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Book SynopsisMathematics for Economists, a new text for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in economics, is a thoroughly modern treatment of the mathematics that underlies economic theory.

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Book SynopsisEvolving from Digital Transformation to Digital Acceleration Using The Galapagos Framework challenges established thinking and offers a new way to deliver digital change. It introduces The Galapagos Framework, which is a new, innovative, and human-centric approach to transformational change. The framework allows organizations to move from digital transformation to digital acceleration, resulting in the creation of exciting and groundbreaking products as well as having a positive impact on the motivation and well-being of their teams.Digital Acceleration is an iterative process that allows organizations to deliver transformations and demonstrate continual progress at pace. Rather than tackling the transformation as one large single event, Digital Acceleration enables organizations to improve one or, at most, two discrete areas of the business quickly and then move onto the next area needing improvement.Presenting a detailed guide to The Galapagos Framew

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Book SynopsisThis series supports teachers and learners of Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics (9708). Take your learners'' studies beyond the coursebook with our new Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics workbook. Ideal for refining skills, this workbook help learners solidify their knowledge and practise what they have learnt, with worked examples and a wide selection of activities.

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Book SynopsisEconomics does not have to be intimidating. This book, complete with case studies and key facts, forms a course which will take you from beginner or intermediate level to being a competent economist. This book includes: simple step-by-step explanations, to help you grasp new topics or those that have previously confused you; highlighted key ideas, to help your understanding; 'Dig Deeper' ideas to help you go further; and end of chapter fact-checks to help you embed your learning and improve your confidence - all in one great value book so you don't need any separate workbooks or coursebooks. Chapters include: How markets work; how consumers behave; how firms behave; how markets distribute incomes; why markets fail; government intervention in markets; measuring the economy's size; money's role in the economy; macroeconomic objectives; achieving full employment and stable prices; achieving sustainable economic growth; the economy and the rest of the world; globalization and regional trading blocs.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Complete Introduction series from Teach Yourself is the ultimate one-stop guide for anyone wanting a comprehensive and accessible entry point into subjects as diverse as philosophy, mathematics, physics, Shakespeare and practical electronics. Loved by students and perfect for general readers who simply want to learn more about the world around them, these books are your first choice for discovering something new.Table of Contents Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Introducing Economics : PART ONE: MICROECONOMICS Chapter 2: Chapter 2 How Markets Work Chapter 3: Chapter 3 How Consumers Behave Chapter 4: Chapter 4 How Firms Behave Chapter 5: Chapter 5 How Markets Distribute Incomes Chapter 6: Chapter 6 Markets for (Almost) Everything Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Why Markets Fail Chapter 8: Chapter 8 Why Governments Intervene in Markets PART TWO: PART TWO MACROECONOMICS Chapter 9: Chapter 9 Measuring the Economy's Size Chapter 10: Chapter 10 Money's Role in the Economy Chapter 11: Chapter 11 Macroeconomic Objectives Chapter 12: Chapter 12 Achieving Full Employment and Stable Prices Chapter 13: Chapter 13 Achieving Sustainable Economic Growth Chapter 14: Chapter 14 The Economy and the Rest of the World Chapter 15: Chapter 15 Globalisation and Regional Trading Blocs :

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Book SynopsisThe open character of the global economy combined with the internationalization of business means that business students are increasingly required to understand the complexities of international business. This introductory textbook provides students with a comprehensive overview of this vital topic.Subjects discussed withing the text include: the political and economic environment; culture; management and organization; international marketing strategies; intercultural communication; international law; international finance; and logistics / international transport.Table of Contents1 Introduction to international business, 2 Political & economic environment, 3 Culture, 4 Management & organisation in an international environment, 5 External analysis in an international environment, 6 Market entry & international marketing,7 Intercultural communication and management, 8 International commercial Law, 9 Risk-management, insurance and finance, 10 Logistics and customs

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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 SynopsisThis international bestseller, which foreshadowed a market crash, explains why it could happen again if we don't act now. Fractal geometry is the mathematics of roughness: how to reduce the outline of a jagged leaf or static in a computer connection to a few simple mathematical properties. With his fractal tools, Mandelbrot has got to the bottom of how financial markets really work. He finds they have a shifting sense of time and wild behaviour that makes them volatile, dangerous - and beautiful. In his models, the complex gyrations of the FTSE 100 and exchange rates can be reduced to straightforward formulae that yield a much more accurate description of the risks involved.Trade ReviewMandelbrot is acknowledged as the father of chaos theory ... he is, simply, very clever indeed. * Sunday Telegraph *The reader gets a clear picture of the history of finance theory ... the best financial read * Financial Times *Entertainingly written ... this book is a brain-opener that adds hugely to our sum of knowledge. * Director *

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Book SynopsisA new, evolutionary explanation of markets and investor behavior Half of all Americans have money in the stock market, yet economists can't agree on whether investors and markets are rational and efficient, as modern financial theory assumes, or irrational and inefficient, as behavioral economists believe--and as financial bubbles, crashes, and crises suggest. This is one of the biggest debates in economics and the value or futility of investment management and financial regulation hang on the outcome. In this groundbreaking book, Andrew Lo cuts through this debate with a new framework, the Adaptive Markets Hypothesis, in which rationality and irrationality coexist. Drawing on psychology, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and other fields, Adaptive Markets shows that the theory of market efficiency isn't wrong but merely incomplete. When markets are unstable, investors react instinctively, creating inefficiencies for others to exploit. Lo's new paradigm expl

