Economics Books

Book SynopsisAn accessible, thoroughly engaging look at how the economy really works and its role in your everyday life Not surprisingly, regular people suddenly are paying a lot closer attention to the economy than ever before.Trade Reviewa handy primer for those not well versed in the subject (Irish Times, March 2013)Table of ContentsForeword xiii Introduction xix Chapter One The Secrets of Success 1 Chapter Two Economic Bungee Jumping 25 Chapter Three In-Flight Monitor 37 Chapter Four Labor Pains 53 Chapter Five Fire and Ice 71 Chapter Six Drop the Puck! 93 Chapter Seven All the World’s an ATM 111 Chapter Eight The Price of Economic Freedom 123 Chapter Nine All the President’s Men 141 Chapter Ten The Buck Starts Here 155 Chapter Eleven White Smoke over the Washington Mall 167 Chapter Twelve When the World Needs a Fireman 187 Chapter Thirteen The Elephant in the Economy 201 Chapter Fourteen Good Debt, Bad Debt 219 Chapter Fifteen Love-Hate Relationship 237 Acknowledgments 257 About the Author 259

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Book SynopsisHelps you make sense of complex business concepts and explains to you in plain English how Managerial Economics enhances analytical skills, assists in rational configuration, and aids in problem-solving.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: The Nature of Managerial Economics 9 Chapter 1: Managerial Economics: Taking Care of Business 11 Chapter 2: Supply and Demand: You Have What Consumers Want 23 Chapter 3: Calculus, Optimization, and You 39 Part II: Considering What Side You’re On in the Decision-Making Process 55 Chapter 4: Using the Elasticity Shortcut 57 Chapter 5: Consumer Behavior: A Market for Anything? 73 Chapter 6: Production Magic: Pulling a Rabbit Out of the Hat 91 Chapter 7: Innovation and Technological Change: The Future Is Now 109 Chapter 8: Production Costs: Where Less Is More 121 Part III: Recognizing Rivals: Market Structures and the Decision-Making Environment 137 Chapter 9: Limited Decision-Making in Perfect Competition 139 Chapter 10: Monopoly: Decision-Making Without Rivals 161 Chapter 11: Oligopoly: I Need You 181 Chapter 12: Game Theory: Fun Only if You Win 203 Chapter 13: Monopolistic Competition: Competitors, Competitors Everywhere 223 Chapter 14: Increasing Revenue with Advanced Pricing Strategies 235 Part IV: Anticipating Surprises: Risk and Uncertainty 261 Chapter 15: Risk Analysis: Walking Through the Fog 263 Chapter 16: Using Capital Budgeting to Prepare for the Future 285 Chapter 17: Principal–Agent Issues and Adverse Selection: Can Everyone Agree? 299 Chapter 18: Rules, Rules Everywhere: Government and Managerial Decision-Making 315 Part V: The Part of Tens 333 Chapter 19: Ten Critical Concepts 335 Chapter 20: Ten Managerial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 343 Index 351

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Book SynopsisPrinciples of Econometrics, Fifth Edition, is an introductory book for undergraduate students in economics and finance, as well as first-year graduate students in a variety of fields that include economics, finance, accounting, marketing, public policy, sociology, law, and political science. Students will gain a working knowledge of basic econometrics so they can apply modeling, estimation, inference, and forecasting techniques when working with real-world economic problems. Readers will also gain an understanding of econometrics that allows them to critically evaluate the results of others' economic research and modeling, and that will serve as a foundation for further study of the field. This new edition of the highly-regarded econometrics text includes major revisions that both reorganize the content and present students with plentiful opportunities to practice what they have read in the form of chapter-end exercises.Table of ContentsPREFACE LIST OF EXAMPLES 1 An Introduction to Econometrics Probability Primer 2 The Simple Linear Regression Model 3 Interval Estimation and Hypothesis Testing 4 Prediction, Goodness-of-Fit, and Modeling Issues 5 The Multiple Regression Model 6 Further Inference in the Multiple Regression Model 7 Using Indicator Variables 8 Heteroskedasticity 9 Regression with Time-Series Data: Stationary Variables 10 Endogenous Regressors and Moment-Based Estimation 11 Simultaneous Equations Models 12 Regression with Time-Series Data: Nonstationary Variables 13 Vector Error Correction and Vector Autoregressive Models 14 Time-Varying Volatility and ARCH Models 15 Panel Data Models 16 Qualitative and Limited Dependent Variable Models APPENDIX A Mathematical Tools APPENDIX B Probability Concepts APPENDIX C Review of Statistical Inference APPENDIXD Statistical Tables INDEX

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributors xiii Preface xxi Acknowledgements xxiii Prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations xxiv Chapter 1: Introduction to pharmacology 1 Suzanne Evans and Tanya Somani Aim 1 Naming and classifying drugs 5 How drugs bring about their actions 6 How are we able to manipulate physiological function using drugs? 6 Receptors as sites of drug action 7 Enzymes as sites of drug action 7 Ion channels 7 Transport molecules 9 Selectivity of binding and its effect 11 The drug–body interaction is a dynamic process 11 Conclusion 14 Glossary 14 References 15 Further reading 15 Multiple-choice questions 15 Chapter 2: How to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides 18 Nigel Conway and Jennifer Dod Aim 18 Introduction 19 HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and ethics 19 HCPC Standards of proficiency for paramedics 20 Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) Clinical Practice Guidelines 21 JRCALC Update information 22 How to navigate the JRCALC Guidelines 23 JRCALC Pocket Book 30 JRCALC Guidelines digital application (app) 31 Useful additional resources 32 British National Formulary (BNF) 32 Monthly Index of Medical Specialities 33 Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) 34 Conclusion 34 Disclaimer 35 References 35 Further reading 35 Multiple-choice questions 35 Chapter 3: Legal and ethical issues 37 Claire Leader, Emma Senior, Deborah Flynn and Paul Younger Aim 37 Introduction 38 The law 38 Ethical principles and theories 39 Regulatory bodies 43 Research 45 Conclusion 47 Glossary 47 References 48 Further reading 49 Multiple-choice questions 50 Chapter 4: Medicines management and the role of the paramedic 52 Annette Hand, Carol Wills and Paul Younger Aim 52 Introduction 53 Medicines management 53 Manufacturing, marketing, procurement and sale 54 Selection 55 Supply 55 Patient-specific directions 56 Prescriptions 56 Patient Group Directions 56 Exemptions 57 Prescribing 59 Handling and administration 60 Special consideration: Controlled Drugs and critical medications 62 Groups requiring special considerations 63 Monitoring for side-effects 64 Medicines optimisation 64 Safety in medicines management 65 Storage and disposal 66 Conclusion 66 References 66 Further reading 68 Multiple-choice questions 68 Chapter 5: Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics 70 Dan Davern Aim 70 Introduction 70 Professional regulatory council 71 Programmes of education and training 71 Pharmacokinetics 71 The pharmacokinetic processes 71 Phase 1: absorption 72 Phase 2: distribution 76 Phase 3: metabolism (biotransformation) 77 Phase 4: elimination 79 Pharmacodynamics 81 Agonists and antagonists 82 Drug potency and efficacy 84 Therapeutic index 84 Adverse drug reactions 85 Conclusion 87 References 87 Further reading 87 Multiple-choice questions 88 Chapter 6: Drug formulations 90 Sarah Dineen-Griffin and Barbara C. Wimmer Aim 90 Introduction 91 Routes of drug administration 91 Parenteral administration 92 Intravenous administration 92 Subcutaneous administration 93 Intramuscular administration 93 Intraosseous administration 95 Intrathecal administration 95 Intradermal administration 95 Formulations 97 Localised versus long-acting injectable formulations 97 Topical formulations 97 Inhaled formulations 99 Enteral formulations 101 Rectal formulations 105 Conclusion 105 Glossary 106 References 106 Further reading 108 Multiple-choice questions 108 Chapter 7: Adverse drug reactions 110 Matt Dixon Aim 110 What is an adverse drug reaction? 110 Classification of adverse drug reactions 111 How prevalent are adverse drug reactions? 111 Who is more likely to experience adverse drug reactions? 112 Recognising signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions 114 Anaphylaxis 114 Rashes and skin eruptions 115 Serum sickness 115 Renal disorders 115 Geriatric syndrome 116 Idiosyncratic reactions 117 Preventing adverse drug reactions 117 Managing adverse drug reactions 117 Reporting adverse drug reactions 119 Conclusion 122 References 122 Further reading 123 Multiple-choice questions 123 Chapter 8: Analgesics 125 Tom Mallinson Aim 125 Pain and analgesia 125 Understanding and assessing pain 125 Why do we treat pain? 126 Psychology of pain 126 Physiology of pain 127 Pain transmission 127 Pain modulation 128 Types of pain 129 Assessment of pain 131 Approach to analgesia 132 Paracetamol 133 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 133 Inhalational analgesia 136 Opioids 137 Antagonists 141 Atypical analgesics 142 Antidepressants and antiepileptics 143 Adjuncts to analgesia 143 Magnesium sulfate 143 Local anaesthetics 143 Conclusion 144 Glossary 145 References 146 Further reading 147 Multiple-choice questions 147 Chapter 9: Antibacterials 149 Dean Whiting, Deborah Flynn and Dawn Ball Aim 149 Introduction 149 Language and terminology 150 Antibacterial mechanisms of action 150 Disruption of bacterial cell wall synthesis: beta-lactams 151 Interference in folate metabolism: sulfonamides, trimethoprim 151 Inhibition of bacterial DNA synthesis: quinolones 151 Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis: tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, macrolides, chloramphenicol, lincosamides 151 Choosing the right treatment 151 Antimicrobial resistance 151 Preventing antimicrobial resistance 152 Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) 153 Antibacterials by clinical use 153 Beta-lactams 153 Tetracyclines 157 Chloramphenicol 158 When administered in combination with phenytoin, monitor seizure pattern. Aminoglycosides 159 Macrolides 161 Lincosamides 162 Conclusion 163 References 163 Further reading 164 Multiple-choice questions 164 Chapter 10: Medications used in the cardiovascular system 167 Lisa Clegg and Fraser Russell Aim 167 Cardiovascular diseases 167 Hypertension and heart failure 168 Management of hypertension and heart failure 168 Acute coronary Syndrome (ACS) 173 Management of acute coronary syndrome 173 Conclusion 177 Glossary 177 References 178 Further reading 179 Multiple-choice questions 180 Chapter 11: Medications used in the renal system 182 Anthony Kitchener Aim 182 Introduction 183 Acute kidney injury 183 Chronic kidney disease 185 Management of CKD 185 Electrolyte abnormalities resulting from poor renal function 187 Hyponatraemia (low serum sodium) 187 Hypokalaemia (low serum potassium) and hyperkalaemia (high serum potassium) 187 Urinary retention and incontinence 187 Drug-induced renal damage 188 Drugs that act on the renal system 188 Diuretics 188 Drugs used to treat urinary retention and urinary incontinence 193 Conclusion 195 Glossary 198 References 200 Further reading 201 Multiple-choice questions 201 Chapter 12: Medications and diabetes mellitus 203 Hayley Croft and Olivia Thornton Aim 203 Introduction 204 Hormonal control of blood glucose 204 Monitoring diabetes 205 Measuring blood glucose 206 Measuring ketones 207 Drug use in diabetes 207 Insulin replacement therapy 207 Metformin 209 Sulfonylureas 209 Incretin mimetics 210 SGLT-2 inhibitors 210 Thiazolidinediones 211 Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors 211 Drug use in diabetic emergencies 211 Hypoglycaemic emergency 211 Hyperglycaemic emergency 216 Management of hyperglycaemia 218 Conclusion 219 Glossary 219 References 220 Multiple-choice questions 221 Chapter 13: Medications used in the respiratory system 224 Jason McKenna Aim 224 Introduction 225 Anatomy and physiology 225 Nervous system control 226 Common respiratory emergencies 227 Asthma 227 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 230 Croup 231 Pneumonia 232 Pneumothorax 232 Pulmonary oedema 233 Classes of medications 234 Bronchodilators 234 Diuretics 236 Nitrates 236 Steroids 237 Medical gases 238 Oxygen devices 238 Conclusion 239 Find out more 239 References 239 Further reading 241 Multiple-choice questions 241 Chapter 14: Medications used in the gastrointestinal system 243 George Bell-Starr and Ashley Ingram Aim 243 Introduction 244 Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system 244 Nausea and vomiting 244 H1 receptor antagonists (antihistamines) 246 Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonists 246 Serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists 246 Peptic ulcers 247 Helicobacter pylori infections 247 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 248 Symptoms of peptic ulcer 248 Constipation 249 Laxatives 249 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease 251 Drug interventions (patients with confirmed endoscope diagnosis) 252 Paramedic practice 252 Antidiarrhoeals 254 Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 255 Crohn’s disease 255 Ulcerative colitis 255 Drug treatment for inflammatory bowel disease 255 Conclusion 257 References 257 Multiple-choice questions 258 Chapter 15: Medication and the nervous system 261 Geoffrey Bench, Alastair Dolan, Lena Solanki, Paul Doherty, Charlotte White, Ricky Lawrence and Emma Beadle Aim 261 Introduction 261 The nervous system 262 Parkinson disease and parkinsonism 262 Infections 264 Dementia 264 Drugs used in dementia 265 Cautions 266 Epilepsy 267 Antiepileptic medication 268 Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) versus bilateral tonic clonic seizures (BTCS) 268 Emergency medication in the prehospital setting 268 Strokes (including transient ischaemic attacks) 270 Definition of a stroke and a transient ischaemic attack 271 Assessment of a stroke 271 Treatment 272 Conclusion 274 References 274 Further reading/resources 275 Multiple-choice questions 276 Chapter 16: Medications used in mental health 278 Liam Rooney Aim 278 Introduction 278 Neurotransmitters 279 Antidepressants 280 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 281 Monoamine oxidase inhibitors 282 Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors 283 Serotonin syndrome 283 Other atypical antidepressants 284 Anxiolytics 285 Pregabalin 285 Benzodiazepines 285 Buspirone 286 Beta-blockers 286 Hypnotics 286 Benzodiazepines 286 Z-drugs 287 Mood-stabilising medications 287 Lithium 287 Valproate 287 Antipsychotics 288 Antipsychotic-related side-effects 288 Other side-effects 289 Dementia 291 Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors 291 Memantine 292 Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder 292 Stimulants 292 Non-stimulants 292 Conclusion 293 Find out more about these conditions 293 Glossary 293 References 294 Further reading 296 Resources 296 Multiple-choice questions 296 Chapter 17: Immunisations 299 Michael Fanner Aim 299 Introduction 299 Understanding the fundamental epidemiological concepts and theories in preventing infectious diseases 300 Essential ways of examining infectious diseases 301 Becoming familiar with vaccine design to underpin clinical practice knowledge 302 Vaccine design 302 Appreciating public concerns in the acceptability and uptake of immunisations 303 Vaccine acceptability 307 Recognising the role of the paramedic in health promotion and immunisation administration 308 Immunisations as prescription-only medicines 308 Embedding immunisation history taking in clinical assessment 309 Conclusion 315 References 316 Further reading 317 Multiple-choice questions 317 Normal Values 319 Answers 323 Index 325

