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"Here is a book of unconventional wisdom--we need it. There is so much glib talk about globalisation as if it were only an economic force. Story sensibly and stylishly set economics in its cultural and political context. He manages to be both visionary and realistic, radical and reassuring, and above all it reminds us of the primacy of politics in economics. We have to reset the timetable of things to come: the vision of a predominance of Asia is 50 years too early".
Sir Peter Parker, Chairman
"Jonathan Story's range, imagination and scholarship are remarkable, and he has combined them all to write a provocative and stimulating account of the world's economic and political future. Whether predicting the stagnation of Japan or the rise of India, Story demands his readers engage in the globalizing world as it is, rather than resort to the simple market determinism of many economists or the wishful thinking of many business and political leaders. A welcome and overdue intervention in the argument." Will Hutton, Editor in Chief, Guardian
Will Hutton, Editor in Chief, The Gurardian and The Observer
"I found this an extremely thought provoking study of world markets and the world economic system. Jonathan Story challenges some of the conventional thinking on future economic trends. All managers and leaders, both in business and politics need to think seriously on these matters, as they attempt to chart their courses through the uncertain waters of the future. This book is an excellent starting point to take the debate into the new millennium." M.C. Ramaphosa, Executive Deputy Chairman, New Africa Investments Limited
Rating AAA There is only one problem reviewing this book: whatever I say will fail to do it justice. The Frontiers of Fortune is a book written with style, passion and conviction, which oozes informed analysis from an expert advisor with a terrific capacity for insight. If that's not gushing enough, then try this: just buy this book. Still not convinced? There are a host of great books out there on globalisation such as "The Lexus Tree and the Olive Tree" et al but nothing really approaches the angle taken by INSEAD Professor Jonathan Story as he co-mingles history and current analysis to provide a breathtaking review of how politics, business and finance interact. The story is not without humour either, the wry self-deprecation is perhaps best when Story relates how his analysis that the Soviet Union was uneconomic and must breakdown led to various "business leaders" demanding his dismissal from the INSEAD campus for his complete incapacity to really understand business. Ah, it's always refreshing to hear just how linear some supposed captains of industry can be I suppose. Global macro books are often written by people who seem to have had a fair few trips but never really interacted with the more disparate parts of the globe to which their theories relate. In the case of Jonathan Story, there seems to be an innate focus on every part of the world at both a micro and macro level which is truly incisive. A fascinating example is Story's discussion of how business cannot really conceive of political change in China - quite often a linear focus by the self-same companies who lost heavily through expecting the maintenance of the status quo in Iran before the fall of the Shah... At the core of this book is that old chestnut, does economics drive politics, or politics economics, or business either or both of the above (and vice versa). I'm not going to tell you Story's conclusion because:Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: New. Financial Times; Prentice Hall, 1999. First edition hardback with jacket, has very light tan spots to extreme top page edges but this is A BRAND NEW BOOK UNUSED. Full refund if not satisfied. 24 hour despatch. If not pictured in this listing, a scan of the actual book is available on request. Codice articolo abc4145