Your Business for Tomorrow's Technology Revolution".
This complete summary of the ideas from Joel Barker and Scott Erikson's book "Five Regions of the Future" shows that new technology falls into one of five well-defined regions. In their book, the authors explain how you can make smart decisions about which technologies will ultimately transform...
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This complete summary of "Twilight in the Desert" by Matthew R. Simmons, a prominent public figure and name in the oil industry, presents his examination of the demand of oil and reveals that Saudi oil resources have been mismanaged and that this could lead to a catastrophic oil shortage. He lays out what Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world should do to prevent this crisis.
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The must-read summary of Thomas Friedman's book: "The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization".
This complete summary of the ideas from Thomas Friedman's book "The Lexus and the Olive" shows that globalisation is a fundamentally new and better way to do business. As such, a new and brighter era of globalisation is just in the process of beginning as all the major marketplaces evolve towards becoming global markets. Thomas Friedman...
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