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President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd president of the United States: "Philip Auerswald shows the role that innovators must play if we are to create 'The Coming Prosperity.' In this important book, he reminds us that challenging the status quo is the inescapable first step toward building the future of our dreams." Publishers Weekly: "With compelling writing, Auerswald offers an enjoyable and thought-provoking read." Richard Florida, Director, Martin Prosperity Institute, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Senior Editor atThe Atlantic, and author ofThe Rise of the Creative Class: "If you want to understand where and how the economy will recover, read this book.The Coming Prosperityilluminates our current historical moment and shines a light on the future we can have. Philip Auerswald weaves together a rich tapestry of insights that underpin a desperately needed 'reset' in our policies, institutions, economy and society." Umair Haque, author ofThe New Capitalist Manifesto: Building a Disruptively Better Business "The brilliant book you're holding isn't just a chronicle of necessary economic transformation -- it's a field guide to being a builder, an architect, a prime mover of the next global economy. One that's not just optimized for the industrial age pursuit of more, bigger, faster, cheaper, but for fundamentally better in terms that matter to humans. So if your goal might be summarized thus -- 'Ignore the haters. Listen to what matters. Topple the status quo' -- then fasten your seatbelt, take a deep breath, and get ready to create the future." Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund: "The Coming Prosperityis a refreshingly optimistic look at the role of entrepreneurship in building a more just and interconnected world. Auerswald is not only an economist, but also a real storyteller-this book is a relevant and engaging read for all of us interested in creating a more prosperous planet." Anne-Marie Slaughter, Bert G. Kerstetter '66 University Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University: "Philip Auerswald has given us a tonic for troubled times, one carefully calibrated to meet every skeptic's objection. His message is one of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and connection, unlocking the creative talent of billions all over the world.The Coming Prosperityis a compelling read.", "Philip Auerswald shows the role that innovators must play if we are to create 'The Coming Prosperity.' In this important book, he reminds us that challenging the status quo is the inescapable first step toward building the future of our dreams." --President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd president of the United States "Auerswald...digs down to show the many ways in which progress depends on creativity, not to mention persistence and luck...a lively writing style, and the analysis is lightened with personal anecdotes and pop-culture references." --The Wall Street Journal "If you want to understand where and how the economy will recover, read this book. The Coming Prosperity illuminates our current historical moment and shines a light on the future we can have. Philip Auerswald weaves together a rich tapestry of insights that underpin a desperately needed 'reset' in our policies, institutions, economy and society." --Richard Florida, Director, Martin Prosperity Institute, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Senior Editor at The Atlantic, and author of The Rise of the Creative Class "The brilliant book you're holding isn't just a chronicle of necessary economic transformation -- it's a field guide to being a builder, an architect, a prime mover of the next global economy. One that's not just optimized for the industrial age pursuit of more, bigger, faster, cheaper, but for fundamentally better in terms that matter to humans. So if your goal might be summarized thus -- 'Ignore the haters. Listen to what matters. Topple the status quo' -- then fasten your seatbelt, take a deep breath, and get ready to create the future." --Umair Haque, author of The New Capitalist Manifesto: Building a Disruptively Better Business "The Coming Prosperity is a refreshingly optimistic look at the role of entrepreneurship in building a more just and interconnected world. Auerswald is not only an economist, but also a real storyteller-this book is a relevant and engaging read for all of us interested in creating a more prosperous planet." --Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund "Philip Auerswald has given us a tonic for troubled times, one carefully calibrated to meet every skeptic's objection. His message is one of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and connection, unlocking the creative talent of billions all over the world. The Coming Prosperity is a compelling read." --Anne-Marie Slaughter, Bert G. Kerstetter '66 University Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University "With compelling writing, Auerswald offers an enjoyable and thought-provoking read." --Publishers Weekly "The main reason for his optimism is the promise of people---both in numbers and in individuals. As a mass, the several billion people newly and ever-more connected to the rest of the world through advances in communication represent a lot of productive potential. He notes that "the creativity of individual people powers human productivity" and cites a number of