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OUP Oxford The Oxford Handbook of Bayesian Econometrics
Book SynopsisBayesian econometric methods have enjoyed an increase in popularity in recent years. Econometricians, empirical economists, and policymakers are increasingly making use of Bayesian methods. This handbook is a single source for researchers and policymakers wanting to learn about Bayesian methods in specialized fields, and for graduate students seeking to make the final step from textbook learning to the research frontier. It contains contributions by leading Bayesians on the latest developments in their specific fields of expertise. The volume provides broad coverage of the application of Bayesian econometrics in the major fields of economics and related disciplines, including macroeconomics, microeconomics, finance, and marketing. It reviews the state of the art in Bayesian econometric methodology, with chapters on posterior simulation and Markov chain Monte Carlo methods, Bayesian nonparametric techniques, and the specialized tools used by Bayesian time series econometricians such as Trade ReviewThis Handbook is an excellent piece of scholarly work that displays the full power of the Bayesian method. * Gael Martin *Table of ContentsPART I: PRINCIPLES ; PART II: METHODS ; PART III: APPLICATIONS
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OUP Oxford Oxford Handbook of Bayesian Econometrics
Book SynopsisBayesian econometric methods have enjoyed an increase in popularity in recent years. Econometricians, empirical economists, and policymakers are increasingly making use of Bayesian methods. This handbook is a single source for researchers and policymakers wanting to learn about Bayesian methods in specialized fields, and for graduate students seeking to make the final step from textbook learning to the research frontier. It contains contributions by leading Bayesians on the latest developments in their specific fields of expertise. The volume provides broad coverage of the application of Bayesian econometrics in the major fields of economics and related disciplines, including macroeconomics, microeconomics, finance, and marketing. It reviews the state of the art in Bayesian econometric methodology, with chapters on posterior simulation and Markov chain Monte Carlo methods, Bayesian nonparametric techniques, and the specialized tools used by Bayesian time series econometricians such as Trade ReviewThis Handbook is an excellent piece of scholarly work that displays the full power of the Bayesian method. All chapters, whilst reasonably self-contained, also serve as springboards to the broader literature, with extensive referencing being a feature of all. Access to specialized computer code is provided in some cases, serving to aid in the wider dissemination and use of the paradigm. * Gael Martin, The Econometrics Journal *Table of ContentsPART I: PRINCIPLES ; PART II: METHODS ; PART III: APPLICATIONS
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Oxford University Press Working Capital Management
Book SynopsisAs soon as a firm starts operating and furthermore, the moment it starts to grow, it needs to come to a decision about how to invest funds, how much cash and inventory to hold on to, how much financing to provide to customers, how to obtain the necessary funds, how much debt to take on and in which terms-all the answers to these questions have serious consequences for a firm''s cash flow and profitability.Working Capital Management is a hands-on look at the crucial decision of how to define and finance the operating investments of a business. Starting with an overview of the fundamental framework of corporate finance, the authors set out to define the central, and usually underestimated, role that working capital plays within this structure. They show not only how to prevent the losses that result from mishandling of working capital, but also how to fully exploit the strategic potential that intelligent, expert management of working capital allows. The book is the first to emphasize thTrade ReviewGiven the breadth of recent capital market disruptions, companies have undergone a thorough reevaluation of their capital structure objectives. Working capital management choices have become strategically more important as they have a direct impact into financial sustainability. This book gives light to a very complex subject in a very easy to understand manner. * Lisandro Miguens, Managing Director, Senior Country Officer, J.P. Morgan *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1: Corporate Finance Chapter 2: Working Capital Chapter 3: Working Capital, Seasonality, and Growth Chapter 4: Financial Analysis and Working Capital Chapter 5: Cash Management Chapter 6: Managing Account Receivables Chapter 7: Managing Inventories Chapter 8: Managing Account Payables Chapter 9: Short-term Debt Chapter 10: Working Capital and Corporate Strategy Chapter 11: Working Capital Financing Costs Chapter 12: Patterns in Working Capital Notes References Index
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Oxford University Press, USA Regulated Exchanges
