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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
''Entertaining, acute and disarmingly honest'' Economist
''A vital guide to the new economic order'' Rana Foroohar, Time
The crisis of 2008 ended the illusion of a golden era in which many people imagined that prosperity and political calm would continue to spread indefinitely. In a world now racked by slowing growth and mounting unrest, how can we discern which nations will thrive and which will fail?
Shaped by prize-winning author Ruchir Sharma''s twenty-five years travelling the world, The Rise and Fall of Nations rethinks economics as a practical art. By narrowing down the thousands of factors that can shape a country''s future, it spells out ten clear rules for identifying the next big winners and losers in the global economy.
''The nub of the book is how to spot which countries are likely to succeed, and which to fail, in this impermanent world. Sharma offers a framework of
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Filled with amazing data ... fascinating insights and revealing anecdotes, this is quite simply the best guide to the global economy today. Whether you are an observer or an investor, you cannot afford to ignore it. -- Fareed Zakaria
A fine guide to the great emerging market boom and bust. * The Economist *
Sharma's wealth of knowledge ... and ample experience on the ground are strong foundations for his exploration of what makes economies break out, or break down. * Reuters *
For sheer readability and insight on the developing world drama, I dare say you won't find a better choice. * Wall Street Journal *
A vital guide to the new economic order. -- Rana Foroohar * Time *
