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The Rise of the Mega |
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With few exceptions, human history can be viewed as an upward trend in population density. We evolved from nomadic “hunting and gathering” societies to tribal villages, then to small towns, and ultimately to the grand and glittering cities we see today throughout the industrialized world. |
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The Deficit Myth |
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| Stephanie Kelton |
ǻ | PublicAffairs |
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arnessing Co-opetiti |
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In the ‘90s, businesses became increasingly aware of the ecological component of business strategy. Many began to look beyond the simplistic view of raw competition to embrace the concept of “economic symbiosis.” In the process, complexity and speed of change redefined business alliances. The Internet, ERP, and other tools have made the “extended enterprise” a reality, and leading-edge firms began to encourage mutualism. |
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Governing New Fronti |
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| Scott J. Shackelford |
ǻ | Cambridge University Press |
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Japan Is Hot Again |
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Since the year began, the Nikkei stock index has posted a gain of nearly 9 percent. That’s the best performance of all of the major stock indices of the G-7 nations, according to economist John Park of Kudlow & Company. |
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