The Almighty Dollar
Follow the Incredible Journey of a Single Dollar to See How the Global Economy Really Works
Author: Dharshini David
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.
An incisive new take on popular economics: follow a dollar on its journey around the world
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- 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.
An incisive new take on popular economics: follow a dollar on its journey around the world
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“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 it’s 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 China’s Central Bank, Nigerian railroads, the oil fields of Iraq and beyond, The Almighty Dollar answers questions such as: why is China the world’s 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.
Critic Reviews
"Original and engaging ... If you've 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 it's very, very readable" - Iain Dale, LBC
About the Author
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 Tesco’s board on broadcast media. Prior to that, she was the face of the BBC’s 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 Bank’s trading floor as its UK Economist. This is her first book.
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