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewOne of Bloomberg's Best Books of 2016 One of Financial Times (FT.com) Best Economics Books of 2016 "Fascinating... brilliantly illuminated by scores of vivid examples, generously illustrated with a wealth of pictures, comprehensive in its geographical and temporal scope, and in my view almost entirely convincing."--Felix Martin, New York Times Book Review "In Money Changes Everything, Mr. Goetzmann draws on objects in Yale's extensive historical collections to tell his exciting story... His excitement with such artifacts is palpable."--Edward Chancellor, Wall Street Journal Tactile and visual ... Goetzmann's careful, brick-by-brick approach to financial history convincingly makes the case that finance is a change-maker of change-makers.--Financial Times Money Changes Everything--a history of finance over three millennia--provides a welcome antidote to the incessant banker-bashing we've witnessed in recent years. Without finance, after all, civilized life could scarcely exist."--Wall Street Journal "An accessible survey that does a fine job of reallocating past, present, and future."--Kirkus "Let me say simply that everyone who is curious about the history of finance will be richly rewarded by reading this book."--Linda Jubin, Investing.com "Money Changes Everything is ... A tactile and visual history. It is rich with illustrations, and often reported from ground level as Goetzmann travels to dusty European archives or to sites of historical financial significance... Goetzmann's careful, brick-by-brick approach to financial history convincingly makes the case that finance is a change-maker of change-makers."--Pietra Rivoli, Financial Times "In the fallout from the Great Recession, it's been commonplace to vilify those working in the financial-services industry. But Goetzmann argues that finance is a worthwhile endeavor, beyond just earning a ton of money: Its innovations have made the growth of human civilization possible."--Bourree Lam, TheAtlantic.com "Full of fascinating nuggets and extremely well researched."--Tim Harford, Undercover Economist "A remarkable work of synthesis and scholarship, the book affords a deep perspective to anyone trying to grapple with current problems in the role of finance and financial regulation in a civilized society."--Elie Canetti, Finance & Development "Its strength is the effort it makes to set money not only in its economic context, but also in its wider social and cultural setting."--Warwick Lightfoot, Financial World "[A] magnificent history of money and finance."--Minneapolis Star Tribune "Money Changes Everything is a treasure, unequalled in scope, unparalleled in depth of insight... This is a must-read for anyone in finance or who wants to find out what it's about."--Financial Post "A most pertinent and brave publication... This hefty, worthy book, really is a historical eye-opener."--David Marx Book Reviews "A panoramic historical sweep packed with interesting nuggets... All very enjoyable, and I'd say essential for anyone interested in financial history."--Enlightened Economist "Money Changes Everything is altogether a splendid book."--Mark Gamin, D&O Diary Blog "Rigorously researched and extremely enjoyable to read, Money Changes Everything enhances investors' understanding of contemporary markets."--Bruce Grantier, Financial Analysts Journal "William Goetzmann's Money Changes Everything is a thorough look at finance and world history, a 5,000-year journey that demonstrates the pivotal role of free market capitalism in building nations and serving human interests."--Washington Free Beacon "Goetzmann offers an extraordinarily wide-ranging and thorough investigation of financial activity from earliest times to the present day, and his enthusiasm for the subject and his lively writing style make the topic much more engaging than one might expect. The immense breadth of his research means that every reader, no matter how expert in history or finance, will learn much... The book has something for everyone."--Peter Acton, Australian Book Review "The book is replete with fascinating historical tales and figures, including an option payoff diagram developed by Henri Lefevre in the mid-1800s. Well-written and engaging, Goetzmann's book is a wonderful resource for those interested in learning more about the historical role of finance and its potential for addressing future challenges."--Choice "Goetzmann weaves his expertise in finance, architecture, archaeology, sinology, and art history into a wonderfully rich tapestry. Goetzmann's enthusiasm for his topic is infectious... Goetzmann has written a wonderfully erudite book in a way which is accessible to a wide audience. This book should be compulsory reading for all finance professionals and anyone with an interest in economics, finance, or history. If you want to understand how money changes everything, then Goeztmann's magnum opus is a must-read."--John D Turner, Economic History Review "This fascinating book rehabilitates finance by examining its 5,000 years of history."--Martin Wolf, Financial Times "A must-read for anyone interested in the history of finance."--MarketWatch