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Book SynopsisWhat if everything you've learned about inflation is wrong? The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Deflation illustrates our rapidly changing world where constant technological innovation leads to cheaper and better products. These changes are no longer reflected in the ways we measure inflation. Renowned investor and author Mark Mobius persuasively argues that what we believe to know about inflation today does not reflect the reality any longer. It is a myth, a legend, a fable, and, yes, a falsehood for a number of reasons. The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Deflation tackles a number of fascinating topics, including: The political nature of inflation measurement where governments manipulate and exploit inflation numbers to fit their economic programsThe extreme difficulty involved in gathering accurate data to measure inflation and the resulting inaccuracy of those measuresThe error of using currencies to measure inflation when those currencies are continually being debased by the governments who issue themFinally, and most importantly, the advances in technology and automation which are leading to continuously falling costs for goods and services Perfect for anyone with even a passing interest in macroeconomic phenomena or government policies, which are significantly impacting people's everyday lives around the world, The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Deflation provides a remarkably compelling and provocative view of stunning originality.Table of ContentsPreface xi Introduction xv Acknowledgments xxiii About the Author xxv 1 History and Inflation 1 History as Inflation Importance of Inflation Numbers The Long Coffin Marco Polo and Money Gold and Silver Coins Money and Trust The Urge to Debase Rome’s Debasement England’s Debasement Shells and Money 2 The Critical Importance of Inflation Numbers 21 Making Important Policy Decisions on Inflation Data International Interest in Inflation The Influential Measure Impact on Individual Lives The Popularity of Inflation Numbers India Stops Futures Trading To Influence Inflation China’s Efforts To Influence The CPI Numbers The Effect of Mexican Tomatoes On Inflation Venezuela Attempts To Rein In Inflation Through A Cryptocurrency Fed Up Inflation Numbers Knock-on Effect Wage indexing When Central Bank Actions Fail To Influence Inflation Investment Decisions and Inflation Numbers Bank Decisions 3 What is Inflation? 37 What the Experts Say Defining Inflation Inflation as a Worldwide Disaster 4 What is Hyperinflation? 53 What the Experts Say Hyperinflations around the World The German Hyperinflation Experience Yugoslavia: Printing Money To Pay Government Debt Legalized Looting In Zimbabwe Printing 30 Tons of Zairean Banknotes 5 Money Supply and Inflation 67 Inflation as a Monetary Phenomenon What Is The Money Supply? Measuring Money Supply Money Creation through Fractional-Reserve Banking The Money Illusion Credit Is Money The Collapse of Paper Money Demise of the Dollar The Gold Standard The Universe of Cryptocurrencies 6 Measuring Inflation 85 Why You Can’t Trust the Inflation Numbers The History of Measuring Inflation Building the Index Gin and Inflation Measurement The Boskin Commission US GDP Numbers Questioned What Are People REALLY Buying? The Changing Time and Place Bias Market-Basket Bias Data Gathering Difficulties Complexity Data Gathering Currency Change Differences Currency Confusion – The Tenge Pakistan Statistics Concerns China’s Suspect Statistics UK Inflation Index Credibility India – Data Gathering Difficulties The Brazil Experience Urban–Rural Inflation Differences In China Inflation Differences Within Turkey Malaysia Concerns South Africans Skeptical Too Income Differences What Statistics Fail to Measure 7 Controlling and Manipulating Inflation 125 Governments’ Vested Interest Central Banks Control Attempts The Phillips Curve The Taylor Rule The Fisher Effect Inflation Targeting The Magic 2% The Low Inflation Trap Argentina: Lies, Damned Lies Brazil Anti-Inflation Efforts Chinese Government Efforts to Control Inflation Philippines Data Control Venezuela – Eliminating a Bill India Control Efforts Korea: Consumer Pressure 8 The Wonderful World of Deflation 155 What the Experts Say: The Trend towards Lower Prices and Rising Incomes Food and Gold Productivity and Deflation Technology and Deflation Deflation is Next Door – Singapore and Malaysia Prices Deflating the World’s Fair Linking Income and Costs Deflation Statistics US Deflation Singapore Deflation Japan Deflation India Deflation China Deflation 9 Conclusions 195 References 199 Index 211

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 – Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology - 1 Chapter 2 – Practical skills for Paramedics – 1 Chapter 3 – Pharmacology - 1 Chapter 4 - Medical emergencies - 1 Chapter 5 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice - 1 Chapter 6 - Ethical and Legal Considerations for Paramedics Chapter 7 - Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology - 2 Chapter 8 - Practical skills for Paramedics - 2 Chapter 9 - Pharmacology – 2 Chapter 10 - Medical emergencies – 2 Chapter 11 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice - 2 Chapter 12 - Practical skills for Paramedics – 3 Chapter 13 - Pre-hospital Trauma Chapter 14 - Pharmacology – 3 Chapter 15 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice - 3 Answers

