Economics - General & Miscellaneous, Technological Innovations & Transferance, 20th Century American History - Economic Aspects - Post World War II, Foreign Economic Relations - General & miscellaneous, Economic Forecasting, Capitalism, Economic & Industr
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Overview
In a very short time capitalism has come into question. What is the nature of capital? Where is it best invested? Who are the leaders of the world's economy and the guarantors of its stability? Lester C. Thurow explains the dramatically changed economic world we live in today: the demise of communism has left capitalism with the tremendous job of reconstructing the former socialist bloc; the advent of technologically driven businesses has changed the formula from labor to brain power; shifting rivers of demographic change have created conflicts between young and old, native and immigrant; for the first time a global economy means that products can be made virtually anywhere and sold everywhere; and, perhaps most important, no single nation has emerged as the preeminent political and military leader to establish a framework for economic peace and equity.The present is a time of great insecurity, excitement, and opportunity, and Thurow deftly analyzes the impact it will have on the economy and the world of tomorrow. 400 pp. National ads/media. 10-city author tour.
Book Details
Published
April 1, 1997
Publisher
New York : Penguin Books, 1997, c1996.
Pages
400
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780140263282