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Book SynopsisThe individual risks faced by banks, insurers, and marketers are less well understood than aggregate risks such as market-price changes. But the risks incurred or carried by individual people, companies, insurance policies, or credit agreements can be just as devastating as macroevents such as share-price fluctuations. A comprehensive introduction,Trade Review"I don't know of any other book with this orientation. It promises to fill a gap in both the econometric and finance literature."—Torben G. Andersen, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University"The Econometrics of Individual Risk gives a nice overview of a new area and manages to combine a good technical account with clarity. No other book to my knowledge has managed to fill this particular niche. It is well organized and well written, and the scholarship is excellent."—Kevin Dowd, Nottingham University Business School"This book is simply outstanding. Its approach is powerful yet practical, and many of its results and insights are original. The combination of analytical power and applied sense is very, very rare. And the financial events modeled in the book are important and common in applied financial contexts."—Francis X. Diebold, University of PennsylvaniaTable of ContentsPreface xi Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Market Risk and Individual Risk 1 1.2 Risk Variable 2 1.3 Scores 3 1.4 Organization of the Book 4 References 5 Chapter 2: Dichotomous Risk 7 2.1 Risk Prediction and Segmentation 7 2.1.1 Risk Prediction 8 2.1.2 Segmentation 11 2.2 Econometric Models 14 2.2.1 Discriminant Analysis 14 2.2.2 Dichotomous Qualitative Models 15 2.2.3 Comparison of Discriminant and Logit Models 18 2.3 Risk Heterogeneity 19 2.4 Concluding Remarks 20 2.5 Appendix: The Logistic Distribution 20 References 21 Chapter 3: Estimation 23 3.1 Estimation Methods 23 3.1.1 The Maximum Likelihood Approach 23 3.1.2 Maximum Likelihood Estimation of a Logit Model 25 3.1.3 Maximum Likelihood Estimation in Linear Discriminant Analysis 27 3.1.4 Test of the Linear Discriminant Hypothesis 28 3.2 Significance Tests 29 3.2.1 Likelihood-Based Testing Procedures 30 3.2.2 Application of the LM Test to the Logit Model 31 3.3 Implementation 32 3.3.1 Development of Score Methodology 33 3.3.2 Mortgage Score 35 3.4 Concluding Remarks 39 References 40 Chapter 4: Score Performance 43 4.1 Performance and Selection Curves 43 4.1.1 Definitions 43 4.1.2 Desirable Properties of a Score 46 4.1.3 Comparison of Scores 47 4.2 Discriminant Curves 49 4.2.1 Definitions 50 4.2.2 Linear Discriminant Analysis 52 4.3 Demand Monitoring, Credit Granting, and Scores 52 4.3.1 Time-Varying Quality of Credit Applicants 53 4.3.2 Analysis of Credit-Granting Decision 55 4.3.3 Performance Curves 58 4.4 Concluding Remarks 58 4.5 Appendix: Positive Dependence 59 References 60 Chapter 5: Count Data Models 61 5.1 Poisson Regression 62 5.1.1 The Model 62 5.1.2 Maximum Likelihood Estimator 63 5.1.3 Relationship with the Dichotomous Qualitative Model 64 5.2 The Negative-Binomial Regression 64 5.2.1 Model with Gamma Heterogeneity 64 5.2.2 The Bonus-Malus Scheme 66 5.3 Semi-Parametric Analysis 69 5.3.1 Mean and Variance Estimators 70 5.3.2 Estimation of the Heterogeneity Distribution 71 5.3.3 Determination of the Premium 72 5.4 Applications 73 5.4.1 Car Insurance 73 5.4.2 Presentation of Results 77 5.5 Concluding Remarks 82 References 83 Chapter 6: Durations 85 6.1 Duration Distributions 86 6.1.1 Characterizations of a Duration Distribution 86 6.1.2 Duration Dependence 88 6.1.3 Basic Duration Distributions 89 6.2 Duration Models 92 6.2.1 The Exponential Regression Model 93 6.2.2 The Exponential Model with Gamma Heterogeneity 94 6.2.3 Heterogeneity and Negative Duration Dependence 95 6.3 Semi-Parametric Models 98 6.3.1 Accelerated Hazard Model 98 6.3.2 Proportional Hazard Model 99 6.4 Applications 100 6.4.1 Pension Fund 100 6.4.2 Interest Rate Spreads 101 6.4.3 Prepayment Analysis 103 6.5 Concluding Remarks 107 6.6 Appendix 109 6.6.1 Expected Residual Lifetime 109 6.6.2 Computation of the Premium Rate for the Pension Contract 110 References 111 Chapter 7: Endogenous Selection and Partial Observability 113 7.1 Analysis of Dichotomous Risks from a Stratified Sample 113 7.1.1 Description of the Population and the Sample 113 7.1.2 Exogenous Stratification 115 7.1.3 Endogenous Stratification 115 7.1.4 The Role of Stratified Samples 117 7.2 Truncation and Censoring in Duration Models 117 7.2.1 Censoring 117 7.2.2 Truncation 118 7.2.3 Competing Risks 119 7.3 Bias Correction Using Rejected Credit Applications 120 7.3.1 Selectivity Bias 120 7.3.2 Boundaries for Risk Prediction 121 7.3.3 A Bivariate Model for Bias Correction 122 7.4 Concluding Remarks 126 7.5 Appendix: First-Order Expansion of the C.D.F. of a Bivariate Normal Distribution 126 References 126 Chapter 8: Transition Models 129 8.1 Homogeneous Markov Chains 130 8.1.1 Distribution of the Markov Chain 130 8.1.2 Alternative Parametrizations of a Markov Chain 132 8.1.3 Two-State Space 134 8.1.4 Qualitative Representation of the Process 135 8.1.5 Estimation 136 8.2 Explanatory Variables 137 8.2.1 Specification of the Transition Probabilities 138 8.2.2 Specification of the Adjustment and Long-Run Parameters 138 8.2.3 Time-Dependent Markov Chain 139 8.3 Transitions between Score Categories 140 8.3.1 Revolving Consumer Credit 140 8.3.2 Corporate Rating Dynamics 143 8.4 Concluding Remarks 146 References 146 Chapter 9: Multiple Scores 149 9.1 Examples 150 9.1.1 Default Risk and Preselection 150 9.1.2 Term Structure of Default 151 9.1.3 Differentiated Incident Severity 152 9.1.4 Default and Prepayment 154 9.1.5 Default and Credit Promotion 156 9.1.6 Polytomous Logit Model 157 9.1.7 The Hypothesis of Irrelevant Alternatives 158 9.2 Profit- (Utility-) Optimizing Decisions 159 9.2.1 Promotional Mailing Decisions 159 9.2.2 Time-to-Default 161 9.2.3 Utility-Maximizing Behavior 162 9.3 Multi-Score Reduction Technique 163 9.3.1 Basic Notions 163 9.3.2 Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) 164 9.3.3 Statistical Inference 165 9.4 Household Portfolio Allocation 166 9.4.1 Description of the Data Set 166 9.4.2 Model Estimation 169 9.4.3 Reduction of the Number of Scores 176 9.5 Concluding Remarks 178 References 179 Chapter 10: Serial Dependence in Longitudinal Data 181 10.1 Poisson and Compound Poisson Processes 182 10.1.1 Poisson Process 182 10.1.2 Compound Poisson Process 184 10.1.3 From Discrete Time to Continuous Time 185 10.2 Models with Serial Dependence 186 10.2.1 Autoregressive Models 188 10.2.2 Time-Dependent Heterogeneity 192 10.3 Applications 195 10.3.1 Cost Sensitivity with Respect to Transitory Shocks 195 10.3.2 Learning in Revolving Credit 197 10.4 Concluding Remarks 205 10.5 Appendix: Distributions of the Duration and Count Variables 205 10.5.1 Distribution of the First Duration 205 10.5.2 Independence of Durations 206 10.5.3 Distribution of the Count Variable 206 References 206 Chapter 11: Management of Credit Risk 209 11.1 Measures of Risk and Capital Requirement 209 11.1.1 Value-at-Risk 210 11.1.2 Properties of a Risk Measure 212 11.2 Credit Portfolio 213 11.2.1 The P&L Distribution for a Credit Portfolio When the Horizon Is Equal To the Maturity 214 11.2.2 The P&L Distribution for a Credit Portfolio When the Horizon Is Shorter Than the Maturity 216 11.3 Corporate Bond Portfolio 223 11.3.1 Informational Content of Bond Prices 223 11.3.2 Default Correlation 224 11.3.3 Stochastic Transition Model 230 11.4 Concluding Remarks 235 References 235 Index 239

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Jean Tirole, Winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Economics""Winner of the 2018 George S. Eccles Prize for Excellence in Economic Writing, Columbia Business School""Longlisted for the 2017 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award""One of the Microsoft Best Business Books of 2017""One of the Times Higher Education Books of the Year 2017, chosen by Sir Anton Muscatelli""One of Project Syndicate’s Best Reads in 2017 (chosen by J. Bradford DeLong)""One of Financial Times (FT.com) Best Books of 2017: Economics""One of Bloomberg’s Best Books of 2017""Selected for Bloomberg View’s “Must-Reads of 2017: Monopolies, Sexism and Economics”""One of Choice Reviews' Outstanding Academic Titles of 2018"

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Book SynopsisMoore's classic Creating Public Value offered advice to managers about how to create public value, but left unresolved the question how one could recognize when public value had been created. Here, he closes the gap by helping public managers name, observe, and count the value they produce and sustain or increase public value into the future.Trade ReviewThe idea that public managers should operate more like business managers gained momentum in the 1980s, and it continues today. Many reformers and politicians insist that managers should identify the 'customers' for public services and measure agency performance. Moore's new book examines the difficulties in applying this approach to public services, particularly with respect to performance measurement. He argues that private sector methods do not measure the 'public value' created by a wide range of state and local agencies...His case studies demonstrate that it is possible for public managers to incorporate helpful elements of private sector performance measurement, but that it is essential to recognize the special nature of the public value created by public service agencies. -- M. E. Ethridge * Choice *

