Business ethics and social responsibility Books

Book SynopsisAn accessible yet rigorous introduction to the field, Environmental Ethics: Theory in Practice helps students develop the analytical skills to effectively identify and evaluate the social and ethical dimensions of environmental issues. Covering a wide variety of theories and critical perspectives, author Ronald Sandler considers their strengths and weaknesses, emphasizes their practical importance, and grounds the discussions in a multitude of both classic and contemporary cases and examples. FEATURES * Discusses a wide range of theories of environmental ethics, representing their strengths and weaknesses as charitably as possible without advocating for any particular theory, thereby encouraging students to think critically about which views are well justified and which are not * Extensive use of cases and examples links theoretical and practical issues and shows how environmental issues have both social and ecological components; issues covered include climate change, species coTrade ReviewEnvironmental Ethics is a really splendid introduction. It is clear and accessible, yet rigorous and engaging. Sandler's text provides excellent overviews, telling examples, and stimulating opinions. It is a gift to students, instructors, and to the field at large. * Steve Gardiner, University of Washington *Environmental Ethics combines careful theoretical explanation of concepts like environmental justice and rights with lively and illuminating practical case studies. Sandler discusses pressing environmental issues, from climate change to animal agriculture, with his hallmark clarity, theoretical depth, knowledge of the field, and approachable style. This book is an invaluable introduction to environmental ethics. * Clare Palmer, Texas A&M University *Ron Sandler is one of the most important voices in environmental philosophy today. His work always balances stunning originality with amazing analytic clarity. While serving the needs of an introductory textbook, this volume is his most thorough and comprehensive effort to date. * Paul Thompson, Michigan State University *Table of ContentsDOING ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS; CHAPTER 1. WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS; CHAPTER 2. METHODS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS; NATURE AND NATURALNESS; CHAPTER THREE. THE NORMATIVITY OF NATURE; CHAPTER FOUR. NATURAL VALUE; MORAL CONSIDERABILITY: WHICH INDIVIDUALS MATTER?; CHAPTER FIVE. ANTHROPOCENTRISM, RATIOCENTRISM, AND INDIRECT DUTIES; CHAPTER SIX. ENLIGHTENED ANTHROPOCENTRISM: EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND FUTURE GENERATIONS; CHAPTER SEVEN. NONANTHROPOCENTRIC INDIVIDUALISM: THE MORAL CONSIDERABILITY OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS; NORMATIVE THEORIES: HOW DO THINGS MATTER?; CHAPTER EIGHT. CONSEQUENTIALIST ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS: ANIMAL WELFARE AND UTILITARIANISM; CHAPTER NINE. DEONTOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS: RESPECT FOR NATURE, ANIMAL RIGHTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS; CHAPTER TEN. CHARACTER ETHICS: VIRTUE, VICE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT; HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS; CHAPTER ELEVEN. ECOCENTRISM: ALDO LEOPOLD'S LAND ETHIC; CHAPTER TWELVE. DEEP ECOLOGY; CHAPTER THIRTEEN. SPECIES AND BIODIVERSITY; SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE ENVIRONMENT; CHAPTER FOURTEEN. ECOFEMINISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRAGMATISM; CHAPTER FIFTEEN. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE; CHAPTER SIXTEEN. GLOBAL JUSTICE: POPULATION, POVERTY AND THE ENVIRONMENT; FINAL THOUGHTS; CHAPTER SEVENTEEN. THE ANTHROPOCENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

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Book SynopsisA statement about the fundamental, ethical, practical issues facing newspapers, this book seeks to clarify these issues, and also to offer a provocative perspective on questions which should concern journalists who care about creating a more cohesive society.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on remarkably frank, in-depth interviews with 160 successful men in the United States and France, Michèle Lamont provides a rare and revealing collective portrait of the upper-middle classthe managers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and experts at the center of power in society. Her book is a subtle, textured description of how these men define the values and attitudes they consider essential in separating themselvesand their classfrom everyone else. Money, Morals, and Manners is an ambitious and sophisticated attempt to illuminate the nature of social class in modern society. For all those who downplay the importance of unequal social groups, it will be a revelation. A powerful, cogent study that will provide an elevated basis for debates in the sociology of culture for years to come.David Gartman, American Journal of SociologyA major accomplishment! Combining cultural analysis and comparative approach with a splendid literary style, this book significantly broadens the under

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Book SynopsisPredatory pricing has long been a contentious issue among lawmakers and economists. Legal actions are continually brought against companies. But the question remains: how likely are firms to cut prices in order to drive rivals out of business? This text makes an analysis of this topic.Table of ContentsPreface 1. The Debate on Predation 2. Reputational Models of Predation: Testing the Assumptions 3. Nonprofit Objectives and Credible Commitments: What Does This Imply for Government Enterprises? 4. Are Government or Private Enterprises More Likely to Engage in Predatory Behavior? Some International Evidence 5. What Happens When the Victims Have Better Information Than the Predators? 6. Some Final Thoughts Appendixes A. Explaining the Framework Used to Evaluate the Legitimacy of Anti-dumping Cases B. Data Appendix C. Analyzing How the Profitability of Entry Deterrence Is Affected by the Possibility of Trading Profits Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisAs the international community calls for more responsible environmental, social, and governance performance, the politics of commodities becomes more fraught. Commodity Politics cuts through responsibility rhetoric and presents research from Cameroon to provide a better understanding of the political complexity surrounding commodity production and trade today.Trade Review“Commodity Politics demonstrates not just how different actors and groups in several African countries and across several industries define responsible development and use of resources in different ways, but clearly explains why this matters. The book’s multidimensional understanding of responsibility is a useful heuristic that will be applicable to other regional contexts and industries.” Andrea M. Collins, University of Waterloo

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Book SynopsisAs the international community calls for more responsible environmental, social, and governance performance, the politics of commodities becomes more fraught. Commodity Politics cuts through responsibility rhetoric and presents research from Cameroon to provide a better understanding of the political complexity surrounding commodity production and trade today.Trade Review“Commodity Politics demonstrates not just how different actors and groups in several African countries and across several industries define responsible development and use of resources in different ways, but clearly explains why this matters. The book’s multidimensional understanding of responsibility is a useful heuristic that will be applicable to other regional contexts and industries.” Andrea M. Collins, University of Waterloo

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Book SynopsisJust Fodder addresses ethical and political questions arising from thinking about animals as eaters rather than as foodstuffs. Josh Milburn offers a novel theory of animal rights that insists that figuring out the full range of our obligations to animals requires asking questions about the nature and circumstances of our relationships with them.Trade Review“[Just Fodder] brings a significant and imperative contribution for animal advocates (and/or activists), social scientists, philosophers and other academic sectors parties to think about and understand the animal-human relationship from a broader point-of-view. For animal lovers, animal activists or animal advocates who have (or don't have) relationships with animals, it is worth reading this book and thinking more profoundly about the ethical questions raised by the author.” The Vegan Society“Just Fodder paves the way for a new road of enquiry into a topic that is not itself new at all: we have been directly or indirectly impacting on animals’ diets for millennia. That philosophers—to say nothing of political theorists—have largely failed to seriously address the ethics of feeding animals is likely a reflection of how they have, until relatively recently, failed to take animal ethics in general seriously.* Just Fodder*—beyond being itself a lucid and thoughtful account of an important topic—is therefore a heartening indication of the current state of animal ethics, and an exciting sign of the inquiries still to come.” *Journal of Moral Philosophy *“The book is a very valuable contribution to a debate that we must eventually have in our societies.” Daily Philosophy“That philosophers—to say nothing of political theorists—have largely failed to seriously address the ethics of feeding animals is likely a reflection of how they have, until relatively recently, failed to take animal ethics in general seriously. Just Fodder—beyond being itself a lucid and thoughtful account of an important topic—is therefore a heartening indication of the current state of animal ethics, and an exciting sign of the inquiries still to come.” *Contemporary Political Theory *

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Book SynopsisAs sales of fair-trade goods explode across the globe, Fair Trade and the Citizen-Consumer provides a timely analysis of the organizations, institutions and grassroots networks behind this growing movement.Trade Review'Katy Wheeler offers a thorough and judicious evaluation of the Fairtrade movement and, thereby, a significant contribution to understanding the political potential of ethical consumption.' - Alan Warde, Professor Sociology, University of Manchester, UK "A thouroughly engaging read ... this book is an accessible and thought-provoking offering that works to engage critically with fair trade rather than merely celebrate it. [The book] offers a critical and timely intervention, drawing attention to the lived realities of fair-trade consumption, and provides a useful platform to inform and stimulate further debate and research." - Cultural SociologyTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Rise of the Fair-Trade Citizen-Consumer Constructing the Citizen-Consumer The International Fair-Trade Consumer Movement Promoting Fair-Trade The Practice of Fair-Trade Support The Normalisation and Exclusivity of Fair-Trade Consumption The Politics of Fair-Trade Consumption Conclusion: The Ideology of the Citizen-Consumer Appendix: The National Omnibus Survey Questions (Module 236) Bibliography

