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A Beginner's Guide to the World Economy: Eighty-One Basic Economic Concepts That Will Change the Way You See the World - Softcover
Synopsis
A primer on today's world economy defines such terms as globalization, virtual money, and e-commerce, placing them in the context of today's economic climate and informing readers on the issues behind economic events.
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From the Back Cover
Globalization . . . income gaps between rich and poor . . . trade wars . . . the New Economy. Now, more than ever, economic literacy is a must for anyone who wants to be able to follow the nightly news and understand the world around them, making this easily accessible guide essential reading.
Completely revised and updated, this new edition answers such questions as: What exactly is the WTO? What is a stock option? How is e-commerce more than just a convenient way to shop? How will the emergence of the euro affect the U.S. dollar? What are the consequences of boycotting or buying Third World products? How can the Internet help investors keep track of foreign markets?
This user-friendly handbook also explains free trade, Swiss bank accounts, per capita GDP, hyperinflation, central banks, G7/G8, and much, much more. Fascinating, enlightening, and entertaining, A Beginner's Guide to the World Economy gives you up-to-the-minute information on everything you need to know to understand the economic world around you.
About the Author
Randy Charles Epping, based in Zurich, Switzerland and Sao Paulo, Brazil, has worked in International Finance for over 25 years, holding management positions in European and American investment banks in London, Geneva, and Zurich. He has a master's degree in International Relations from Yale University, in addition to degrees from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Paris-La Sorbonne. He is currently the manager of IFS Project Management AG, a Switzerland-based international consulting company. He is also the president of the Central Europe Foundation, which provides assistance to students and economic organizations in Central and Eastern Europe. In addition to several other books on the world economy, he has written a novel, Trust, a financial thriller based in Zurich and Budapest. Mr. Epping holds dual U.S. and Swiss citizenship and is fluent in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish."
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