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Book SynopsisFrom the authors of the fascinating The Age of Cryptocurrency, comes the definitive work on the Internet's next big thing: the blockchain.Many of the legacy systems' once designed to make our lives easier and our economy more efficient are no longer up to the task; big banks have grown more entrenched, privacy exists only until the next hack, and credit card fraud has become a fact of life. However, there is a way past all this?a new kind of operating system with the potential to revolutionise our economy: the blockchain.In The Truth Machine, Michael J. Casey and Paul Vigna demystify the blockchain and explain why it can restore personal control over our data, assets, and identities; grant billions of excluded people access to the global economy; and shift the balance of power to revive society's faith in itself. They reveal the empowerment possible when self-interested middlemen give way to the transparency of the blockchain, while highlighting the job losses, assertion of special intTrade Review‘The authors ably explain highly technical information in layperson’s terms, and the text is neither too dense nor too basic. Readers may pick this one up for the Bitcoin connection and find themselves fascinated with the blockchain’s potential to change the world’s financial systems for the better.’ ―Booklist ‘With thoughtful and well researched analysis, The Truth Machine leads you through a history of cryptocurrencies and blockchains that reveals the path forward towards a decentralized economy, one in which opportunity and access are widely spread.’ ―Andreas M Antonopoulos, author of Mastering Bitcoin and The Internet of Money series ‘The Truth Machine is a brilliant, beautifully written guide to the blockchain revolution that is redefining “trust” for our increasingly globalized world.’ ―Hernando de Soto, President of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy, author of The Mystery of Capital ‘Casey and Vigna are among the blockchain and digital-currency sector's most important visionaries. They are shaping a new understanding of how we can gain greater personal control over our data, assets, identities and creations to forge a more inclusive, collaborative and innovative society.’ ―Imogen Heap, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of Mycelia ‘Casey and Vigna have done it again! It turns out that digital currencies may only be the spark for the next major revolution in business and society. The implications of trust being the blockchain’s real killer app cannot be ignored by any serious investor.’ ―Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, star of CNBC’s The Halftime Report ‘This unparalleled examination of the blockchain landscape will open people's eyes to how a decentralized information system can level the playing field for humanity.’ ―Mariana Dahan, founder and CEO, World Identity Network, first coordinator of The World Bank's Identification for Development (ID4D) Initiative

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Book SynopsisJeffrey Sachs is the Director of The Earth Institute, Quetelet Professor of Sustainable Development, and Professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University as well as Special Advisor to United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan. He is internationally renowned for his work as economic advisor to governments in Latin America, Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Asia and Africa.

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Book Synopsis''Highly instructive . . . provides thoughtful analysis'' Financial Times''Exactly what any prospective-or sitting-board member needs'' Arianna Huffington''A must read . . . highly engaging . . . an indispensable guide to how boards function, malfunction, and, most importantly, should operate better'' Mohamed A. El-ErianCorporate boards are under great pressure. Scandals and malpractice at companies like GE, Theranos and WeWork have raised justified questions among regulators, shareholders, and the public about the quality of corporate governance. Boards face ever-louder demands to weigh in on questions of climate change, racial and gender equity, data privacy, and other social issues that range far beyond their traditional mandate: choosing the CEO and endorsing corporate strategy.In HOW BOARDS WORK, prizewinning economist, veteran board director, and bestselling author Dambisa Moyo offers an insider''s view of corporate bTrade ReviewHow Boards Work is exactly what any prospective-or sitting-board member needs to understand the true rigors and realities of board life. Having seen it all, Dambisa Moyo offers valuable guidance on how boards can best focus their time and energy while grappling with social, governance, and environmental issues -- Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global, and former Uber board memberHow Boards Work offers a thorough and nuanced take on the ever-evolving role of corporate boards today. Dambisa Moyo provides a candid assessment of the challenges and opportunities that directors face and wisely warns of the dangers of stasis. The book is not only a must-read for the most tenured and experienced board members, but it also provides critical context to those who one day hope to have a seat at the table. CEOs and corporate leaders everywhere would also be wise to pick up this book -- Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO Ariel Investments; Chair of the Board of Directors, Starbucks; Board Member, JP Morgan; former Dreamworks board chair; and former Estee Lauder board memberThis highly engaging book will rightly attract those interested not just in good corporate governance but also the well-functioning of market-based economies. Drawing on her direct involvements on several boards of companies facing difficult decisions, as well as her global economic expertise, Dr Moyo has written an indispensable guide to how boards function, malfunction, and, most importantly, should operate better. In not shying away from arguing for more assertive boards to overcome costly corporate failures and malaise, she sets out an action-oriented agenda for improving governance - to deal better with long-standing challenges, including better globalization and management of our environment, and to meet mounting new ones in a post-pandemic world. Simply put, this is a must-read for those who realize that, anchored by a more diverse mindset and modernized governance structures, companies can and must play a more important role in helping society overcome too many years of low, unequal, and non-sustainable growth, as well as proliferating mistrust and spreading marginalization -- Mohamed A. El-Erian, President of Queens’ College, Cambridge University; Board Member, Under Armour; and author of THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN and WHEN MARKETS COLLIDEBoards have incredible power to impact how companies and their stakeholders meet the challenges of the modern age. But boards are complex and living organisms that require more than just getting smart people in a room. Dr. Moyo's book, informed by real-world experience in negotiating complex situations, should be a must-read for any board that wants to excel and have an impact today -- Dan Loeb, Founder & CEO, Thirdpoint, and former Sothebys board member