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Book SynopsisUnlock the enormous potential of strategic partnerships You think you know partnerships, don't you? But the nature and growth potential of partnerships for business has transformed in recent years. In The Partnership Economy, partnership automation expert and impact.com CEO David A. Yovanno delivers an insightful, actionable guide to navigating this newly defined era and growing your company's revenue far beyond expectations. Using real-life examples from well-known brands such as Fabletics, Target, Ticketmaster, Walmart, and more, the book offers practical frameworks on how to unlock the value of modern partnerships. Along with showing how partnerships build brand awareness, customer loyalty, and competitive advantage, Yovanno reveals the tremendous possibilities for growth when partnership agreements work in concert across all partnership types, such as influencers, commerce content publishers, business-to-business integrations, and affiliate rewards. In this book, you'll learn: Why and how the most innovative companies, both large and small, and across industries, invest in their partnership programs and consequently drive up to a third or more revenue for their organizationHow a variety of partnership types, including influencers, commerce content, traditional affiliate programs, and more, operate and how each can make a difference in your businessWhy you don't have to wait you can begin your partnerships strategy today, either in-house or through agency partners, with a point-by-point startup plan and roadmap for growthWhat partnership maturity means and how to diversify and grow your partnerships program to fully unleash your organization's growth potential Perfect for founders, executives, managers, and anyone responsible for revenue acquisition in any industry or sector, The Partnership Economy is an indispensable guide for anyone planning to grow their business and its revenue.Table of ContentsPreface: How Modern Partnerships Were Born Part I: Welcome to the Partnership Economy Chapter 1: Unlock Unexpected, Lasting Growth with Modern Partnerships — Featuring Sunbasket & Rastelli’s and Ticketmaster & Spotify Chapter 2: Trust Is the New Black and Other Reasons Why Referral Partnerships Work—Featuring Booktopia Chapter 3: How Partnerships Can Help You Meet Critical Business Goals—Featuring Autodesk, Revolut, Richer Sounds, and Uber Eats Chapter 4: Engage Customers Wherever They Are on Their Customer Journeys—Featuring Walmart & Multiple Partners Chapter 5: Six Building Blocks of Today's Partnerships—Featuring Harry’s Part II: What Are Modern Partners? Chapter 6: Coupon, Cashback and Rewards, and Loyalty Partners: Reach New Audiences, Drive More Sales—Featuring Ibotta & Kohl’s, Prodege Chapter 7: Creators, Influencers, and Brand Ambassadors: The Powerful New Word-of-Mouth Play—Featuring Maria Catherine & Fabletics, LightInTheBox, Ivory Ella, Savage X Fenty, Patagonia Chapter 8: Mass Media Publishers: When Old-school Advertising Doesn’t Work Anymore —Featuring Ziff Media Group and Better Homes and Gardens Chapter 9: Mobile Partnerships: Be Where Your Customers Are All the Time —Featuring Uber, Patagonia, and Target & Samsung Chapter 10: Strategic Business Partnerships: When Two Work as One—Featuring Qantas & Airbnb, Disney+ & Lyft, Hyrecar & Doordash, Tasty & Walmart, Spotify & Ticketmaster, Robinhood & TurboTax, Chase Sapphire Ultimate Rewards, and Hollister & Xbox Chapter 11: Community Groups, Associations, and Caused-based Organizations: When the Higher Good Is Good Business—Featuring Giving Assistant, Kickstart & Banks & Retailers, Crocs & AAA, and Microsoft & Local Chambers of Commerce Part III: Get Started in Partnerships Chapter 12: How to Get Your Partnerships Program Started—Featuring Trust & Will and PartnerCentric Chapter 13: How Does It Feel? Creating a Beneficial Partner Experience—Featuring Walmart, Blue Nile, eBay, Sur La Table, and Shopify Chapter 14: What About Agencies? Your Partners in Partnerships—Featuring DMiPartners, Perform[cb] Agency, Gen3, Acceleration Partners, LT Partners , and JEB Commerce Part IV: Unleash Your Partnership Potential Chapter 15: What Is Partnerships Program Maturity and How Do I Get It? —Featuring Fanatics Chapter 16 : Next Steps: Envision and Plan a Durable Partnerships Program—Featuring Lenovo and Blue Nile Chapter 17: What’s Next? Prepare for Future Partnerships—Featuring HubSpot Index

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Book SynopsisDavid Barnes is Head of the Department of Business Information Management and Operations at the University of Westminster Business School in London, UK. Previously, he has held lecturer posts at Royal Holloway University of London, the Open University and Thames Valley University, and has been a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Prior to academia, he worked for 14 years in the process plant and building products industries in both engineering and line management positions.Trade ReviewDavid Barnes is a brilliant writer. His book sparks curiosity through its broad coverage of operations management - all the way from classical management models to up-to-date managerial challenges. The text is vivid, informative and critical. In combination with the digital resources, it all provides an excellent platform for learning. * Ludvig Lindlöf, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden *This textbook will revitalize my approach to research and teaching. It offers a comprehensive and objective look at key topics from an international standpoint. With his inspirational and innovative case-based approach, David Barnes provides a fresh perspective on operations management. My students will undoubtedly have a faster and better learning curve with this original new textbook. * Kjeld Nielsen, Aalborg University, Denmark *David Barnes has captured the international flavour of the contemporary challenges faced by many global enterprises. The text integrates core international business concepts with operations management principles while bringing topics to life using a range of case studies. * Lincoln Wood, University of Otago, New Zealand *Suitable for a first course in operations management at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, this textbook addresses a gap in the literature by considering issues from an international perspective. It clarifies the concepts, reviews tools and applications, and ends with an examination of new trends. * Juan Carlos Fernandez de Arroyabe, University of Essex, UK *Table of ContentsPART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 1.Operations Management 2.Operations Performance 3.Operations Strategy PART TWO: STRUCTURAL ISSUES 4.Facilities 5. Capacity 6.Process Design and Technology 7.The Supply Network PART THREE: INFRASTRUCTURAL ISSUES 8.Planning and Control 9.Inventory Management 10.Lean Operations 11.Quality Management 12.People in Operations Management 13.Risk, Resilience and Recovery 14.Operations Improvement 15.Innovation in Operations Management PART FOUR: THE FUTURE OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 16.Emerging Challenges in Operations.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1955, this book offers a detailed history from the past to the mid-20th century on economic control. The book examines economic competition, particularly regarding the British economic system, and Fogarty looks at its scope, as well as its limits. This analysis considers working conditions in the mid-20th century, examining the impacts of industry on the life and work of the British agricultural population. The book first examines production decisions, arguing that a systematic and periodic overhaul of control mechanisms are required. Fogarty goes to give a detailed analysis on decisions about industry objectives. Ultimately, a broader look is given on the wider economic setting, and the definition of the economist is itself examined, taking into account the wider role that economics played in 20th century society.  Table of ContentsList of Tables and Charts; Part One – The Problem 1. Foreword: the Problem of Control Part Two – Production Decisions 2. The Scope and Limits of Economic Competition, Immediately Significant Decisions within a Given Social Framework 3. The Scope and Limits of Economic Competition, Immediately Significant Decisions within a Given Social Framework – testing the Effectiveness of Competition in British Conditions 4. The Scope and Limits of Economic Competition, where Competition is less effective 5. Direction 6. Consultation as a Form of Control 7. The Need for a Systematic and Periodic Overhaul of Control Mechanisms Part Three – Decisions about Objectives 8. Consumption and Savings 9. Provision for the Future - Investment 10. Provision for the Future - Research 11. Provision for the Future – Physical and Mental Health 12. Inter-Regional and International Relations - Population 13. Inter-Regional and International Relations – Trade and Investment: the Role of Competition 14. Inter-Regional and International Relations – Trade and Investment: the Role of Direction and Consultation Part Four – Economics and its Wider Setting 15. What an Economist 16. The Economist and his Neighbours 17. The Changing Background; Further Reading; Index

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Book SynopsisPacked with examples, this book offers a clear and engaging overview of ethical issues in business.It begins with a discussion of foundational issues, including the objectivity of ethics, the content of ethical theories, and the debate between capitalism and socialism, making it suitable for the beginning student. It then examines ethical issues in business in three broad areas. The first is the market. Issues explored are what can be sold (the limits of markets) and how it can be sold (ethics in marketing). The second is work. Topics in this area are health and safety, meaningful work, compensation, hiring and firing, privacy, and whistleblowing. The third area is the firm in society. Here readers explore corporate social responsibility, corporate political activity, and the set of ethical challenges that attend international business.Issues are introduced through real-world examples that underscore their importance and make them come alive. Arguments for opposing posTrade Review"Writing with a rare combination of simplicity and depth, Moriarty covers many of the most fascinating and recalcitrant issues in business ethics. Students should read this book not merely for the instruction it provides on business ethics substance, but also because it is a model of business ethics writing. No better business ethics book exists."Alan Strudler, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania"This is a refreshing introduction to business ethics, written in a reader-friendly format. It carves up the usual issues into conceptual clusters and includes well-thought out study-questions"Byron Kaldis, National Technical University of AthensTable of Contents1. Business, Ethics, and Business Ethics 2. Skepticism about Ethics 3. Ethics: Theory and Method b 4. Political and Economic Systems 5. What Can Be Sold? 6. How Can it be Sold? 7. Ethics at Work, Part 1 8. Ethics at Work, Part 2 9. Corporate Social Responsibility 10. Business and Politics 11. Business Ethics Across Borders