cases in which a single person, with the right idea, in the right place, and in concert with others, has been able to bring about positive and significant change. Auerswald, in short, believes in the power of entrepreneurship." --Contemporary Sociology, President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd president of the United States: "Philip Auerswald shows the role that innovators must play if we are to create 'The Coming Prosperity.' In this important book, he reminds us that challenging the status quo is the inescapable first step toward building the future of our dreams." The Wall Street Journal: "Auerswald...digs down to show the many ways in which progress depends on creativity, not to mention persistence and luck...a lively writing style, and the analysis is lightened with personal anecdotes and pop-culture references." Richard Florida, Director, Martin Prosperity Institute, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Senior Editor atThe Atlantic, and author ofThe Rise of the Creative Class: "If you want to understand where and how the economy will recover, read this book.The Coming Prosperityilluminates our current historical moment and shines a light on the future we can have. Philip Auerswald weaves together a rich tapestry of insights that underpin a desperately needed 'reset' in our policies, institutions, economy and society." Umair Haque, author ofThe New Capitalist Manifesto: Building a Disruptively Better Business "The brilliant book you're holding isn't just a chronicle of necessary economic transformation -- it's a field guide to being a builder, an architect, a prime mover of the next global economy. One that's not just optimized for the industrial age pursuit of more, bigger, faster, cheaper, but for fundamentally better in terms that matter to humans. So if your goal might be summarized thus -- 'Ignore the haters. Listen to what matters. Topple the status quo' -- then fasten your seatbelt, take a deep breath, and get ready to create the future." Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund: "The Coming Prosperityis a refreshingly optimistic look at the role of entrepreneurship in building a more just and interconnected world. Auerswald is not only an economist, but also a real storyteller-this book is a relevant and engaging read for all of us interested in creating a more prosperous planet." Anne-Marie Slaughter, Bert G. Kerstetter '66 University Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University: "Philip Auerswald has given us a tonic for troubled times, one carefully calibrated to meet every skeptic's objection. His message is one of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and connection, unlocking the creative talent of billions all over the world.The Coming Prosperityis a compelling read.", "Philip Auerswald shows the role that innovators must play if we are to create 'The Coming Prosperity.' In this important book, he reminds us that challenging the status quo is the inescapable first step toward building the future of our dreams." --President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd president of the United States "Auerswald...digs down to show the many ways in which progress depends on creativity, not to mention persistence and luck...a lively writing style, and the analysis is lightened with personal anecdotes and pop-culture references." --The Wall Street Journal "If you want to understand where and how the economy will recover, read this book. The Coming Prosperity illuminates our current historical moment and shines a light on the future we can have. Philip Auerswald weaves together a rich tapestry of insights that underpin a desperately needed 'reset' in our policies, institutions, economy and society." --Richard Florida, Director, Martin Prosperity Institute, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Senior Editor at The Atlantic, and author of The Rise of the Creative Class: "The brilliant book you're holding isn't just a chronicle of necessary economic transformation -- it's a field guide to being a builder, an architect, a prime mover of the next global economy. One that's not just optimized for the industrial age pursuit of more, bigger, faster, cheaper, but for fundamentally better in terms that matter to humans. So if your goal might be summarized thus -- 'Ignore the haters. Listen to what matters. Topple the status quo' -- then fasten your seatbelt, take a deep breath, and get ready to create the future." --Umair Haque, author of The New Capitalist Manifesto: Building a Disruptively Better Business "The Coming Prosperity is a refreshingly optimistic look at the role of entrepreneurship in building a more just and interconnected world. Auerswald is not only an economist, but also a real storyteller-this book is a relevant and engaging read for all of us interested in creating a more prosperous planet." --Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund "Philip Auerswald has given us a tonic for troubled times, one carefully calibrated to meet every skeptic's objection. His message is one of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and connection, unlocking the creative talent of billions all over the world. The Coming Prosperity is a compelling read." --Anne-Marie Slaughter, Bert G. Kerstetter '66 University Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University "With compelling writing, Auerswald offers an enjoyable and thought-provoking read." --Publishers Weekly "The main reason