The author works for a commercial bank and has been the lead researcher in the bank's project called ""Global Growth Centres 2020"".
From the reviews: ""The whole book undoubtedly benefits from Bergheim’s experience as both an analyst and researcher. … his study will prove a veritable treasure especially for young researchers looking for current research themes. … Stefan Bergheim has managed to combine a detailed empirical discussion with the great debates about the pillars of our material well-being. … Well done."" (Andre Lieber, Amazon, September, 2008)