The End of the Beginning for Global Acumen

Abstract

I have covered a lot of ground in making a case for why it is essential for managers to account for institutional risk in global markets. Because I wrote this book primarily with the busy manager in mind, I tried to keep the technical material relatively brief and light, yet relevant. I have explained why institutions are critical to globalization, introduced Global Acumen as a tool to account for institutional risk, broken down the Global Acumen algorithm into its simplest elements, and provided step-by-step instructions for its use—all while using real-world examples that resonate with managers.