For The Win, by Cory Doctorow (Tor Teen, 2010)

In the near future, an underground global economy has become fully realized, based on the understanding, manipulation, and acquisition of the virtual currencies of various online multiplayer games. With “gold farming” sweatshops scattered across the world, and entire fortunes made and lost with the click of a mouse, it’s a way for desperate gamers to make a living doing what they love. But a crisis point has arrived, as the farmers globalize, mobilize, and unionize, clashing with those who would exploit them. Caught up in this struggle are teens from America, India, China and more, fighting for the future online and in the streets. Once again, Doctorow is on the cutting edge with this exciting blend of economic theory, technological advances, game theory, and social activism. This isn’t just another YA adventure, it’s a manifesto for a new generation of Internet-savvy thinkers and doers.


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