Globalization (Greenwood Guides to Business and Economics) |  | Author: Donald J. Boudreaux
Publisher: Greenwood
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 184
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 031334213X
Dewey Decimal Number: 337.1
EAN: 9780313342134
ASIN: 031334213X
Publication Date: December 30, 2007
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The contemporary era of globalization demonstrates that the local and global aspects of business and government are increasingly intertwined. This volume defines and makes sense of the workings of the global economy—and how it influences businesses and individuals. Each chapter identifies common questions and issues that have gained exposure in the popular media—such as outsourcing, the high cost of international travel, and the impact of a fast-growing China—to illustrate underlying drivers and mechanisms at work. Covering international trade, national wealth disparities (the haves vs. the have-nots), foreign investment, and geographical and cultural issues, and supported with illustrations, maps, charts, a glossary and timeline of key events,Globalization illuminates the dynamics of the global economy and informs readers of its profound impact on our daily lives.
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want a clear expose ?- this is it! April 27, 2008
little rock (guernsey, channel islands)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
OK so most people know if they are pro or anti globalisation, but everyone should read this book; it's authoritative, short, clear, and knocks the anti camp out for ten; read it! the chapter on the balance of payments deficit should be compulsory reading for every politician and political/economic journalist before they are allowed to open their mouths on the subject! Don said on econtalk the price was outside his control but he wished it was cheaper, so do i, then it could be set text for my students.
An outstanding book September 8, 2008
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4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've read several recent books on globalization while planning an economic geography course, and this is the best-written. In particular, Boudreaux presents exactly the right amount of detail for beginning students (and for anyone else who wants to understand the subject without taking a year of economics beforehand). A course on globalization would require additional readings -- I'd supplement it with chapters from Global Shift, by Peter Dicken, among other things -- but this book is the best core text on the subject.
Excellent May 6, 2010
Scott G (San Jose, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As President Obama does take and tries to take more of my freedom away I've taken to reading and learning about economics as a way of defending myself. Thomas Sowell and Milton Friedman were the first two economists I took great interest in. Their work is outstanding. Then I discovered Don Boudreaux and Russ Roberts, who I consider to be great economists and great individuals. Mr. Boudreaux has written a very important book here. I had no special interest in the topic of globalization a few months ago, but as I learned more about the intersection of economics and freedom, two names started coming up over and over again: Adam Smith and F.A. Hayek. I've only scraped the surface of Smith and Hayek, but I've found their work thus far to be profoundly deep, innovative and subtle. I wanted to understand more about their work and ideas, but found reading their writing to be a bit difficult. Don Boudreaux has deep understanding and great appreciation for Smith's and Hayek's work, so I thought I would try reading what I believe is his only book, Globalization. Though this book centers on the topic globalization, it serves also to educate about capitalism, freedom and economics in general. This book is very well researched, is concise, easy to understand, presents some very interesting and convincing data, uses novel and at times funny examples and provides a valuable education about the way individuals interact and benefit from one another. One last thing I really like about this book is the list of suggested readings at the end of each chapter.
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