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThey used to say in Warsaw of the globetrotting, four-time Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, "God is everywhere. Kolodko's already been there." In his latest book Truth, Error, and Lies, Grzegorz W. Kolodko takes us on a breathtaking journey through territories, centuries, and disciplines, including some formerly uncharted, at nerve-wracking speed. One will always be entertained, inspired, and enlightened. -- D. Mario Nuti, University of Rome La Sapienza Truth, Errors, and Lies distills lessons for development learned from a whole life of work and observations by a thinker and practitioner of economic transition and real-world politics. -- Justin Yifu Lin, chief economist and senior vice president of the World Bank Kolodko has been an important player in the transition of the Polish economy and has wide experience and original insights into themes and trends in the international economy. Every reader with an interest in economic development can benefit from reading this book. -- Robert A. Mundell, Nobel laureate in economic sciences Kolodko astounds the reader with his erudition and, something of immeasurable value in a book on economics, never permits him to become bored. Thanks to the successful marriage of economics, history, sociology, politics, and literature, Truth, Errors, and Lies is light reading but not devoid of theoretical gravity, ideal for the beach and, at the same time, just right for a university seminar. Le Monde Diplomatique This huge canvas depicting recent developments in economic policy is an outcry against the neoliberalism that dominated policymaking in the last quarter of the twentieth century and a hopeful assessment of the departures in economic thinking over the past two decades. Although I do not agree with Kolodko that the neoliberals have a monopoly on lying and the neo-left are pure in heart, I believe this book is a valuable meditation on the heterodox approach to economic policy now springing up across the world. -- Edmund S. Phelps, Nobel laureate in economic sciences Grzegorz Kolodko has written an extraordinarily wide-ranging and thought-provoking book. It is easy to disagree with parts of his argument. But the book makes plain not only the scale of the challenges humanity now confronts but the potential for humane, pragmatic and co-operative solutions. -- Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times The book is splendidly written, brimming with riches, and, like the Bible, can be studied from beginning to end and from end to beginning. -- Janusz Czapinski Books of a similar nature to "Truth, Errors and Lies: Politics and Economics in a Volatile World" include Alvin Toffler's "Future Shock," published in 1970, and Francis Fukuyama's "1989 The End of History"...The whole civilized world talked about them...This book will play a similar role. -- Andrew Ziemski In a world that focuses on trees or even on the barks of the trees, Professor Kolodkobook deals with all the forests of the world, and not only the forests of today but alsothose of the past and the future. -- Professor Vito Tanzi, Former Director of Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF Professor Kolodko is certainly very outspoken; he does not mince words. My own specialty is theory,which inter alia is meant to inform policy; the book gets directly at the policy matters themselves. -- Robert J. Aumann, Hebrew University, Nobel Prize Laureate in Economic Sciences Grzegorz Kolodko - an economist who sets out in pursuit of the volatile world to unravel the nexusof humanity's concerns - is not daunted by the complexity of the task. His ever-vigilant optimism cutsthrough the conundrum and leads him to boldly denounce conformism, hypocrisy and opportunistic thinking. Aided by his knowledge, practical experience and erudition of a humanist equally at home with Hafez, Montaigneor Orwell, he wields with panache his narrative spiced with anecdote and irony. A real tour de force! -- Jozef Hen, writer But this book is well worth reading, even if you disagree with its arguments and dislike its conclusions. Eastern Approaches - Economist blog ...an extraordinarily wide-ranging and thought-provoking book. -- Manju Agarwal Finance IndiaTable of ContentsThe Navigator 1: The World, by Words 2: How Things Happen: Economic Processes-What Science, by Policy 3: A Brief History of the World and What We Can Learn from It: Why Some Countries Are Wealthy and Others Poor, by and Whether It Must Always Be So 4: Globalization-and Then What? Where Globalization Originated and How to Come Out Ahead in the Era of Worldwide Interdependence 5: The World As It Is: How People Are Coping in Various Corners of a Changing World 6: The Withering of Neoliberalism and Its Tattered Legacy: Why a Harmful Concept Rose to Temporary Ascendancy in Half the World and What to Do about It 7: What Development Is and What It Depends On: Where Socioeconomic Development Comes from and How It Can Make Us Happy 8: Stagnation and Development-Institutions, by Policy 9: The Coincidence Theory of Development and the New Pragmatism: What Output Growth and Economic Development Depend On and How to Make Them Better 10: The Uncertain Future: What Awaits Us in the Near and Distant Future, by and What Say We Have in It A Letter Index

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Book SynopsisA little book of inspiration for the modern world. Most of us live our lives by accident - we live as it happens. Fulfilment comes when we live our lives on purpose.''What are you going to do with your life? What are you doing with your life now?''''Do you have goals? A vision? A clear sense of why you do what you do?''Almost everyone knows someone who has grappled with at least one of these questions. The answers can often seem elusive or uncertain.Though there are many paths to follow into the unknown future, there is one way that dramatically increases the chances we will enjoy the journey. To travel with someone we trust.We can try to build a successful career or a happy life alone, but why would we?Together is better.This unique and delightful little book makes the point that together is better in a quite unexpected way. Simon Sinek, bestselling author of Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last

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Book SynopsisWe live in the age of big companies where rising levels of power are concentrated in the hands of a few. Yet no government or organisation has the power to regulate these titans and hold them to account. We need big companies to share their power and we, the people of the world, need to reclaim it. In Competition is Killing Us, top business and competition lawyer Michelle Meagher establishes a new framework to control capitalism from the inside in order to make it work for the many and not just the few. Meagher has spent years campaigning against these multi-billion and trillion dollar mammoths that dominate the market and prioritise shareholder profits over all else; leading to extreme wealth inequality, inhumane conditions for workers and relentless pressure on the environment.In this revolutionary book, she introduces her wholly-achievable alternative; a fair and comprehensive competition law that limits unfair mergers, enforces accountability and rTrade ReviewThis is a rallying call for change! Michelle adds her voice to the many that are demanding accountability from our global companies and offers a passionately-articulated solution. A fascinating read! * Danny Dorling, author of Inequality and the 1% *A trenchant and thought-provoking analysis of modern capitalism. Far from serving us, it is causing us all harm. What's more, Meagher has a positive agenda for reform that will force big businesses to take responsibility for a system stumbling from crisis to crisis and to start addressing the global problems they have helped cause * Professor Diane Coyle, Bennett Professor of Public Policy, University of Cambridge *A book arguing passionately for genuine stakeholder capitalism might have seemed Utopian before Covid-19, now it is a must-read as Britain debates the world it wants to create post the pandemic. The case Meagher makes could not be more timely or relevant * Will Hutton, author of The State We're In *Eloquent, accessible and massively well-informed... Competition is Killing Us should be required reading for every anti-trust lawyer, every fund manager and every executive board in the land. It does the rest of us a huge service, not only in busting the myths that sustain corporate exceptionalism, but in signposting the path towards a genuine and transformative model of stakeholder governance. * Tim Jackson, Director of the Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity at The University of Surrey and author of Prosperity Without Growth *

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Book Synopsis''This is a must read!'' Vince Cable, former leader of the Liberal Democrats''Reads like a rip roaring tale of a corporate high wire act'' John McDonnell, former Shadow Chancellor ''Should be sold with a bottle of blood-pressure pills'' Edward Lucas, The Times The proud owner of a sprawling 14m estate in the Cotswolds, boasting a stable of eventing horses, a fleet of supercars and neighbouring the royal family, Neil Woodford was the most celebrated and successful British investor of his generation. He spent years beating the market; betting against the dot com bubble in the 1990s and the banks before the financial crash in 2008, making blockbuster returns for his investors and earning himself a reputation of ''the man who made Middle England rich''.But, in 2019, after a stream of poorly-judged investments, Woodford''s asset management company collapsed, trapping hundreds of thousands of rainy-day savers in hiTrade ReviewAn outstanding, readable, well researched account of the collapse of Woodford Investment Management ...'Built on a lie' wasn't a journalist's sound-bite but the judgement of Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England, who saw clearly that Woodford was a symptom of a dangerously unstable investment model. When a rogue investor smashes down a rotten door causing so much damage, give some credit to the rotten door. This is a must read -- Vince Cable * former leader of the Liberal Democrats and Secretary of State for Business *What reads like a rip roaring tale of a corporate high wire act is in fact also a forensic exposure of a finance system out of control, populated by gambling profiteers operating with impunity and accountable to nobody -- John McDonnell * Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington and former Shadow Chancellor *Owen reveals in meticulous detail the actions of disgraced fund manager Woodford - how he did what he did. But he also places at the heart of the story those who lost their life's savings. The ones whose names and stories we mustn't forget. Vital financial journalism with heart -- Emma Barnett * broadcaster *Colourful, insightful and pacey -- Oliver Shah * Business Editor of the Sunday Times and author of Damaged Goods: The Rise and Fall of Sir Philip Green *Built On A Lie pulls no punches. Owen Walker offers fresh revelations about the scandal, while asking important questions about what we can learn -- Dave Baxter * Investor's Chronicle *This book should be sold with a bottle of blood-pressure pills. Owen Walker paints a picture of complacency, incompetence and deceit that allowed Woodford, arrogant and naive in equal measure, to splurge his investors' cash on half-baked schemes, covering up the results with financial jiggery-pokery and outright lies. Written with refreshing clarity about a subject often shrouded in mumbo-jumbo and jargon... Walker's depiction is meticulous and unsparing. -- Edward Lucas * The Times *Neil Woodford made his name as the fund manager who made middle England rich, becoming a rock star to the investment world. Then it all went horribly wrong and Woodford lost investors more than £1bn in a ruinous fire sale. The FT's European banking correspondent tells the story expertly * Financial Times, Best Books of 2021 *

