Takes a proactive approach to addressing big issues of world poverty, economic development, and the impact of globalization - with recommendations for business leaders, policymakers, and concerned citizens around the worldSamli offers an alternative model, a philosophy and practice of 'social...

This book discusses the current landscape of our market economy, which is in the hands of financiers and billionaires who decrease competition as well as consumer power. In order for society to fully thrive and provide its members higher living standards and quality of life, it must distribute...

The recent global financial crisis has intensified concerns over how nations - both developed and developing - can revitalize economic growth and ensure opportunity for prosperity to all citizens. Many analysts and policymakers alike are looking to new business creation and the promotion of...

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: The Meaning of Globalization -- Chapter 1 Antecedents of Globalization -- Chapter 2 Why Globalization? -- Chapter 3 The Pluses of Globalization -- Chapter 4 Spreading Domestic Digital Divide -- Chapter 5 The Marginalization Process...