TY  - BOOK
AU  - Altman,Daniel
TI  - Connected: 24 hours in the global economy 
SN  - 9780374135324 (hardcover : alk. paper)
AV  - HF 1359 A468c 2007
U1  - 337 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - New York
PB  - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
KW  - Globalization
KW  - Economic aspects
KW  - International economic relations
KW  - International finance
KW  - Globalización
KW  - Aspectos económicos
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-274) and index; "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 Bèar 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, Gusmäao 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
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