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

Description: The Almighty Dollar by Dharshini David An incisive new take on popular economics: follow a dollar on its journey around the world FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Original and engaging … Economics can be fascinating and accessible. This book is proof" – Joel Hills, Business Editor, ITV News "A brilliant book … everyone should buy it because its very, very readable" – Iain Dale, LBC The dollar is the lifeblood of globalisation: China holds billions in reserve for good reason. Greenbacks, singles, bucks or dead presidents, call them what you will, $1.2 trillion worth are floating around right now – and half the dollars in circulation are actually outside of the USA. But what is really happening as these billions of dollars go around the world every day? By following $1 from a shopping trip in suburban Texas, via Chinas Central Bank, Nigerian railroads, the oil fields of Iraq and beyond, The Almighty Dollar answers questions such as: why is China the worlds biggest manufacturer – and the US its biggest customer? Is free trade really a good thing? Why would a nation build a bridge on the other side of the globe? In lively and entertaining prose Dharshini David lays bare these complex interrelationships through the simple story of one dollar as it moves through the opaque international system. This is essential reading that gets to the heart of how our new globalised world really works. Notes The movement of a single dollar is followed around the world by rising star economist Dharshini David, with the observation of where it goes catalysing a discussion of Chinas manufacturing dominance, the USs reliance on China, the value and damage of free trade and much more. Author Biography Dharshini David is an economist and broadcaster. From 2009 she fronted Sky News daily financial coverage and the flagship Sky News Tonight. Before joining Sky, Dharshini advised Tescos board on broadcast media. Prior to that, she was the face of the BBCs Wall Street coverage in New York, and covered business, economics and consumer issues in London across the BBC, and currently presents regularly on the Radio 4 Today programme. Dharshini was recruited by the BBC while working on HSBC Investment Banks trading floor as its UK Economist. This is her first book. Review "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; "A brilliant book ... everyone should buy it because its very, very readable" - Iain Dale, LBC 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 economist who has reported around the world.; *Dharshini will be on television and radio to promote the book.; *Timely and relevant: perfect for all of those who want to make sense of the news, including trade wars, US-China relations, the threat of cryptocurrencies, global inequalities and more. Details ISBN1783963980 Author Dharshini David Pages 320 Publisher Elliott & Thompson Limited Year 2018 ISBN-10 1783963980 ISBN-13 9781783963980 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-08-02 Imprint Elliott & Thompson Limited Subtitle Follow the Incredible Journey of a Single Dollar to See How the Global Economy Really Works Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 332.4973 Media Book Short Title The Almighty Dollar Language English UK Release Date 2018-08-02 NZ Release Date 2018-08-02 AU Release Date 2018-09-30 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! TheNile_Item_ID:118164761;

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