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Book SynopsisMaster each step of the complete "life cycle" of a firm with Leach/Melicher's ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE, 7E. This edition vividly explains the theories, corporate finance tools and techniques you need to start, build and eventually harvest a successful entrepreneurial venture today. Using an inviting presentation, this book emphasizes sound financial management practices as you learn how to secure financing, use business cash flow models and strategically position your early-stage company. You also learn to interact effectively with financial institutions and regulatory agencies that can impact venture growth and ensure liquidity for investors. Updates throughout this edition feature real examples as well as in-depth capstone cases and mini-cases drawn from actual entrepreneurial ventures and common financial scenarios. Strengthen your entrepreneurial skills as you study key concepts, such as venture capital funds, clean tech, sustainable sales growth, strategic alliances, licensing agreTable of ContentsPart 1: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ENVIRONMENT. 1. Introduction to Finance for Entrepreneurs. 2. Developing the Business Idea. Part 2: ORGANIZING AND OPERATING THE VENTURE. 3. Organizing and Financing a New Venture. 4. Preparing and Using Financial Statements. 5. Evaluating Operating and Financial Performance. Part 3: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE. 6. Managing Cash Flow. 7. Types and Costs of Financial Capital. 8. Securities Law Considerations When Obtaining Venture Financing. Part 4: CREATING AND RECOGNIZING VENTURE VALUE. 9. Projecting Financial Statements. 10. Valuing Early-Stage Ventures. 11. Venture Capital Valuation Methods. Part 5: STRUCTURING FINANCING FOR THE GROWING VENTURE. 12. Professional Venture Capital. 13. Other Financing Alternatives. 14. Security Structures and Determining Enterprise Values. Part 6: EXIT AND TURNAROUND STRATEGIES. 15. Harvesting the Business Venture Investment. 16. Financially Troubled Ventures: Turnaround Opportunities? Part 7: CAPSTONE CASES. Case 1. Eco-Products, Inc. Case 2. Spatial Technology, Inc.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Data and Statistics. 2. Descriptive Statistics: Tabular and Graphical Displays. 3. Descriptive Statistics: Numerical Measures. 4. Introduction to Probability. 5. Discrete Probability Distributions. 6. Continuous Probability Distributions. 7. Sampling and Sampling Distributions. 8. Interval Estimation. 9. Hypothesis Tests. 10. Inference about Means and Proportions with Two Populations. 11. Inferences about Population Variances. 12. Comparing Multiple Proportions, Test of Independence and Goodness of Fit. 13. Experimental Design and Analysis of Variance. 14. Simple Linear Regression. 15. Multiple Regression. Appendix A: References and Bibliography. Appendix B: Tables. Appendix C: Summation Notation. Appendix D: Microsoft Excel and Tools for Statistical Analysis. Appendix E: Computing p-Values Using JMP and Excel.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: FINANCIAL PLANNING. 1. Understanding Personal Finance. 2. Career Planning. 3. Financial Statements, Goals, and Budgets. Part II: MONEY MANAGEMENT. 4. Managing Income Taxes. 5. Managing Checking and Savings Accounts. 6. Building and Maintaining Good Credit. 7. Credit Cards and Consumer Loans. 8. Vehicles and Other Major Purchases. 9. Obtaining Affordable Housing. Part III: INCOME AND ASSET PROTECTION. 10. Managing Property and Liability Risk. 11. Planning for Health Care Expenses. 12. Life Insurance Planning. Part IV: INVESTMENTS. 13. Investment Fundamentals. 14. Investing in Stocks and Bonds. 15. Mutual and Exchange-Traded Funds. 16. Real Estate and High-Risk Investments. 17. Retirement and Estate Planning.

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The financial crisis has exposed severe shortcomings in mainstream monetary economics and modern finance. It is surprising that these shortcomings have not led to a wider debate about the need to overhaul these theories. Instead, mainstream economists have closed ranks to defend existing theories and public authorities have expanded their interference in markets.This book investigates the problems associated with mainstream monetary economics and finance, and proposes alternatives based on the Austrian school of economics. This school emanated from the work of the nineteenth-century Austrian economist Carl Menger and was developed further by Eugen von BÃhm-Bawerk, Ludwig von Mises, and Friedrich August von Hayek. In monetary economics, the Austrian school regards the creation of money by banks through credit extension as a key source of economic instability. From this follows the need for a comprehensive reform of our present monetary system. In a new monetary order, m

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Book Synopsis“I defy anybody—Keynesian, Hayekian, or uncommitted—to read [Wapshott’s] work and not learn something new.”—John Cassidy, The New YorkerTrade Review"As we face off against the Great Recession, the only book you need to understand the debate raging in the streets today: economic freedom versus government intervention. An essential primer on the two men who shaped modern finance." "I heartily recommend Nicholas Wapshott's new book, Keynes Hayek: The Clash that Defined Modern Economics... Many books have been written about Keynes, but nobody else has told the story properly of his relationship with Hayek. Nick has filled the gap in splendid fashion, and I defy anybody-Keynesian, Hayekian, or uncommitted-to read his work and not learn something new." -- John Cassidy "Nicholas Wapshott's new book, Keynes Hayek, does an excellent job of setting out the broader history behind this revival of the old debates. Wapshott brings the personalities to life, provides more useful information on the debates than any other source, and miraculously manages to write for both the lay reader and the expert at the same time. Virtually every page is gripping, and yet even the professional economist will glean some insight..." -- Tyler Cowen "Mr. Wapshott has written an important book. It is compelling not only as a history of two distinctive thinkers and their influence, but also as a narrative of political decision-making and its underlying priorities. Underlying Mr. Wapshott's analysis are vital questions for this moment in American history: What kind of society do we want? And what do we owe to our fellow citizens and our collective future?" -- Nancy F. Koehn "Nicholas Wapshott's Keynes Hayek is a smart and absorbing account of one of the most fateful encounters in modern history, remarkably rendered as a taut intellectual drama. Wapshott brilliantly brings to life the human history of ideas that continue to mold our world." -- Sean Wilentz, The Rise of American Democracy "Nicholas Wapshott brings the Keynes-Hayek fight of the twentieth century back to life, making the clash both entertaining and highly relevant for understanding economic crises of the twenty-first century." -- John B. Taylor, Stanford University, Getting Off Track "In the fluency of his writing and his ability to make complex financial questions easily comprehensible, Nicholas Wapshott has done economics itself a great service, by opening the subject up to the general reader, as seen through the prism of one of the most important intellectual gladiatorial contests of modern times." -- Andrew Roberts, The Storm of War: A New History of the Second World War