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Book SynopsisThis textbook takes a case study approach to media and audience analytics. Realizing the best way to understand analytics in the digital age is to practice it, the authors have created a collection of cases using datasets that present real and hypothetical scenarios for students to work through.Media Analytics introduces the key principles of media economics and management. It outlines how to interpret and present results, the principles of data visualization and storytelling, and the basics of research design and sampling. Although shifting technology makes measurement and analytics a dynamic space, this book takes an evergreen, conceptual approach, reminding students to focus on the principles and foundations that will remain constant.Aimed at upper-level students in the fast-growing area of media analytics in a cross-platform world, students using this text will learn how to find the stories in the data and how to present those stories in an engaging way toTrade Review"Hollifield & Coffey provide the practical and conceptual foundation students need to become professional media research analysts. This text provides clear demonstrations of how multiple research methods produce key insights within various industry contexts. In doing so, it will distinguish itself as an enduring resource for both students and instructors." — Matthew Corn, Director of Research, HBO/HBO Max."An indispensable resource not only for students of media analytics, but for professionals as well. It provides a comprehensive and detailed study of today’s complex media ecosystem and how to effectively reach consumer targets on the right platforms at the right time with the right message." — Steve Walsh, Chief Revenue Officer, Consumer Orbit."It is no exaggeration to say that those of us who teach media analytics have been desperate for a book like this. It is comprehensive in terms of the industry sectors, measurement systems, and analytical contexts covered; and best of all, it comes with actual data for students to work with." — Philip M. Napoli, Director, DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy, Duke University, USA."Hollifield & Coffey provide the practical and conceptual foundation students need to become professional media research analysts. This text provides clear demonstrations of how multiple research methods produce key insights within various industry contexts. In doing so, it will distinguish itself as an enduring resource for both students and instructors."Matthew Corn, Director of Research, HBO/HBO Max."An indispensable resource not only for students of media analytics, but for professionals as well. It provides a comprehensive and detailed study of today’s complex media ecosystem and how to effectively reach consumer targets on the right platforms at the right time with the right message."Steve Walsh, Chief Revenue Officer, Consumer Orbit."It is no exaggeration to say that those of us who teach media analytics have been desperate for a book like this. It is comprehensive in terms of the industry sectors, measurement systems, and analytical contexts covered; and best of all, it comes with actual data for students to work with."Philip M. Napoli, Director, DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy, Duke University, USA.“The added value of Media Analytics…is the case studies it offers readers…which represent real challenges that a present-day media outlet may confront….Both researchers in the field of media studies and editors who seek to implement changes to maximize profits could benefit from this reading…the former to sharpen their methodological skills, the latter to devise more grounded (read: “data-driven”) strategies to increase the audience--and thus revenues—of their media outlets.”Simone Benazzo, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.“Although the title might suggest this is a math-based book filled with numbers and statistics, it is not that, but so much more. In it, Hollifield and Coffey draw on their extensive experience in the field and their decades of teaching/research practice to provide a comprehensive and long-needed text for media and audience analytics courses and programs….In the exercises it provides and the discussion questions it poses, it also serves as a pedagogical model.”Marianne Barrett, Arizona State University, USA.Table of ContentsPart 1: Foundations of Media Analytics 1.The Industry and Profession of Media Analytics 2. Fundamentals of Media Economics and Management 3. Fundamentals of Research Design and Methodology 4. Communicating Insights Part 2: Media Analytics and the Business of Media: Advertising and Consumers 5. Advertising Analytics 6. Consumer Behavior and Marketing 7. Big Data Part 3: Media Analytics Across Industry Sectors 8. Foundations of Audiovisual Measurement 9. Video Analytics 10. Audio Analytics 11. Publishing Analytics 12. Online and Mobile Analytics 13. Social Media Analytics 14. News Analytics 15. Entertainment Media Analytics

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Book SynopsisFashion buying and merchandising has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Aspects such as the advent of new technologies and the changing nature of the industry into one that is faster paced than ever before, as well as the shift towards more ethical and sustainable practices have resulted in a dramatic change of the roles. As a result, contemporary fast fashion retailers do not follow the traditional buying cycle processes step by step, critical paths are wildly different, and there has been a huge increase in in-season buying' as a response to heightened consumer demand.This textbook is a comprehensive guide to 21st-century fashion buying and merchandising, considering fast fashion, sustainability, ethical issues, omnichannel retailing, and computer-aided design. It presents an up-to-date buying cycle that reflects key aspects of fashion buying and merchandising, as well as in-depth explanations of fashion product development, trend translation, and Trade Review"Fashion Buying and Merchandising is a timely, comprehensive and structured guide to the complexities, challenges and changes happening to the role of the buyer and merchandiser from a current and future perspective. Suitable for students, teachers and industry professionals passionate about fashion product management, it covers in-depth the multiple issues and opportunities within the discipline, enabling the reader to develop a critical understanding of today’s dynamic fashion industry. This book will prove to be a very valuable addition to teaching and learning on fashion business courses." — Bethan Alexander, Senior Teaching Fellow and Course Director, MA Fashion Retail Management, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, UK"This new textbook offers valuable insights into contemporary fashion buying and the impact of digital developments on this central retail role. Academics, buying professionals and students will find the content useful and relevant for studies and careers in this field." — Dr Helen Goworek, Associate Professor in Marketing, Durham University, UK"Fashion Buying and Merchandising: The Fashion Buyer in a Digital Society is the only comprehensive textbook focused on both fashion buying and merchandising, reflecting a contemporary perspective particularly with the emphasis on how aspects of digital are embedded in fashion business processes. The text is relevant for students of fashion business as well as industry practitioners. The unique aspect of this text is that it is underpinned by contemporary and leading research in the field, making it a truly authoritative title." — Professor Liz Barnes, Head of School, Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, UKTable of Contents1 The evolution of fashion buying and merchandising; 2 Fashion buying and merchandising roles and responsibilities in the 21st century; 3 The influence of technology on fashion buying and merchandising; 4 The buying cycle and critical path; 5 Range review; 6 Research and planning; 7 Range development; 8 Sourcing and negotiation; 9 Range finalisation; 10 Manufacturing; 11 Allocation and distribution; 12 Retail sales; 13 The impact of sustainability on fashion buying and merchandising; 14 The future of fashion buying and merchandising

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Book SynopsisArts and Business aims at bringing arts and business scholars together in a dialogue about a number of key topics that today form different understandings in the two disciplines. Arts and business are, many times, positioned as opposites. Where one is providing symbolic and aesthetic immersion, the other is creating goods for a market and markets for a good. They often deal and struggle with the same issues, framing it differently and finding different solutions. This book has the potential of offering both critical theoretical and empirical understanding of these subjects and guiding further exploration and research into this field. Although this dichotomy has a well-documented existence, it is reconstructed through the writing-out of business in art and vice versa.This edited volume distinguishes itself from other writings aimed at closing the gap between art and business, as it does not have a firm standpoint in one of these fields, but treatiTable of ContentsSection 1: The Arts and Business: Contemporary and Historical Dialogues1. Aesthetics of Collective Action: Φ and Π in a Twisted Impromptu on Art and Research by Operational AestheticsPierre Guillet de Monthoux and Philippe Mairesse2. The Art and Business of ‘Being Critical’Daniel Ericsson and Magnus Eriksson3. Media Art in the Context of Art, Science and the Market: A Historical PerspectiveClaudia Schnugg and Victoria VesnaSection 2: Organizing Collaboration4. To The Manger! Collaboration in the Age of AccessKent Hansen and Anke Strauß5. Embedding the Corporate Story through PerformanceTracy Harwood and Sophy Smith6. Understanding Sponsorship RelationshipsJanina Panizza and David StewartSection 3: Performing and Agreeing on Values7. A Short Dialogue on the Meaning of PerformanceEmilie Reinhold and Kahena Sanaâ8. Evaluating Value: Stolen, Disappearing and Pseudonymous ArtChloe Preece and Aleksandra Bida9. Community Arts: On the Precarious Compromise between the Inspirational and the Civic WorldsEster Barinaga10. Re-casting Legitimacy: Validation and Criticality as Contemporary Art Joins Cultural BusinessRavi Dar and Pamela Schutz NybackaSection 4: Leadership and Power11. Leadership in Art and BusinessKatja Lindqvist12. Portraits of the Artist as Cultural EntrepreneurKerry McCall and Maeve Houlihan13. The Conundrum of Power: Sintering Structural and Relational Perspectives in Business and Arts OrganizationsYuliya Shymko and Alison Minkus14. La Fileuse de Reims, a Place Where Artists can Work: A Dialogue between the Founder and One of the ResidentsElen Riot and Pauline QuantinSection 5: Learning, Knowledge and Thinking15. Valuing the Other: Exposing Undergraduates to the Art of Business and the Business of ArtsAndrew Power and Michael MacDonnell16. Management: Stepping Back Through ArtsDorina Coste, Isabelle Né and Marianella Fornerino17. The Rag Rug: Weaving Together Artistic and Business Patterns of ThinkingNina Bozic Yams and Elisabeth Helldorff

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Book SynopsisIn this new edition of the popular textbook, Nonprofit Organizations: Theory, Management, Policy, Helmut K. Anheier and Stefan Toepler have fully updated, revised, and expanded this comprehensive introduction to a growing field. The text takes on an international and comparative perspective, detailing the background and concepts and examining relevant theories and central issues. Anheier and Toepler cover the full range of nonprofit organizationsservice providers, membership organizations, foundations, community groupsin different fields, such as arts and culture, health and social services, and education. Introducing central terms such as philanthropy, charity, social entrepreneurship, social investment, and civil society, they explain how the field relates to public management and administration. This textbook is systematic in its approach to theories, management, and policy. The first edition won the Best Book Award at the American Academy of Management in 20Trade ReviewPraise for previous editions of Nonprofit Organizations:"An invaluable resource for students, scholars, policy makers, and practitioners. No other source so effectively conveys complex ideas with such pellucid prose, no other volume so seamlessly integrates a crucial international perspective into this topic—and no one but Professor Anheier has the experience, overview, and wisdom to produce a volume of this scope and quality." Paul DiMaggio, Professor of Sociology, Princeton University, USA"The clear international leader in its field." Martin Knapp, Professor of Health and Social Care Policy, London School of Economics, UK"The indispensable text for both graduate and undergraduate courses on the organization of the nonprofit sector." Stanley N. Katz, Professor, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, USA"Comprehensive, grounded in theory and data, with historical and comparative perspectives, this book is useful to practitioners as well as students and scholars throughout the world." Leslie Lenkowsky, Professor Emeritus in Public Affairs and Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University, USA"The book lucidly examines key management and policy issues facing nonprofit organizations around the world … [A] valuable resource for classroom use, researchers, and nonprofit staff and volunteers." Steven Rathgeb Smith, Executive Director, American Political Science AssociationTable of ContentsPart I – Studying Nonprofit Organizations 1. Studying Nonprofit Organizations 2. Historical Background 3. Concepts 4. Dimensions Part II – Approaches 5. Theories of Nonprofit Organizations 6. Approaches to Giving and Philanthropy 7. Studying Civic Engagement and Volunteering 8. Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Part III – Organization and Management 9. Organizational Behavior and Performance 10. Management Approaches and Tools 11. Financing Nonprofit Organizations 12. Governance 13. Leadership and Human Resources 14. Marketing, Communication, and Social Media 15. Collaboration Part IV – Policy and Current Developments 16. State–Nonprofit Relations 17. Advocacy and Lobbying 18. Longer-Term Developments and Current Trends

