Abstract:

"'Jumping into the sea' of capitalism, the Chinese learn to convert a single sewing machine or a handful of eggs into a business empire; Indian expatriates, lured home by trade reforms, infuse their nation with energy and fresh ideas; resource-rich Mexico turns economic disaster into a springboard to economic opportunity; and Brazil's surging economic growth is founded on the cooperative principle of 'respect for the people.' A common theme in these portraits of four multifaceted economies is the success of private enterprise and fresh ideas in revitalizing economies long suppressed by tight state control. Each program highlights numerous success stories. Wall Street Journal Video."