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Book SynopsisShe predicted the financial crisis. She predicted Brexit. She predicted Trump. Now Dr Pippa Malmgren shares the signals that will protect you from the next surprise.
Drawing on a wonderful range of examples - from magazine covers and supermarkets to public protests - SIGNALS is the fascinating story of the world economy told in the language of everyday objects, places and events. Malmgren explains why the size of chocolate bars, steaks and apartments are shrinking, and why the increasing near misses between America''s spy planes and the fighter jets of China and Russia are no coincidence.
Rising costs and inflation are breaking the social contract between citizens and their states, causing the rise of anti-establishment voting, the return of social unrest to emerging markets and resistance to mass immigration. If the only solution is innovation, then the key question is whether governments support efforts to invest in the economy of tomorrow. Written with refreshing clarity, SIGNALS shows us who is already building the future and how to be part of it.
''Rather wonderful'' FINANCIAL TIMES
''It will make you feel smart'' EVENING STANDARD
Trade ReviewRather wonderful * FINANCIAL TIMES *
Very interesting. It will make you feel smart. -- William Leith * EVENING STANDARD *
Dr Pippa Malmgren's book is essential reading -- Dr Tun Mahathir Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia
A tour de force -- Lord Rose, former CEO and Chairman Marks and Spencer
Pippa's work is impressive and groundbreaking -- Dr. Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade
A fascinating read. Full of lateral insights -- Lieutenant General Nick Pope CBE, Deputy Chief of the General Staff
Fascinating, stimulating book! First-class quality -- Toshihiko Fukui, former Governor of the Bank of Japan
In Signals: How Everyday Signs Can Help Us Navigate the World's Turbulent Economy, Dr Philippa Malmgren draws attention to the everyday signals - from magazine covers to shop fronts - that reveal the state of the world's economy and help us to understand recent tectonic shifts in global politics ... its anecdotal, accessible and democratising approach is welcomed
-- Ed Jones * LSE blogs *