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Book SynopsisLearn how to green your business with the help of one of the UK''s leading corporate activists.Running a sustainable business doesn''t mean that you can''t make a profit. In this inspiring book, readers that own businesses of all sizes will learn the value of pursuing ethical policies through the journey of the author''s quest to do it right. Inside the pages of this sustainable business book, you''ll find:- Expert advice on practical ways that businesses can help reverse climate change and promote social justice while generating a profit- Chapters addressing plastics, responsible supply chains, the impact of COVID-19, and building a legacy that inspires the next generation- Real-life examples from Iceland''s ongoing quest to be sustainable give insights into leadership and sustainable businessIn the face of global warming, companies are moving towards more eco-friendly business practices and embracing their corporate social Trade ReviewAn honest and positive book * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA clear guide into how economic reasoning can filter through noise and identify solutions for problems, big and small. * Financial Times *Angner shows that economics is a deeply moral endeavour that should give us hope that many of our most pressing problems can be solved. * Niall Kishtainy, author of A Little History of Economics *[T]his book is a success, bucking the trend by prescribing practical solutions to humanity's biggest challenges and explaining the economic rationale behind them with refreshing - and highly readable - clarity -- James Wilson * Tortoise *A brilliantly clear explanation of how, in the right hands, the insights of Economics can be used to make the world a better place -- Rohini Pande * Henry J. Heinz II Professor of Economics, Director, Economic Growth Center, Yale *Provides an optimistic outline for improving society and our lives. With pristine clarity, good humor, and solid authority, Angner sketches solutions to the most stubborn problems, both small and large, from poor retirement planning to poverty itself. The same simple yet bracing themes run through all of the success stories: Rely on data, use the economist's methodological toolkit, and have a more experimental attitude toward fixing our most difficult problems. His prescriptions even contain norm-changing hints of how to get ordinary folks to implement his recommendations. Whether or not we show the good sense to comply with its lessons, How Economics Can Save the World exposes the decision-making structures that cause persistent threats to our happiness and well-being, and provides readers with the tools, knowledge, and hopeful impulse to disable these threats' -- J.D. Trout * John and Mae Calamos Professor of Philosophy, Illinois Institute of Technology *This wonderful book demystifies economics and explains the practical tools it provides for thinking about challenges we all face in everyday life - from getting small children to go to sleep to doing what we can to tackle climate change. -- Diane Coyle * Professor of Public Policy, Cambridge University *A fun and engaging read, designed to help us make better choices, lead better lives, and make a better world. Angner teaches us how to understand the life-defining realities of our world as economics, from sleep-training a baby, choosing between jobs, or building a community. He then teaches us how to manages those realities-including how to save and invest-- by applying the tools and insights learned from economic theory and behavioral research -- L. A. Paul * Millstone Family Professor, Philosophy and Cognitive Science, Yale *Angner blends economic history, theory and practice wonderfully to draw out how powerful economics can be. Written in an accessible and engaging way, this book is full of lessons to show how economics can practically make your life, and the world around you, a better place -- Jack Meaning and Rupal Patel * Bank of England economists and authors of Can’t We Just Print More Money? *A book brimming with beautiful explanations of important ideas and surprising discoveries * Tore Ellingsen, Stockholm School of Economics, former Chair of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel *A fascinating, playful approach to a subject that can so often seem complicated and unrelated to the challenges of everyday life. With an engaging, entertaining style, Angner blends the practical and theoretical to leave the reader informed and inspired to put this way of thinking into practice -- Eloise Skinner * author of But Are You Alive? *Did you know that economics has a lot to say about building communities, figuring out how to avoid fooling ourselves, and may even possess the key to being happy in life? Angner makes a case for all these points and more. He is the perfect tour guide to economics -- Jay Bhattacharya * Stanford University *How Economics Can Save The World makes the convincing case that economics is about so much more than money ... whether that means helping people make better decisions about how to spend our limited time, or developing a more effective way to encourage organ donations, or figuring out how to sift through contrary parenting advice and find the approach that works. All these things, Angner painstakingly explains, are economics in action. And what's more, we can use these principles in our own lives to make the world a better place. -- Kirsty Sedgman * Lecturer at the University of Bristol and author of On Being Unreasonable *An excellent book for people who want to know what economists do. * Robbie Mochrie, Senior Lecturer, Heriot-Watt University *A fun and highly informative read * The Irish Times *A really nicely done introduction to economics and what it can do. It’s a great book for a young adult/teenager considering studying economics, or perhaps an adult who has always wanted to know what economics is but never quite dared to find out * Five Books *

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Book SynopsisEconomics has the power to make the world a better, happier and safer place: this book shows you howOur world is in a mess. The challenges of climate change, inequality, hunger and a global pandemic mean our way of life seems more imperilled and society more divided than ever; but economics can help! From parenting to organ donation, housing to anti-social behaviour, economics provides the tools we need to fix the biggest issues of today. Far from being a means to predict the stock market or enrich the elite, economics provides a lens through which we can better understand how things work, design clever solutions and create the conditions in which we can all flourish. With a healthy dose of optimism, and packed with stories of economics in everyday situations, Erik Angner demonstrates the methods he and his fellow economists use to help improve our lives and the society in which we live. He shows us that economics can be a powerful force for good, awakTrade ReviewA clear guide into how economic reasoning can filter through noise and identify solutions for problems, big and small. * Financial Times *Angner shows that economics is a deeply moral endeavour that should give us hope that many of our most pressing problems can be solved. * Niall Kishtainy, author of A Little History of Economics *[T]his book is a success, bucking the trend by prescribing practical solutions to humanity's biggest challenges and explaining the economic rationale behind them with refreshing - and highly readable - clarity -- James Wilson * Tortoise *A brilliantly clear explanation of how, in the right hands, the insights of Economics can be used to make the world a better place -- Rohini Pande * Henry J. Heinz II Professor of Economics, Director, Economic Growth Center, Yale *Provides an optimistic outline for improving society and our lives. With pristine clarity, good humor, and solid authority, Angner sketches solutions to the most stubborn problems, both small and large, from poor retirement planning to poverty itself. The same simple yet bracing themes run through all of the success stories: Rely on data, use the economist's methodological toolkit, and have a more experimental attitude toward fixing our most difficult problems. His prescriptions even contain norm-changing hints of how to get ordinary folks to implement his recommendations. Whether or not we show the good sense to comply with its lessons, How Economics Can Save the World exposes the decision-making structures that cause persistent threats to our happiness and well-being, and provides readers with the tools, knowledge, and hopeful impulse to disable these threats' -- J.D. Trout * John and Mae Calamos Professor of Philosophy, Illinois Institute of Technology *This wonderful book demystifies economics and explains the practical tools it provides for thinking about challenges we all face in everyday life - from getting small children to go to sleep to doing what we can to tackle climate change. -- Diane Coyle * Professor of Public Policy, Cambridge University *A fun and engaging read, designed to help us make better choices, lead better lives, and make a better world. Angner teaches us how to understand the life-defining realities of our world as economics, from sleep-training a baby, choosing between jobs, or building a community. He then teaches us how to manages those realities-including how to save and invest-- by applying the tools and insights learned from economic theory and behavioral research -- L. A. Paul * Millstone Family Professor, Philosophy and Cognitive Science, Yale *Angner blends economic history, theory and practice wonderfully to draw out how powerful economics can be. Written in an accessible and engaging way, this book is full of lessons to show how economics can practically make your life, and the world around you, a better place -- Jack Meaning and Rupal Patel * Bank of England economists and authors of Can’t We Just Print More Money? *A book brimming with beautiful explanations of important ideas and surprising discoveries * Tore Ellingsen, Stockholm School of Economics, former Chair of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel *A fascinating, playful approach to a subject that can so often seem complicated and unrelated to the challenges of everyday life. With an engaging, entertaining style, Angner blends the practical and theoretical to leave the reader informed and inspired to put this way of thinking into practice -- Eloise Skinner * author of But Are You Alive? *Did you know that economics has a lot to say about building communities, figuring out how to avoid fooling ourselves, and may even possess the key to being happy in life? Angner makes a case for all these points and more. He is the perfect tour guide to economics -- Jay Bhattacharya * Stanford University *How Economics Can Save The World makes the convincing case that economics is about so much more than money ... whether that means helping people make better decisions about how to spend our limited time, or developing a more effective way to encourage organ donations, or figuring out how to sift through contrary parenting advice and find the approach that works. All these things, Angner painstakingly explains, are economics in action. And what's more, we can use these principles in our own lives to make the world a better place. -- Kirsty Sedgman * Lecturer at the University of Bristol and author of On Being Unreasonable *An excellent book for people who want to know what economists do. * Robbie Mochrie, Senior Lecturer, Heriot-Watt University *A fun and highly informative read * The Irish Times *A really nicely done introduction to economics and what it can do. It’s a great book for a young adult/teenager considering studying economics, or perhaps an adult who has always wanted to know what economics is but never quite dared to find out * Five Books *

