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How the West Was Lost: Fifty Years of Economic Folly---and the Stark Choices Ahead [Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Dambisa Moyo (Author), Anne Flosnik (Narrator)
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Publication Date: 15 Feb 2011

How the West was Lost charts how over the last 50 years the most advanced and advantaged countries of the world have squandered their dominant position through a sustained catalogue of fundamentally flawed economic policies. It is these decisions that, along the way, have resulted in an economic and geo-political see-saw, which is now poised to tip in favour of the emerging world.

By forging closer ties with the emerging economies, rethinking trade barriers, overhauling their tax systems to encourage savings rather than ravenous consumption, and specifically addressing the three essential ingredients for growth (capital, labour and technology) it might yet still be possible for the West to firmly get back in the race.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc; Unabridged edition (15 Feb 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1452650675
  • ISBN-13: 978-1452650678
  • Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 1.5 x 19 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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Moyo's diagnosis of the recent disasters in financial markets is succinct and sophisticated...I applaud her brave alarum against our economic and social complacency: her core concerns are sufficiently close to painful truths to warrant our attention. (Paul Collier The Observer )

We [in the West] have alienated trading partners and are colluding in the decline of our own prosperity, says Moyo, who sets out strategies for weighting the political seesaw back to our advantage. (Iain Finlayson The Times )

This argument...can rarely have been made more concisely...Moyo is a very serious lady indeed. (Dominic Lawson The Times )

The sad saga of the recession gives legs to Dambisa Moyo's provocatively-entitled book, for it goes to the heart of the great economic issue of our times: how swiftly will power shift over this century? (Hamish McRae The Independent ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Dambisa Moyo is a Global Economist at an Investment Bank in London. She previously worked at the World Bank in Washington DC. A native of Zambia, Southern Africa, Dambisa holds a Doctorate in Economics from Oxford University and a Masters from Harvard University. Dambisa has spoken on issues of Aid, Debt and Poverty in developing countries at conferences including at the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland in 2005. Dambisa lives in London. Dead Aid is her first book. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 25 Feb 2011
By Holman
Format:Paperback
A superb analysis of the sheer stupidity of US and UK misallocation of investment capital, (for example) in sectors such as ludicrously overpriced Housing, the borrow to consume House of Cards economy, in contrast to other countries that have wisely invested in factories and productive businesses that generate monthly incomes for people. Points out the uselessness of the misdirected (military) spending and stupid military adventure of the US and UK. A very good outline of the World economy as it is now and where it could be headed. The book also points out that the present economic and political structures in Western Europe and the US will not meet the challenges of ageing population, the Black Holes in pension funds and continuation of non-productive economies. Reading between the lines I would say the author questions the wisdom of certain countries even attempting to exist and compete in the same Trading Arena as China. Excellent Book.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!!! 13 Jan 2011
By Madeleine
Format:Paperback
How the West Was Lost provides a broad overview of the international economy. Moyo has moved on from the failures of western aid in her last book to some of the most controversial positions and choices of governments and electorates alike. It is incredibly factual and a great historical resource elucidating the last fifty years - the politics, the economics and the social implications. The author concludes with certain Western options to compete against rising Eastern states and inequality. How The West Was Lost is thought provoking and stimulating considering our current economic climate. A must read for anyone interested in the state of the world, the financial crisis and the future of the west - and the rest.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good foundations, but overstretched conclusions 13 Mar 2011
By Thomas
Format:Paperback
This was an entertaining read. It has a wealth of insightful analysis of things the West has done wrong and the consequences of having squandered such potential. The book is generally very clear and easy to follow, albeit a little academic in some places.

Ms Moyo is convincing in explaining the west and the consequences of its actions. However the conclusions and predictions seem selective and overstretched resulting in a few rather dry and not very convincing scenarios.

Ms Moyo seems not to recognise the inherent risks in the "rest of the world" while neglecting strengths in the West. An example is that a pensions liability in practise exists in both China and in the West and that a 1 child policy China will needs to fund the care of its pensioners. Whether pensions are funded by a Government or their private citizens, in both cases neither seems likely to be saving enough and economic activity will likely be depressed.

Equally framing the analysis with an almost exclusive focus on nation states seems to neglect how individuals and "micro societies" for lack of a better word are likely to shape future global prosperity. A more fluid world suggests a more nuanced approach than the "west vs the rest approach" is needed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A short book which straddles the Atlantic
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intellectual and Entertaining read
How the West was Lost is a highly fascinating book that realistically portrays how the world's most advanced countries have thrown away their powerful positions through poor... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2011 by Tdiers
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This is an extremely interesting book to read. Remembering, of course, that it is the author's opinion. I do not agree with approximately 25% of it. Read more
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