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Remember the Jules Vern classic, Around the World in Eighty Days? Now, get ready for "around the global economy in one day" ... any random day. That's the structure through which author and journalist Daniel Altman has woven a series of insightful and thought-provoking snapshots of the global economy in his new book, Connected: 24 Hours in the Global Economy.

Reading Altman's book will put to rest any doubts you've ever had that the sovereign destiny of nations is increasingly like an incredibly complex web comprising wealth, politics, and culture. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with this respected global writer that may leave you with a much better appreciation for the old phrase, "it's a small world," and its significant implications.

Resources

Daniel Altman's Web Site

Managing Globalization: Atlman's International Herald Tribune column

Connected: 24 Hours in the Global Economy

Bio

Daniel Altman is an American-born author, journalist, and economist. He's the author of a new book, Connected: 24 Hours in the Global Economy, and is also the author of Neoconomy: George Bush’s Revolutionary Gamble With America’s Future.

Altman began his career as an academic economist with a doctorate from Harvard University. His first job outside academia was as the London-based economics correspondent for The Economist. Later, he became one of the youngest-ever members of the editorial board of The New York Times. He currently writes regular columns on globalization and economic policy for The International Herald Tribune and The New York Times. In between, he was an economic adviser to the British government.

For the past year, Altman has been writing a weekday blog for the Herald Tribune called "Managing Globalization." He lives in Buenos Aires, Hong Kong, and New York.

Production Credits

Dana Farver, Executive Producer, Communities Editor-in-Chief
Tom Parish, Audio Producer, Show Host