"The Lexus and the Olive Tree"

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This paper provides a thorough review of Thomas Friedman's book, "The Lexus and the Olive Tree". The book includes ideas to explain and direct the progress of business globalization. Thomas, the New York Times Foreign Affairs columnist, uses his well-traveled experience to describe the state of globalization today. This paper examines these ideas for their relation to the economic world today.

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"To begin, it is important to explain the meaning of The Lexus and the Olive Tree. The Lexus refers to technological advancement and growth, where the Olive Tree refers to traditional roots and stability. The basic premise of the book is the conflict between the two within cultures, economies, and individuals and how it if possible, at all, to bring the two camps together (Friedman 31-34). "

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