The Global Economy in Turbulent Times

Advance Praise

“Every country has its star institutional builders. Tan Sri Lin is a truly brilliant institutional builder and doer from his days as central banker, architect to the design and strengthening of Malaysia’s financial system and advisor to all prime ministers. His masterly analysis of domestic and global events show through in his clear writings in this book, passionately written with verve, practical to a fault, and wonderfully told—from the biggest picture to the smallest institutional detail. Only one who has done it before firsthand knows how the system works, what to do, and how to fix it. No Asian writer has his command and authority on emerging market economic development from the ground up. This is truly the work of a master, teacher, and mentor—to be read and enjoyed by students and policy makers alike.”

Andrew Sheng, Chief Adviser to the China Banking Regulatory Commission and former Chairman, Securities & Futures Commission, Hong Kong

“The style of the writing in this book will allow even a person who is not knowledgeable in finance or economics to comprehend the subject and enjoy reading the book. The topics covered are related to current issues and are loaded with lessons and advice. This book should be read by anyone wanting to make economic sense of the happenings in the financial markets and their effect on our lives.”

Tun Ahmad Sarji, Chairman, PNB (Permodalan Nasional Malaysia) and former Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia

“When it comes ...