Best Business Books 2019: Economics
Make economics germane again.
A new view of the fortune at the bottom of the digital pyramid
In The Next Billion Users, Payal Arora reports that the global poor have similar digital motivations to everyone else.July 24, 2019 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: book reviews, digital technologies, digital trends, globalization, innovation, technology, technology booksLevel setting
In his new book, Michael O’Sullivan looks to the past to find a future for the post-globalization world.July 17, 2019 by David J. LynchA crisis of legitimacy
Today’s toughest global challenges are unintended consequences of yesterday’s success. If our prevailing institutions can’t adapt, they could lose the right to lead.June 5, 2019 by Blair Sheppard and Ceri-Ann DroogMachine learned
In his new book, Globotics Upheaval, economist Richard Baldwin wrestles with the opportunities and perils brought about by globalization and robotics.April 23, 2019 by Mark GimeinCan Capitalism Be Fixed?
In his new book, The Future of Capitalism, Oxford economist Paul Collier lays out a path to restore the ethical foundations of the free-market system in the U.S. and Europe.February 15, 2019 by David J. LynchSustaining Southeast Asia’s momentum
How the 10 countries of the vibrant ASEAN region can avoid the threat of slower growth.February 12, 2019 by David Wijeratne, Neil Plumridge, and Sundara RajIncreasing Your Global Fluency
For recent grads and seasoned executives alike, on-the-ground experience in foreign locales can help you bridge your global skills gap and increase your ability to innovate.September 10, 2018 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: career development, communication, corporate leaders, culture, globalization, global perspective, skills, travelWhat You Read: The 15 Most Popular s+b Articles of 2017
Among all the articles we’ve published over the last year, here are the ones that drew the most attention.December 18, 2017Will Stronger Borders Weaken Innovation?
The flow of talent, investment, and ideas that has boosted companies’ global R&D efforts may soon be impeded by the rise of economic nationalism.October 24, 2017 by Barry Jaruzelski, Volker Staack, and Robert ChwalikBurn Your Rule Book and Unlock the Power of Principles
Clear and simple shared objectives nurture employee energy, ideas, and commitment.September 13, 2017 by Eric J. McNultyEconomic Nationalism and the Future of Global R&D
A new survey examines how political and economic shifts can affect corporate innovation.June 14, 2017 by Barry JaruzelskiHow to Lead When Global Trust Is Plummeting
With the public’s level of anxiety and distrust of executives and government officials, leaders must rethink how they relate to organizations.June 5, 2017 by Eric J. McNultyCommon purpose: Realigning business, economies, and society
Today’s economic and political upheavals reflect an ongoing misalignment between business and economies (on the one hand) and acceptable societal outcomes (on the other). There is still time to adjust, if we are willing to reexamine some long-held assumptions.May 25, 2017 by Colm Kelly and Blair SheppardRelated tags: economic crisis, financial crisis, financialization, global issues, globalization, technologyImperfect Job Market Forces Unenviable Choices
As a tightening in farm labor shows, employers must choose from a handful of undesirable options to stay in business.March 23, 2017 by Daniel GrossYou May Be Part of a Global Supply Chain
All sorts of U.S. industries, including education and car manufacturing, sell their products and services to international customers.February 14, 2017 by Daniel GrossU.S. Companies Reconsider Corporate Citizenship
Serious questions are being raised about the ability of people and goods to move freely across borders. What does that mean for business?January 30, 2017 by Daniel GrossExecutives of an Uncertain Age
Why we should stop being surprised that events surprise us.January 26, 2017 by Daniel GrossSelf-Aware Robots
What really happens to human systems — machines, processes, and businesses — when smart machines enter the picture? For related insights, read “Five Overlooked Principles Shaping the Destiny of Your Business.”December 19, 2016Marc Levinson Explains How an Extraordinary Time in the Global Economy Ended
The remarkable gains in productivity in growth in the post–World War II years ground to a halt in the 1970s — and we’re still living with the fallout.November 17, 2016 by Daniel GrossSebastian Mallaby Explains What Alan Greenspan Knew
The former Federal Reserve chairman’s remarkable career offers insight into the links between politics and markets.November 3, 2016 by Daniel GrossBest Business Books 2016: Strategy
Planning for UnpredictabilityOctober 31, 2016 by Duff McDonaldWhen Companies Should, and Shouldn’t, Tout Their Global Reach
Being recognized as an international brand is usually a decided competitive advantage. But some markets and certain consumers prefer local firms.October 20, 2016 by Matt PalmquistRelated tags: brand, consumer insights, consumer trends, globalization, marketing strategies, multinationalsJonathan Tepperman Explains How to Fix the World’s Thorniest Problems
From income inequality to gridlock, progress is coming from some unlikely sources.October 17, 2016 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: book reviews, decision making, disruption, economy, education, emerging markets, globalization, innovation, integrity, leadership, management, sustainabilityThe Double-Edged Sword of Overseas Experience
Executives who accumulate international know-how are no more likely than others to advance their career at multinational companies.July 14, 2016 by Matt Palmquist
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