Connected

A whirlwind tour through a day in the life of the global economy

Connected isn't another polemic for or against globalization Instead it is a breathtaking journey through more than a dozen cities, during which Daniel Altman gathers points of view from moguls, ministers, migrant workers and central bank governors, as well as men and women on the street At each stop, you'll hear how the world's workers played their parts in the events of a single day.

Starting with their stories, related in their own words, you'll take on pressing questions in new ways:
Can poor countries become too 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?

Most importantly, you'll learn how the billions of decisions made by individuals can, and do, change the future. This book is part travel guide, part owner's manual-an absorbing, accessible and essential road map for every citizen of the global economy in the twenty-first century.