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE FT MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 FT BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2021Racial divisions play out as starkly in the workplace as they do in wider society. What can YOU do to eradicate the bias and create a more diverse, inclusive and equitable environment?A one-stop resource for anyone wanting to understand the causes and manifestations of racism, to examine their own biases - and know what works to advance racial equity at work. - FT ________________ Racial equity is achievable. But the honest conversations we need to have to foster that change can be uncomfortable - and are all too often avoided. Drawing together years of academic research from the fields of psychology, sociology, management, and behavioural economics, Robert Livingston has created the ultimate solutions-oriented guide for those who want to transform the social order, but are unsure of how to go about it.Trade ReviewThe Conversation is an extraordinarily timely book. Just as companies and organizations in the U.S. and around the world are focusing anew on the entrenched bias in their culture, The Conversation comes along to offer a path forward. Livingston has digested his authoritative understanding of the science into a remarkably approachable volume, one that is animated by his storytelling and voice on the page. The Conversation is a major achievement, one that is poised to play a significant role in improving our understanding about bias and addressing systemic racism in the workplace * Robin J. Ely, Diane Doerge Wilson Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School *Social justice is a long game, and it has to start with awareness of the problem. Dr. Livingston's book, just like his live presentations, is one of the most compelling articulations of the problems of racism and discrimination that I have encountered. As I've seen in my work with organizations like Airbnb, when a company is prepared to do serious work, the results can be extraordinary. This wonderful book is the place to start. The Conversation manages to be both intellectually compelling and substantive while also being infused with warmth and humor, just like Robert. I highly recommend it * Laura W. Murphy, civil rights activist, consultant, and former director, ACLU Washington Legislative Office *As a product and business innovator, I like to think about how to design globally and execute locally. This maxim is just as true when it comes to a company's culture. Candid conversations are among the best ways to dispel myths and false narratives around diversity that hold us back, but we needfactual information and a framework. The Conversation offers exactly that. This book should be required reading for leaders and all those who share the goal of a more equitable future * William P. Gipson, retired Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Procter & Gamble *I met Dr. Livingston in 2013 when he made the first of many trips to Asheville to educate our county and city leaders on how racism shows up in organizations. His presentation awakened us to what was possible if we had the courage and commitment to do the work. Fast forward to today and the progress that Asheville and Buncombe County have made toward reparations and greater racial equity, and you can see Robert's handprint in shaping this change. The Conversation is a testament to Dr. Livingston's storytelling skill as he deftly weaves research with vivid examples to make the case for how and why change is possible. This book is a must read * Lisa Eby, Former Human Resources and Community Engagement Director, Buncombe County Government *After devoting decades of his life working to end systemic racism, Livingston speaks not only with authority but with a refreshing optimism. The thousands of hours he has spent with community leaders across the country have shown that when conversations are candid and respectful, Americans can indeed come together * David Gergen, CNN Political Analyst, Adviser to Four US Presidents, and Professor of Public Service at the Harvard Kennedy School *Systematic racism is a part of our past, sadly part of our present and will be part of our future if we don't educate ourselves on its realities. We all need to seek the truth and be willing to have the uncomfortable conversations necessary to transform ourselves and our organizations. Livingston's thoughtful and instructive book will help us all start these important conversations * Mike Kaufman, CEO, Cardinal Health *Robert Livingston makes an absolutely critical contribution to the much needed efforts to understand and combat racism in the corporate realm. This is compulsory reading for all serious leaders and people who aspire to lead -- Nels Abbey, author of Think Like A White ManA one-stop resource for anyone wanting to understand the causes and manifestations of racism, to examine their own biases - and know what works to advance racial equity at work * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisBASED ON THE NO 1 HIT PODCAST ''The Lazarus Heist''''You''ll never see North Korea the same way again'' Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland''One of the most incredible cyber-espionage stories I''ve ever heard'' Jamie Bartlett, author of The Missing Crypto Queen''Pacy and eye-popping'' - Tom Burgis, author of KleptopiaThey have been accused of causing mayhem in Hollywood with 2014''s infamous Sony hack.They''re allegedly behind WannaCry, a cyber-attack which brought NHS hospitals to a dangerous standstill.And it has been claimed that they have stolen more than $ 1bn in an international crime spree.They are the Lazarus Group, a shadowy cabal of hackers accused of working on behalf of the North Korean state.From the streets of Dhaka to the casinos of Macau to the secretive capital of Pyongyang, this shocking story uncovers the secret world of the Lazarus Group, their victimTrade ReviewPacy and eye-popping. It's chilling to read how easily dictators blessed with talented hackers can now terrorise democracies -- Tom Burgis * author of Kleptopia *This is a mindbending investigation. You'll never see North Korea the same way again -- Oliver Bullough * Sunday Times bestselling author of Moneyland and Butler to the World *One of the most incredible cyber-espionage stories I've ever heard -- Jamie Bartlett * author of The Missing Crypto Queen *Cyber warfare and criminal hacking has never been more pertinent. This a must read to understand the threats currently facing all of us globally * Annie Machon, author of Spies, Lies and Whistleblowers *Part detective story, part thriller, but scary since it is all true. White exposes North Korea as a pariah State where ruthless dictatorship joins forces with international cyber crime. A compelling account of a 21st century threat to us all * Sir David Omand, former head of GCHQ and author of How Spies Think *Geoff White's thorough investigation reads as part detective story, part thriller, but scary since it is all true. He exposes North Korea as a pariah State where ruthless dictatorship joins forces with international cyber crime. A compelling account of a 21st century threat to us all * Professor Sir David Omand, former head of GCHQ and author of How Spies Think *North Korea is one of the world's least understood countries. By uncovering key details about the innovative methods of the Lazarus Group, and richly detailing its operations, Geoff White has performed a crucial service in our conception of the criminal state that is North Korea. Read this book! * Isaac Stone Fish, author of America Second: How America's Elites Are Making China Stronger *In this captivating gem of a book, Geoff takes us on a whirlwind global adventure that covers the events around a fascinating and important cyber attack that we all should be aware of * Jack Rhysider, founder of Darknet Diaries *While the book reads like a typical Hollywood crime drama, in the end the good guys do not win * Foreign Policy *A pacey insight into the cutting edge of modern crime and an equally fascinating portrait of life inside North Korea * The Economist *A globe-trotting, criminal thriller, with geopolitical implications, glitz and glamour, high tech, life and death stakes, and, what's more-it is all true. -- Joshua C. Huminsk * Diplomatic Courier *A riveting investigation reveals a world of shadowy criminals, sophisticated hacks and bungled schemes * Financial Times *A captivating read that contains everything from geopolitics and cybercrime to Hollywood and the idiosyncrasies of North Korea's over-the-top regime-none of which can be dull on any day * India Times *An easy-to-read book on cybersecurity. If you hold crypto, you need to know the basics of security -- Changpeng Zhao * CEO of Binance *

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Book SynopsisWhat Money Can''t Buy is the Top Ten Sunday Times Bestseller from ''the superstar philosopher'', Michael SandelShould we financially reward children for good marks? Is it ethical to pay people to donate organs? What about hiring mercenaries to fight our wars, outsourcing inmates to for-profit prisons or selling citizenship? In recent decades, market values have impinged on almost every aspect of life - medicine, education, government, law, even family life. We have drifted from having a market economy to being a market society. In What Money Can''t Buy Michael Sandel asks: Isn''t there something wrong with a world in which everything is for sale? And how do we protect the things that really matter?''Brilliant, easily readable, beautifully delivered and often funny ... an indispensable book'' David Aaronovitch, The Times''In a culture mesmerised by the market, Sandel''s is the indispensable voice of reason'' John Gray, New Statesman''Provocative and intellectually suggestive ... little less than a wake-up call'' Rowan Williams, Prospect''A star philosopher ... entertaining and provocative'' Diane Coyle, Independent ''Let''s hope that What Money Can''t Buy, by being so patient and accumulative in its argument and examples, marks a permanent shift in these debates'' John Lanchester, GuardianMichael J. Sandel is the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University. His legendary ''Justice'' course is the first Harvard course made freely available online (www.JusticeHarvard.org) and on television. Hiss work has been translated into 15 languages and been the subject of television series in the U.K., the U.S., Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and the Middle East. He has delivered the Tanner Lectures at Oxford and been a visiting professor at the Sorbonne, Paris. In 2010, China Newsweek named him the most influential foreign figure of the year in China. Sandel was the 2009 BBC Reith Lecturer, and his most recent book Justice is an international bestseller.Trade ReviewOne of the most popular teachers in the world * Observer *Sandel is touching something deep in both Boston and Beijing -- Thomas Friedman * New York Times *The most influential foreign figure of the year * China's Newsweek *Few philosophers are compared to rock stars or TV celebrities, but that's the kind of popularity Michael Sandel enjoys in Japan * Japan Times *One of the world's most interesting political philosophers * Guardian *What Money Can't Buy selected by the Guardian as a literary highlight for 2012 * Guardian *America's best-known contemporary political philosopher ... the most famous professor in the world right now... the man is an academic rock star [but] instead of making it all serious and formidable, Sandel makes it light and easy to grasp -- Mitu Jayashankar * Forbes India *An exquisitely reasoned, skillfully written treatise on big issues of everyday life * Kirkus Reviews *Sandel is probably the world's most relevant living philosopher -- Michael Fitzgerald * Newsweek *Mr Sandel is pointing out [a] quite profound change in society -- Jonathan V Last * Wall Street Journal *Provocative and intellectually suggestive ... amply researched and presented with exemplary clarity, [it] is weighty indeed - little less than a wake-up call to recognise our desperate need to rediscover some intelligible way of talking about humanity -- Rowan Williams * Prospect *Brilliant, easily readable, beautifully delivered and often funny ... an indispensable book -- David Aaronovitch * Times *Entertaining and provocative -- Diane Coyle * Independent *Poring through Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel's new book ... I found myself over and over again turning pages and saying, "I had no idea." I had no idea that in the year 2000 ... "a Russian rocket emblazoned with a giant Pizza Hut logo carried advertising into outer space," or that in 2001, the British novelist Fay Weldon wrote a book commissioned by the jewelry company Bulgari ... I knew that stadiums are now named for corporations, but had no idea that now "even sliding into home is a corporate-sponsored event" ... I had no idea that in 2001 an elementary school in New Jersey became America's first public school "to sell naming rights to a corporate sponsor" -- Thomas Friedman * New York Times *A vivid illustration ... Let's hope that What Money Can't Buy, by being so patient and so accumulative in its argument and its examples, marks a permanent shift in these debates -- John Lanchester * Guardian *In a culture mesmerised by the market, Sandel's is the indispensable voice of reason ... if we ... bring basic values into political life in the way that Sandel suggests, at least we won't be stuck with the dreary market orthodoxies that he has so elegantly demolished -- John Gray * New Statesman *What Money Can't Buy is replete with examples of what money can, in fact, buy ... Sandel has a genius for showing why such changes are deeply important -- Martin Sandbu * Financial Times *Michael Sandel ... is currently the most effective communicator of ideas in English * Guardian *Sandel, the most famous teacher of philosophy in the world, has shown that it is possible to take philosophy into the public square without insulting the public's intelligence -- Michael Ignatieff * New Republic *A book that can persuade people that the rules of the economy don't just reflect our values, they help to determine them -- Ed Miliband * New Statesman *Fascinating exploration of the alarming encroachment of market philosophy on so many aspects of our lives -- Alexander McCall Smith * The Herald *