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Book SynopsisBen S. Bernanke’s rise to chair of the Federal Reserve, the massive financial crisis, and the Fed’s bold and effective response.Trade Review"It was a happy chance that this scholar, known for his work on the Great Depression, was chairman of the central banking system of the US during the biggest financial crisis since the early 1930s. His [Bernanke's] new book, The Courage to Act, provides a fascinating account of the effort to save the world from another such catastrophe." -- Martin Wolf, Lunch with the FT - Financial Times"Bernanke's memoir is a crucial document of record that will be invaluable to future historians. As far as any memoir can be, it is an honest and accurate account. There is no hubris or exaggeration: simply a telling of the tale of the most dramatic period in office of any Fed Chairman to date." -- Mervyn King - Prospect"The former chair has penned a lucid account of the crisis and its aftermath... Mr Bernanke’s narrative of his time in office is a lucid, analytical affair… the book provides a robust defence of the Fed’s response to the crisis. Mr Bernanke clearly sees himself as someone who did what was necessary to save the economy from disaster, in the face of a barrage of unwarranted criticism. The result is a book which compels..." -- The Economist"Bernanke was at the helm of the world's most important central bank during the financial crisis of 2007-08... Here he gives a compelling account of what he and the Federal Reserve did and why they did it... the defence of the Fed against its critics is compelling." -- Best Books of 2015 - Financial Times"It was Ben Bernanke, not Gordon Brown, who steered us through the 2008 financial meltdown...the book's most interesting chapters are those that deal with the crisis...Above all, [Bernanke] exuded calm, even when there was plenty of inner turmoil. The calmness comes over in this book, and so does plenty of the turmoil." -- The Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisScott Galloway is Professor of Marketing at NYU's Stern School of Business and a serial entrepreneur. He has founded nine companies, including Prophet, Red Envelope and L2. He is the bestselling author of The Four and The Algebra of Happiness and has served on the boards of directors of The New York Times Company, Urban Outfitters and UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. His Prof G and Pivot podcasts, No Mercy/No Malice blog, and Prof G YouTube channel reach millions. In 2020, Adweek named Pivot Business Podcast of the Year. In 2019, Scott founded Section4, an online education platform for working professionals where he teaches business strategy: section4.com.Trade ReviewScott Galloway’s The Four is a bareback ride upon the four horses of the economic apocalypse– Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google. It is a timely exposition of the nature and concentration of power in the world today and, as a result, is much more than just a business book…The book contains more insights and provocative ideas than Amazon has Boeing 767s… My recommendation is to walk down to your local book store and buy this– or more likely, buy it on Amazon. -- Tom Upchurch * Wired *The Four is a fantastic, provocative book about where we are now and where we are going. -- Phil Simon * Huffington Post *Well argued and accessible... refreshingly clear-eyed -- Brad Stone, author of The Everything StoreFull of sharp insights and unconventional views * Nature *This analysis of the rise of Amazon, Apple, Faceboook and Google stands out because it adds significantly to the tide of criticism currently sweeping over Silicon Valley -- Tristan Quinn * Times Literary Supplement *When it comes to the digital age, Scott Galloway is Christopher Hitchens with an MBA, namely a brainy and fearless provocateur -- James Warren * Vanity Fair *A big help in understanding how so many of us have come to completely rely on these tech giants — and what the future holds for other, less powerful companies. * Business Insider, Best Business Books of 2017 *Scott is a genius at engaging an audience in an intelligent, thoughtful, sometimes snarky and often humorous manner -- Joanne Tombrakos * Huffington Post *Scott Galloway is honest, outrageous and provocative. This book will trigger your flight-or-fight nervous system like no other and in doing so challenge you to truly think differently. -- Calvin McDonald, CEO of SephoraThis is that rare book that not only informs but entertains. You’ll never look at these four companies in the same way again -- Jonah Berger, author of Contagious and Invisible Influence

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Book SynopsisEnergy is a key resource for transformational development globally. Oil and gas continue to play a key role in this sector irrespective of the gradual transition towards renewables and will continue to do so in most developing and emerging economies in the near future. The industry is complex and highly capital intensive not only with significant risk, but also with significant benefits. Such a complex but important sector is generally not well understood both in academic and policy circles. This book fills this void by serving as a comprehensive reference to the oil and gas sector, with a focus on emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). It offers in-depth coverage of the critical and contemporary issues in the economics of the oil and gas industry by carefully integrating the relevant theoretical underpinnings and practical policy issues across the value chain of the industry in relation to the development, fiscal arrangements, and the economic and financing aspects of the industry. These insights will significantly deepen the understanding of the industry and extend knowledge of the sector in ways that existing books do not. The book includes relevant cases and, thus, will serve as a valuable resource for students taking courses in market analysis of the oil and gas industry, energy economics, development economics and finance, environmental and resource economics, the political economy of the extractive industry, and development studies. Researchers and practitioners working in these areas will also find the book to be a useful reference guide.Table of ContentsPart I: Overview of the Oil and Gas Industry 1. Introduction to the Economics of the Global Oil and Gas Industry in Emerging and Developing EconomiesPart II: Oil and Gas Development and Fiscal Arrangement 2. The Oil and Gas Industry in Emerging and Developing Economies 3. Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and Production in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies 4. Legal, Regulatory and Fiscal Arrangement in the Oil and Gas Industry in Emerging and Developing Countries 5. Oil and Gas Energy Security PartIII: Oil and Gas Economics and Finance 6. The Economics of Oil and Gas Resources 7. Economics of Downstream Oil & Gas Project, Risk & Decision Analysis 8. The Market for Crude Oil 9. Financing of Oil and Gas Companies in Emerging and Developing Economies 10. Project Finance for the Oil and Gas Industry in Emerging and Developing Economies 11. Investment Appraisals for Oil and Gas Projects 12. Financial Analysis and Performance of Oil and Gas Firms 13. Financial Planning and Forecasting in the Oil and Gas Industry 14. Oil and Gas Valuation 15. Mergers and Acquisitions in the Oil and Gas Sector 16. Enterprise Risk Management in the Oil and Gas Industry: Evidence from a Developing Market 17. Derivative Markets for Oil and Gas Transactions 18. Petroleum Wealth Management in Emerging and Developing Countries 19. Oil Revenues, Finance and Economic Development 20. The Political Economy of the Oil and Gas Sector in Emerging and Developing Countries

