Trading Places: The Airport Economist's Guide to International Business [Paperback]

Is Japan running out of husbands? Is China running out of wives? Did Genghis Khan really invent free trade? And why can’t you see the price of a Big Mac at McDonalds in Argentina? InTrading Places, Tim Harcourt—also known as the Airport Economist—takes you around the globe, talking to businesses, governments, union officials, NGOs, and others in the community to understand what makes each economy tick. He reveals where the opportunities are, identifies the risks, and provides insider tips on doing business in each destination. LikeThe Airport Economist, a bestseller in several languages,Trading Placesis essential reading for business travelers, students of economics or business, and anyone who wants to understand the complexities of our modern globalized world.

Tim Harcourtis the J. W. Nevile Fellow in Economics at the Australian School of Business at the University of New South Wales. He is the author of six books, including the international bestsellerThe Airport Economist, and is a regular commentator on Australian television and radio and on Bloomberg, CCTV, BBC World, and CNBC Asia.