Author : Alfred E. Eckes
Release : 2003-06-30
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Globalization and the American Century by : Alfred E. Eckes
Download or read book Globalization and the American Century written by Alfred E. Eckes. This book was released on 2003-06-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revolutionary improvements in technology combined with the leadership elite's enthusiasm for de-regulation of markets and free trade to fuel American-style globalization. The nation rose to economic power after the Spanish-American War, and won both world wars and the Cold war, after which America's power and cultural influence soared as business and financial interests pursued the long-term quest for global markets. But, the tragic events of September 2001 and the growing volatility of global finance, raised questions about whether the era of American-led globalization was sustainable, or vulnerable to catastrophic collapse.