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Insight into state-owned investment vehicle dynamics.
Sovereign Wealth Funds offer a deep dive into the financial instruments controlled by governments. If you're looking to understand the complex world of state-owned investment and its impact on global economics, this could be an invaluable resource. It's for those who appreciate blending finance with geopolitical strategy.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9789810830731
Authors:
Saw Swee-Hock
Publisher: Saw Centre for Financial Studies,
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 1 readers)
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Insight into state-owned investment vehicle dynamics.
Sovereign Wealth Funds offer a deep dive into the financial instruments controlled by governments. If you're looking to understand the complex world of state-owned investment and its impact on global economics, this could be an invaluable resource. It's for those who appreciate blending finance with geopolitical strategy.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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