{"product_id":"geopolitical-alpha-isbn-9781394377923","title":"Geopolitical Alpha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForecast geopolitics and markets with this clear and insightful resource\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeopolitical Alpha – An Investment Framework for Predicting the Future \u003c\/i\u003eprovides readers with an original and compelling approach to forecasting the future and beating the markets while doing so. Persuasively written by author, investment strategist, and geopolitical analyst Marko Papic, the book applies a novel framework for making sense of the cacophony of geopolitical risks with the eye towards generating investment-relevant insights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeopolitical Alpha \u003c\/i\u003eposits that investors should ignore the media-hyped narratives, insights from \"smoke-filled rooms,\" and most of their political consultants and, instead, focus exclusively on the measurable, material constraints facing policymakers.  In the tug-of-war between policymaker preferences and their constraints, the latter always win out in the end. Papic uses a wealth of examples from the past decade to illustrate how one can use his constraint-framework to generate \u003ci\u003eGeopolitical Alpha\u003c\/i\u003e. In the process, the book discusses:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat paradigm shifts will drive investment returns over the next decade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy investment and corporate professionals can no longer treat geopolitics as an exogenous risk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to ignore the media and focus on what drives market narratives that generate returns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for investors, C-suite executives, and investment professionals, \u003ci\u003eGeopolitical Alpha\u003c\/i\u003e belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in the intersection of geopolitics, economics, and finance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARKO PAPIC\u003c\/b\u003e is a Partner and Chief Strategist of Clocktower Group, an alternative investment management firm based in California. In 2011, he founded BCA Research's \u003ci\u003eGeopolitical Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e practice, the world's only dedicated investment consultancy focused on political analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeopolitical Alpha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot long ago, financial markets danced and central bankers called the tune. Today, investors confront a discordant world transformed by political paradigm shifts. In \u003ci\u003eGeopolitical Alpha,\u003c\/i\u003e investment strategist Marko Papic shares his framework for making sense of the new macro landscape. By focusing on material constraints, investors can ignore the ephemeral and irrelevant, generating consistent \u003ci\u003ealpha\u003c\/i\u003e even in the face of extreme uncertainty. \u003ci\u003eGeopolitical Alpha\u003c\/i\u003e is the guide to the future for anyone interested in geopolitics, economics, and finance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Above all else, Marko Papic is an astute strategist who understands that geopolitics is more important than ever for investors, as the world moves from unipolarity to multipolarity. The central message of his fascinating book is simple and compelling: never underestimate the influence of material constraints on policymakers.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJohn J. Mearsheimer,\u003c\/b\u003e R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor, University of Chicago; author, \u003ci\u003eThe Tragedy of Great Power Politics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eGeopolitical Alpha\u003c\/i\u003e, Marko Papic provides a framework for thinking ahead of where we are and anticipating geostrategic events. Moreover, he does so in a prose that is as entertaining as it is informative.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eH.R. McMaster,\u003c\/b\u003e Lieutenant General (retd.), U.S. Army; Former White House National Security Adviser; author, \u003ci\u003eBattlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGeopolitical Alpha\u003c\/i\u003e may do for macro-investing what Benjamin Graham's classic, \u003ci\u003eSecurity Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e, did for stock picking: provide a tool kit for generating excess returns by focusing on rigorous frameworks and clear-thinking outcomes, rather than breathless narratives driven by the media echo chamber and market whispers. Marko Papic blends a young person's ability for novel problem-solving with a veteran strategist's historical perspectives to create a smart, important work that will take its place on every serious investor's shelf.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eScott Bessent,\u003c\/b\u003e Chief Investment Officer, Key Square Group\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGeopolitical Alpha\u003c\/i\u003e spells out the notion that all preferences are subject to constraints. This book will change how I look at some of my research on investments and make me consider my own biases and preferences.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003ePaula Volent,\u003c\/b\u003e Chief Investment Officer, Bowdoin College\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It is now clear that for the first time in our lifetimes geopolitics will be the biggest driver of markets and long run returns. To succeed in this new world, you need to understand geopolitics, and Marko is one of the best geopolitical strategists I know. If you want the best chance to achieve your return targets, read this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eRaphael Arndt,\u003c\/b\u003e CEO, Future Fund of Australia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGeopolitical Alpha\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating, entertaining, and highly readable book. Marko Papic offers a distinctive and compelling take on the interplay between geopolitics and financial markets, with a clear intellectual framework to guide macro investment decisions.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJeremy C. Stein,\u003c\/b\u003e Moise Y. 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