{"product_id":"9780241964231","title":"9780241964231","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Penguin Economist Special reports delve into the most pressing economic issues of the day: from national and global economies, to the impact of trade, industry and jobs. Written to be read on a long commute or in your lunch hour - be better informed in under an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetail banking is heading for a revival.  With the financial crisis still hanging over Western economies, banks have rejuvenated the retail arm of the business.  They are now seen as more stable sources of profit than the risky traders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnology is both a help and a hindrance.  On one hand, online banking is revolutionizing money management.  But will this lead to the close of the high street bank?  How can banks outstrip the developing tech companies who are offering rival services?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis report will assess the challenges and opportunities that banks face in the rich world and the emerging markets.  Sections include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetail renaissance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithering away\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDispatches from the hothouse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrunching the numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wealth of wallets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the sea and far away\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate pursuits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorld, here we come\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47166242488560,"sku":"9780241964231","price":4.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780241964231_p0.jpg?v=1763680163","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780241964231","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}