Winner Take All: China’s Race for Resources and What It Means for the World

Dambisa Moyo

Description

This book explores China’s insatiable demand for natural resources and its implications for the global economy and geopolitics. The book delves into how China’s rapid industrialization and economic growth have led it to aggressively pursue access to essential resources such as oil, minerals, and agricultural products across the globe, particularly in Africa and Latin America. Moyo discusses the impact of this resource quest on local economies, global markets, and international relations, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges it presents.

Through her analysis, Moyo emphasizes the consequences of China’s resource acquisition strategies for the environment, sustainability, and the balance of power in international relations. She also raises important questions about how resource-rich countries can navigate their relationships with China and ensure that they benefit from their own natural wealth.

Winner Take All is a crucial read for economics students interested in understanding the dynamics of global resource competition, the interplay between economic growth and environmental sustainability, and the broader implications of China’s rise as a global superpower.

Review

• The Guardian

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