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Book SynopsisThe collected reflections of leaders in business, academy and other parts of society ask questions to consider in the rush towards globalization: What is the next step in the globalization process? Should we aim for one global code of conduct? What accountability structures are helpful?Trade Review“The contemporary globalization of business cries out for a global ethic, the successful articulation of which is furthered by this collection of timely new essays that together evaluate existing global codes and suggest fruitful lines of future development. The twenty-seven codes conveniently gathered in the Appendix enhance the volume’s usefulness. The books is an important and welcome addition to the literature on international business ethics.” —Richard T. De George, University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, University of Kansas“These two books [Economic Imperatives and Ethical Values in Global Business and Global Codes of Conduct] present the best current thinking about efforts to appraise and influence the social and ethical impact of global corporations, and set the stage for the new UN Global Compact initiated by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 1999.” —Ethics and International Affairs“A useful all-in-one-volume survey of the values and the limitations of global codes of conduct for multinational corporations—a topic of obvious importance in an increasingly ‘globalized’ economy.... Recommended for academic collections, lower-division undergraduate through research, as well as professional libraries.” —Choice

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Book SynopsisSpirituality seems to be a basic human good essential for human flourishing. This work raises questions about spirituality in the workplace. What are the moral questions that should guide leaders? Is spirituality being treated as simply an instrumental good?Trade Review“… highly enlightening, fascinating, interesting, intriguing and challenging. After reading it, one certainly feels that one has been enriched by these thought provoking texts.” —PRAXIS: Journal for Christian Business Leadership“… this is a timely and interesting book. Anyone who believes that spirituality can and should have an important place in business will find valuable arguments in support of his view as well as critiques and reasons to look for solid foundations for it. [T]he book will be helpful to any reader who is looking … for … stimulating ideas on the subject.” —Markets and Morality“...a collection of thoughtful and thought-provoking essays by diverse learned authors concerning the meeting point between commercial workplace responsibility and personal spiritual values.” —Midwest Book Review“Recommended. General readers, undergraduates, and professionals.” —Choice

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Book SynopsisSpirituality seems to be a basic human good essential for human flourishing. This work raises questions about spirituality in the workplace. What are the moral questions that should guide leaders? Is spirituality being treated as simply an instrumental good?Trade Review“… highly enlightening, fascinating, interesting, intriguing and challenging. After reading it, one certainly feels that one has been enriched by these thought provoking texts.” —PRAXIS: Journal for Christian Business Leadership“… this is a timely and interesting book. Anyone who believes that spirituality can and should have an important place in business will find valuable arguments in support of his view as well as critiques and reasons to look for solid foundations for it. [T]he book will be helpful to any reader who is looking … for … stimulating ideas on the subject.” —Markets and Morality“...a collection of thoughtful and thought-provoking essays by diverse learned authors concerning the meeting point between commercial workplace responsibility and personal spiritual values.” —Midwest Book Review“Recommended. General readers, undergraduates, and professionals.” —Choice

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Book SynopsisA compelling look at the B Corp movement and why socially and environmentally responsible companies are vital for everyone’s futureTrade Review“Better Business is a valuable guide to an important force”—The Financial Times “Marquis explains well what he sees as the problem with the traditional "shareholder primacy" model and provides a comprehensive history of how the movement for change started, including the struggle to give the B corporation model legal backing.”—Money Week“Marquis weaves a compelling argument that ‘socially and environmentally responsible companies are vital for everyone’s future’. A prescient book when capitalism in its current form is coming under question.”—Arun Kakar, Spear’s Magazine“Marquis’s access to the movement and ability to write organisational history make this book a fantastic read.”—Dr Johannes Lenhard, LSE Review of BooksLonglisted for the 2020 Porchlight Business Book Awards, sponsored by the Porchlight Book CompanyWinner of the 2021 Axiom Gold Medal, Business Ethics category, sponsored by the Axiom Business Book Awards"Better Business is a compelling demonstration of how redefining the corporate purpose can have impact at scale. The B Corp movement is leading the way to a more resilient economy and society."—Emmanuel Faber, Chairman and CEO, Danone “Christopher Marquis is one of the world’s leading experts on the dynamics of business and social innovation. Drawing on extensive evidence and vivid case studies, he busts myths about shareholder primacy and reveals how it’s possible for companies to integrate social good into their missions.”—Adam M. Grant, author of Originals and Give and Take and host of the TED podcast Worklife "Better Business is the book to read if you want to put values and purpose at the center of your company. It’s an inspiring book with great insights to share."—Jerry Greenfield, co-founder, Ben & Jerry’s "Chris Marquis’ book shows us why the leadership of B Corps and tools like the SDG Action Manager might be our best bet to drive meaningful business action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030."—Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact "Better Business is an important blueprint for how businesses can and should be both successful and a force for good."—Rose Marcario, President and CEO, Patagonia “American capitalism is self-defeating over the long term and in trouble right now. Better Business offers sage and practical advice on how business leaders and policy makers can do better while doing well.” – Deval Patrick, former Governor of Massachusetts “Marquis convincingly shows how businesses like B Corps cannot only do good, but also do well by doing good. Every business leader that wants to create a resilient, sustainable and high performing company should read this book.”—Paul Polman, Former CEO of Unilever and co-founder of IMAGINE “Better Business presents a compelling account of how the B Corp movement is beginning to transform businesses around the world into something more idealistic and truly productive.”—Robert Shiller, Nobel Laureate in Economics “Better Business is an engaging and thoroughgoing guide to the B Corp movement and provides an essential strategic and moral framework for conducting business in the 21st century.”—Vincent Stanley, co-author of The Responsible Company “By highlighting that a starting point to reform our economy is putting legal power behind the idea that corporations should have to treat all their stakeholders, and particularly their workers, with respect, Better Business convincingly outlines how capitalism can be reshaped to be more fair and equitable for all.”—Leo E. Strine Jr., former Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court "A fascinating and nuanced account of one of the most important business movements of our time."—András Tilcsik, coauthor of Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It

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Book SynopsisIn this landmark work, NEW YORKER columnist James Surowiecki explores a seemingly counter-intuitive idea that has profound implications. Decisions taken by a large group, even if the individuals within the group aren''t smart, are always better than decisions made by small numbers of ''experts''. This seemingly simply notion has endless and major ramifications for how businesses operate, how knowledge is advanced, how economies are (or should be) organised and how nation-states fare. With great erudition, Surowiecki ranges across the disciplines of psychology, economics, statistics and history to show just how this principle operates in the real world. Along the way Surowiecki asks a number of intriguing questions about a subject few of us actually understand - economics. What are prices? How does money work? Why do we have corporations? Does advertising work? His answers, rendered in a delightfully clear prose, demystify daunting prospects. As Surowiecki writes: ''The hero Trade ReviewA bright and lucid columnist for THE NEW YORKER . . . [Surowiecki] knows how to make a convincing, sometimes entertaining case * SUNDAY TIMES *Erudite and entertaining . . . he has a rare gift for combining rigorous thought with entertaining examples * FINANCIAL TIMES *Dazzling . . . will turn your world upside down. It's an adventure story, a manifesto, and the most brilliant book on business, society and everyday life that I've read in years * Malcolm Gladwell, author of THE TIPPING POINT *A handsome addition to the books that combine the verve of smart magazine writing with a whiff of academia . . .a fantastically stylish counter to the expert-knows-best line . . . an offbeat argument for democracy. In the future, "crowd pleaser" might no * GQ *

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Book SynopsisAre you the next Million Dollar Woman? Women run an increasing number of businesses, but female entrepreneurs still tend to think small, and their companies rarely reach the heights of those of their male counterparts. Remarkably, less than 5 per cent of venture capital money gets invested in businesses led by women, which means few women have the capital to take their businesses big. CEO Julia Pimsleur has beaten the odds, raising millions and racking up awards for her international children''s language-teaching company, Little Pim.Million Dollar Women is a fun, accessible business guide combining Pimsleur''s own story with straightforward business advice and the instructive, often funny stories of other female entrepreneurs who are running businesses with substantial funding and revenues. There will also be quick, helpful exercises in a workbook-like appendix. Million Dollar Women will give advice on:- How to think big and take your comTrade ReviewBeing an entrepreneur is increasingly the path women want to take, and this book embraces that, as well as the idea that every woman's experience is useful and inspiring. -- Diane von FurstenbergDo you have an ambitious vision for your business but aren't sure what to do next? Million Dollar Women is both encouraging and realistic-it's packed with insights, practical advice, and real-life examples. Successful entrepreneur Julia Pimsleur provides an invaluable guide for any woman who wants to make a big jump. -- Gretchen Rubin, author of THE HAPPINESS PROJECT and BETTER THAN BEFOREMillion Dollar Women gives women a road map to getting over the million-dollar mark with their businesses. Julia Pimsleur speaks from having been in the trenches herself and has a genuine mission to help other women make it into the million dollar women club. A must-read for women who care about their financial futures. -- David Bach, author of SMART WOMEN FINISH RICHPacked with case studies and stories of Pimsleur's own history and rise, this enthusiastic, encouraging guide is a great Business 101 for entrepreneurial women. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisAre you the next million dollar woman? Women run an increasing number of businesses, but female entrepreneurs still tend to think small, and their companies rarely reach the heights of those of their male counterparts. Most are stuck running kitchen-table businesses, just getting by, or in many cases, running out of cash. Julia Pimsleur aims to change that with Million Dollar Women, which will show you how to take your business to that million-dollar mark and beyond.Million Dollar Women is a fun, accessible business guide combining Pimsleur''s own story with the experiences of seven other women who have raised capital, developed powerful networks, and built multimillion-dollar companies from scratch. It teaches you the concepts and the vocabulary you need to secure funding and scale up. It explains how to make the right connections, when to delegate, and when to seek coaching and support. Drawing on her own experience of becoming a CEO, Pimsleur Trade ReviewUseful and inspiring -- Diane Von FurstenbergDo you have an ambitious vision for your business, but aren't sure what to do next? Million Dollar Women is both encouraging and realistic - it's packed with insights, practical advice, and real-life examples. Successful entrepreneur Julia Pimsleur provides an invaluable guide for any woman who wants to make a big jump -- Gretchen Rubin, author of Better Than Before and The Happiness ProjectMillion Dollar Women gives women a roadmap to getting over the million dollar mark with their businesses . . . A must read for women who care about their financial futures -- David Bach, author of Smart Women Finish Rich and Start Late, Finish RichBuilding your million dollar business often requires finding, convincing and working with outside investors. And those angels and venture capitalists are mostly all men. Million Dollar Women provides the map, compass and inspiration to enable female entrepreneurs to enter that world and emerge victorious! -- Adam Quinton, Investor, CEO of Lucas Point Ventures