for his optimism is the promise of people---both in numbers and in individuals. As a mass, the several billion people newly and ever-more connected to the rest of the world through advances in communication represent a lot of productive potential. He notes that "the creativity of individual people powers human productivity" and cites a number of cases in which a single person, with the right idea, in the right place, and in concert with others, has been able to bring about positive and significant change. Auerswald, in short, believes in the power of entrepreneurship." --Contemporary Sociology, "The brilliant book you're holding isn't just a chronicle of necessary economic transformation -- it's a field guide to being a builder, an architect, a prime mover of the next global economy. One that's not just optimized for the industrial age pursuit of more, bigger, faster, cheaper, but for fundamentally better in terms that matter to humans. So if your goal might be summarized thus -- 'Ignore the haters. Listen to what matters. Topple the status quo' -- then fasten your seatbelt, take a deep breath, and get ready to create the future."--Umair Haque, author ofThe New CapitalistManifesto: Building a Disruptively Better Business "This is an original book, both in terms of the message as well as its delivery. At a point in time of widespread pessimism and gloom about the economy, the longer-term optimism is both welcome and well grounded...[Auerswald] has a good sense about how to communicate serious ideas to a broad, policy-oriented audience." --David Audretsch, Professor and Ameritech Chair of Economic Development, the University of Indiana, "This is an original book, both in terms of the message as well as its delivery. At a point in time of widespread pessimism and gloom about the economy, the longer-term optimism is both welcome and well grounded...[Auerswald] has a good sense about how to communicate serious ideas to a broad, policy-oriented audience." --David Audretsch, Professor and Ameritech Chair of Economic Development, the University of Indiana, "Philip Auerswald shows the role that innovators must play if we are to create 'The Coming Prosperity.' In this important book, he reminds us that challenging the status quo is the inescapable first step toward building the future of our dreams." -- President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd president of the United States "With compelling writing, Auerswald offers an enjoyable and thought-provoking read." --Publishers Weekly "If you want to understand where and how the economy will recover, read this book.The Coming Prosperityilluminates our current historical moment and shines a light on the future we can have. Philip Auerswald weaves together a rich tapestry of insights that underpin a desperately needed 'reset' in our policies, institutions, economy and society." -- Richard Florida, Director, Martin Prosperity Institute, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Senior Editor at The Atlantic, and author ofThe Rise of the Creative Class "The brilliant book you're holding isn't just a chronicle of necessary economic transformation -- it's a field guide to being a builder, an architect, a prime mover of the next global economy. One that's not just optimized for the industrial age pursuit of more, bigger, faster, cheaper, but for fundamentally better in terms that matter to humans. So if your goal might be summarized thus -- 'Ignore the haters. Listen to what matters. Topple the status quo' -- then fasten your seatbelt, take a deep breath, and get ready to create the future."--Umair Haque, author ofThe New CapitalistManifesto: Building a Disruptively Better Business, The Coming Prosperity is an entertainingly enlightened read on the inherent value of entrepreneurial activity. Auerswald writes with a humorously incisive monologue that gives it a general accessibility, and should certainly be read by policy-makers, businesses, and would-be entrepreneurs. However it is also filled with well-referenced articles from a multitude of academic disciplines that can be useful for academics interested in entrepreneurship studies., "Philip Auerswald shows the role that innovators must play if we are to create 'The Coming Prosperity.' In this important book, he reminds us that challenging the status quo is the inescapable first step toward building the future of our dreams." --President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd president of the United States"Auerswald...digs down to show the many ways in which progress depends on creativity, not to mention persistence and luck...a lively writing style, and the analysis is lightened with personal anecdotes and pop-culture references." --The Wall Street Journal"If you want to understand where and how the economy will recover, read this book. The Coming Prosperity illuminates our current historical moment and shines a light on the future we can have. Philip Auerswald weaves together a rich tapestry of insights that underpin a desperately needed 'reset' in our policies, institutions, economy and society." --Richard Florida, Director, Martin Prosperity Institute, Rotman School of Management, University ofToronto, Senior Editor at The Atlantic, and author of The Rise of the Creative Class"The brilliant book you're holding isn't just a chronicle of necessary economic transformation -- it's a field guide to being a builder, an architect, a prime mover of the next global economy. One that's not just optimized