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Book SynopsisAfter the collapse of the Doha Development Round of the World Trade Organization talks, agricultural subsidies and market liberalization went high on the political agenda. This work features historical documents that address the thorny relationship between trade and politics, the appropriate role of international regulation, and domestic concerns.Table of ContentsTentative Moves towards Free Trade, 1778–86; 1: Anglo-Irish Relations and Irish Free Trade Agitation of 1779–85; 2: Anglo-French Commercial Treaty of 1786; Trade as an Instrument of War, 1793–1812; 3: The Continental System; 4: The British Response: Orders in Council; Divergent Paths: Britain and America, 1812–30; 5: Post War Protection and the United States; 6: Britain and Cautious Reciprocity; A Movement Halted: The International Perspective 1830–42; 7: Anglo-French Commercial Relations; 8: Britain and the Zollverein; The Corn Laws and the Evolution of British Commercial Policy, 1832–46; 9: Elite Debate on the Corn Laws in the 1830s; 10: From the Politicians to the Populace: Civil Society and Repeal of the Corn Laws, 1838–46; 10: Copyrights and Permissions

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Book SynopsisAfter the collapse of the Doha Development Round of the World Trade Organization talks, agricultural subsidies and market liberalization went high on the political agenda. This work features historical documents that address the thorny relationship between trade and politics, the appropriate role of international regulation, and domestic concerns.Table of ContentsThe Rise and Fall of Fair Trade in Britain, 1879–92; The Rise and Fall of Fair Trade, 1879–92; Tariffs and Empire, 1880–1902; Tariffs and Empire, 1880–1902; Tariff Wars in Europe, c. 1879–1914; Tariff Wars in Europe, c. 1879–1914; Free Trade Versus Tariff Reform: The Edwardian Battleground; Free Trade Versus Tariff Reform: The Edwardian Battleground; Tariff Battles in North America, 1880–1914; Tariff Battles in North America, 1880–1914; The Paris Economic Conference, 1916; The Paris Economic Conference, 1916; The Smoot-Hawley Tariff, 1930; The Smoot-Hawley Tariff, 1930; The Ottawa Economic Conference, 1931–2; The Ottawa Imperial Economic Conference, 1931–2; Copyrights and Permissions

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Book SynopsisLeadership, the practice of focusing and motivating a group or organization to achieve its aims, is a much discussed but often misunderstood concept. This comprehensive textbook introduces the subject for Masters level students.Readers are invited to make a series of metaphorical journeys of discovery, thematically organized around fundamental dilemmas within the field of leadership studies. Building on the success of previous editions, the text uses a simple map-based approach to consider dilemmas such as: Is a leader born or made? How are tensions between ethical dilemmas and economic self-interest resolved? How does a leader''s desire for control balance with the need to empower members of the organization? This third edition contains a brand new chapter on leadership in sport, an enhanced chapter on creativity, and more international content. Also new to this edition is a companion website conTrade Review‘The need for global leadership has never been greater. The twenty-first century confronts not only the economy, but humanity, with immense dilemmas. The third edition of Tudor Richards’s book, Dilemmas of Leadership, asks wise questions and guides those who really want to make a difference in organizations and corporations.’ - Nancy J. Adler, S. Bronfman Professor of Management, McGill University, Montreal, Canada and author of ‘Leadership Insights’‘Written in a lively, engaging and thought-provoking style, leadership is explored through a wide variety of themes, perspectives and illustrations. Constructively, the book is designed to encourage reflection on the multiple dimensions of leadership and enter into debate.’ - Dr Mark Low, Staffordshire University, UK‘Tudor Rickards' updated text provides an engaging exploration of the challenges of leadership for leaders working across various fields. This text moves beyond simple one-dimensional approaches and unearths the multifaceted complexities of leadership in the twenty-first century.’ - Dr Sheine Peart, Nottingham Trent University, UKPraise for the previous edition:'Dilemmas of Leadership is the textbook of choice for all Manchester Business School Worldwide leadership courses globally. It is valued by tutors and students for its 'map-making' approach to leadership development through improving decison-making and critical thinking processes.' - Nigel Bannister, Chief Global Officer & MBS Worldwide CEO'This book does a great job concentrating on leadership topics often neglected within the academic discussion, such as leadership in project teams, symbolic aspects of leadership, or power and politics. Its particular value for students is that the complexity of these topics is highlighted and the subsequent problematic issues of leader action are illuminated.' - Ingo Winkler, University of Southern Denmark'There has never been a time in our history when leadership has been more important. Tudor Rickards’ Dilemmas of Leadership will help each of us bring the perspectives we need to lead in the twenty-first century.' - Nancy J. Adler, McGill University, Canada'I have completed the course of leadership at Manchester Business School Worldwide (MBSW). The book Dilemmas of Leadership is one of the best books I have ever read, not only for the academic course, but also in general. It is interesting, although not easy and is full of rich theories covering leadership, compared to other books. I have read the book several times and each time I read it, I deepen my understanding of leadership.' - Samer al Salhi, Student at Manchester Business School Worldwide'I can say that Dilemmas of Leadership has been the most influential and inspiring book I have ever read, and the concepts presented by Tudor are applicable not only in leadership issues per se, but also in everyday decision making.' - Yaqoob Baqerpour, Student at Manchester Business School WorldwideTable of Contents1.Leadership Journeys, Dilemmas and Maps 2.Born or Made? Dilemmas of Destiny and Development 3.Project Teams and the Dilemmas of Functional Leadership 4.Charisma Ancient and Modern Versions 5.Shared Meanings and Why Myths Matter: Mapping the Symbolic and the Cultural 6.Dilemmas of Trust, Competence and Vulnerability 7.Strategic Leadership: Do Strategic Leaders Matter? 8.The Narrative Turn: Dilemmas of Power, Discrimination and Diversity 9.Ethical Dilemmas 10.Creativity and Leadership: Dilemmas of Dreams, Denial and Change Management 11.Sporting Leadership and the Search for Excellence 12.Emerging Issues and Dilemmas

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Book SynopsisArts Entrepreneurship: Creating a New Venture in the Arts provides the essential tools, techniques, and concepts needed to invent, launch, and sustain a business in the creative sector.Building on the reader's artistic talents and interests, the book provides a practical, action-oriented introduction to the business of art, focusing on product design, organizational planning and assessment, customer identification and marketing, fundraising, legal issues, money management, cultural policy, and career development. It also offers examples, exercises, and references that guide entrepreneurs through the key stages of concept creation, business development, and growth. Special attention is paid to topics such as cultural ventures seeking social impact, the emergence of creative placemaking, the opportunities afforded by novel corporate forms, and the role of contemporary technologies in marketing, fundraising, and operations.A hands-on guide to entrepreneurial succTable of Contents1. What is arts entrepreneurship? 2. Planning and assessment 3. Marketing 4. Fundraising 5. Legal issues 6. Money Management and Entrepreneurial Finance 7. Cultural policy and the arts entrepreneur 8. Organizational design, Career development, and Future trends

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, the United Kingdom has become a more and more divided society with inequality between the regions as marked as it has ever been. In a landmark analysis of the current state of Britain's regional development, Philip McCann utilises current statistics, examines historical trends and makes pertinent international comparisons to assess the state of the nation.The UK RegionalNational Economic Problem brings attention to the highly centralised, top down governance structure that the UK deploys, and demonstrates that it is less than ideally placed to rectify these inequalities. The North-South' divide in the UK has never been greater and the rising inequalities are evident in almost all aspects of the economy including productivity, incomes, employment status and wealth. Whilst the traditional economic dominance of London and its hinterland has continued along with relative resilience in the South West of England and Scotland, in contrast tTrade Review‘This is a 'tour de force', rich in its depth of analysis of UK cities and regions, set in an international context. Its conclusions will challenge both researchers and policy makers and is essential reading. It is economic geography at its best!’ — Sir Alan Wilson FBA, FRS.‘Regional and urban policies matter for countries’ economic performance: this is a fundamental link often overlooked in the design of pro-growth policy packages. Taking the case of the U.K. economy, Professor Philip McCann makes in this book a splendid demonstration of how the system of regions and cities contributes to aggregate productivity and growth. His analysis, backed by a rich body of academic literature and empirical evidence, shows how well-tailored policies to regional differences and assets could mobilise a currently untapped growth (and well-being) potential existing in U.K. regions and cities.’ — Joaquim Oliveira Martins, Head of the OECD Regional Policy Division and Associate Professor, University Paris-Dauphine."...an important book which brings fresh, well-founded and challenging insights to the UK regional problem... especially timely in light of the recent UK referendum on EU membership... the book presents a convincing challenge to the dominant theoretical and policy debates about regional development in the UK and its claims deserve wide debate." - John Tomaney, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning in the Bartlett School of Planning, University College London; the LSE Review of Books Blog..Table of Contents1 The UK Regional (and National) Economic Problem 2 The Economic Performance of UK Regions 3 Debates Regarding the Economic Role of Cities: The UK Experience in the Light of International Comparisons 4 The UK’s International Economic Engagement and the London ‘Global City’ Argument 5 The UK Interregional Economic System: Structures, Linkages and Spillovers 6 The Sub-National Economic Policy Agenda: Governance Devolution and Interregional Connectivity 7 Issues and Considerations Arising from the Sub-National Economic Policy Agenda 8 Postscript

