Global turning points : the challenges for business and society in the 21st century
By: Guillén, Mauro F
Title By: Ontiveros, Emilio
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BookPublisher: Cambridge, U.K. : Cambridge University Press, c2016.Edition: 2nd ed.Description: x, 223 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781316503539Subject(s): Economic history -- 21st century | Economic forecasting | Economic historyDDC classification: 330.9 Online resources: Location Map | Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 330.9 GU GL (Browse shelf) | Available | T0055109 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface; 1. Welcome to the twenty-first century; 2. A global economy out of balance; 3. The rise of the emerging-market multinationals; 4. The new demography: aging, migration, and obesity; 5. From dictatorship to democracy and failed states; 6. A disparate world: inequality and poverty; 7. The rise of the global middle class; 8. The transformative power of technology; 9. Institutions and the entrepreneurship spirit; 10. The quest for sustainability; 11. The trials and tribulations of the financial system; 12. The global powers of the twenty-first century; 13. Coping with uncertainty and complexity; References; Index.
This book offers an accessible, yet sophisticated analysis of major global turning points and future scenarios with an emphasis on actionable issues.