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Publication Date: 2020-01-14

Pages: 336

ISBN: 9781982127367

Book Title: Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Word : How Six Everyday Products Make the Case for Trade

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Item Length: 9 in

Publication Year: 2020

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Illustrator: Yes

Item Height: 1.1 in

Author: Fred P. Hochberg

Genre: Political Science, Business & Economics

Topic: International Relations / Trade & Tariffs, Globalization, Commerce

Item Weight: 17.1 Oz

Item Width: 6 in

Number of Pages: 336 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

ISBN-10

1982127368

ISBN-13

9781982127367

eBay Product ID (ePID)

21038526409

Product Key Features

Book Title

Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Word : How Six Everyday Products Make the Case for Trade

Number of Pages

336 Pages

Language

English

Publication Year

2020

Topic

International Relations / Trade & Tariffs, Globalization, Commerce

Illustrator

Yes

Genre

Political Science, Business & Economics

Author

Fred P. Hochberg

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height

1.1 in

Item Weight

17.1 Oz

Item Length

9 in

Item Width

6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience

Trade

LCCN

2020-276276

Reviews

"A compelling case that foreign trade is an overall good for the United States . . . Hochberg's arguments carry the day." --Crain's Business New York, "Think a trade war with China and the rest of the world doesn't impact you? Think again. Fred Hochberg shows how much free trade shapes your everyday life--and what would happen if it disappeared--in this fascinating journey through the trade networks that make our lives possible. It's the only book on trade you'll ever need to read." --Ana Navarro, CNN Political Strategist, "Hochberg has written an expert defense of trade while also explaining the myths that have clouded our understanding of the ways in which trade fits into everyday life . . . . An accessible, necessary book that will increase our understanding of trade and economic policies and the ways in which they impact our daily lives. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal (starred review), "A vigorous case for foreign trade in both goods and services . . . [Hochberg] effectively debunks many myths about trade, including the misguided belief that bilateral trade deficits are harmful. His book is an easy and enjoyable read, drawing predominately on American examples but applicable to many other countries, as well." -- Foreign Affairs, "If you want to understand the importance of global trade to a vibrant U.S. economy, read this book!" --David Rubenstein, Co-Executive Chairman, The Carlyle Group, "At a time when trade is under fierce assault, Fred Hochberg makes a strong and effective case for its importance and value. A timely book with an important message." --Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies and three-term mayor of New York, "Hochberg knows what he is talking about. . . . Free of equivocation and jargon, he explains how trade works in simple and direct language." -- Inside Higher Ed, "By turns practical and insightful, Fred's indefatigable spirit, sound judgement, and depth of experience shine through in Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Word . Throughout his unique upbringing and accomplished career, which spanned a period of profound political and economic change, Fred set a standard of leadership and level-headed collaboration while dealing with the complex issues around global trade and the many ways it impacts our day-to-day lives. And these meaningful lessons about trade apply to all of us--in business and in life." --Jamie Dimon, Chairman & CEO, JP Morgan Chase, "Fred Hochberg knows what he is talking about. As a former Chairman and President of the US Export-Import Bank, he has seen firsthand how trade is mutually beneficial, not a zero-sum game. In this appealing and engaging book, Hochberg makes a compelling case for trade as a driver of global prosperity, innovation, economic resilience, good jobs, and a higher quality of life for billions of people across the globe. I particularly enjoyed his account of how trade helps empower women--seen clearly in the story of his own mother, who became a successful entrepreneur because she was one of the first people to appreciate the benefits of US-China economic links. I highly recommend this book." -- Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank and former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, "[A] quip-filled and illuminating debut . . . Lay readers looking to reach a more informed opinion on trade policy would do well to pick up this nuanced and approachable account." -- Publishers Weekly, "Fred Hochberg has done something that, while not impossible, is difficult and rare. He has written about world economic realities in a way that is sophisticated and also accessible, serious but also funny and light. From student to business owner--from employee worried about future jobs, to mayors or governors encouraging those future jobs--readers across a broad range will learn a lot from this book." --James Fallows, co-author of Our Towns, "Written by a uniquely qualified expert, this is a witty, enjoyable book that makes clear the great benefits--but difficult politics and policy choices--of international trade." --Frederick W. Smith, Founder and CEO, FedEx Corporation, " Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Word is a clear-eyed, informative defense of the importance of free trade. If you've ever wondered what makes it possible to enjoy all the products that make daily life possible, this book is for you. And if you haven't thought about trade, this engaging book will make trade a fascinating subject, one that you never knew you were interested in." --Indra Nooyi, former CEO of Pepsi-Co

Dewey Edition

Dewey Decimal

382.30973

Synopsis

Trade myths, busted and debunked, with the help of six surprising everyday goods-- the taco salad, the Honda Odyssey, the banana, the iPhone, the college degree, and the blockbuster HBO series Game of Thrones Trade allows us to sell what we produce at home and purchase what we don't. It lowers prices and gives us greater variety and innovation. Yet understanding our place in the global trade network is rarely so simple, and today's workers are wary of being taken advantage of. Trade has become an easy excuse for struggling economies, a scapegoat for our failures to adapt to a changing world, and--for many Americans on both the right and the left--nothing short of a four-letter word. But as Fred P. Hochberg reminds us, trade is easier to understand than we commonly think. In Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Word , you'll learn how NAFTA became a populist punching bag on both sides of the aisle. You'll learn how Americans can avoid the grim specter of the $10 banana. And you'll finally discover the truth about whether or not, as President Trump once famously tweeted, "trade wars are good and easy to win." (Spoiler alert--they aren't.) Hochberg unravels the mysteries of trade by pulling back the curtain on six everyday products, each with a surprising story to tell: the taco salad, the Honda Odyssey, the banana, the iPhone, the college degree, and the smash hit HBO series Game of Thrones . Behind these six examples are stories that help explain not only how trade has shaped our lives so far but also how we can use trade to build a better future for our own families, for America, and for the world. There is no going back. Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Word is the antidote to today's acronym-laden trade jargon pitched to voters with simple promises that rarely play out so one-dimensionally. It's time to read between the lines. Packed with colorful examples and highly digestible explanations, Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Word entertains as it dispels popular misconceptions and arms readers with a thorough grasp of the basics of trade., From former Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Fred P. Hochberg comes an illuminating and engaging tutorial on the basics of modern trade. Trade--the exchange that powers the world--allows us to sell what we produce at home and purchase what we don't. In the age of globalization, trade has joined together more people than ever before, providing access to major new markets and countless new products that have revolutionized our lives. However, for millions of people, global trade has become a popular target for blame and the frustrations of modern life. Much of the public only connects trade with unfathomable, high-level deals causing the fundamental principles to often seem inaccessible and confusing. Through the lens of six quintessential American goods, Fred P. Hochberg breaks down colorful and compelling real-world examples to dispel the widespread myths and confusions surrounding trade. By using six widely consumed American goods--the taco salad, the minivan, the banana, the iPhone, the college degree, and the HBO series Game of Thrones --Hochberg highlights the story of America's most surprising trade relationships while sharing the essentials of trade that everyone should know.

LC Classification Number

HF1756.H63 2020