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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Vladimir Kvint is a world-renowned scholar, economist, and strategist. An award-winning author or co-author of 21 books and 550 articles and a highly sought-after expert, he is widely regarded as having an extraordinary understanding of the dynamics of global emerging markets. His activities in academia, achievements in economics , and hands-on managerial and strategic experience with large and small businesses have all earned him the respect and esteem of global leaders. While his analyses and forecasts of events are not infrequently outspoken, controversial, and at times even criticized as outlandish or impossible, in hindsight, they have been remarkably accurate and insightful. Indeed, it becomes evident that his forecasts are soundly grounded in detailed analysis of fact, coupled with a unique perspective and the wisdom gained of a long and unique career. For 30 years, Vladimir Kvint’s research and study has focused on the creation of theories of economic development in emerging market countries and regions. His work shows a passionate attention to the challenges faced by and in emerging markets as well as the development of attainable solutions to these problems. And while ‘‘emerging markets’’ may have become a popular buzzword and an area where many would like to believe they are experts, Dr. Kvint’s works evince an unparalleled depth of knowledge. Included in the body of work he has created are the theory of regionalization of scientific -technical progress as a gobal trend, an evaluation of the role of scientific-technical progress in regional development, the development of the methodology of regional programs, a theory of Global Emerging Markets, a system of optimization models of emerging market business strategies, and the development of economic solutions to poverty and unemployment. This work has won him the highest awards and accolades from governments, academic institutions , and other organizations. Dr. Vladimir Kvint has been a Professor of Management Systems and International Business at the Graduate School of Business at Fordham University since 1990 and has also served as Adjunct Professor of International Business at the Leonard N. Stern School of 688 about the author Business at New York University. In 1991, he was a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Economics at Babson College in Massachusetts and from 1988 to 1990 was a Professor at Austria’s Vienna Economic University. He has a Doctor of Science in Economics, a Ph.D. in Managerial Economics, an M.S. in Mining Electrical Engineering, and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bridgeport. He has served as the mentor for several Ph.D. dissertations in economics and management and for two Doctorates of Science in Economics dissertations. I have had the honor of knowing and working with Vladimir Kvint since 1992. I was his student and Graduate Assistant at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Business, and worked under his leadership at Arthur Andersen, LLP in New York. This work afforded me the opportunity to study, research, analyze, strategize, write, and consult with him. It is with great pleasure that I write a few words about him for this book. All of the points in his above biography paint a picture of a brilliant and accomplished man. But they do not convey the heart of the man, or his love of teaching and ability to make his students think in new ways. They do not illustrate his humor (although many of his writings do), the sparkle in his eyes, his exuberance and energy, his curiosity, his love of poetry and music, and his enormous kindness and charity. These are attested to in the letters and evaluations of his students, in the laughter during an evening spent with his wife and daughters in a home where someone is always singing (preferably his lovely wife with the even more beautiful voice), in the laughter that sneaks out of his office (even in the most dour of atmospheres), in the many letters of appreciation from philanthropic organizations, or in the buzz of activity that always seems to surround him. He has great courage, and has the wonderful gift of seeing what is special in a person, and in encouraging them to be their best, and then better. and he has a great sense of balance. I recall having made an error while working with him. I don’t recall what the error was but I do recall being afraid that it would bring him significant difficulty. With considerable trepidation, I sat down in his office, laid before him my error...

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