for the industrial age pursuit of more, bigger, faster, cheaper, but for fundamentally better in terms that matter to humans. So if your goal might be summarized thus -- 'Ignore the haters. Listen to what matters. Topple the status quo' --then fasten your seatbelt, take a deep breath, and get ready to create the future." --Umair Haque, author of The New Capitalist Manifesto: Building a Disruptively Better Business"The Coming Prosperity is a refreshingly optimistic look at the role of entrepreneurship in building a more just and interconnected world. Auerswald is not only an economist, but also a real storyteller-this book is a relevant and engaging read for all of us interested in creating a more prosperous planet." --Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund"Philip Auerswald has given us a tonic for troubled times, one carefully calibrated to meet every skeptic's objection. His message is one of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and connection, unlocking the creative talent of billions all over the world. The Coming Prosperity is a compelling read." --Anne-Marie Slaughter, Bert G. Kerstetter '66 University Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University"With compelling writing, Auerswald offers an enjoyable and thought-provoking read." --Publishers Weekly"The main reason for his optimism is the promise of people---both in numbers and in individuals. As a mass, the several billion people newly and ever-more connected to the rest of the world through advances in communication represent a lot of productive potential. He notes that "the creativity of individual people powers human productivity" and cites a number of cases in which a single person, with the right idea, in the right place, and in concert withothers, has been able to bring about positive and significant change. Auerswald, in short, believes in the power of entrepreneurship." --Contemporary Sociology, President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd president of the United States: "Philip Auerswald shows the role that innovators must play if we are to create 'The Coming Prosperity.' In this important book, he reminds us that challenging the status quo is the inescapable first step toward building the future of our dreams." The Wall Street Journal: "Auerswald...digs down to show the many ways in which progress depends on creativity, not to mention persistence and luck...a lively writing style, and the analysis is lightened with personal anecdotes and pop-culture references." Richard Florida, Director, Martin Prosperity Institute, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Senior Editor at The Atlantic, and author of The Rise of the Creative Class: "If you want to understand where and how the economy will recover, read this book. The Coming Prosperity illuminates our current historical moment and shines a light on the future we can have. Philip Auerswald weaves together a rich tapestry of insights that underpin a desperately needed 'reset' in our policies, institutions, economy and society." Umair Haque, author of The New Capitalist Manifesto: Building a Disruptively Better Business "The brilliant book you're holding isn't just a chronicle of necessary economic transformation -- it's a field guide to being a builder, an architect, a prime mover of the next global economy. One that's not just optimized for the industrial age pursuit of more, bigger, faster, cheaper, but for fundamentally better in terms that matter to humans. So if your goal might be summarized thus -- 'Ignore the haters. Listen to what matters. Topple the status quo' -- then fasten your seatbelt, take a deep breath, and get ready to create the future." Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund: "The Coming Prosperity is a refreshingly optimistic look at the role of entrepreneurship in building a more just and interconnected world. Auerswald is not only an economist, but also a real storyteller-this book is a relevant and engaging read for all of us interested in creating a more prosperous planet." Anne-Marie Slaughter, Bert G. Kerstetter '66 University Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University: "Philip Auerswald has given us a tonic for troubled times, one carefully calibrated to meet every skeptic's objection. His message is one of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and connection, unlocking the creative talent of billions all over the world. The Coming Prosperity is a compelling read." Publishers Weekly: "With compelling writing, Auerswald offers an enjoyable and thought-provoking read." "The main reason for his optimism is the promise of people---both in numbers and in individuals. As a mass, the several billion people newly and ever-more connected to the rest of the world through advances in communication represent a lot of productive potential. He notes that "the creativity of individual people powers human productivity" and cites a number of cases in which a single person, with the right idea, in the right place, and in concert with others, has been able to bring about positive and significant change. Auerswald, in short, believes in the power of entrepreneurship." --Contemporary Sociology, Lively writing style, and the analysis is lightened with personal anecdotes and pop-culture references, "With compelling writing, Auerswald offers an enjoyable and thought-provoking read." --Publishers Weekly "If you want to understand where and how the economy will recover, read this