Connected : 24 hours in the global economy / Daniel Altman.
| Author/creator | Altman, Daniel, 1974- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007. |
| Description | xi, 287 pages ; 22 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | 24 hours in the global economy |
| Contents | "Ericsson and Napster to unveil online music service" : When does working together really work? -- "Japan charges Mitsubishi heavy, 17 others for rigging contracts" : Can governments make global markets more competitive? -- "Intel signs agreement to help develop 'digital Vietnam'" : Do multinational companies bring progress or problems abroad? -- Interlude: credit markets and currencies -- "China's Haier considers Maytag bid" : What determines the global economic pecking order? -- "Euro group must be more forceful with ECB-Juncker" : Who really controls the world's money supply? -- Interlude: stock markets -- "Zuma fall seen as good for South Africa investment" : What does corruption cost? -- "Syria aims to have a stock market by year-end" : How important are financial markets to economic growth? -- "Julius Bär confirms private client data stolen" : Is the financial system becoming more vulnerable to the actions of the few? -- Interlude: oil -- "Brazil markets slide as political jitters rise" : Which comes first, political or economic stability? -- "U.S. treasury secretary urges European financial reforms" : Can the United States set the global economy's rules? -- "Alberta aims to attract skilled oil workers" : Is immigration a luxury or a necessity? -- "Former SIU aviation students sue Hooters Air over business plan" : Does it help the economy when ideas have owners? -- "East Timor not ready to handle oil, gas revenue, Gusmão says" : Can a poor country get rich too quickly? -- "Thai Airways will omit interim dividend as cost of fuel rises" : Do disruptive shocks help the economy in the long term? -- Epilogue. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-274) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006031864 |
| ISBN | 9780374135324 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0374135320 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HF1359 .A5475 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |