OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNES The Twelve Surprising Trends That Will Reshape the Global Economy

Altman, professor of economics at New York University, presents 12 theories that he believes will reshape the global economy. His topics range from China’s future economic status to the role of international bodies in promoting trade. Each of the theories is presented in its own self-contained chapter, as a separate idea from the others, so the discussions can be explored in any order. William Hughes gives a fast-paced reading that keeps the narration moving forward. At times though, his reading sounds disjointed—with choppy, staccato phrases instead of a smooth, connected flow. However, Hughes handles the financial vocabulary of Altman’s work with clear enunciation that makes this an easy listen. E.N. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2011]