The Fat Tail: The Power of Political Knowledge in an Uncertain World (with a New Preface)
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (842 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199737274 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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"The Fat Tail delivers practical wisdom on the impact of political risk on firms of every description and valuable advice on how to use it. As Ian Bremmer and Preston Keat reveal in this innovative book, volatile political events such as the 2008 Georgia-Russia confrontation--and their catastrophic effects on business--happen much more frequently than investors imagine. On the curve that charts both the frequency of these events and the power of their impact, the "tail" of extreme political instability is not reassuringly thin but dangerously fat. Political risk is unpredictable, but it is easier to analyze and manage than most people think. "Should be essential reading for anyone involved in international business even--perhaps especially--in places that seem politically stable." --Bill Emmott, former editor-in-chief of The Economist. Ian Bremmer and Preston Keat offer innovative thinking and useful insight that will help business de
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