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Book SynopsisAs today's preeminent doomsday investor Mark Spitznagel describes his Daoist and roundabout investment approach, one gains by losing and loses by gaining.Trade Review"Spitznagel has written an essential new book. Indeed, might be one of the most important books of the year, or any year for that matter."—Forbes "The Dao of Capital: Austrian Investing In A Distorted World by Mark Spitznagel (Wiley, 2013) is a beautifully crafted book, one I can recommend to readers of all political/economic persuasions… it is impossible not to be shaped by its carefully presented history and logic."—Seeking Alpha "There is no shortage of market bears who take a grim view of the stock market. But Mr. Spitznagel has gained credibility in the investment world by predicting two market routs in the past decade, first in 2000 and then in 2008. Still, Mr. Spitznagel's approach is unusual for a money manager."—The New York Times "A fascinating and radical break from the investment dogma of the past several decades"—Fortune "While The Dao of Capital makes for demanding reading, it repays the effort as a heady historical and intellectual feast."—Barron's "Spitznagel could simply have written that investors need patience and must avoid the temptation of the quick profit; that building a successful strategy, and life, involves a longer-term approach foregoing instant gratification; that establishing a solid foundation while appearing not to create progress puts you in position for much greater success later on. He did not do that. Instead, he takes you on a tour of history and nature that illuminates these long held truths. In the end his message is simple, but by providing the historical underpinnings he brings them to life in a much more vibrant way."—Futures Magazine Among the "12 Books That Every Investor Should Read... deeply informative and will leave an impact on you."—Business Insider "A memoir and free market manifesto... that bring(s) theoretical concepts down to the practicallevel."—Institutional Investor "I applaud the book as a look into the thinking process of a great investor, especially one that has a clear and consistent understanding of the market process, the dangers of government intervention, and the benefits of Austrian economics."—Ludwig von Mises InstituteTable of ContentsForeword xvii Introduction xxiii Chapter One: The Daoist Sage Klipp’s Paradox 1 The Old Master 3 The Soft and Weak Vanquish the Hard and Strong 6 Into the Pit 9 The Privileges of a Trader 12 Robinson Crusoe in the Bond Pit 15 Fishing in “McElligot’s Pool” 18 Enter the Austrians: A von Karajan Moment 18 A State of Rest 21 Guiding into Emptiness 23 Moving On 26 The Wisdom of the Sages 29 Chapter Two: The Forest in the Pinecone The Roundabout and the Logic of Growth 33 The Forest and the Tree 36 The Slow Seedling 39 Wildfire and Resource Reallocation 41 The Conifer Effect 43 A Logic of Growth 49 Chapter Three: SHI The Intertemporal Strategy 51 The Dao of Sun Wu 56 Shi and the Crossbow 58 Li—The Direct Path 59 Shi and Li at the Weiqi Board 60 A Common Thread, from East to West 64 An Attack of Misunderstanding 68 On War—An Indirect Strategy 70 Shi, Ziel, Mittel, und Zweck 74 Chapter Four: The Seen and the Foreseen The Roots of the Austrian Tradition 75 That Which Must Be Foreseen 78 At the Viennese Crossroads Between East and West 85 The Teleology of Baer’s Butterfly 88 Menger Establishes the Austrian School 89 Tutor to the Prince 93 Methodenstreit 97 Österreichische Schule 101 Chapter Five: UMWEG The Roundabout Path of the Unternehmer 103 Postulating the “Positive” 105 Produktionsumweg 108 Böhm-Bawerk, the Bourgeois Marx 113 Faustmann’s Forest Economy 116 Rings of Capital 122 Henry Ford: The Roundabout Unternehmer 125 The Roundabout of Life 134 Chapter Six: Time Preference Overcoming That Humanness About Us 139 “Radical” Böhm-Bawerk and the Psychology of Time Preference 145 The Curious Case of Phineas Gage 149 The Shi and Li Brain 151 The Subjectivity of Time 153 The Trade-Off of an Addict 158 No Zeal for Ziel on Wall Street 161 Adapting to the Intertemporal 164 Chapter Seven: “The Market is a Process” 167 The Man Who Predicted the Great Depression 169 Fleeing the Nazis 173 Human Action 175 Unternehmer in the Land of the Nibelungen 179 Genuine Change Is Afoot in Nibelungenland—A Market-Induced Drop in Interest Rates 187 Distortion Comes to Nibelungenland—The Central Bank Lowers Rates 190 Time Inconsistency and the Term Structure 194 The Day of Reckoning Comes to Nibelungenland 198 The Austrian View 199 The Market Process Prevails 201 Chapter Eight: Homeostasis Seeking Balance in the Midst of Distortion 203 The Teleology of the Market 205 The Yellowstone Effect 207 Lessons from the Distorted Forest 209 Market Cybernetics 213 How Things “Go Right” 216 Spontaneous Order 217 Distortion 219 The Sand Pile Effect 220 Distortion’s Message: “Do Nothing” 222 The Shi of Capital 223 Chapter Nine: Austrian Investing I: The Eagle And The Swan Exploiting Distortion with Misesian Tools 227 Homeostasis en force 229 Witness to the Distortion 231 An Initial Misesian Investment Strategy 236 The Eagle and the Swan 240 Case Study: Prototypical Tail Hedging 244 The Ziel and the Zweck: Central Bank Hedging 248 The Roundabout Investor 251 Chapter Ten: Austrian Investing II: Siegfried Exploiting the Böhm-Bawerkian Roundabout 253 Siegfried, the Dragon Slayer 255 Case Study: Buying the Siegfrieds 263 Value Investing: Austrian Investing’s Estranged Heir 269 A Zweck Finally Attained 275 Epilogue: The SISU Of The Boreal Forest 277 The World Learns Sisu from the Victorious Finns 278 Sisu—Of Character and Character-Building 284 Notes 293 Acknowledgments 309 About the Author 311 Index 313

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Book SynopsisAndrew B. Abel is Ronald A. Rosenfeld Professor of Finance at The Wharton School and professor of economics at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his AB summa cum laude from Princeton University and his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He began his teaching career at the University of Chicago and Harvard University and has held visiting appointments at both Tel Aviv University and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. A prolific researcher, Abel has published extensively on fiscal policy, capital formation, monetary policy, asset pricing, and social security, as well as serving on the editorial boards of numerous journals. He has been honored as an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow, a Fellow of the Econometric Society, and a recipient of the John Kenneth Galbraith Award for teaching excellence. Abel has served as a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, as a member of the Panel of Economic Advisers at the Congressional Budget OfTable of ContentsPART 1: INTRODUCTION Introduction to Macroeconomics The Measurement and Structure of the National Economy PART 2: LONG-RUN ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE Productivity, Output, and Employment Consumption, Saving, and Investment Saving and Investment in the Open Economy Long-Run Economic Growth The Asset Market, Money, and Prices PART 3: BUSINESS CYCLES AND MACROECONOMIC POLICY Business Cycles The IS–LM/AD–AS Model: A General Framework for Macroeconomic Analysis Classical Business Cycle Analysis: Market-Clearing Macroeconomics Keynesianism: The Macroeconomics of Wage and Price Rigidity PART 4: MACROECONOMIC POLICY: ITS ENVIRONMENT AND INSTITUTIONS Unemployment and Inflation Exchange Rates, Business Cycles, and Macroeconomic Policy in the Open Economy Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve System Government Spending and Its Financing Appendix A: Some Useful Analytical Tools

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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 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 SynopsisTable of Contents1Introduction Part One - Foundations of Work and Organizational Psychology 2Individual differences at work 3Attitudes and behaviour in organizations 4Motivation at work Part Two - Professional Practice of Work and Organizational Psychology 5Recruitment and selection 6Learning, training and development 7Performance management 8Careers and career management 9Safety, stress and health at work Part Three - Organizations 10Organizations: Strategy and structure 11Leadership in organizations 12Teams and teamwork 13Organizational culture, climate and change 14The psychology of work and organizations

