Originally published: New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-274) and index.

"Ericsson and Napster to unveil online music service" : When does working together really work? -- "Japan charges Mitsubishi heavy, 17 others for rigging contracts" : Can governments make global markets more competitive? -- "Intel signs agreement to help develop 'digital Vietnam'" : Do multinational companies bring progress or problems abroad? -- Interlude: credit markets and currencies -- "China's Haier considers Maytag bid" : What determines the global economic pecking order? -- "Euro group must be more forceful with ECB-Juncker" : Who really controls the world's money supply? -- Interlude: stock markets -- "Zuma fall seen as good for South Africa investment" : What does corruption cost? -- "Syria aims to have a stock market by year-end" : How important are financial markets to economic growth? -- "Julius Bär confirms private client data stolen" : Is the financial system becoming more vulnerable to the actions of the few? -- Interlude: oil -- "Brazil markets slide as political jitters rise" : Which comes first, political or economic stability? -- "U.S. treasury secretary urges European financial reforms" : Can the United States set the global economy's rules? -- "Alberta aims to attract skilled oil workers" : Is immigration a luxury or a necessity? -- "Former SIU aviation students sue Hooters Air over business plan" : Does it help the economy when ideas have owners? -- "East Timor not ready to handle oil, gas revenue, Gusmão says" : Can a poor country get rich too quickly? -- "Thai Airways will omit interim dividend as cost of fuel rises" : Do disruptive shocks help the economy in the long term? -- Epilogue.