Ride The Wave

The pace of change is accelerating, and the gyrations in the economy and the
financial markets are unnerving. Why are these events happening? What do they
mean for your future? In this book, world-renowned economic analyst Sherry
Cooper provides the tools and insights you need to succeed in times that will
only get wilder.

Ride the Waveexplains how massive demographic and socio-political change is
likely to impact tomorrows global economy. Cooper identifies looming
technological changes that may have revolutionary investment and career
implications; explains the true implications and causes of short-term events
such as the NASDAQ bubble; even projects the role of the United States in
tomorrow's global economy.
"Sherry Copper is a dynamo - bright, savvy and plugged into the heart of our
turbulent economimc times."
- Don Tapscott, co founder of Digit 4sight and co-author of Digital
Capital: Harnessing the power of buisness webs.

"I need Sherry because she keeps me up on the implications on the New Economy,
and she provides a good read in the process"
- The Honorable Paul Volker, former chairman of the federal reserve board
The ride will be dangerous, but rewarding.
Think the NASDAQ crash was tough? Just wait. In Ride the Wave, Dr. Sherry
Cooper-global economic strategist, regular CNBC guest, and former Fed
economist-shows how yesterdays predictable business cycles have been replaced
with a spiraling, unending roller coaster.
Yes, says Cooper, we are in the early stages of a "long boom": in 20 years, the
world will be a far wealthier place. But there will be big losers, too: those
who cant handle the terrifying volatility thats coming too. Cooper shows you
whats coming, why its coming, and what you should do to profit from tomorrows
opportunities--and manage tomorrows daunting risks.


Hypergrowth in the Internet in 2003
Will you be ready for the real Internet and e-commerce revolution?

The synchronized global economy
What globalization really means—and what it will mean

Sex and the economy
The massive, hidden economic implications of demographic shifts

Nanotech, biotech, photonics, fuel cells, and beyond
The next disruptive technologies—and the massive opportunities they
portend

"Me, Inc."
Building your own personal brand in the age of acceleration and
turbulence.

Todays road to financial security
What you must do now to successfully navigate the coming turbulence

Buckle up: youre in for the most turbulent economic ride of your life!

* How can you invest successfully in an age of unprecedented turbulence?
* What demographic and technological changes will drive the next economic
revolution?
* Whats coming for the global economy?
* Could the Internet actually make a comeback?

Wild economic times are coming. Exciting times. Dangerous times. Theyre the
harbinger of a radically new global economic and social system, one that will
deliver unprecedented wealth. But, before we get there, well have to survive
years of gut-wrenching economic volatility. In Ride the Wave, renowned economic
analyst Sherry Cooper gives you the tools and insights you need to profit in
this new age of turbulence—no matter how wild it gets.
Well known for her appearances on CNN, CNBC, and PBS, Cooper makes sense of the
"macro-level" trends hidden just beneath the surface, obscured by todays short-
term market swings. Cooper brings global sweep and long-term perspective to the
causes and effects that really matter. Youll discover how massive demographic,
sociopolitical, and technological changes are likely to impact tomorrows world
economy. Most important, youll learn what it means to you—and what to do about
it!
"Sherry Cooper is a dynamo-bright, savvy and plugged into the heart of our
turbulent economic times."
—Don Tapscott, author of Digital Capital
"I need Sherry because she keeps me up on the implications on the New Economy,
and she provides a good read in the process."
—The Honorable Paul Volcker, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve
Dr. Sherry Cooperis Global Economic Strategist and Executive Vice-President of
Harris Bank in Chicago, and Bank of Montreal in Toronto. The most widely
quoted economist in Canada, she has a significant global following and is in
constant demand as a speaker and writer. Dr. Cooper gives more than 200
speeches annually, is a former member of the Barrons Economic Roundtable,
writes a bi-weekly column for the National Post,and makes regular appearances
on CNN and CNBC.
Foreword.
Introduction.
I. SPIRAL UP, SPIRAL DOWN.
Old and New Economy Distinction Blur.
Shock Treatment - The Stock Market Collapse.
II. TECHNOLOGY EXPLOSION.
The Internet Revolution - It Is Still Early Days.
The Best Is Yet to Come - The Knowledge Explosion.
III. THE INFORMATION AGE ECONOMY.
Creative Synergies - The Amazing Expansion.
The Nasdaq Bubble.
The Slowdown Comes.
Maybe the New Economy Isnt So New.
IV. GLOBALIZATION.
The Synchronized Global Economy.
Global Capitalism - Problems and Promises.
The Global Leader in the Technology Revolution -
Will the Lead Narrow?
The U.S. Demographic Advantage.
V. REALIZING YOUR POTENTIAL IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD.
Taking Personal Responsibility.
The Road to Financial Security.
Endnotes.
Bibliography.
Index.