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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Reprint edition (February 26, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0230342019
  • ISBN-13: 978-0230342019
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
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3.0 out of 5 starsStarts off nice, then devolves into Cheerleading. Not bad.
By Michael A. Robson on December 21, 2011
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The thing that you have to understand about Economists is that they're generally an optimistic bunch, but they're really annoyed by the complications of...reality. They love models: models are perfect and simple. Because they omit externalities and oddities, they work perfectly. The simplest of models involve but two variables: wine and cheese, money and time, socks and shoes, and so on. As you progress further in your studies of the dismal science, you must heartbreakingly accept that in the real world, there is almost no application for a two-variable model.

It's heartbreaking because in the sterile simplicity of Economics, the world works perfectly. Everyone who wants a job, has one; everyone who wants to borrow money, can; if you want time off work, you just work fewer hours. In the world of Economics we are all Utility Calculators, and we're very good at what we do. We scan the job market for opportunities, spot them, and train to be the next Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, or Homer Simpson, depending our utility/salary demands (shockingly, no one ever chooses to be homeless, or a drug addict, or unemployed in this model).

In the world of Economic models, not only do we all have jobs, but we all have jobs that we're good at, so we make a lot of money. On top of that, we enjoy our jobs. In other words, if you simplify the model enough, you can actually create the conditions for perfect Human Capital Allocation.

My point is this: there are a few differences between the skills in this world, and where they are most needed (likewise, the low-skill human labor, and where that's needed). It's just of a pain in the butt that these two groups can't find each other more easily. If they could, so theorizes Robert Guest, we could solve most if not all of the world's problems.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Descriptions of the Mutual Benefits of Immigration and with a Utopian View of the Future
By Daniel Hurley VINE VOICE on February 4, 2012
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I heard the author interviewed on National Public Radio and was taken by his description of the benefits of immigration and a future that has a greater relaxation of restrictions and delays in immigration policies. In an early chapter Guest compares North Korea, one of the most isolated countries in the world, with South Korea noting at the end of World War II, the north was more advanced than the south. Today Guest notes the North Koreans suffer from malnutrition exemplified by the fact that the North Koreans are 6 inches shorter than their southern cousins. The amount of isolation and limited education has kept the North economically backward and is the extreme example of a lack of flow of ideas and exchange of information. Guest also challenges those that fear immigration, touching on the USA, noting that immigrants make both countries stronger, adding necessary labor, industry, investors, scientists, doctors and educators to the country they migrate to. In exchange, money is sent back to their family in their home countries creating a direct economic support that has a much more greater impact then aid programs where governments of many counties tap into into significant cuts. The author also discusses other countries particularly China, India and several African nations concerning their economic and social situations. Guest also puts in a more positive perspective about the USA still being the most viable country in the world and most attractive by immigrants who seek economic freedom, the best education in the world, and an opportunity to help their family back home, many often returning to their homeland, bringing education, money and business ideas.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA superlatively superb tour d'horizon of the global economy
By MacPherson the Reader on November 24, 2011
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The very word, "economics" may strike fear into the hearts and minds of many a reader who thinks he or she is more comfortable in the safety of the humanities -- literature and the arts.

No need to fear the subject any longer! In the vivid prose of master-journalist Robert Guest of the highly literate Economist, the subject of globalized business becomes as fascinating as a page-turning mystery, and as appealing as a slice of chocolate cake.

BORDERLESS ECONOMICS is a romp of a ride through the conference rooms and idea labs around the world. Guest is a magnificent story-teller and in his hands, "economics" becomes a thrilling tale of extraordinary men and women who have imagined original products that we all use and need -- when the rest of us had no idea we'd ever come to rely on them in our daily lives.

If you buy and read only one book on the exciting world of innovators of tomorrow, BORDERLESS ECONOMICS should be that one.
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5.0 out of 5 starsImmigration and Economics - It Actually Makes Sense
By Marc S. Ginsky on December 11, 2011
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Mr. Guest's book does a remarkable job of taking an extremely complex subject and making it accessible. The argument that loosening immigration barriers could impact global economics more than trade policy is powerfully made. The use of facts and data is certainly not surprising in a book about economics. What makes this book such an enjoyable read, however, is the use of stories of members of various diaspora about their experience.

Mr. Guest's experience working for The Economist has provided him opportunity to meet and engage with members of numerous diaspora throughout his career. He has taken their experiences and managed to shift my thinking about both immigration policy in the United States and the entire concept of "brain drain". It does not hurt that the author has a great sense of humor that he puts on display throughout the book when you would least expect it.

All in all - a complex story well told.
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5.0 out of 5 starsNovel insights on the immigration debate.

With sharp insight characteristic of The Economist, Robert Guest makes an impassioned case for immigration. Read more

Published 19 months ago by M. Hoopes
5.0 out of 5 starsOne of my all time favorites

This book undeniably changed the way I look at the world. Brain drain can be a good thing? The United states might one-day be more populated than China? Read more

Published on September 6, 2013 by Tanner Cole
5.0 out of 5 starsVery good book

Since Freakonomics, there have been so many economics-for-laypeople books. I've read them and enjoy the genre. Read more

Published on July 17, 2013 by fwk727
5.0 out of 5 starsFascinating, well-written, entertaining

Robert Guest is a great non-fiction writer. His experience traveling as an Economist correspondent has given him a wealth of experiences to draw from for this book, and his stories... Read more

Published on January 7, 2013 by E. Starks
3.0 out of 5 starsFairly Simplistic -

In 2009 there were 215 million living outside the country in which they were born. Included were 60 million Chinese, and 25 million Indians. Read more

Published on January 21, 2012 by Loyd Eskildson
4.0 out of 5 starsInformative look at benefits (and some negative effects) of migration...

The author, business editor of The Economist, provides an interesting and informative look at the economic effects of migration and diaspora networks. Read more

Published on November 17, 2011 by E. Jaksetic
5.0 out of 5 starsBorderless Economics...or why globalization is good

Great read! Guest leavens his subject with wit, humor, personal experience and piercing clarity. A must-read for anyone touched by globalization. Read more

Published on November 13, 2011 by Roy Fried
5.0 out of 5 starsAbsolutely marvellous (and surprisingly entertaining)

Does the world really need another book about globalisation? Yes, it does. And this is that book.

My pleasure reading is confined mainly to fiction, and I basically... Read more

Published on November 10, 2011 by RatherNot

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