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Latino economics in the United States

Eric Schwartz

Presents an overview of the various economic opportunities of Latinos living in the United States, explaining the factors of how they make, spend, and save money

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The age of turbulence

Alan Greenspan

Former Federal Reserve Board chairman Alan Greenspan reflects on his life and career; discusses economic growth and the trend lines of globalization; and speculates on the future of the global economy

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Understanding China

John Bryan Starr

Brings historical background and analysis to an exploration of the challenges facing modern China, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and economic growth.

951.05
S

The Soviet Union

Neal Bernards

Presents opposing viewpoints on the issues of Soviet Union foreign policy, human rights, Soviet economy, etc.

320.947
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Six Days in October

Karen Blumenthal

A comprehensive review of the events, personalities, and mistakes behind the Stock Market Crash of 1929, featuring photographs, newspaper articles, and cartoons of the day.

332.64
BLU

The Shattered Bloc

Elie Abel

Examines the dramatic political events of the 1989 revolutions in Eastern Europe.

947
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Rise of Japan and the Pacific Rim

Stewart Ross

Explains the sudden and rapid growth of the economies of Japan and the Pacific Rim countries occurring after World War II and primarily since 1960.

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