The Growth Map: Economic Opportunity in the BRICs and Beyond

The Growth Map: Economic Opportunity in the BRICs and Beyond
Author: Jim O’Neill
Publisher: Portfolio
Publication Year: 2011

About This Book
In The Growth Map, Jim O’Neill reflects on the evolution of the BRIC nations—Brazil, Russia, India, and China—since he first coined the acronym in 2001. His early prediction that these emerging economies would surpass the largest Western economies within decades proved remarkably accurate, reshaping global investment and economic thinking. O’Neill offers both a retrospective on the past decade of BRIC development and a forward-looking analysis of the “Next Eleven” emerging markets, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Turkey, and Vietnam, identifying countries with strong growth potential for investors.

The book explores the factors behind successful economic growth, emphasizing the importance of policy commitment, engagement with globalization, and the capacity to adapt to crises. O’Neill argues that crises often reveal systemic weaknesses, which can be opportunities for long-term reform and stronger economic foundations. He also examines the evolving role of global institutions such as the G20 and the broader implications of BRIC growth for international economic governance.

Through case studies, empirical insights, and O’Neill’s personal observations, the book illustrates how each BRIC country navigates resources, consumption patterns, alliances, and investment opportunities. It also evaluates the challenges these nations face in sustaining growth while addressing social, environmental, and political pressures.

Intended for investors, policymakers, and scholars, The Growth Map provides an indispensable guide to understanding emerging economies, offering lessons on strategic engagement, foresight, and the transformative potential of global economic shifts.

Contents

Introduction: Audacious Growth

The Birth of The BRICs

From Emerging to Emerged

BRIC by BRIC

The New Growth Markets

Are There Enough Resources?

Consumption

New Allies Ahead

A New World Order

Invest and Prosper

Conclusion: A Better World

Acknowledgments

Notes

Index