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Book SynopsisThis life-changing manifesto shows how you have the potential to make a huge difference wherever you are. Few authors have had the kind of lasting impact and global reach that Seth Godin has had. In a series of now-classic books, he has taught generations of readers how to make remarkable products and spread powerful ideas. In Linchpin, he turns his attention to the individual, and explains how anyone can make a significant impact within their organisation.There used to be two teams in every workplace: management and labour. Now there''s a third team, the linchpins. These people figure out what to do when there''s no rule book. They delight and challenge their customers and peers. They love their work, pour their best selves into it and turn each day into a kind of art. Have you ever found a shortcut that others missed? Seen a new way to resolve a conflict? Made a connection with someone others couldn''t reach? Even once? Then you have what it takes to become indispensable, by overcoming the resistance that holds people back. Linchpin will show you how to join the likes of... Keith Johnson, who scours flea markets across the country to fill Anthropologie stores with unique pieces. Jason Zimdars, a graphic designer who got his dream job at 37signals without a résumé. David, who works at Dean and Deluca coffee shop in New York. He sees every customer interaction as a chance to give a gift and is cherished in return. As Godin writes, ''Every day I meet people who have so much to give but have been bullied enough or frightened enough to hold it back. It''s time to stop complying with the system and draw your own map. You have brilliance in you, your contribution is essential, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do it, and you must.''

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Book SynopsisCarefully review the decision-making process of business leaders today and discover common threads behind ethical challenges in Jennings' best-selling BUSINESS ETHICS: CASE STUDIES AND SELECTED READINGS, 10E. The latest cases, new examples and intriguing readings drawn from pop culture, business and history introduce today's ethical issues, the consequences and societal costs. You learn how to recognize and resolve ethical issues to become a stronger business leader. Probing questions prompt you to evaluate situations like actions of the NBA in China or the NFL's Taking-a-Knee issue. You learn how specific behaviors can lead to ethical or legal breaches as you work through real examples of business decisions gone awry. You study patterns and choices in examples such as how behaviors have changed during the pandemic, how employees gamed fitness devices for insurance discounts or how parents cheated to get their children into top universities.Table of ContentsUNIT 1: Ethical Theory, Philosophical Foundations, Our Reasoning Flaws, Types of Ethical Dilemmas, and You. SECTION A Understanding Ourselves and Ethical Lapses. SECTION B Ethical Theory and Philosophical Foundations. SECTION C The Types of Ethical Dilemmas. SECTION D Our Reasoning Flaws. SECTION E Analyzing and Resolving Ethical Dilemmas. UNIT 2: Solving Ethical Dilemmas in Business. SECTION A Business, Ethics, and Individuals: How Do They Work Together? SECTION B What Gets in the Way of Ethical Decisions in Business? SECTION C Resolving Ethical Dilemmas in Business. UNIT 3: Business, Stakeholders, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability. SECTION A Business and Society: The Tough Issues of Economics, Social Responsibility, Stakeholders, and Business. SECTION B Applying Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Theory. SECTION C Government as a Stakeholder. UNIT 4: Ethics and Company Culture. SECTION A Temptation at Work for Individual Gain and That Credo. SECTION B The Organizational Behavior Factors. SECTION C Accounting and Governance Factor. SECTION D The Psychological and Behavior Factors. SECTION E The Structural Factors: Governance, Example, and Leadership. SECTION F Industry Practices and Legal Factors. SECTION G The Fear-and-Silence Factors. SECTION H Culture of Goodness. UNIT 5: Ethics and Contracts. SECTION A Contract Negotiations: All Is Fair and Conflicting Interests. SECTION B Promises, Performance, and Reality. UNIT 6: Ethics in International Business. SECTION A Conflicts between the Corporation���s Ethics and Business Practices in Foreign Countries. SECTION B Bribes, Grease Payments, and ���When in Rome ������ UNIT 7: Ethics, Business Operations, and Rights. SECTION A Workplace Safety. SECTION B Workplace Loyalty. SECTION C Workplace Diversity and Atmosphere. SECTION D Tough Issues and Confrontation in the Workplace. UNIT 8: Ethics and Products. SECTION A Advertising Content. SECTION B Product Safety. SECTION C Product Sales. UNIT 9: Ethics and Competition. SECTION A Covenants Not to Compete. SECTION B All���s Fair, or Is It? SECTION C Intellectual Property and Ethics. The Ethical Common Denominator (ECD) Index: The Common Threads of Business Ethics. Alphabetical Index. Business Discipline Index. Product/Company/Individuals Index. Topic Index.

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Book SynopsisWith the acceptance of CSR and Sustainability as important business performance indicators, it is timely now to assess the impact that leadership has on the development of these processes. CSR, Sustainability, and Leadership seeks to explore the integration of these three elements through an examination of concerns and trends in contemporary organisations. The authors discuss empirical and theoretical studies which focus on processes and practices which inform the field. Organisations wish not only to participate in responsible behaviour, but also actively lead within their local environments. However, businesses are failing in their execution of CSR because of ineffective leadership. Business leaders are central to an organisation's purpose in the world and this book will inform a robust discussion about social issues which are pressing to scholars, policymakers, not-for-profit organisations and students.Trade Review"I agree with the key message of the book that sustainability leadership cannot be taught solely from the perspective of traditional leadership theory; here the book makes a useful contribution, especially in chapters two, three and seven." -Paul IlesTable of ContentsSection A: Leading for Sustainability 1. Introduction: Leading for Corporate Social Responsibility and SustainabilityGabriel Eweje and Ralph J Bathurst 2. Sustainability Leadership: It’s Not about HeroesPeter McGhee and Patricia Grant3. Responsible Leadership in Times of Change: Champions from the Arab RegionDima Jamali, Nadine Mohanna and Hagop Panossian4. The Role of Leadership in Leading Organizations towards Sustainability: An Organizational Learning PerspectiveMinyu Wu and Angela Ma5. Decision-Making as Sustainable Leadership: The Garbage Can RevisitedDianne Bolton and Terry Landells6. Evaluating CSR, Sustainability and Sourcing Within the UK Supermarket Industry: The Case of Waitrose/John Lewis PartnershipRalph Tench and Martina Topić7. Corporate Social Responsibility and Leadership StyleFatemeh Hakimian, Hadi Farid, and Mohd Nazari IsmailSection B: Global Challenges and Concerns8. Practicing Corporate Social ResponsibilityLoi Teck Hui9. Environmental Social and Governance Reporting: A Case Study of the Australian Mining SectorKumudini Heenetigala, Anona Armstrong, Chitra Desilva Lokuwaduge, and Amali Ediriweera10. A Study of Strategic CSR and BOP Business Practice: From the Perspective of Organizational SustainabilityJunichi Mizuo11. Constructive Consumption: Corporate Leadership in Bridging Livelihoods and Conservation in Democratic SocietiesSaleem Ali and Mirza Sadaqat Huda12. The Louis Vuitton Foundation: The Gift of a CSR Leader and Art Lover to the WorldElen Riot13. Conclusion: Leading Responsibly and SustainablyRalph J Bathurst and Gabriel Eweje

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Book SynopsisHow can we design circular business models? How can we organize the transition from a linear to a circular economy? And how can we imagine circular futures that help us transform current realities? This book aims to provide answers to these questions while addressing the challenges and opportunities of the circular economy. The authors reflect on why conventional sustainability models  such as the triple P' (People, Profit and Planet) or eco-efficiency  have failed in addressing environmental challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. They then move on to explore innovative circular business models, which propose to eliminate environmental damage by radically reforming the system of industrial production. Organizing the transition is a collaborative effort: entrepreneurs, consumers, policymakers, multinationals and intermediaries need to work together to foster the emergence of the circular economy as an institutional field. Together withTrade Review'Transitioning from business-as-usual toward a circular economy is an absolute must to meet the urgent climate and environmental sustainability challenges of our time. Kopnina and Poldner bring together an inspiring array of researchers who dig into the topic of circular economy from a variety of angles. With ideas on how businesses can transform through innovation and design, and how education, consumers and intermediaries facilitate business model innovation, this book provides new insights into the scholarly business discourse on sustainability and management.'Judith Walls, Professor and Chair for Sustainability Management at University of St. Gallen, Switzerland'Sustainability is not only necessary, but as a matter of fact, possible. This book offers insights into ways to shape a sustainable future by opening up space for experimentation, multiple value creation and eventually transformation. Showcasing leading scholarship and practice on the circular economy, with coverage across a variety of sectors, cases and dilemmas, this book offers insights for forging new learning pathways towards the actualization of a sustainable world.' William B. Gartner, Bertarelli Foundation Distinguished Professor of Family Entrepreneurship, Babson College, USATable of ContentsPart I: Designing circular business models 1. Changing the Logic of Value Creation 2. Doing More with Less 3. Circular Business Models Part II: Organizing circular transitions 4. Sustainability Frameworks 5. Understanding the Role of Institutional Intermediaries in the Emergence of the Circular Economy as an Institutional Field 6. The Rise of the Circular Entrepreneur Part III: Imagining circular futures 7. Learning Towards a Circular Ecosystem 8. Biomimicry Education as a Vehicle for Circular Design 9. Organizing the Emergence of Circular Technologies

