The Airport Economist

Name: The Airport Economist
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781741755121
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By Tim Harcourt

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The Airport Economist by Tim Harcourt explores the economic landscapes and business practices of different countries through engaging anecdotes and insights. The author, with his experience as an economist, provides a lively and informative guide to doing business globally. It offers readers a unique perspective on international markets and highlights cultural nuances that impact business operations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the workings of global economies and keen on understanding the trade dynamics as seen through an economist's eyes. It's perfect for those who appreciate insightful, real-world case studies and a blend of humour and academic prowess in exploring international business landscapes.

The Airport Economist

From Sydney to Singapore, Shanghai, Seoul, St Petersburg, Seattle, Sao Paulo, Santiago and back again, Tim Harcourt plays economic tour guide in this a witty and information rich guide examination of how Australian businesses are exploring and developing new markets for their wares.

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Did you know that Australia is helping Singapore 'be creative' to address its imbalance of ballet dancers to engineers and that there is a Transylvanian Cricket Club full of Aussies in Romania? Or that Israeli youngsters are crazy for Tim Tams and the French are buying Billabong board shorts in Bordeaux on Bastille Day? Well if you didn't, The Airport Economist is just for you.

Join Tim Harcourt - the airport economist - as he travels the globe in chase of the whys and wherefores of Australian international business success and unravels the economic life of the many countries he visits. He talks to business leaders, entrepreneurs, workers, government officials, academics, farmers, and even a celebrity or two to uncover the world of export beyond economic text books and financial spreadsheets. He even manages to interview Megan Gale in Milan, watch Sachin Tendulkar build an innings in Mumbai and dodge swarms of motorcycles in Asia's newest tiger, Vietnam, all for the sake of research, of course.

With a clever turn of phrase, witty observations, and the grunt of supporting data, The Airport Economist proves that there is an export dimension to almost everything and that not all economics writing has to leave you high and dry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741755121

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 204

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Business & Entrepreneurship Business Strategy & Negotiation Non-Fiction Tim Harcourt Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Tim Harcourt is Chief Economist at Austrade and the author of Beyond Our Shores: Essays on Australia and the Global Economy.