book.The Coming Prosperityilluminates our current historical moment and shines a light on the future we can have. Philip Auerswald weaves together a rich tapestry of insights that underpin a desperately needed 'reset' in our policies, institutions, economy and society." -- Richard Florida, Director, Martin Prosperity Institute, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Senior Editor at The Atlantic, and author ofThe Rise of the Creative Class "The brilliant book you're holding isn't just a chronicle of necessary economic transformation -- it's a field guide to being a builder, an architect, a prime mover of the next global economy. One that's not just optimized for the industrial age pursuit of more, bigger, faster, cheaper, but for fundamentally better in terms that matter to humans. So if your goal might be summarized thus -- 'Ignore the haters. Listen to what matters. Topple the status quo' -- then fasten your seatbelt, take a deep breath, and get ready to create the future."--Umair Haque, author ofThe New CapitalistManifesto: Building a Disruptively Better Business "The Coming Prosperityis a refreshingly optimistic look at the role of entrepreneurship in building a more just and interconnected world. Auerswald is not only an economist, but also a real storyteller-this book is a relevant and engaging read for all of us interested in creating a more prosperous planet." --Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund, Philip E Auerswald is a passionate advocate of the power of human creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit to overcome the many obstacles to economic and social development. ... The style is lively and accessible to any interested reader but still has an edge to provoke the specialist., Philip Auerswald shows the role that innovators must play if we are to create 'The Coming Prosperity.' In this important book, he reminds us that challenging the status quo is the inescapable first step toward building the future of our dreams.
Table Of Content
Introduction: The Time of Our LivesPart I: Strength in NumbersChapter 1 - Car Trouble Chapter 2 - Demographic Dividends Chapter 3 - I'm So Bored With the PRC Chapter 4 - Positive Insurgencies Part II: The Animating ElementChapter 5 - Mobilizing the Masses Chapter 6 - You Are What You Venture Chapter 7 - The Way of the Empty Hand Chapter 8 - Before Adam Smith Chapter 9 - What's Good for GM...Part III: Participatory ProsperityChapter 10 - Time to be What Matters Chapter 11 - Collaborative Advantage Chapter 12 - From Passion to Purpose Part IV: The Next America Chapter 13 - Fear Itself Chapter 14 - Left, Right...Forward Chapter 15 - You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
Synopsis
Over the next 25 years global economic growth will come overwhelmingly from previously poor countries like China, India, and Brazil. In rich countries this "rise of the rest" scenario strikes fear into the many observers who see as its primary consequence a dangerous combination of unrestrained consumerism, unsustainable resource depletion, and an undoing of U.S. economic dominance. In The Coming Prosperity, Philip Auerswald acknowledges the gravity of these issues but argues that the inclusion of the majority of the world's population in the global economy is, first and foremost, a source of unprecedented opportunity. Auerswald asserts that entrepreneurship is the key to making the most of the epochal transition in the global economy that will take place in the next quarter century. Inventors, innovators, and the creators of new ventures are introducing new technologies and expanding the range of global knowledge networks at a remarkable pace. The ensuing opportunities are abundant - not only for residents of previously poor countries, but also for people in the United States and other advanced, industrialized nations. The book's rigorous analysis of economic and historical trends is enlivened by the stories of entrepreneurs making an outsize difference: people like Karim Khoja, who led the creation of the first mobile phone company in Afghanistan; Leila Janah, who is bringing "outsourced" computer work to refugee camps; and Victoria Hale, whose non-profit pharmaceutical company turned an orphan drug into a cure for kala-azar (black fever), one of South Asia's most deadly diseases. Engagingly written and bracingly realistic about the positive prospects of our historical moment, The Coming Prosperity sees beyond the doomsday scenarios to find a multitude of new opportunities in the expanding global economy., Ours is the most dynamic era in human history. The benefits of four centuries of technological and organizational change are at last reaching a previously excluded global majority. This transformation will create large-scale opportunities in richer countries like the United States just as it has in poorer countries now in the ascent.In The Coming Prosperity, Philip E. Auerswald argues that it is time to overcome the outdated narratives of fear that dominate public discourse and to grasp the powerful momentum of progress. Acknowledging the gravity of today's greatest global challenges--like climate change, water scarcity, and rapid urbanization--Auerswald emphasizes that the choices we make today will determine the extent and reach of the coming prosperity. To make the most of this epochal transition, he writes, the key is entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs introduce new products and services, expand the range of