Marc Levinson
Marc Levinson is an American economist and author, best known for his work on the history of globalization and its economic impacts. He has written extensively on the subject, with one of his most notable books being 'The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger'. His writings explore the complexities of global trade, the evolution of industries, and the economic policies affecting them. Levinson's background as an economist and journalist allows him to provide insightful analysis on the intersection of economics, business, and history.
Books
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1. The Box
This book provides a comprehensive history of the shipping container and its monumental impact on global trade and the economy. It delves into how a simple, standardized box revolutionized transportation and logistics, making it vastly more efficient and cost-effective. The narrative explores the container's inception, the challenges it overcame, and how it transformed ports, shipping industries, and even entire economies around the world. By focusing on this seemingly mundane object, the book uncovers the profound effects it has had on globalization, reshaping how goods are moved and traded on an international scale.
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