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 contemporary era of globalization demonstrates that the local and global aspects of business and government are increasingly intertwined. This ...
"Human Action" a treatise on laissez-faire capitalism by Ludwig von Mises is a historically important and classic publication on economics, and yet it can be an intimidating work due to its length and formal style. "Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action," however, skillfully relays the main insights from "Human Action" in a style that will resonate with modern readers. The book assumes no prior knowledge in economics or other fields, and, when necessary, it provides the historical and scholarly context necessary to explain the contribution Mises makes on a particular issue. To...
"Human Action" a treatise on laissez-faire capitalism by Ludwig von Mises is a historically important and classic publication on economics, and yet it...
