Faceconomics. Like It!

About the Book

Face the new world of modern macroeconomics, in a thought-provoking and sincere interpretation of the globalization of markets in an easy-to-read, real life application of how the social media platform is changing economic development worldwide. Today macroeconomics is being approached by international business professionals, economists, and corporate multinational decision makers through social media, emerging markets and the demographics in various countries worldwide. The “new normal” in international business consists of new opportunities in markets that are rapidly growing and engaging the developed world through technology and social media. Emerging and frontier markets are becoming more attractive in cultivating the next generation of labor force and scholars in order to participate in economic advancement and multinational market entry worldwide. Advanced economies are taking notice of building economic capacity through social media. They are also actively participating in the creation of new, innovative approaches to market entry. Alas, the world has truly become global---entertainment, education, cultural exploration, language, and marketing. Faceconomics presents an avenue to be explored in the twenty-fi rst century. It refl ects how economies of scale can be multiplied and technology can lift societies worldwide. Face the new business normal and face the world of Faceconomics.

About the Author

Al grew up in Norfolk, Virginia and attended Granby High School. Aldous is a graduate of Liberty University in Central Virginia and majored in international business. While there, he founded the first International Business Council (IBC) under the school of business and government. The IBC participated in various Foreign Embassy collaborations in Washington D.C. and explored national development in the banking, import/export, global marketing and expatriate sectors. Al’s curriculum allowed him to study in London, Scotland, Wales and Ireland through an international survey program. Aldous also participated in academic trips to Israel to study foreign affairs and regional cooperation and history. In 2005, Al competed and won the privileges of the Old Dominion Model United Nations collegiate chapter, which was sponsored by the United Nations; through his debating of economic development in Albania, he was selected as a best delegate representative in the competition. Aldous has escorted the former president of the Republic of the Philippines Mrs. Corazon Aquino, during her visit at then Randolph Macon Women’s College to receive the Pearl S. Buck, honorary award from the college. In November 2007, Al was nominated to work with the United States Peace Corps as an institutional development volunteer and was invited by the Romanian government to live in Romania for 27 months in December 2007. In May 2008, During his tenure, Al supported development efforts in Iasi, Romania in the institutional development sector as well as economic development initiatives in the city of Iasi. On May 17, 2010, Aldous organized an economic forum in Iasi, the very first international economic development forum that the city hosted, through the efforts of RRED and various economic missions from foreign embassies based in Bucharest. The Iasi International Economic Development Forum was a success and was used to entertain foreign direct investment from the Netherlands, South Africa, United States and Switzerland. Al’s experience in institutional and economic development after his service enabled opportunities for him to speak with the United Nations and International Monetary Fund about global business and its future. Aldous also worked as a contractor at the World Bank as a financial analyst. After his tour of duty, Mr. Mina, remained and worked as a business consultant in Romania. Al earned an International Business MBA from the American Intercontinental University in Illinois. Aldous is currently working in the public sector. He is also engage in developing a consulting firm in international business in Eastern Europe. In his free time, Aldous enjoys playing violin and antiquing for rare violins. He also enjoys playing soccer and watching international soccer events. Al enjoys the outdoors and an active lifestyle. Aldous is also a proud owner of a mix-breed energetic pooch named Bella.