"This is the most comprehensive assessment of the global economy that I've seen and is a must-read for any business, economic or governmental-related leader."
Jeff M. Fettig
Chairman & CEO, Whirlpool Corporation
"What better opportunity than now to strengthen your business and come out of the recession even stronger. The authors provide an easy to understand perspective on the current economic environment and some practical ideas to come out ahead. A timely read for all who care about their business."
Paul Polman
CEO, Unilever
"This book provides a fascinating account of the causal factors of the meltdown and what we can do to avoid repetition. Stelter and Rhodes provide a roadmap to recovery and prosperity."
Sanjay Khosla
Executive Vice President and President, International for Kraft Foods
"This book combines brilliant analysis and strategic insight with a clear message: Companies that want to play a role in tomorrow's markets must act immediately. There's no place for complacency. The opportunities in the post-crisis world are good - and better than many might think"
Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht
CEO, BASF
"The lessons from companies that came out winners during past recessions are invaluable in the current context. Rhodes and Stelter strike a welcome note of optimism in today's tough times by showing that companies can do a lot to thrive when the global economy is struggling."
Dr. Dieter Zetsche
CEO, Daimler
"There are great lessons for today's chief executives: well-managed companies can prosper in the downturn and accelerate faster than their competitors in the upturn. Rhodes and Stelter have dug deep into history to vividly show how companies can do it."
Dr. Martin C. Halusa
CEO, Apax Partners Worldwide LLP