Who among the following is the author of the book "The World is Flat"?

Thomas L. Friedman

The correct answer is Option (2) → Thomas L. Friedman

"The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century" (first published in 2005) is a bestselling book by Thomas L. Friedman, a New York Times columnist and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner. It explores globalization in the early 21st century, arguing that technological advances have "flattened" the world, creating a more level playing field for competition among individuals, companies, and countries.