Jim Mellon, Al Chalabi

Wake Up!

Survive and Prosper in the Coming Economic Turmoil

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Produktbeschreibung

This book is a dramatic wake-up call to investors. It portrays an apocalyptic future of high risk and low rewards. It is well informed and highly readable. While some may dispute the author s bleak vision, this is nevertheless required reading for anyone who wants to understand the massive changes hitting the world s economies in the coming decades. Luke Johnson, Chairman of Channel 4 and Signature Restaurants and Columnist for The Sunday Telegraph.

This book is a compelling recital of serious points upon which all citizens, whether professional investors or not, will have to make up their mind. Simon Cawkwell (aka "Evil Knievil", leading British Bear).

If you are not yet worried about the financial future you should be. The global economy isn t as healthy as you think it is. Wake Up! explains why and then tells you exactly what to do about it. A brilliantly written and very convincing financial horror story. A must read for anyone who wants to preserve their capital over the coming decade. Merryn Somerset-Webb, Editor of MoneyWeek and Sunday Times Columnist.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Englisch
• Gewicht: 475g
• ISBN-13: 9781841126913
• ISBN-10: 1841126918
• Artikelnr.: 20742665

Autorenporträt

Jim Mellon is an investor with a twenty-year background infund management. He is the founder of several companies and remainsthe principal shareholder of Charlemagne Capital, the leadingemerging market asset manager. He lives in the Isle of Man and inSpain. He has a Masters Degree in Philosophy, Politics andEconomics from Oxford University and is an Honorary Fellow of OrielCollege, Oxford. He is a recognized expert in developmenteconomics.

Al Chalabi is an entrepreneur who has been based in Asiafor eight years and has extensive experience of developingeconomies. He has a bachelor's degree in engineering and aMasters in Business Administration. He consults widely formultinational corporations on strategy, particularly in relation totechnology. Originally from Iraq, Al grew up in the UK after hisfamily moved there when he was a young child. Al has also lived inCanada, France and the United States and currently lives in HongKong.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Protect Your Business And Investments.

PART ONE: GLOBAL TENSIONS.

The Global Population, Its Growth - the Power of CompoundInterest.

The Ageing Population - Negative Implications for RichNations.

The Environmental Consequences of Mankind's "Footprint" OnEarth.

Increasing Demand for Energy, Food and Water.

The Growing Divide Between Rich and Poor.

PART TWO: THE GLOBAL ECONOMY IS UNDER THREAT.

The General Outlook.

Economic Theories.

The Pension Burden.

Warren Buffett, The Sage of Omaha Is Bearish!.

Financial Intsruments of Mass Distruction.

United States Economic Situation.

China The Global Player.

Japan - A Long Deflation and Decline.

Euroclerosis - The Trouble with the Old World.

PART THREE: GEOPOLITICS.

United States Foreign Policy.

Superpower Contenders.

Terrorism.

Rogue States and Weapons of Mass Destruction.

PART FOUR: LESSONS FROM HISTORY.

Past Wars and Conflicts.

Moving On From War - Other Lessons From The Past.

Examples of Failed Nations and Empires - more lessons from adismal history.

PART FIVE: FINANCIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE.

Preserving Your Wealth in the Coming Economic Turmoil.

Money - A Breif History.

The Essentials.

Diversification is Key to Financial Longevity.

Outstanding Liabilities.

More Sophisticated/Adventurous Investors.

Business Owners.

Don't be a Victim.

Other Useful Information.

PART SIX: TIMEFRAME AND SUMMARY.

The Uncertain Future.

Summary.

Appendix A: Budgeting Template.

Appendix B: Being Prepared for a Worst Case Scenario.

References.

Notes.

Index.

Rezensionen

"...a well-written, well-argued book, well worth buying forChristmas" (What Investment, Nov 05)

"...the real value of this book is that is should alert peopleand leaders..." (Money Matters, July 2006)