by Peter Marber
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From the Americas to Asia, rapid growth and economic transformation are creating a wide array of new business opportunities-for multinational corporations and individual investors alike. But the rise of the developing world is also challenging long-held beliefs that the industrialized nations would call all the shots. In this highly original analysis of developing nations, investment, and global business expansion - written against the backdrop of financial crises in Asia, Russia, and Latin America - Peter Marber identifies the risks and rewards of investing in emerging markets, and reveals new sources of conflict as value systems clash in a game of global economic integration where there will inevitably be financial losers, as well as winners.
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From Pat Buchanan to Ralph Nader, America's right and left are united in their conviction that free trade is evil. They are joined by most trade unions, environmentalists, and members of Congress (as shown by their refusal to let President Clinton negotiate wider free-trade agreements). Yet the growth of world trade is at least partly responsible for the American economy's robust good health and for the rise of living standards worldwide. From Third World to World Class is an excellent source of intellectual ammunition to counter the rising tide of protectionism. Peter Marber, a New York money manager specializing in emerging markets, has written a reasoned celebration of world capitalism's benign effects. One chapter title sums up his optimism: "How Multinationals Are Helping the Poor Get Richer and the Rich Stay Rich." Marber believes that rich nations need not fear low-wage competitors, not so long as the rich nations educate their workforces. Rising Third World economies will become lucrative markets for Western technology, entertainment, services, and a host of consumer brands. That is, if protectionism does not halt the virtuous cycle that is raising billions of people out of poverty. --Barry Mitzman
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
 Redressing the Balance, 2001-02-08
Marber offers some considerable insight into the growing magnitude of emerging markets in the global economy, redressing the balance of the plethora of protectionist literature that would rather see Third World remain third. What is particularly refreshing about his approach is that he embraces the negative sentiment, potential risks, and shortcomings of emerging markets investing, and offers practical and forthright advice on how to make it work.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
The handbook for emerging markets investments, 2000-06-13
This book explains in simple language how to take advantage of the huge growth that emerging markets are having. It gives you pointers on how to maximize your profits and reducing your risk exposure. If your a day trader, this book will open your eyes to a whole new world filled with excellent investment opportunities. With this book you will have advantage over millions of other investors that don't even know the growth opportunities that these markets have. It's the simplest way to learn from the masters of investment, without having to pay a lot for that knowledge.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Simple lessons to become a millionare, 2000-06-13
This book teaches you how to take advantage of emerging markets. It explains in simple language the different types of investments you can make to take advantage of this fast growing economies. At the same time it gives you tools you can use to minimize risk and maximize profits. If your a day trader, with a huge appetite for gains, this book will open you eyes to a whole new universe of opportunities that exist in emerging markets. If you want easy money, there's no better book that tells you how to get it than this one.
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Review from a third world perspective, 2000-04-29
I hold a position in a bank operating in Central America. This book offers an insight that has to be shared by the business community throughout the world! Marber shows how the teachings of David Ricardo are being practiced by people throughout the world everyday. The opportunities and road blocks to achieve world class are defined clearly not only for first world countries but also for the developing ones. His book is a great introduction to the subject. A well researched book with great sources of information for college students and proffesionals that want to participate in these markets. A great contribution to the field of emerging markets, especially, if you take in consideration that there are not that many books covering this matter. Not many professionals on this field are able to write in such entertaining way.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Solid Background Material for Emerging Markets Investors, 1999-09-09
I found this well researched book from the author's "Emerging Markets Insider" column on WORLDLYINVESTOR.COM (also highly recommended). Most investors have forgotten these markets in recent years due to crises in Asia, Russia, and Latin America. Having been born in an "emerging market" (South Africa), it is interesting to see a "First Worlder's" perspective. Mr. Marber rightly has pointed out that these are important markets (many up more than 50% this year), and anyone interested in solid background material should find this book useful. His weekly web pieces on emerging market stocks are very timely and I found his book complimentary to those articles. Yes, the Dow Jones and Nasdaq have been soaring. But many emerging markets have outperformed them this year and over time. There are too few books that cover these markets well, and this is one of the better examples I have read.
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