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Book SynopsisSocial Entrepreneurship provides a twelve-step framework for building impactful ventures in new and existing organizations. The book summarizes the basic steps and tools needed to understand the challenge you are tackling, develop potential solutions, build a business model, measure, and grow your impact.Trade Review"A timely contribution that equips people in organizations and more broadly in society with the tools, language, and frameworks to effect change and contribute to building a greener, fairer, and more just society. At once a primer on the social enterprise movement and a translation of academic research into practitioner action, this book demonstrates why we must all become social entrepreneurs to face today’s pressing challenges. At a time of multidimensional crises globally, this is an immensely useful companion for moving from ideas to impact."Julie Battilana, PhD, Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, USA; Alan L. Gleitsman Professor of Social Innovation, Harvard Kennedy School, USA; Founder and Faculty Chair, Social Innovation and Change Initiative, USA."Social entrepreneurship and innovation are all about finding new ways to address tough problems, creating value, defying constraints, and identifying opportunities – exactly the transformational work required to shift the status quo. By outlining the social entrepreneurship skill set and mindset, this book empowers individuals to become changemakers and take up the cause of advancing social justice and equity through the dynamic framework of social entrepreneurship."Cheryl Dorsey, President, Echoing Green, USA."Everybody is a changemaker! We can teach and learn skills that help us make more effective and lasting changes. This textbook is a valuable guide to get that journey started. What are you waiting for?"Bill Drayton, JD, Founder, CEO, and Chair, Ashoka, USA."Are you working to build a more just, sustainable, and equitable world? Teresa Chahine has assembled an indispensable, practical manual for the aspiring social innovator. This book will take you on a journey to shape your strategy, advance your skill set, and demystify the different approaches to driving transformational social change."Don Gips, MBA, CEO, Skoll Foundation, USA."From launching innovations to measuring outcomes, Teresa Chahine breaks down every critical step of social entrepreneurship and challenges us to think more deeply and powerfully about our impact. Anyone not satisfied with the state of the world (which should be all of us!), needs to read and apply her lessons."Seth Goldman, MPPM, Co-founder of Honest Tea and Eat the Change; Board Chair of Beyond Meat, USA."With the world never having been as polarized as it is today, it is no longer business as usual. The need for social entrepreneurship has never been as significant, and Chahine’s book is a timely and invaluable guide to social entrepreneurship for veterans and newcomers alike. She explains how they can mobilize their resources in innovative and daring ways to make a real difference in tackling today’s challenges, thereby leaving a lasting impact on the communities they serve."Lubna Olayan, Chair of Executive Committee and Deputy Chairperson of Olayan Financing Company, Saudi Arabia; Chair of the Board of Trustees, Alfanar Venture Philanthropy, London, UK."A super helpful and comprehensive introduction to the field of social entrepreneurship. Such a wonderful guide to teach students that their innovations can make a difference in the world!"Laurie Santos, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Yale University, USA; instructor on "The Science of Well-Being" course on Coursera; Host of The Happiness Lab Podcast."Social business is a special form of social entrepreneurship where the business is devoted entirely to solving human problems. Chahine's book will make it easy to understand the whole spectrum of social entrepreneurship."Professor Muhammad Yunus, 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate, Chair, Yunus Centre; Founder, Grameen Bank, Bangladesh.Table of ContentsIntroductionHow to Use This BookDefinitionsAttributes of Social Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship as a Path to Sustainable DevelopmentInstitutions Supporting Social EntrepreneursCase Study: Practicing Extrapreneurship through Collaborative JujitsuNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes1 Researching Your TopicUnderstanding a Social ChallengeData is PowerApproaching Your ResearchDiving into Research: Identifying Your ChallengeDiving into Action: Characterizing Your ChallengeTracking and Interpreting Your InvestigationCase Study: Health LeadsNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes2 Talking to PeopleUnderstanding the Lived ExperienceWhat Is a Community?Knowledge Equity Stakeholder AnalysisCommunity-Driven Research Reaching Out to PeopleAfter You Talk to People: Piecing It TogetherCase Study: Ciudad SaludableNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes3 Designing a SolutionInnovation and Design Thinking A Design Process to Try During and After the Design ProcessTools for Testing and Refining Your Social Impact IdeaBeyond Design Incremental Innovation and Disruptive Innovation Case Study: Hippocampus Learning Centers Next StepsChapter AssignmentNotes4 Developing Your Idea FurtherGetting Your Idea Out ThereArticulating Vision, Mission, and ValuesHow It WorksEvaluating Your IdeaCase Study: Daily Table Next StepsChapter AssignmentNotes5 Measuring OutcomesSocial Outcomes versus Social ImpactThinking about Your Success MetricsChallenges and Best Practices in Measuring Social OutcomesBuilding Systems for Data Collection and Analysis Do's and Don’ts of Success Metrics Case Study: SoufraNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes6 Ensuring Financial ViabilitySources of RevenuePayment ModelsDistribution Models Operational Efficiency across Delivery ModelsFinancial ForecastingCase Study: Aravind Eye Care SystemsNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes7 Funding Your EndeavorOverview of the Social Investing SpectrumSources of FundingFinancial VehiclesEvolution of Social InvestmentFinding the Right Fit at Different Stages of Your EndeavorNonfinancial SupportCreating Your Resource DashboardNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes8 Structuring as an OrganizationPeopleProcessGovernanceLegal StructureConsiderations for GrowthNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes9 Pitching and Communications StrategyPackaging and Pitching Your Business Plan Building a Communications Plan Evaluating Your CommunicationsNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes10 Expanding Your ReachThinking beyond Your EndeavorCase Study: Catalyst 2030Handing OffChapter SummaryChapter AssignmentNotes

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Book SynopsisTranslation Ethics introduces the topic of ethics for students, researchers, and professional translators. Based on a successful course and written by an experienced instructor, the Introduction and nine core chapters offer an accessible examination of a wide range of interlocking topic areas, which combine to form a cohesive whole, guiding students through the key debates.Built upon a theoretical background founded in philosophy and moral theory, it outlines the main contributions in the area and traces the development of thought on ethics from absolutism to relativism, or, from staunchly-argued textual viewpoints to current lines of thought placing the translator as agent and an active even interventionary mediator. The textbook then examines the place of ethical enquiry in the context of professional translation, critiquing provision such as codes of ethics. Each chapter includes key discussion points, suggested topics for essays, presentations, or in-class debateTrade ReviewAn excellent and comprehensive introductory textbook on a much-debated topic: wide-ranging, clearly structured and reader-friendly. The illustrative case studies are aptly chosen, and the suggested activities and discussion points are pedagogically stimulating. Lambert is rather good at problematizing: readers are refreshingly encouraged to think! The book deserves to become a standard work.-- Andrew Chesterman, University of Helsinki, FinlandTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; About the Author ; List of Figures; List of Boxes; Series Editor Foreword; Introduction; 1. Philosophical foundations; 2. Translation ethics; 3. Truth; 4. Responsibility; 5. Justice; 6. Commitment; 7. Standards; 8. Ethical professionals; 9. Other viewpoints; Bibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisWhile the concept and domain of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are not newâits beginnings can be tracked back to the 1960sâits scope, urgency, and relevance have shifted dramatically in recent years. CEO responses show that the majority of business leaders understand that they operate in an environment of contested values and that stakeholders expect companies to do better and more. However, many corporate incentive systems are not in sync with societal norms and expectations. Moreover, grand challenges such as climate change and global pandemics and growing interconnectedness shed light on the fault lines of value creation through complex supply chain systems, exposing unacceptable working conditions, modern slavery, and the environmental consequences of highly distributed production at any cost. As a consequence, corporate social responsibility has become a widely accepted common denominator of the role and responsibilities of business in society, ranging from core fTable of Contents1. Corporate social responsibility (CSR): Bringing society back in Thomas Maak and Nicola M. Pless Part 1: History and theory of CSR 2. Corporate social responsibility: A chronicle and review of concept development and refinements Archie B. Carroll and Jill A. Brown 3. Evolution of the business and society field: From a functionalist to a supra-functionalist orientation Elisabet Garriga 4. CSR discovery leadership: A multilevel framework in historical context Diane L. Swanson 5. A theory of business Thomas Donaldson and James P. Walsh Part 2: Normative foundations of CSR 6. CSR and corporate character Geoff Moore 7. CSR and virtue ethics: The common good of firms, markets, and civil society Germán Scalzo, Javier Pinto-Garay, and Kleio Akrivou 8. Spirituality and CSR Josep M. Lozano 9. Catholic social teaching on the social responsibility of business Domènec Melé 10. Ontological foundations of managerial responsibility Michael Pirson Part 3: Political CSR and institutional perspectives 11. Transnational power and translocal governance: The politics of corporate responsibility Subhabrata Bobby Banerjee 12. Global governance: CSR and the role of the UN Global Compact Christian Voegtlin and Nicola M. Pless 13. From explanation to outcome: The use of institutional theory in corporate responsibility research Sébastien Mena, Valeria Cavotta, and Alessandro Niccolò Tirapani 14. Strategic CSR: A new definition and new frontiers Debbie Haski-Leventhal 15. Mind the gap: Shell’s political CSR agenda and challenges in Nigeria Esther Hennchen Part 4: CSR, stakeholding and partnering 16. A new approach to CSR: Company stakeholder responsibility R. Edward Freeman and S. Ramakrishna Velamuri 17. Inclusive business: A private sector approach to poverty alleviation in developing economies Sally Curtis and Andrew Bradly 18. In pursuit of dignity and social justice: Changing lives through 100 percent inclusion—An example of responsible leadership and sustainable rural development Nicola M. Pless and Jenny Appel 19. Transparency and accountability in natural resource governance: A case study of oil and gas in Ghana Katinka C. van Cranenburgh and Josep F. Mària Part 5: CSR and the global value chain 20. Integrated management: Operations at the crossroads of innovation, sustainability, and the built environment Robert Sroufe and Kevin Dole 21. Modern slavery in supply chains Vikram Bhakoo and Kanika Meshram 22. Sustainable supply chain management: Why have we missed out on animal welfare? Frank Wiengarten and Christian F. Durach Part 6: CSR and social innovation 23. Corporate social innovation: The next stage of CSR Philip Mirvis and Bradley Googins 24. Social entrepreneurship in Japan Keiko Yokoyama 25. Challenges and opportunities in using social media to promote corporate social responsibility Itziar Castello Part 7: Critical CSR and future directions 26. Toward future directions for critical CSR: Beyond framing CSR as strategic, political, or utopian Laura J. Spence and Scott Taylor 27. Travelled roads and novel vistas: Taking stock of empirical studies into tensions in business sustainability Lutz Preuss, Jonatan Pinkse, Tobias Hahn, and Frank Figge 28. Are B Corps really the answer? Addressing the market vs. social logic problem through a regenerative system of good dividends Steve Kempster

