Reading List: Amy Hillman, W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU

In this article, we look at the reading list that Amy Hillman, Executive Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business recommends to MBA applicants.

Boomerang by Michael Lewis

“This is an interesting comparison of how the financial crisis affected different countries differentially based on their cultures and institutional rules. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in international business.”

Dethroning the King: The Hostile Takeover of Anheuser-Busch by Julie MacIntosh

“This is a behind-the-scenes look at consolidation in the global beer industry, including rare insights into top management, boards of directors and family firms. All the fundamentals of corporate strategy are there:  mergers/acquisitions, joint ventures, international diversification, product diversification and corporate governance.”