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Book SynopsisA Business Partner is a professional who supports and advises strategic and operational decision-making through insights that drive better business performance. Often as a result of external changes, business partners must respond quickly to map out the future strategic development, keep the firm competitive and ensure all objectives and legal requirements are met. In this book, business partnering expert Steven Swientozielskyj introduces a framework that provides a set of practical tools and techniques via a simple six stage model that, when replicated, will take the practitioner from start to finish through strategic change; from the formation and agreement of the strategy to its delivery and sustainability. Business Partnering is a one-stop shop for understanding this important phenomenon and as such will be vital reading for practitioners and academics in the business arena.Trade Review'Business Partnering captures the very best of Steve's own transformational and world-class experience and blends it with the latest research and success stories. Steve has made it available in a readily digestible way for all existing and aspiring practitioners. This wonderful resource is a 'must-have' for all business partners and indeed for anyone where multi-disciplinary teamwork is essential for success.' - David Murphy, Retired Head of HR Services, Network Rail, UK'Business Partnering is a must read for professionals seeking to differentiate their practiced approach to increase the value of their outputs. This practical handbook has an abundance of concise evidential reference points from numerous theoretical models and frameworks that can be directly applied in the professional practices. The author has a leading edge view on business partnering and this handbook will be my go-to-guide for many years to come.' - Milgintas Milo Mazeika, Assistant Management Accountant, Mentee, United Kingdom'Steve has uniquely brought together the various facets of business partnering and structured the content around a six stage general model. The combination of relevant research and techniques, together with Steve’s own real life case studies, provide an excellent guide for practitioners wishing to enhance their knowledge within organisations. This excellent book provides business partners with the insight necessary to make positive changes within their sphere of influence.' - Stephen J. Smith, Head of Finance Shared Services, Network Rail, UK'The handbook of business partnering is an authorative guide for any professional who interacts with stakeholders. The general model provides a framework that all professionals can apply to a multitude of circumstances. I particularly enjoyed the sections on how to develop trust and how to deal with conflict. This sets a new standard and therefore a must read for those who interact with stakeholders.' - David Stanford, Vice President, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK'Business Partnering is an excellent book which captures how to create a culture of excellence in todays highly competitive environment. By combining key areas into a 6 stage model, Steve has provided a real-life useable guide on how to improve organisational performance, teamwork and engagement. Applying Steve's framworks in my current workplace has already led to a number of success stories. This book will most definitely be by my side throughout my career.' - Samantha Risby, District Manager, Signet, UKTable of Contents1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Context and Scope 1.2.1 Preparation stage 1.2.2 Engagement stage 1.2.3 Acceptance stage 1.2.4 Delivery stage 1.2.5 Change stage 1.2.6 Outcome stage 1.3 Historical and Current Context 1.3.1 The emergence of added value for partnering 1.3.2 The emergence of specialization 1.3.3 The emergence of the ‘business partner’ in current times 1.4 Definitions of Stakeholders and Business Partners 1.4.1 Stakeholder definition 1.4.2 Business partner definition 1.5 Functional Perspectives 1.5.1 The Human Resources perspective 1.5.2 The Finance perspective 1.5.3 The Procurement perspective 1.5.4 The Information technology perspective 1.5.5 Summary 1.6 Why is Business Partnering Important 1.6.1 Why is it important at an individual level 1.6.2 Why is it important at a functional level 1.6.3 Why is it important at an enterprise level 1.7 The Three Key Approaches: Control, service or advisory 1.7.1 The advisory style for business partnering 1.7.2 The service style for business partnering 1.7.3 The control style for business partnering 1.8 The Paradigms and Paradoxes of the General Model 1.8.1 The paradigms for the model 1.8.2 The paradoxes for the model 1.9 Summary 2. The Preparation Stage 2.1 Self-learning and Responsibility 2.1.1 Knowledge 2.1.2 Skills 2.1.3 Competence 2.2 The Initial Induction Process 2.2.1 Line manager roles and activities 2.2.2 Human Resources 2.3 Power of the Stakeholder 2.3.1 Expert power 2.3.2 Referent power 2.3.3 Information power 2.3.4 Legitimate power 2.3.5 Reward power 2.3.6 Coercive power 2.4 Personal and Stakeholder Team Assessments 2.4.1 Personal values and beliefs 2.4.2 Stakeholder team assessments 2.5 The Different Styles of Business Partnering 2.5.1 The regulator 2.5.2 The service provider 2.5.3 The change agent 2.5.4 The business advisor 2.5.5 Advantages for different styles of business partnering within an organization 2.5.6 Disadvantages for different styles of business partnering within an organization 2.5.7 The merging of styles 2.6 Appraising the Culture of the Organization 2.7 The Initial Organizational Situational Appraisal 2.7.1 PESTEL Model 2.7.2 The 5C model 2.8 Impact and Priority Matrix 2.9 Summary 3. The Engagement Stage 3.1 Setting Expectations for Models that can be Applied 3.2 Engagement Models 3.2.1 The contractual model 3.2.2 Service level agreements 3.2.3 The objective setting model 3.2.4 Laissez faire model 3.3 Setting Expectations 3.3.1. The contractual model 3.3.2 The service model 3.3.3 The objective setting model 3.3.4 Laissez faire model 3.4 The Softer Skills and Expectations of Stakeholders 3.4.1 Expectations 3.4.2 The ethical impact upon softer skills 3.5 Partnering from Within and Outside the Function 3.5.1 Internal and external stakeholders 3.5.2 The four primary placement models for a business partner 3.5.3 The changing business environment 3.6 Profiles and Features that Impact Business Partnering 3.6.1 Profiles of stakeholders that business partners may support 3.6.2 Features that impact the placement of business partners 3.7 Power in Relation to Engagement 3.8 The Alignment of Team and Corporate Goals 3.8.1 The RACI model 3.8.2 The PACSI model 3.8.3 Efficient and effective practice and their benefits 3.9 The Business Partnering Relationships within Matrix Frameworks 3.9.1 What is Matrix management 3.9.2 Advantages and disadvantages 3.9.3 Improving service delivery within a matrix framework 3.10 Summary 4. The Acceptance Stage 4.1 The Causes and Types of Conflict 4.1.1 Definitions of conflict 4.1.2 Sources and causes of conflict 4.2 Personality Conflicts and Resolving them 4.2.1 A context of conflict 4.2.2 Types of personal conflict 4.2.3 The assertive process 4.3 Management Models and Approaches to Conflict 4.3.1 The initial approach to conflict 4.3.2 Approaches and methods to deal with conflict 4.3.3 The transitions and resolutions of conflict 4.4 The Nine-position Model of Acceptance 4.5 The Acceptance of Different Thinking Styles 4.5.1 Negative thinking 4.5.2 Positive thinking 4.5.3 Different thinking styles 4.6 Acceptance of the Business Partner 4.6.1 Constraining negative traits in relation to acceptance 4.6.2 Enabling positive traits for acceptance 4.7 The Integration of the Business Partner to a Team 4.7.1 What are the team norms? 4.7.2 Establishment of Team/group norms 4.7.3 The grid for the Group/Team development stages 4.8 The Integration and Development of High Performing Team Members 4.8.1 The features of building a high performing team 4.8.2 The internal characteristic of high performing teams 4.9 The Integration of the Stakeholder’s Team with the Organization 4.10 Summary 5. The Delivery Stage 5.1 Business, Delivery and Operating Models 5.1.1 Overview of business, operating and delivery models 5.1.2 Diagnostics for defining the model type 5.1.3 Case study 5.2 Type and Definitions of Delivery 5.3 Constraints and Enablers for Delivery 5.3.1 Types of constraints 5.3.2 Constraints and enablers of delivery 5.3.3 Summary 5.4 Overview of Support Methods 5.5 SWOT 5.5.1 An overview of the model 5.5.2 Delivery considerations for the business partner 5.6 Risk Management 5.6.1 The drivers for risk management 5.6.2 Risk considerations for the business partner 5.7 4C Model 5.7.1 The balance across the 4C model towards targets 5.7.2 Cash 5.7.3 Compliance 5.7.4 Customer service 5.7.5. Cycle time 5.7.6. The summary of the 4C delivery model 5.7.7 Delivery considerations for the business partner 5.8 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 5.8.1 Outcomes 5.8.2 Delivery considerations for the business partner 5.9 Budgets 5.9.1 The basic of budgets 5.9.2 More complex budgeting processes 5.9.3 Delivery considerations for the business partner 5.10 Functional Methods of Delivering Outputs 5.10.1 Human Resources functional delivery examples 5.10.2 Procurement functional delivery examples 5.10.3 IT functional delivery examples 5.10.4 Finance functional delivery examples 5.11 The Distinction Between Delivery, Improve and Change 6. The Change Stage (Part 1 of 2) 6.1 Internal Versus External Pace of Change 6.2 What Causes Change and Why Does it Occur? 6.2.1 Strategic drivers of change 6.2.2 Tactical drivers of change 6.2.3 Operational drivers of change 6.3 Defining the Scale of Change 6.4 Change Summary 6.5 Benchmarking 6.5.1 Introduction 6.5.2 Why benchmark 6.5.3 The steps in benchmarking 6.5.4 External benchmarking 6.5.5 Internal company benchmarking 6.6 Balanced Scorecards 6.6.1 The functional perspective 6.6.2 The internal process perspective 6.6.3 The customer perspective 6.6.4 The learning and growth perspective 6.7 Technology Implementations 6.7.1 Business analysis 6.7.2 Business intelligence 6.7.3 Big data 6.7.4 Analytics 6.7.5 Case study 6.8 Project Management Planning 6.8.1 The basics of project planning 6.8.2 The project charter 6.8.3 Contents of a project plan 6.8.4 Gantt charts 6.8.5 Monitoring the plan 6.8.6 Closing out the project 6. The Change Stage (Part 2.2) 6.9 Types of Resistance to Change 6.9.1 Strategies in dealing with change at an individual level 6.10 The Enablers to Change 6.10.1 Managing expectations for change 6.10.2 How quickly will change be adopted 6.10.3 What are the key attributes and elements for change 6.11 Business Process Engineering 6.11.1 Inputs 6.11.2 Process 6.11.3 Outputs 6.11.4 Feedback Loops 6.11.5 Methods of improvement 6.12 Six Sigma and Lean Tools 6.12.1 What is Six Sigma 6.12.2 Key defined roles for six sigma 6.12.3 Summary for six sigma 6.12.4 Summary of the chapter 7. The Outcome Stage 7.1 Organizational Outcomes 7.2 Stakeholder Outcomes 7.3 Team Outcomes 7.4 Rewards 7.4.1Job satisfaction 7.4.2 Job enrichment 7.4.3 Job Enlargement 7.4.4 Increased motivation 7.5 Personal Development 7.6 Trust 7.6.1 The development of trust 7.6.2 Value 7.6.3 Predictability 7.6.4 Reciprocity 7.6.5 Vulnerability 7.7 Ethics 7.7.1 Fundamental principles 7.7.2 Threats, risks, and case study 7.8 Set up of a Business Partnering Programme 7.8.1 Models for establishing business-partnering programs 7.8.2 Proactive planned business-partnering programs 7.8.3 Concluding perspectives 7.9 Governance 7.9.1 Functional business partnering 7.9.2 Intra organizational business partnering 7.9.3 Inter- organizational 7.9.4 Additional features 7.10 Lessons Learned 7.11 Summary 8. The Final Recap 8.1 The Final Recap 8.2 Summary Points and Propositions by Chapter 8.2.1 Introduction 8.2.2 Prepare 8.2.3 Engage 8.2.4 Acceptance 8.2.5 Delivery 8.2.6 Change 8.2.7 Outcome 8.3 How to Become an Efficient and Effective Business Partner 8.4 Final Quote

