The Almighty Dollar: Follow the Incredible Journey of a Single Dollar to See How

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Almighty Dollar by Dharshini David An incisive new take on popular economics: follow a dollar on its journey around the world FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Have you ever wondered why we can afford to buy far more clothes than our grandparents ever could . . . but may be less likely to own a home in which to keep them all? Why your petrol bill can double in a matter of months, but it never falls as fast?; Behind all of this lies economics.; Its not always easy to grasp the complex forces that are shaping our lives. But by following a dollar on its journey around the globe, we can start to piece it all together.; The dollar is the lifeblood of globalisation. Greenbacks, singles, bucks or dead presidents: call them what you will, they are keeping the global economy going. Half of the notes in circulation are actually outside of the USA - and many of the worlds dollars are owned by China.; But what is really happening as our cash moves around the world every day, and how does it affect our lives? By following $1 from a shopping trip in suburban Texas, via Chinas central bank, Nigerian railroads, the oilfields of Iraq and beyond, The Almighty Dollar reveals the economic truths behind what we see on the news every day. Why is China the worlds biggest manufacturer - and the USA its biggest customer? Is free trade really a good thing? Why would a nation build a bridge on the other side of the planet?; In this illuminating read, economist Dharshini David lays bare these complex relationships to get to the heart of how our new globalised world works, showing who really holds the power, and what that means for us all. Author Biography Dharshini David is the BBCs Economics Correspondent, providing coverage of the subject across national TV and radio and online. She also presents business news for BBC Radio 4s flagship Today programme. She started her career as an economist in government, and was subsequently HSBC Investment Banks UK Economist. She left the trading floor to cover financial stories for the BBC in London and went on to present Panorama and the BBCs Wall Street coverage from New York as the financial crisis took hold. She has also presented business and political news programmes for Sky News, including the flagship Sky News Tonight show alongside Adam Boulton. During her career, Dharshini has also advised Tescos board, and its then CEO Sir Terry Leahy, on broadcast media strategy, acted as an economic consultant to Daiwa Bank, and sat as a non-executive member of one the Financial Conduct Authoritys boards. She is the author of The Almighty Dollar (Elliott & Thompson, 2018) which explains in accessible terms the economic foundations that underpin the modern world. Table of Contents Contents; Introduction 1; 1 Worshipping at the temple of low prices and endless offers: The USA to China 15; 2 Making - and working - the global red carpet: China 41; 3 Finding love in the Niger Delta: China to Nigeria 65; 4 Spicing up the recipe for success: Nigeria to India 89; 5 The dark price of black gold: India to Iraq 119; 6 Funding the means of destruction: Iraq to Russia 143; 7 The trials of a blended family: Russia to Germany 169; 8 A bad day at work for the Masters of the Universe: Germany to the UK 195; 9 Feeding the addiction: The UK to the USA 221; Further reading 251; Acknowledgements 255; Index 257 Review "A brilliant book ... everyone should buy it because its very, very readable" - Iain Dale, LBC; "Original and engaging ... If youve ever wondered what globalisation is and why people get so passionate about it then I can think of no better guide. Economics can be fascinating and accessible. This book is proof" - Joel Hills, Business Editor, ITV News; `Brilliantly revealing - Ian King, business presenter, Sky News, and Times columnist; `Readable and illuminating - The Bookseller Promotional *This is a future classic: a truly popular book that allows readers with little or no knowledge of economics to understand the global economy, by means of one simple concept.; *Dharshini David is a rising star - a born communicator and trained economist who has reported on business and economics stories around the world.; *Dharshini will be on television and radio to promote the book.; *Could not be more relevant: perfect reading for all of those who want to make sense of what is happening on the news, and to understand the realities of our globalised world. Details ISBN1783963387 ISBN-10 1783963387 ISBN-13 9781783963386 Author Dharshini David Pages 256 Publisher Elliott & Thompson Limited Format Hardcover Media Book Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-02-22 Short Title The Almighty Dollar Language English Subtitle Follow the Incredible Journey of a Single Dollar to See How the Global Economy Really Works DEWEY 332.4973 UK Release Date 2018-02-22 Imprint Elliott & Thompson Limited Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2018-02-22 NZ Release Date 2018-02-22 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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