The Rise and Fall of Nations

Filled with amazing data … fascinating insights and revealing anecdotes, this is quite simply the best guide to the global economy today. Whether you are an observer or an investor, you cannot afford to ignore it. – Fareed ZakariaA fine guide to the great emerging market boom and bust. * The Economist *Sharma’s wealth of knowledge … and ample experience on the ground are strong foundations for his exploration of what makes economies break out, or break down. * Reuters *For sheer readability and insight on the developing world drama, I dare say you won’t find a better choice. * Wall Street Journal *A vital guide to the new economic order. – Rana Foroohar * Time *

Ruchir Sharma is chairman of Rockefeller International and founder of Breakout Capital, a global investment firm. He moved to Rockefeller in 2022 after 25 years at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, where he was head of emerging markets and chief global strategist. Based in New York, he is a columnist at the Financial Times and a former contributing opinion writer at The New York Times. He is the author of four books, including the international bestseller Breakout Nations and the New York Times bestseller The Rise and Fall of Nations.