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Trading Places by Tim Harcourt

Trading Places

The Airport Economist's Guide to International Business

Tim Harcourt

University of New South Wales Press · Print & ebook · October 1, 2014

Is Japan running out of husbands?

GlobalizationInternational EconomicsComparative Economics
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Who it’s for
Tim Harcourt tours economies through conversations with businesses, governments, unions, and NGOs.
Genres
International Economics, Globalization, Comparative Economics
Published
University of New South Wales Press, October 1, 2014

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About this book

Is Japan running out of husbands? Is China running out of wives? Did Genghis Khan really invent free trade? And why can’t you see the price of a Big Mac at McDonalds in Argentina? In Trading Places, Tim Harcourt—also known as the Airport Economist—takes you around the globe, talking to businesses, governments, union officials, NGOs, and others in the community to understand what makes each economy tick.

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He reveals where the opportunities are, identifies the risks, and provides insider tips on doing business in each destination. Like The Airport Economist, a bestseller in several languages, Trading Places is essential reading for business travelers, students of economics or business, and anyone who wants to understand the complexities of our modern globalized world.

Business Across Borders

Tim Harcourt tours economies through conversations with businesses, governments, unions, and NGOs.

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  • Insider tips on doing business in each destination
  • Where opportunities lie and what risks to consider

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  • Conversations with businesses, governments, union officials, and NGOs
  • Questions about trade, marriage patterns, and local pricing

Where it sits

Globalization55%
International Economics39%
Comparative Economics29%

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Publisher categories

  • Economics
  • Comparative Economics
Authors
Tim Harcourt
Publisher
University of New South Wales Press
Published
October 1, 2014
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Economics