A second American century.

The 21st century will be the second American century. The American economy is in the eighth year of sustained growth, and all its statistics are positive, while Europe and Asia are floundering. Furthermore, this success has been wrought by structural elements that are likely to help extend America'...

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Publicado en:Foreign Affairs Vol. 77; no. 3; pp. 18 - 32
Autor principal: Zuckerman, Mortimer B.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Foreign Affairs May/June 1998
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Sumario:The 21st century will be the second American century. The American economy is in the eighth year of sustained growth, and all its statistics are positive, while Europe and Asia are floundering. Furthermore, this success has been wrought by structural elements that are likely to help extend America's advantage in time. The writer discusses the basis of current U.S. economic success with reference to developments, particularly in recent decades, in areas such as management skills, business culture, finance, and wage levels.