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Book SynopsisOf all the sciences and social sciences, management is the one that most deliberately turns its back on the past. Yet management as we know it today did not spring into life fully formed. Management has more than just a present; it also has a past, and a future, and all three are inextricably linked. This book charts the evolution of management as an intellectual discipline, from ancient times to the present day.Contemporary management challenges, including sustainability, technology and data, and legitimacy are analysed through an historical lens and with the benefit of new case studies. The author helps readers understand how the evolution of management ideas has interacted with changes in society.By framing management''s history as one of challenge and response, this new edition is the perfect accompaniment for students and scholars seeking meaningful study in the business school and beyond. Essential reading as a core textbook in managementTrade Review'Witzel has done it again: enlivening every-day management with the almost tangible presence of thinkers from the past; suddenly we know ourselves to be companions of managers, philosophers and problem-solvers of all times and places. His acute analysis shows why we intuitively recoil from some, or feel a bond with others; His care for what it is to be a human being trying to organise and get things done is the red thread that spans the centuries. Big thinking on a human scale at its best.' - Jonathan Gosling, Professor Emeritus, University of Exeter, UK'This history illuminates. Witzel’s wonderfully-stuffed sourcebook shows business has always been about people and profit, unchanged in millennia. But old principles must suit new times. Business’s scale is now unprecedented. It is also increasingly separated from public purpose, its technologies and financialization problematic. The reader will learn a lot about the core challenge: harnessing peoples’ imagination and skill in the pursuit of profit.' - J.-C. Spender, Research Professor, Kozminski University, PolandTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Early Management Thought 3. Management Thought in the Age of Commerce 4. Management Thought in an Age of Enlightenment 5. Scientific Management 6. European Management Thought 7. Management Thought and Human Relations 8. The Divisionalisation of Management Thought 9. From Scientific Management to Management Science 10. The Age of the Management Gurus 11. Asian Management Thought 12. Management Thought in the twenty-first century 13. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisJames Harold Stock is an American economist, professor of economics, and vice provost for climate and sustainability at Havard University. Mark W. Watson is the Howard Harrison and Gabrielle Snyder Beck Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University.Table of ContentsPART I: INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW Economic Questions and Data Review of Probability Review of Statistics PART II: FUNDAMENTALS OF REGRESSION ANALYSIS Linear Regression with One Regressor Regression with a Single Regressor: Hypothesis Tests and Confidence Intervals Linear Regression with Multiple Regressors Hypothesis Tests and Confidence Intervals in Multiple Regression Nonlinear Regression Functions Assessing Studies Based on Multiple Regression PART III: FURTHER TOPICS IN REGRESSION ANALYSIS Regression with Panel Data Regression with a Binary Dependent Variable Instrumental Variables Regression Experiments and Quasi-Experiments Prediction with Many Regressors and Big Data PART IV: REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC TIME SERIES DATA Introduction to Time Series Regression and Forecasting Estimation of Dynamic Causal Effects Additional Topics in Time Series Regression PART V: THE ECONOMIC THEORY OF REGRESSION ANALYSIS The Theory of Linear Regression with One Regressor The Theory of Multiple Regression

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Book SynopsisJeffrey M. Perloff is a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California at Berkeley. His economic research covers industrial organization, marketing, labor, trade and econometrics. His textbooks are Modern Industrial Organization (with Dennis Carlton), Microeconomics, Microeconomics: Theory and Applications with Calculus, Estimating Market Power and Strategies (with Larry Karp and Amos Golan), and Managerial Economics and Strategy (with James Brander). He has been an editor of Industrial Relations and the Journal of Industrial Organization Education, and an associate editor of the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and the Journal of Productivity Analysis. He has consulted with nonprofit organizations and government agencies (including the Federal Trade Commission and the Departments of CommerTable of Contents Introduction Supply and Demand Applying the Supply-and-Demand Model Consumer Choice Applying Consumer Theory Firms and Production Costs Competitive Firms and Markets Applying the Competitive Model General Equilibrium and Economic Welfare Monopoly Pricing and Advertising Oligopoly and Monopolistic Competition Game Theory Factor Markets Interest Rates, Investments, and Capital Markets Uncertainty Externalities, Open-Access, and Public Goods Asymmetric Information Contracts and Moral Hazards Answers to Selected Questions and Problems

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Book SynopsisThe popular CONSUMER BEHAVIOR, 7E draws key concepts from marketing, psychology, sociology, and anthropology to present a strong foundation and highly practical focus on real-world applications for today's global business environment. With this new edition, you examine the latest research and current business practices with extensive coverage of social media influences, increased consumer power, and emerging neuroscience findings. You also study controversies in consumer decision-making involving money, goals, emotions, charity, health, materialism, and sustainability. This edition increases its emphasis on social responsibility and ethics in marketing, scrutinizing both the dark side and constructive possibilities. With even more real-world examples and thought-provoking application exercises, including new chapter-opening examples and closing cases, CONSUMER BEHAVIOR, 7E provides a thorough, yet enjoyable guide that enables you to master the skills you need.Table of ContentsPart I: AN INTRODUCTION TO CONSUMER BEHAVIOR. 1. Understanding Consumer Behavior. Appendix: Developing Information about Consumer Behavior. Part II: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CORE. 2. Motivation, Ability, and Opportunity. 3. From Exposure to Comprehension. 4. Memory and Knowledge. 5. Attitudes Based on High Effort. 6. Attitudes Based on Low Effort. Part III: THE PROCESS OF MAKING DECISIONS. 7. Problem Recognition and Information Search. 8. Judgment and Decision Making Based on High Effort. 9. Judgment and Decision Making Based on Low Effort. 10. Post-Decision Processes. Part IV: THE CONSUMER���S CULTURE. 11. Social Influences on Consumer Behavior. 12. Consumer Diversity. 13. Household and Social Class Influences. 14. Psychographics: Values, Personality, and Lifestyles. Part V: CONSUMER BEHAVIOR OUTCOMES AND ISSUES. 15. Innovations: Adoption, Resistance, Diffusion. 16. Symbolic Consumer Behavior. 17. Marketing, Ethics, and Social Responsibility in Today���s Consumer Society.

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Book SynopsisMaster the human relation skills you need to become successful in today's workplace with one of the most widely used human relations texts available. EFFECTIVE HUMAN RELATIONS incorporates hundreds of examples of real human relations issues and practices in successful companies. This comprehensive 13th edition explores goal- setting, the root causes of negative attitudes, the use of "personal branding" and social media in the job market, emotional intelligence, positive psychology and happiness, and how companies create a dynamic company cultures. Self-assessments and self-development opportunities throughout the book teach you to assume responsibility for improving your personal skills and competencies. This text will help you gain the insights, knowledge and relationship skills you need to deal successfully with the wide range of people-related challenges in business today. It is a text you can continue to refer to throughout your life!Table of ContentsPart I: HUMAN RELATIONS: THE KEY TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND CAREER SUCCESS. 1. Introduction to Human Relations. 2. Improving Personal and Organizational Communications. Part II: CAREER SUCCESS BEGINS WITH KNOWING YOURSELF. 3. Understanding Your Communication Style. 4. Building High Self-Esteem. 5. Personal Values Influence Ethical Choices. 6. Attitudes Can Shape Your Life. 7. Motivating Yourself and Others. Part III: PERSONAL STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING HUMAN RELATIONS. 8. Improving Interpersonal Relations with Constructive Self-Disclosure. 9. Achieving Emotional Balance in a Chaotic World. 10. Building Stronger Relationships with Positive Energy. 11. Developing a Professional Presence. Part IV: IF WE ALL WORK TOGETHER. 12. Team Building; A Leadership Strategy. 13. Resolving Conflict and Dealing with Difficult People. Part V: SPECIAL CHALLENGES IN HUMAN RELATIONS. 14. Responding to Personal and Work-Related Stress. 15. Valuing Work Force Diversity and Inclusion. 16. The Changing Roles of Men and Women. Part VI: YOU CAN PLAN FOR SUCCESS. 17. A Life Plan for Effective Human Relations.

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Book SynopsisThe Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics Exam Success Guide brings clarity and focus to exam preparation, so students are well prepared for and feel confident about their exams. It fully supports the Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics syllabus, first teaching 2021.The guide helps students to recap content through easy-to-digest chunks, apply knowledge with targeted revision activities, review and reflect on work done and raise their grades with sample answers, examiner tips and exam-style practice.The Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics Exam Success Guide is written by Terry Cook, a Cambridge Principal Examiner, renowned author and teacher trainer. Students can benefit from his expertise and practical advice on what they need to help them succeed in their exams.The Exam Success Guide is suitable for use alongside the Student Book or as a stand-alone resource. The Student Book this guide accompanies provides a comprehensive, easy-to-follow approach to th

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword xiii Matt Stoller Introduction xix Chapter One: Where Buffett and Silicon Valley Billionaires Agree 1 Chapter Two: Dividing Up the Turf 21 Chapter Three: What Monopolies and King Kong Have in Common 35 Chapter Four: Squeezing the Worker 63 Chapter Five: Silicon Valley Throws Some Shade 87 Chapter Six: Toll Roads and Robber Barons 111 Chapter Seven: What Trusts and Nazis Had in Common 139 Chapter Eight: Regulation and Chemotherapy 169 Chapter Nine: Morganizing America 197 Chapter Ten: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle 213 Conclusion: Economic and Political Freedom 235 Notes 251 Acknowledgments 287 About the Authors 289 Index 291

