2001's World: A Special Issue of The Economist's Global Outlook

Author: (English) Fischborn, edited by Wu Yeyun and others translated
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Publishing Time: 2001-04-01
Features: Where were the world's hotspots in 2001? What political storms might emerge? Where are the growth points of the global economy? What risks do financial markets face? How is the trend of technological development? Which industries are most vibrant? What are the political and economic prospects of major countries? Will the European Union become a new superpower? Where are the issues in Hollywood movies? What are the new trends in British architectural styles? Which countries' citizens are happiest? This book provides answers to the above questions. As an annual global political and economic forecast special issue of The Economist magazine, it includes over 80 articles written by key figures in Western politics, business, and academia, as well as experienced journalists and editors, reflecting the world picture from a Western perspective. Where were the world's hotspots in 2001? What political storms might emerge? Where are the growth points of the global economy? What risks do financial markets face? How is the trend of technological development? Which industries are most vibrant? What are the political and economic prospects of major countries? Will the European Union become a new superpower? Where are the issues in Hollywood movies? What are the new trends in British architectural styles? Which countries' citizens are happiest? This book provides answers to the above questions. As an annual global political and economic forecast special issue of The Economist magazine, it includes over 80 articles written by key figures in Western politics, business, and academia, as well as experienced journalists and editors, reflecting the world picture from a Western perspective.