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The Rise and Fall of Nations: Forces of Change in the Post-Crisis World

Ruchir Sharma
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The Rise and Fall of Nations: Forces of Change in the Post-Crisis World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Ruchir Sharma

The Rise and Fall of Nations: Forces of Change in the Post-Crisis World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Rise and Fall of Nations: Forces of Change in the Post-Crisis World, author Ruchir Sharma analyzes global economies, identifying ten rules for evaluating a nation's economic trajectory. Sharma emphasizes how post-crisis conditions shape national growth, focusing on factors like demographics, debt, and governance, enabling readers to predict economic trends through a structured framework.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,712 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Rise and Fall of Nations: Forces of Change in the Post-Crisis World by Ruchir Sharma is praised for its insightful analysis of economic factors shaping nations. Reviewers appreciate its accessible prose and rich global perspective, but some criticize its overly broad conclusions. Overall, it offers a thought-provoking look at global economic shifts.

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Who Should Read The Rise and Fall of Nations: Forces of Change in the Post-Crisis World?

A reader interested in global economics, geopolitical trends, and post-crisis analysis would enjoy The Rise and Fall of Nations. Comparable to Thomas Friedman's The World Is Flat and Fareed Zakaria's The Post-American World, Sharma's book appeals to those curious about economic forces shaping nations.

4.3

3,712 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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