Global Paradox: The Bigger the World Economy, the More Powerful Its Smallest Players.If you believe world-renowned trend forecaster John Naisbitt John Naisbitt (born Jan. 15, 1929; Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American author and public speaker in the area of futures studies. He is best known for authoring the international bestsellers Megatrends, which was written in 1982 and Re-inventing the Corporation. , the world economy will soon be powered by small business. At least that's the theory of his latest book, Global Paradox paradox, statement that appears self-contradictory but actually has a basis in truth, e.g., Oscar Wilde's "Ignorance is like a delicate fruit; touch it and the bloom is gone. : The Bigger The World Economy, The More Powerful Its Smallest Players. The author of the best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best Megatrends uses tried-and-true numbers to back up his theory: Only 7% of U.S. exports are by companies with 500 or more employees, and the Fortune 500 now accounts for only 10% of the U.S. economy, compared with 90% for small and midsize companies. While not a how-to, Global Paradox discusses which countries are prime for business opportunities--China, for example. There's no mention of the Caribbean or South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. though. (There are brief mentions of Nigeria and Kenya.) Though not a resource-packed guide, Global Paradox is a thought-provoking read for those thinking of entering the global market. |
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