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I. Analysis 1 1. An introduction to international marketing 2. The world trading environment 3. Social and cultural considerations in international marketing 4. International marketing research and opportunity analysis Part 1. Directed Study Activity: International marketing planning: analysis Part II. Strategy Development 5. International niche marketing strategies for small- and medium-sized enterprises 6. Global strategies 7. Market entry strategies 8. International product and service management Part 2. Directed Study Activity: International marketing planning: strategy development Part III. Implementation 9. International communications 10. The management of international distribution and logistics 11. Pricing for international markets 12. Strategic planning in technology-driven international markets Part 3. Directed Study Activity: International marketing planning: implementation, control and evaluation

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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 SynopsisBlending humour and behavioural economics, the New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delves into the truly illogical world of personal finance to help people better understand why they make bad financial decisions, and gives them the knowledge they need to make better ones.Why does paying for things often feel like it causes physical pain?Why does it cost you money to act as your own real estate agent?Why are we comfortable overpaying for something now just because we’ve overpaid for it before?In Small Change, world renowned economist Dan Ariely answers these intriguing questions and many more as he explains how our irrational behaviour often interferes with our best intentions when it comes to managing our finances. Partnering with financial comedian and writer Jeff Kreisler, Ariely takes us deep inside our minds to expose the hidden motivations that are secretly driving our choices about money.Exploring a wide range of everyday topics – from credit card debt and household budgeting to holiday sales – Ariely and Kreisler demonstrate how our ideas about dollars and cents are often wrong and cost us more than we know. Mixing case studies and anecdotes with tangible advice and lessons, they cut through the unconscious fears and desires driving our worst financial instincts and teach us how to improve our money habits.Fascinating, engaging, funny and essential, Small Change is a sound investment, providing us with the practical tools we need to understand and improve our financial choices, save and spend smarter and ultimately live better.Published in the US as Dollars and Sense.Trade ReviewEngaging and funny, rife with anecdotes and advice, the book defangs a difficult topic while teaching a lot. * Publishers Weekly *A user-friendly and often entertaining treatise on how to be a more discerning, vastly more aware handler of money. * Kirkus Reviews *If you want to know why you always buy a bigger television than you intended, or why you think it's perfectly fine to spend a few dollars on a cup of coffee at Starbucks, or why people feel better after taking a 50-cent aspirin but continue to complain of a throbbing skull when they're told the pill they took just cost one penny, Ariely has the answer. -- Daniel Gross * Newsweek *Ariely raises the bar for everyone. in the increasingly crowded field of popular cognitive science and behavioural economics, he writes with an unusual combination of verve and sagacity. * Washington Post *If you want to get better at making good financial decisions, read “Dollars and Sense”…What the two authors do brilliantly is take behavioral economics and make it accessible. * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisHow does a small development team in an established enterprise apply Disciplined Agile (DA) strategies to successfully improve their agility and provide real valueto their stakeholders? Find out how in Introduction to Disciplined Agile Delivery Second Edition. This guide to Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) provides the foundation from which to scale agile and lean software development strategies, enabling teams to succeed in the unique situations they face-remembering that context counts.Starting with a Scrum-based approach, we'll show you how the team learns from their experiences and evolves into a lean life cycle, then to a continuous delivery lifecycle within a DevOps environment. We begin with an overview of DAD and work through a case study that describes a team's learnings through several releases of a mission-critical solution.You'll find out how DAD: Gives you the flexibility to use various approaches while covering gaps not addressed by mainstream agile practices; Describes proven strategies that show how programming, design, testing, architecture, analysis, deployment, and many more aspects of solution delivery fit together in a streamlined whole; Shows you how to turn the agile software development dial all the way up!

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Book SynopsisA National Book Award-winning satire about the unchecked power of American capitalism, written more than three decades before the 2008 financial crisis.At the center ofJ Ris J R Vansant, a very average sixth grader from Long Island with torn sneakers, a runny nose, and a juvenile fascination with junk-mail get-rich-quick offers. Responding to one, he sees a small return; soon, he is running a paper empire out of a phone booth in the school hallway. Everyone from the school staff to the municipal government to the squabbling heirs of a player-piano company to the titans of Wall Street and the politicians in Washington will be caught up in the endlessly ballooning bubble of the J R Family of Companies.First published in 1975 and winner of the National Book Award in 1976,J Ris an appallingly funny and all-too-prophetic depiction of America?s romance with finance. It is also a book about suburban development and urban decay, divorce proceedings and disputed wills, the crumbling facade of Western civilization and the impossible demands of love and art, with characters ranging from the earnest young composer Edward Bast to the berserk publicist Davidoff. Told almost entirely through dialogue, William Gaddis?s novel is both a literary tour de force and an unsurpassed reckoning with the way we live now.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive overview of the current European media in a period of disruptive transformation. It maps the full scope of contemporary media policy and industry activities while also assessing the impact of new technologies and radical changes in distribution and consumption on media practices, organizations, and strategies. Combining a critical assessment of media systems with a thematic approach, it can serve as a resource for scholars or as a textbook, as well as a source of good practices for steering media policy, international communication, and the media landscape across Europe.Table of ContentsWhy Study Media Policy and Regulation? Hannu Neiminen Is Content Still King? Trends and Challenges in the Production and Distribution of Television Content in Europe Tim Raats, Jeanette Steamers and Karen Donders Media Economics and Transformation in a Digital Europe Tom Evens Media Governance: More than a Buzzword Werner A. Meier Subsidies: Fuel for Media Josef Trappel Public Service Media in Western Europe Today: Ten Countries Compared Hilde van den Bulck, Leen d'Haenens and Tim Raats The Europeanization of the European Media: The Incremental Cultivation of the EU Media Policy Stylianos Papathanassopoulos The Council of Europe: Ensuring the Freedom and Independence of Europe's Media Tarlach McGonagle Europe's Internet Policies: The Challenge of Maintaining an Open Internet Christian Möller and Tarlach McGonagle Media and Democracy: A Couple Walking Hand in Hand? Josef Trappel and Hannu Nieminen Media Diversity and Pluriformity: Hybrid 'Regimes' across Europe Leen d'Haenens, Elke Ichau, Hanne Vadenberghe and Pascal Verhoest Testing the Boundaries: Evolving Norms and Troubling Trends for Journalism Auské Balčytiene, Karin Raeymackers and Elena Vartanova

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