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The Global Economy as You've Never Seen It - by Thomas Ramge & Jan Schwochow (Hardcover)

The Global Economy as You've Never Seen It - by  Thomas Ramge & Jan Schwochow (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Originally published in Germany as Wirtschaft verstehen by Ullstein Buchverlage in 2016"--Copyright page.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>An ingeniously conceived tour of the global economy and all its key components, illuminated one by one in 99 large-scale, full-color infographics</b></p><p>The economy is a complex, world-spanning, layer-upon-layer-upon-layer behemoth: One could argue that almost every aspect of our lives is connected to the realms of business and finance. And yet few of us truly understand it--even the world's foremost economists can't seem to agree on how it runs.</p><p><i>The Global Economy as You've Never Seen It</i> presents 99 brilliant infographics that everyone can understand. From start-ups to monopolies, from trade agreements to theory, author Thomas Ramge and infographic specialist Jan Schwochow bring every facet of the economic web to life.</p><p>Economics connects us all, from what we buy, to how we buy it, who made it, and where. See the economy differently--and the world.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>2019 Axiom Business Book Award--Economics Gold Medalist</b> <p/> "An incredible, atlas-like work on a topic many find daunting. Using infographics to outstanding effect, [Ramge and Schwochow] explore the global economy and discuss how economics connect everyone around the globe. . . . Superb."--<b><i>Library Journal</i> starred review </b> <p/> "Gloriously big, both in format and scope. Fit for coffee-table display, it's so much more, breaking down the national and global economy with clever, colorful and illuminating infographics--something we all could use in today's world of vague headlines and often contradictory economic news."--<b><i>Shelf Awareness</i></b> <p/> "Economics can be fun!. . A good choice for readers who want to leisurely digest complex economic issues."--<b><i>Booklist</i></b> <p/> "An economic atlas for those who want to explore the complex world of economics and its protagonists."--<b><i>The Standard</i></b> <p/> "Opulent, fact-rich eye candy."--<b><i>Management Journal</i></b> <p/> "Vivid."--<b><i>Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen</i></b> <p/> "A book that shows what business really is: full of colorful life. . . .Some graphics are so successful they ought to be hung in the living room."--<b><i>Handelsblatt</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Thomas Ramge</b>, author of <i>The Global Economy as You've Never Seen It</i>, writes for <i>The Economist</i> and is the technology correspondent of the German business magazine <i>brand eins</i>. He's the author of 12 nonfiction books, for which he's received numerous awards including the 2018 getAbstract International Book Award. He lives in Berlin. <p/><b>Jan Schwochow</b>, an infographic specialist, was the art director of <i>Stern</i> magazine's infographics and today is the founder and CEO of the Infographics Group, which has received numerous awards. He's the author of the bestsellers <i>Understanding Germany</i> and the <i>100 + 1 Facts</i> series.

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