Daniel Altman

Las 12 asombrosas tendencias que remodelarán la economía global En un mundo inmerso en la mayor recesión económica desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el periodista Daniel Alman, autor del bestséller mu

24 horas en la economía global Perspicaz periodista, conocido en todo el mundo por sus obras sobre la nueva economía, Daniel Altman nos brinda la más apasionante inmersión en el mercado global, imprescindible para todas aquellas personas que deseen comprender como, hoy dia, cada una de la decisiones que se toman en el plano economico repercuten al mundo entero. Con inteligencia e intuicion, Altman conduce al lector a los despachos donde se fraguan las resoluciones que gobernaran los mercados mundiales y, a traves de reveladoras entrevistas, le brinda una reveladora leccion de economia: ¿quien controla las reservas monetarias mundiales? ¿Es la inmigracion un lujo o una necesidad? ¿Las multinacionales traen problemas o soluciones a los paises en los que invierten? ¿Que sucede cuando un pais pobre se enriquece demasiado rapido? Una lectura apasionante que demuestra los beneficios de trabajar conjuntamente en un mundo donde todos estamos interconectados.

Oil prices go up, the stock market goes down. Currency exchange rates fluctuate and new technologies are changing the way we do business. What if you could look behind the headlines of the global economy? Instead of listening to pundits, politicians, and protestors, you could see first-hand how everyone from migrant workers to central bank governors live their lives. Now you can. Having chosen June 15, 2005, as the focal point for his book, Altman contacted dozens of people from all corners of the world and all levels of the economy, from factory workers and currency traders to CEOs and entrepreneurs, asking them for first-person narratives of their activities on that one day.Starting with their stories and keying his chapters to the headlines of the day, Altman takes on pressing questions in new ways: Can poor countries become rich too quickly? Can corruption ever be a good thing? Do companies need crises in order to stay competitive? What determines the global economic pecking order? Along the way, you'll find quick guides to the fundamental markets that link the global economy together: stocks, credit, currencies, and oil.Most importantly, you'll learn how the billions of decisions taken by individuals can and do change the future. This book is part travel guide, part owner's manual - an essential road map for every citizen of the global economy in the 21st century.

Oil prices go up, the stock market goes down. Currency exchange rates fluctuate and new technologies are changing the way we do business. What if you could look behind the headlines of the global economy? Instead of listening to pundits, politicians, and protestors, you could see first-hand how everyone from migrant workers to central bank governors live their lives. Now you can. Having chosen June 15, 2005, as the focal point for his book, Altman contacted dozens of people from all corners of the world and all levels of the economy, from factory workers and currency traders to CEOs and entrepreneurs, asking them for first-person narratives of their activities on that one day. Starting with their stories and keying his chapters to the headlines of the day, Altman takes on pressing questions in new ways: Can poor countries become rich too quickly? Can corruption ever be a good thing? Do companies need crises in order to stay competitive? What determines the global economic pecking order? Along the way, youll find quick guides to the fundamental markets that link the global economy together: stocks, credit, currencies, and oil. Most importantly, youll learn how the billions of decisions taken by individuals can and do change the future. This book is part travel guide, part owners manual - an essential road map for every citizen of the global economy in the 21st century.

Las 12 asombrosas tendencias que remodelarán la economía globalEn un mundo inmerso en la mayor recesión económica desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el periodista Daniel Alman, autor del best séller mundial Conectados, toma la palabra una vez mas para informarnos de los retos y las oportunidades que, como individuos y como naciones, vamos a afrontar en los proximos treinta años.Economista de prestigio mundial, Altman ofrece doce lucidas predicciones sobre los cambios criticos que aun nos aguardan: el rapido declive de China tras el auge actual, la desintegracion de la Union Europea como entidad economica, la supervivencia del capitalismo, los efectos de los fuertes movimientos migratorios... Imprescindible tanto para las instituciones politicas y economicas como para el gran publico, la obra de Altman constituye una herramienta indispensable para que los gobiernos, los individuos y las empresas por un igual sean capaces de tomar decisiones inteligentes a largo plazo, que permitan a las naciones y a los ciudadanos hacerse un lugar en la inevitable reordenacion del sistema mundial.

A rollicking guide to a lifetime of choices, full of practical tips for getting the most from your time and moneyfrom economist and international bestselling author Daniel AltmanStuck wondering whether to sell your house? Cant get a good deal on a used car? Not to worryeconomics can help. Thats because economics isnt just about charts, markets, and prices. Its also the science of decisions, full of pointers and principles for maximizing your wellbeing every day.Bestselling economist Daniel Altman cracks open the vault of microeconomics, revealing razor-sharp thinking that is refreshingly, actually useful. Through thirty real-world decisionsfrom whats for dinner? to how many kids should we have?he shows how a small, accessible dose of economics can unlock big gains in time, money, and sanity.The Best Decisions Youll Ever Make is an essential toolkit for snapping out of decision paralysis and coming out ahead in every tradeoff. Its an empowering, entertaining users manual that youll return to again and againone thatll supercharge every choice you make.

The story of UNITAID begins with two world leaders but quickly becomes a lesson in popular philanthropy, involving millions of people each making a small contribution to a program aimed at treating and ultimately eliminating the threat of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in the developing world. In partnership with the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI), UNICEF, and other organizations, UNITAID has pioneered techniques for raising massive amounts of money from a wide pool of donors. UNITAIDs newest program, collecting small contributions via a check-box on the worlds biggest travel websites, launches in the United States in January 2010. It is a fascinating model for philanthropy, proving that you can scale up both the fundraising and the ambition of lifesaving treatment programs. Moreover, UNITAID has proved able to continue its work uninterrupted by the financial turmoil that has blighted other private and government aid programs. It provides a model for challenging times. Launched as a crucial component of UNITAIDs "MassiveGood" substantial national publicity and promotion campaign, Power in Numbers is an inspiring case study for anyone interested in social justice, public health, philanthropy, or fundraising.