Wake Up!: Survive And Prosper In The Coming Eceonomic Turmoil

Description:
'This book is a dramatic wake-up call to investors. It portrays an apocalyptic future of high risk and low rewards. It is well informed and highly readable. While some may dispute the author's bleak vision, this is nevertheless required reading for anyone who wants to understand the massive changes hitting the world's economies in the coming decades' - Luke Johnson, Chairman of Channel 4 and Signature Restaurants and Columnist for 'The Sunday Telegraph'.'This book is a compelling recital of serious points upon which all citizens, whether professional investors or not, will have to make up their mind' - Simon Cawkwell (aka 'Evil Knievil', leading British Bear). 'If you are not yet worried about the financial future you should be. The global economy isn't as healthy as you think it is. Wake Up! explains why and then tells you exactly what to do about it. A brilliantly written and very convincing financial horror story. A must read for anyone who wants to preserve their capital over the coming decade' - Merryn Somerset-Webb, Editor of 'MoneyWeek' and 'Sunday Times' columnist.

Review:
'...a well-written, well-argued book, well worth buying for Christmas' (What Investment, Nov 05) '...the real value of this book is that is should alert people and leaders...' (Money Matters, July 2006)

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Protect Your Business And Investments. PART ONE: GLOBAL TENSIONS. The Global Population, Its Growth - the Power of Compound Interest. The Ageing Population - Negative Implications for Rich Nations. The Environmental Consequences of Mankind's 'Footprint' On Earth. Increasing Demand for Energy, Food and Water. The Growing Divide Between Rich and Poor. PART TWO: THE GLOBAL ECONOMY IS UNDER THREAT. The General Outlook. Economic Theories. The Pension Burden. Warren Buffett, The Sage of Omaha Is Bearish!. Financial Intsruments of Mass Distruction. United States Economic Situation. China The Global Player. Japan - A Long Deflation and Decline. Euroclerosis - The Trouble with the Old World. PART THREE: GEOPOLITICS. United States Foreign Policy. Superpower Contenders. Terrorism. Rogue States and Weapons of Mass Destruction. PART FOUR: LESSONS FROM HISTORY. Past Wars and Conflicts. Moving On From War - Other Lessons From The Past. Examples of Failed Nations and Empires - more lessons from a dismal history. PART FIVE: FINANCIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE. Preserving Your Wealth in the Coming Economic Turmoil. Money - A Breif History. The Essentials. Diversification is Key to Financial Longevity. Outstanding Liabilities. More Sophisticated/Adventurous Investors. Business Owners. Don't be a Victim. Other Useful Information. PART SIX: TIMEFRAME AND SUMMARY. The Uncertain Future. Summary. Appendix A: Budgeting Template. Appendix B: Being Prepared for a Worst Case Scenario. References. Notes. Index.

Author Biography:
Jim Mellon is an investor with a twenty-year background in fund management. He is the founder of several companies and remains the principal shareholder of Charlemagne Capital, the leading emerging market asset manager. He lives in the Isle of Man and in Spain. He has a Masters Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University and is an Honorary Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. He is a recognized expert in development economics. Al Chalabi is an entrepreneur who has been based in Asia for eight years and has extensive experience of developing economies. He has a bachelor's degree in engineering and a Masters in Business Administration. He consults widely for multinational corporations on strategy, particularly in relation to technology. Originally from Iraq, Al grew up in the UK after his family moved there when he was a young child. Al has also lived in Canada, France and the United States and currently lives in Hong Kong.