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Book SynopsisFrom the lead prosecutor on the Enron investigation, an eye-opening examination of the explosion of American white-collar crime.Trade Review"[Capital Offenses] deserves attention from anyone concerned with the topic [of white collar crime]. . . . The author brings two excellent credentials to his task: a breezy writing style and deep prosecutorial experience. . . . Buell does an admirably brisk job of analyzing what’s gone wrong with a litany of corporate prosecutions. " -- Paul Barrett - Bloomberg"Capital Offenses is a groundbreaking book, one that provides a fascinating analysis of the seemingly endless phenomenon of white-collar crime. Sam Buell, a law professor at Duke University and a former federal prosecutor who handled some of the most prominent corporate criminal cases in American history, is uniquely positioned to detail the circumstances and complexities surrounding corporate crime. In an era where legal violations in the boardrooms have destroyed and even ended lives, Buell’s is an essential book that explains what every American needs to know about these offenses. It is an important achievement that will reshape the ways we think about white-collar crime." -- Kurt Eichenwald, George Polk Award–winning investigative reporter and author of Conspiracy of Fools and The Informant"This is an extraordinary book that will make you rethink whatever you thought you knew about corporate crime and punishment. Professor Buell draws on his experience pursuing white-collar criminals to expose in plain language a system that fails to deliver for perpetrators and victims alike." -- David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter and author of The Making of Donald Trump"[Buell] has crafted a thoughtful and thought-provoking examination of crime on Wall Street vs. crime on Main Street." -- Publishers' Weekly"A book that will challenge conventional wisdom among readers who intuitively believe that corporations often game the system." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisA leading financial economist takes a tough look at the ethics of modern finance.Trade Review"Something for Nothing joins and extends a worthy tradition dating back at least to Adam Smith-who was both an eminent philosopher and an eminent economist-in wrestling with how markets do or don't succeed in channeling some of our baser traits, greed and deception, in socially useful directions. Events surrounding the financial crisis and the ongoing project or crisis to construct a stable Euro zone have brought these always-present issues to the fore. Maureen O'Hara's distinction as an economist who knows what makes sophisticated 'high frequency' markets work lends especial credibility to her analysis. Getting these things right is important if the general public is to support wise regulation of these markets." -- Thomas J. Sargent, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and William R. Berkley Professor of Economics and Business at New York University "In Something for Nothing, Maureen O'Hara takes on the vitally important, and sometimes controversial, topic of 'legal vs ethical' for financial professionals and firms in a practical, balanced, educational, and most enjoyable way. This book should be mandatory reading for people entering our business and for anyone interested in how to restore-and retain-trust in the financial services industry and its people." -- Jack Brennan, former chairman and CEO of the Vanguard Group "Something for Nothing teaches finance from a moral perspective, integrating morals into the theory. This should be essential reading for people seeking an introduction to finance, who feel they can't really understand it properly if they can't square it with their deep values." -- Robert J. Shiller, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and Sterling Professor of Economics at Yale University

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Book Synopsis"A true master class in the art of making the impossible possible." —Paul PolmanTrade Review"A must-read for anyone wishing to understand how to navigate the choppy and turbulent waters of the UN system and succeed. Just Business is the embodiment of the man who wrote it—sharp, intuitive, honest, pragmatic, witty, and humble—passionate in his resolve and commitment to human rights." -- Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever"By developing the ‘UN Guiding Principles,’ John Ruggie brought thoughtful and principled pragmatism to a topic of decades-long controversy. Just Business is a great guide for anyone taking on the task of reconciling interested and apparently irreconcilable parties and, indeed, for further progress in this field of business and human rights." -- Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, former chairman of Royal Dutch/Shell"Business and human rights challenges became permanently implanted on the global policy agenda twenty years ago. However, there was no universally accepted framework to address or reduce corporate-related human rights harm. John Ruggie took up the challenge to fill that gap and achieved a great deal in a short space of time. It is all too easy when looking at seemingly intractable problems to believe that nothing can be done or that only governments or political leaders can act. Just Business shows us the opposite and underlines how all segments of society must play their part to achieve results that benefit all." -- Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary-General (1997–2006)"Ruggie . . . provides a shining example to leaders that apparently insurmountable global issues are not lost causes." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe spread of HIV/AIDS affects businesses in all sectors, all industries and all countries. For companies and organizations everywhere, the question is no longer whether to take action on HIV/AIDS but which actions to take. Complete with an impressive collection of complex background and research on HIV/AIDS and a foreword by Dr. Peter Piot, former Executive Director of UNAIDS, this volume collects case studies of managers worldwide faced with challenging HIV/AIDS-related management decisions. AIDS and Business will fascinate the general reader seeking an understanding of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and to the advanced reader looking to develop a more sophisticated understanding of the impact of the disease.The case studies in this volume, set in nine countries, detail the issues facing businesses operating in areas where HIV/AIDS prevalence is growing. The topics discussed include understanding the role of sociTable of ContentsPreface. Foreword by Dr. Peter Piot, Director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, founding Executive Director of UNAIDS, and former Under Secretary-General of the United Nations. Acknowledgments. List of Tables. List of Figures. Case Study One: A Medical Anthropologist in Morocco: Social and Cultural Factors and HIV/AIDS. Case Study Two: Addressing a Global Cause in Local Contexts: Country Case Study of HIV/AIDS in Brazil. Case Study Three: Mexicom Designs a National Public Health HIV/AIDS Campaign. Case Study Four: Ross IVD: Global Marketing Issues for HIV Testing Products and Services. Case Study Five: Protectom: Selling Condoms, a Complex Business. Case Study Six: Global Pricing and Ethics of Marketing HIV/AIDS Drugs. Case Study Seven: Realsource India: HIV/AIDS in the Back Office to the World. Case Study Eight: Winthai: Initiating HIV/AIDS Company Action in a Reborn Epidemic. Case Study Nine: Woolworths South Africa. Case Study Ten: Designing a Company HIV/AIDS Program. Glossary. Notes. Index.

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Book SynopsisDrawing upon a wide range of sources of empirical evidence, historical analysis and theoretical argument, this book shows beyond any doubt that the private, profit-making, corporation is a habitual and routine offender. The book dissects the myth that the corporation can be a rational, responsible, ''citizen''. It shows how in its present form, the corporation is permitted, licensed and encouraged to systematically kill, maim and steal for profit. Corporations are constructed through law and politics in ways that impel them to cause harm to people and the environment. In other words, criminality is part of the DNA of the modern corporation. Therefore, the authors argue, the corporation cannot be easily reformed. The only feasible solution to this ''crime'' problem is to abolish the legal and political privileges that enable the corporation to act with impunity. Trade ReviewFew academic books demand the kind of critical attention that The Corporate Criminal demands.This is surely the most powerful and compelling critique of the corporation ever written. Tombs and Whyte pull no punches in this arrestingly accessible but scholarly book. Their argument is simple – its legal and historical construction is such that the resulting corporation is endemically criminogenic and thus beyond reform. Their conclusion is utterly persuasive, ‘the goal of corporate opposition must be the abolition of the corporation’ - Penny Green is Professor of Law and Globalisation and Director of the International State Crime Initiative at Queen Mary University of London, UKTombs and Whyte provide a brilliant, unflinching and original account of corporate power in neoliberal capitalism. Their careful analysis – rich in both empirical and theoretical insights - convincingly reveals that corporations cannot balance economic progress with social welfare, but also that the only effective corrective is to disassemble the corporate form. This superb book is a must read for anyone wishing to understand how and why corporations have come to define and destroy our daily lives, and what do about it. – Susanne Soederberg, Queen’s University, Canada It is clear that today, everyone is aware of the devastating effects of corporate capitalism on the environment, global inequality, and various other aspects of our societies and daily lives. What is utterly refreshing about Tombs and Whyte’s book, is the realisation that none of these effects can be mitigated by legal reform or neoliberal regimes such as ‘corporate social responsibility’. What is needed is a revolution in our thinking about, and action towards, corporate capitalism, and Tombs and Whyte’s call to ‘bring down the corporation’ deserves to be carried far and wide. - Grietje Baars, The City Law School, City University London.This book offers readers a provocative brief for the case that corporations are in fact not a sustainable enterprise, and that their inherently criminal and criminogenic nature must be fully recognized.— David O. Friedrichs, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books (Rutgers University)Table of Contents1. Introducing The Corporate Criminal 2. Crime, Harm And The Corporation 3. Constructing The Corporation 4. The Corporation As Structured Irresponsibility 5. Controlling The Corporation? 6. Conclusion. What is to be done about the corporate criminal?

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Grappling with ethical issues is a daily challenge for those working in organizations that deliver public services. Such services are delivered through an often bewildering range of agencies and amidst this constant change, there are fears that a public service ethos, a tradition of working in the public interest, becomes blurred. Using extensive vignettes and case studies, Ethics and Management in the Public Sector illuminates the practical decisions made by public officials. The book takes a universal approach to ethics reflecting the world-wide impact of public service reforms and also includes discussions on how these reforms impact traditional vales and principles of public services.This easy-to-use textbook is a definitive guide for postgraduate students of public sector ethics, as well as students of public management and administration more generally.

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Book SynopsisWhat the world can learn from Israel's meteoric economic success.

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