global knowledge networks, and, most importantly, challenge established business interests, maintaining the vitality of mature capitalist economies and enhancing the viability of emerging ones. Auerswald frames narratives of inspiring entrepreneurs within the sweep of human history. The book's deft analysis of economic trends is enlivened by stories of entrepreneurs making an outsize difference in their communities and the world--people like Karim Khoja, who led the creation of the first mobile phone company in Afghanistan; Leila Janah, who is bringing digital-age opportunity to talented people trapped in refugee camps; and Victoria Hale, whose non-profit pharmaceutical company turned an orphan drug into a cure for black fever. Engagingly written and bracingly realistic about the prospects of our historical moment, The Coming Prosperity disarms the current narratives of fear and brings to light the vast new opportunities in the expanding global economy., Large countries with burgeoning populations such as China, India, and Brazil have economies that have grown exponentially over the last few decades, and projections indicate that they will continue to do so for some time to come. Philip Auerswald's The Coming Prosperity argues that this introduction of the majority of the world's population into the global economy should be considered a source of great opportunity. Auerswald links personal, social entrepreneurship narratives with global movements, in which 'the rise of the rest' are not threats to the world's stability but rather unique opportunities to discover new pathways toward progress and prosperity., Ours is the most dynamic era in human history. The benefits of four centuries of technological and organizational change are at last reaching a previously excluded global majority. This transformation will create large-scale opportunities in richer countries like the United States just as it has in poorer countries now in the ascent. In The Coming Prosperity, Philip E. Auerswald argues that it is time to overcome the outdated narratives of fear that dominate public discourse and to grasp the powerful momentum of progress. Acknowledging the gravity of today's greatest global challenges--like climate change, water scarcity, and rapid urbanization--Auerswald emphasizes that the choices we make today will determine the extent and reach of the coming prosperity. To make the most of this epochal transition, he writes, the key is entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs introduce new products and services, expand the range of global knowledge networks, and, most importantly, challenge established business interests, maintaining the vitality of mature capitalist economies and enhancing the viability of emerging ones. Auerswald frames narratives of inspiring entrepreneurs within the sweep of human history. The book's deft analysis of economic trends is enlivened by stories of entrepreneurs making an outsize difference in their communities and the world--people like Karim Khoja, who led the creation of the first mobile phone company in Afghanistan; Leila Janah, who is bringing digital-age opportunity to talented people trapped in refugee camps; and Victoria Hale, whose non-profit pharmaceutical company turned an orphan drug into a cure for black fever. Engagingly written and bracingly realistic about the prospects of our historical moment, The Coming Prosperity disarms the current narratives of fear and brings to light the vast new opportunities in the expanding global economy., Ours is the most dynamic era in human history. The benefits of four centuries of technological and organizational change are at last reaching a previously excluded global majority. This transformation will create large-scale opportunities in richer countries like the United States just as it has in poorer countries now in the ascent. In The Coming Prosperity , Philip E. Auerswald argues that it is time to overcome the outdated narratives of fear that dominate public discourse and to grasp the powerful momentum of progress. Acknowledging the gravity of today's greatest global challenges--like climate change, water scarcity, and rapid urbanization--Auerswald emphasizes that the choices we make today will determine the extent and reach of the coming prosperity. To make the most of this epochal transition, he writes, the key is entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs introduce new products and services, expand the range of global knowledge networks, and, most importantly, challenge established business interests, maintaining the vitality of mature capitalist economies and enhancing the viability of emerging ones. Auerswald frames narratives of inspiring entrepreneurs within the sweep of human history. The book's deft analysis of economic trends is enlivened by stories of entrepreneurs making an outsize difference in their communities and the world--people like Karim Khoja, who led the creation of the first mobile phone company in Afghanistan; Leila Janah, who is bringing digital-age opportunity to talented people trapped in refugee camps; and Victoria Hale, whose non-profit pharmaceutical company turned an orphan drug into a cure for black fever. Engagingly written and bracingly realistic about the prospects of our historical moment, The Coming Prosperity disarms the current narratives of fear and brings to light the vast new opportunities in the expanding global economy.
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