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More About This Title Wake Up! - Survive and Prosper in the ComingEconomic Turmoil
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'This book is a compelling recital of serious points upon which all citizens, whether professional investors or not, will have to make up their mind.' Simon Cawkwell (aka "Evil Knievil", leading British Bear).
'If you are not yet worried about the financial future you should be. The global economy isn't as healthy as you think it is. Wake Up! explains why and then tells you exactly what to do about it. A brilliantly written and very convincing financial horror story. A must read for anyone who wants to preserve their capital over the coming decade.' Merryn Somerset-Webb, Editor of MoneyWeek and Sunday Times Columnist.
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Al Chalabi is an entrepreneur who has been based in Asia for eight years and has extensive experience of developing economies. He has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a Masters in Business Administration. He consults widely for multinational corporations on strategy, particularly in relation to technology. Originally from Iraq, Al grew up in the UK after his family moved there when he was a young child. Al has also lived in Canada, France and the United States and currently lives in Hong Kong.
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Introduction – Protect Your Business and Investments 1
The time for action is now! 4
It is going to happen and within this decade 5
Part One – Global Tensions 9
Global population growth 12
An aging population in the Rich World 15
The environmental consequences of our ‘footprint’ on earth 18
Increasing divide between rich and poor 34
Part Two – The Global Economy is Under Threat 55
The general outlook 57
Economic theories 58
The pension theories 58
The pension burden 73
Warren Buffet, the Sage of Omaha, is bearish! Take heed 76
Financial instruments of mass destruction 78
United States’ economic situation 80
China the global player 102
Japan - a long deflation and decline 115
Eurosclerosis – the trouble with the old world 119
Part Three – Geopolitics 127
US foreign policy 129
Superpower contenders 136
Terrorism 151
Rogue states and weapons of mass destruction 161
Part Four – Lessons From History 175
Past wars and conflicts 178
Moving on from war – other lessons from the past 198
Examples of filed nations and empires – more lessons from a dismal history 206
Part Five – Financial Survival Guide 213
Preserving your wealth in the coming economic turmoil 215
Money – a brief history 216
The essentials 218
Diversification is key to financial longevity 232
Outstanding liabilities 239
More sophisticated/adventurous investors 240
Business owners 241
Don’t be a victim 242
Other useful information 246
Part Six – Timeframe and Summary 255
The uncertain future 257
Summary 264
Appendix A – Budgeting Template 275
Appendix B – Being Prepared for a Worst Case Scenario 277
References 281
Notes 283
Index 287
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"...the real value of this book is that is should alert people and leaders..." (Money Matters, July 2006)
