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International Trade & Globalization Summaries

Globalization: undoubtedly the megatrend of our time. The Internet facilitates the flow of information, money and goods all around the globe. Emerging nations, particularly China, reveal the flipside of globalization to Western countries. Read these summaries to keep up-to-date on this topic.

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Exceptional People

Ian Goldin et al.

Princeton UP, 2011

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The Quest for Prosperity
 

Justin Yifu Lin

Princeton UP, 2012

(8)

Reverse Innovation
 

Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble

Harvard Business Review Press, 2012

(9)

The End of Food
 

Paul Roberts

Houghton Mifflin, 2008

(9)

What Chinese Want

Tom Doctoroff

Palgrave Macmillan, 2012

(7)

The New Industrial Revolution

Peter Marsh

Yale UP, 2012

(8)

World 3.0
 

Pankaj Ghemawat

Harvard Business Review Press, 2011

(8)

The End of Cheap China

Shaun Rein

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012

(7)

Standing on the Sun

Christopher Meyer and Julia Kirby

Harvard Business Review Press, 2012

(7)

Winning the War for Talent in Emerging Markets
 

Sylvia Ann Hewlett and Ripa Rashid

Harvard Business Review Press, 2011

(8)

The Handbook of International Trade and Finance

Anders Grath

Kogan Page, 2012

(8)

China Counting
 

Alex Mackinnon and Barnaby Powell

Palgrave Macmillan, 2009

(7)

Need, Speed, and Greed
 

Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran

HarperBusiness, 2012

(8)

When China Rules the World
 

Martin Jacques

Penguin Group (USA), 2012

(9)

Winner Take All
 

Dambisa Moyo

Basic Books, 2012

(9)

Stealth of Nations
 

Robert Neuwirth

Pantheon Books, 2011

(8)

The China Strategy
 

Edward Tse

Basic Books, 2010

(8)

That Used to Be Us
 

Thomas L. Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum

FSG, 2011

(9)

The Secrets of CEOs
 

Steve Tappin and Andrew Cave

Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2008

(7)

23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism
 

Ha-Joon Chang

Bloomsbury Press, 2011

(8)

The End of Money

David Wolman

Da Capo Press, 2012

(7)

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International Trade & Globalization

Globalization arguably is the most significant trend to have emerged in the 21st century. The ability for consumers to access goods and services from around the world has permanently altered the economic, political and social landscape. The material in this category is designed to help you understand the multiple ramifications of international trade and globalization. Our summaries offer the most current information on both the short- and long-term effects of globalization and how this evolving phenomenon impacts your daily life. getAbstract explains how computers and sophisticated technological advances spurred the growth of international trade and globalization. The ability to connect worldwide allowed commerce to extend beyond domestic borders. You’ll learn how globalization has dramatically affected manufacturing and distribution and generally has boosted many economies by generating more jobs and reducing the prices of goods. You’ll read how international trade has forged new business alliances and created exciting new possibilities across numerous sectors.

Inevitable Complications

The inter-connectedness facilitated by international trade and globalization also comes with risk. getAbstract shows how economic downturns can cause a ripple effect internationally. The expert advice you’ll find in our summaries, however, can help buyers and traders avoid common pitfalls and maintain economic equilibrium. What’s more, getAbstract tries to identify emerging trends and strategies so your organization is better prepared to take the next step. You’ll learn about the critical importance of innovation in a fiercely competitive environment and the pros and cons of outsourcing. Globalization and international trade are here to stay, making this the perfect time to establish a partnership with getAbstract.

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