The Airport Economist

Traveling the globe in pursuit of the whys and wherefores of Australian international business success, this narrative unravels the economic life of several diverse countries. From Sydney, Singapore, and Seoul to St Petersburg, Seattle, and Santiago, this witty and informative guide draws from interviews with business leaders, entrepreneurs, government officials, academics, farmers, and even celebrities to uncover the world of export beyond economic textbooks and financial spreadsheets. With a clever turn of phrase, clever observations, and the grunt of supporting data, this investigation paints an eccentric and uncommon picture of financial fortune down under.