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Book SynopsisA FINANCIAL TIMES BEST ECONOMICS BOOK OF THE YEARA THE ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEAR''Brilliantly conceived and enlightening at every turn'' Lawrence WrightWe have long been suspicious of corporations recklessly pursuing profit and amassing wealth and power.But the story of the corporation didn''t have to be like this. For most of history, they were not amoral entities, but public institutions designed to promote the societies that granted them charter. Magnuson reveals how the corporation has evolved since its beginnings in the ancient world. What happens in this next chapter of the global economy depends on whether we can return to their public-minded spirit, or whether we have sunk irrevocably into the swamp of high profit at all costs.Epic and compelling in scope, For Profit illuminates the roles corporations played, for good and evil, in the making of the modern world.Trade ReviewBrilliantly conceived and enlightening at every turn, For Profit is a thrilling history of an institution that has shaped all our lives - for better and for worse -- Lawrence Wright, author of 'The Plague Year'In this lively and informativehistory of the corporation, William Magnuson shows that corporations were born to serve the public interest-only to be used and abused time and again to maximize profits for shareholders and executives. A must-read for any student of the world's most influential form of economic organization -- Adam Winkler, author of 'We the Corporations'A magnificent history of corporations . . . Private enterprises have produced some of humankind's greatest achievements. But often the most dazzling overstep the mark, leaving a trail of debris and distrust behind them -- The EconomistI can pay Magnuson no higher compliment than to say that For Profit is a book I would be proud to have written -- Martin Vander Weyer, The SpectatorA historical tour de force -- Bloomberg OpinionCorporations have a lengthy and valuable history as social institutions . . . The book makes a useful contribution to a fundamental debate -- Financial Times

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Book SynopsisThis book consists of ten essays which speak to doing economics better. Includes an essay on social ecological economics Features an essay on the creation of money that arises not from markets but from holy debts to deities -a very provocative essay Includes an essay on Emily Balch, the first and only economist to get a Nobel prize Table of ContentsChapter 1. Lineages of Embeddedness: On the Antecedents and Successors of a Polanyian Concept (Gareth Dale). Chapter 2. Social Ecological Economics: Understanding the Past to See the Future (Clive L. Spash). Chapter 3. Would You Barter with God? Why Holy Debts and Not Profane Markets Created Money (Alla Semenova). Chapter 4. Human Capital: Theoretical and Empirical Insights (Germana Bottone and Vania Sena). Chapter 5. On Norms: A Typology with Discussion (Matthew Interis). Chapter 6. The Battle of Methods in Economics: The Classical Methodenstreit (Menger vs. Schmoller, Marek Louzek). Chapter 7. Emily Greene Balch, Political Economist (Robert W. Dimand). Chapter 8. Who Do Heterodox Economists Think They Are? (Andrew Mearman). Chapter 9. Microeconomics After Keynes: Post Keynesian Economics and Public Policy (Steven Pressman). Chapter 10. Morgenstern’s Forgotten Contribution: A Stab to the Heart of Modern Economics (Philipp Bagus). Index.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: EconomicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Build knowledge of Economics through active learning with the latest Powell textbook, featuring quantitative skills practice and brand new case studies.This textbook has been fully revised to reflect the 2015 AQA A-level specification, giving you up-to-date material that supports your teaching and will enable your students to:- Develop subject knowledge with topic-by-topic support from Ray Powell and James Powell, who both have extensive experience in teaching and examining- Demonstrate awareness of current issues in Economics through brand new case studies that also help build analytical and evaluative skills- Use the language of economics to explain important concepts and issues effectively, with key terms identified throughout the text and glossaries for both microeconomics and macroeconomics

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Book SynopsisExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: EconomicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Develop your students'' knowledge of themes 1 and 2 of the Edexcel specification and put theory into context with focused case studies and practice activities.Maximise their potential in Edexcel A level Economics A with this Edexcel-endorsed textbook, which includes topic-by-topic guidance from Peter Smith:- Keep your students'' up to date with the rapidly changing world: new exciting case studies will help them analyse and evaluate- Build their quantitative skills with worked examples and practice activities throughout the book- Ensure they can explain key economic concepts and issues accurately and effectively:learn the key terms throughout the text and in the theme-by-theme glossaries- Feel confident in their exam skills: put what they learn into practice with activities and practTable of Contents THEME 1: INTRODUCTION TO MARKETS AND MARKET FAILURE Chapter 1: The nature of economics Chapter 2: The nature of demand Chapter 3: The nature of supply Chapter 4: How markets work: price determination Chapter 5: How markets work: the price mechanism in action Chapter 6: Market failure: externalities Chapter 7: Market failure: public goods and information gaps Chapter 8: Government intervention and government failure Theme 1: key terms Theme 1: practice questions THEME 2: THE UK ECONOMY - PERFORMANCE AND POLICIES Chapter 9: Measures of economic performance: economic growth Chapter 10: Aggregate demand Chapter 11: Aggregate supply Chapter 12: National income and macroeconomic equilibrium Chapter 13: Economic growth Chapter 14: Macroeconomic policy objectives Chapter 15: Macroeconomic policies Theme 2: key terms Theme 2: practice questions

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Book SynopsisIf you struggle with index numbers or calculations of elasticity, this is the book for you. This textbook companion will help improve your essential maths skills for economics, whichever awarding body specification you''re following. You can use it throughout your course, whenever you feel you need some extra help.- Develop your understanding of both maths and economics with all worked examples and questions within a economics context- Improve your confidence with a step-by-step approach to every maths skill- Measure your progress with guided and non-guided questions to see how you''re improving- Understand where you''re going wrong with full worked solutions to every question - Feel confident in expert guidance from experienced teacher Peter Davis and examiner Tracey Joad, reviewed by Colin Bamford, Professor of Transport and Logistics at University of Huddersfield and former Chief Examiner

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Book SynopsisDEALING WITH CHINA takes the reader behind closed doors to witness the creation and evolution and future of China''s state-controlled capitalism.Hank Paulson has dealt with China unlike any other foreigner. As head of Goldman Sachs, Paulson had a pivotal role in opening up China to private enterprise. Then, as Treasury secretary, he created the Strategic Economic Dialogue with what is now the world''s second-largest economy. While negotiating with China on needed economic reforms, he safeguarded the teetering U.S. financial system. Over his career, Paulson has worked with scores of top Chinese leaders, including Xi Jinping, China''s most powerful man in decades. In DEALING WITH CHINA, Paulson draws on his unprecedented access to modern China''s political and business elite, including its three most recent heads of state, to answer several key questions:How did China become an economic superpower so quickly?How does business really get done therTrade ReviewDealing with China is an important book. - Financial Times

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Book SynopsisNow in its tenth edition, this popular text has been comprehensively updated and revised to reflect changing world events that are impacting international marketing and the challenges posed by the latest developments . The text provides accessible content from around the world including newly emerging economies as well as explaining increasingly global risks and the role of digital developments. An exciting range of features including Management Challenges, Illustrations and contemporary case studies guide you through the complexities of international marketing as it responds to a rapidly changing environment.

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Book SynopsisPacked with insights, Lorenzo Bergomi's Stochastic Volatility Modeling explains how stochastic volatility is used to address issues arising in the modeling of derivatives, including: Which trading issues do we tackle with stochastic volatility? How do we design models and assess their relevance? How do we tell which models are usable and when does calibration make sense? This manual covers the practicalities of modeling local volatility, stochastic volatility, local-stochastic volatility, and multi-asset stochastic volatility. In the course of this exploration, the author, Risk's 2009 Quant of the Year and a leading contributor to volatility modeling, draws on his experience as head quant in Société Générale's equity derivatives division. Clear and straightforward, the book takes readers through various modeling challenges, all originating in actual trading/hedging issTrade Review"With this book, Bergomi has actually offered a precious gift to the whole quant community: his very rich and concrete experience on volatility modelling organized in 500 pages and 12 chapters full of insights; and to the academic community as well: new ideas, points of view, and questions that could well feed their research for years."- Julien Guyon, Quantitative Finance"[Stochastic Volatility Modeling] should be read by practitioners, as it is the only one providing a strong quantitative framework to the (Delta and Vega) hedging of Equity derivatives. It should also be read by academics who will benefit from practical insights. It should finally be read by (motivated) students, who will definitely find areas to dig deeper in, both theoretically and numerically […] This book should be seen as a strong case for the need of a deeper understanding of derivatives' modelling (and their risks). Lorenzo Bergomi provides us here with new tools (variance curve models, metrics such as the At-The-Money Forward Skew and the Skew Stickiness Ratio) as well as new results on hedging and P&L computations of actual trading strategies, which have been so far too much overlooked in mathematical finance research. Welcome to the new era of Derivatives Modelling!"- Antoine Jacquier, Newsletter of the Bachelier Finance Society, November 2017Table of ContentsIntroduction. Local volatility. Forward-start options. Stochastic volatility: introduction. Variance swaps. An example of one-factor dynamics: the Heston model. Forward variance models. The smile of stochastic volatility models. Linking static and dynamic properties of stochastic volatility models. What causes equity smiles? Multi-asset stochastic volatility. Local-stochastic volatility models.

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Book SynopsisThroughout the Western world, a whole generation is being priced out of the housing market. For millions of people, particularly millennials, the basic goal of acquiring decent, affordable accommodation is a distant dream. Leading economist Josh Ryan-Collins argues that to understand this crisis, we must examine a crucial paradox at the heart of modern capitalism. The interaction of private home ownership and a lightly regulated commercial banking system leads to a feedback cycle. Unlimited credit and money flows into an inherently finite supply of property, which causes rising house prices, declining home ownership, rising inequality and debt, stagnant growth and financial instability. Radical reforms are needed to break the cycle. This engaging and topical book will be essential reading for anyone who wants to understand why they can’t find an affordable home, and what we can do about it.Trade Review"In this excellent book, Josh Ryan-Collins shows that unaffordable housing is not part of nature, and how a number of countries have broken what the author aptly calls the housing-financial cycle, by de-linking land pricing from mortgage-debt pyramiding."—Michael Hudson, Levy Economics Institute of Bard College "Why can't you afford to buy a home? It's not because of too many smashed avocadoes, or too little land, but too much bank lending. Josh Ryan-Collins clearly explains how bank lending for speculation has made housing inaccessible, and how to tame the beast of finance."—Steve Keen, University of Kingston, author of Debunking Economics "This book is the best short introduction I've seen to a burgeoning literature on housing and financialisation"—Inside Housing "Why Can't You Afford a Home? is a short, readable and valuable book.... It makes a convincing set of arguments that explain much of our current housing crisis."—Irish Times

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