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Vinay Rai, one of India's top businessmen and philanthropists, offers an inside look at how his country has become a leading power in the world economy over the last few years, and examines the impact that rise has had on the country's people.

Profiles significant U.S. business events from 1974 to 2000 that are considered turning points, providing an event summary, description of impact, annotated bibliography, and cross-references for each.

Profiles significant U.S. business events from 1944 to 1974 that are considered turning points, providing an event summary, description of impact, annotated bibliography, and cross-references for each.

Profiles significant U.S. business events from 1897 to 1942 that are considered turning points, providing an event summary, description of impact, annotated bibliography, and cross-references for each.

Traces the history of the trade relationship between China and the United States, discusses how China has grown to be one of the world's top exporters of goods, and explores the political, economic, and cultural issues related to trade with China.

Examines the social classes in the United States, and describes the background and history of income distribution, and discusses race, economic inequality, minimum wage, national trends, and other related topics.

A collection of fourteen essays that debates whether the United States should do business with China, discussing if trade benefits the U.S., the effects of economic engagement on the politics of China, recalls of products, exploitation of workers by the Chinese government, and other related topics.

An exploration of the Indus River Valley that discusses what archaeologists have learned about how the Indus people lived and the important role of traders in Indus civilization.