Book SynopsisExchanges play an essential and central role in the world''s economy. They epitomize transparency in the price-formation process, informing investors and disseminating vital information for the functioning of financial markets, and in so doing they represent an important source of capital for nascent and established companies alike. Even during the recent crisis, exchanges remained open and liquid in the face of extreme volatility-thus the trust investors place in regulated exchanges when confronted with uncertainty is beyond doubt. Since the inception of the World Federation of Exchanges in the 1960s, the operational and competitive landscape for organized exchanges has changed radically. Technology and globalization have allowed financial flows to move freely across borders, and burgeoning competition and lower regulatory barriers have spurred far-reaching transformations in the way securities are traded.Against this background, and on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the World Federation of Exchanges, the WFE has partnered with Larry Harris and the Centre for European Policy Studies to produce a definitive volume of essays to take a look at the historic role exchanges have played in the global economy, highlighting pivotal innovations that shaped this role, and to lay out prospective ways in which exchanges will continue to shape the global economy in the future. Opening with key conceptual essays by leading academics, Regulated Exchanges examines the historical contribution of exchanges to the world''s economic growth, exchanges'' economic importance, and the regulatory characteristics of the space in which exchanges operate. The volume then presents essays on several defining milestones in the history of exchanges written by leading figures that took part in that very history, showing the interaction between the founding of exchanges, local cultures, and world financial markets. The book appropriately closes with a look forward, examining the competitive landscape and the exciting and promising future of regulated exchanges. Offering an unparalleled collection of perspectives from leading academics and practitioners involved in the history of exchanges, Regulated Exchanges sheds a brilliant and welcome light on how exchanges have influenced and fostered successful financial markets, and how they will do so for many years to come.Trade ReviewExchanges always should keep in mind their essential role-to facilitate the channelling of savings towards productive investment-which, as repeatedly has been demonstrated, is of the utmost relevance for economic development, and thus for the welfare of humankind. The hopes of millions of families, and the business projects of thousands of companies, have passed throughout the engines of our institutions: from the overseas trading companies in the seventeenth century to the construction of the railways in the nineteenth, to the design and deployment of modern telecommunications networks that connect the world in this still fresh millennium. * From the preface by Pedro Rodriguez Ponga, former President of the Bolsa de Madrid and former Chairman of the World Federation of Exchanges *Table of ContentsEDITOR'S INTRODUCTION - LAWRENCE HARRIS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS; FORWARD AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS - WILLIAM J. BRODSKY, CHAIRMAN, WORLD FEDERATION OF EXCHANGES; CHAIRMAN, CHICAGO BOARD OPTIONS EXCHANGE AND THOMAS KRANTZ, SECRETARY GENERAL, WORLD FEDERATION OF EXCHANGES; PREFACE - PEDRO RODRIGUEZ PONGA, PAST PRESIDENT, BOLSA OF MADRID AND PAST CHAIRMAN, WFE; NICKY NEWTON-KING, DEPUTY CEO, JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE AND SIOBHAN CLEARY, SENIOR MANAGER, JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE; APPENDIX: WFE MEMORABILIA; INDEX
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Oxford University Press, USA Law Psychology and Morality
Book SynopsisKahneman and Tversky''s Prospect Theory posits that people do not perceive outcomes as final states of wealth or welfare, but rather as gains or losses in relation to some reference point. People are generally loss averse, meaning that the disutility generated by a loss is greater than the utility produced by a commensurate gain. Loss aversion is related to psychological phenomena such as the status quo and omission biases, the endowment effect, and escalation of commitment.Law, Psychology, and Morality: The Role of Loss Aversion systematically analyzes the complex relationships between loss aversion and the law weaving together insights from cognitive and social psychology, neuropsychology, behavioral economics, experimental legal studies, economic analysis of law, normative ethics, moral psychology, and comparative law. It discusses diverse legal issues in private and public law, national and international law, and substantive and procedural law. Eyal Zamir provides an overview of thTrade ReviewEyal Zamir's book is an astonishing accomplishment of scholarship. It will be an indispensable reference in the discussion of psychology, morality and the law. * Daniel Kahneman, Senior Scholar; Eugene Higgins Professor of Psychology, Emeritus; and Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs, Emeritus, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University *An excellent and eye-opening book, packed with insights into law, policy, morality, and psychology. Loss aversion is one of the very few most important findings in the last decades of behavioral science. Zamir has produced the best treatment, by far, of its relevance to law. * Cass R. Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard University *If a behavioral trait is real and important, chances are the law knew it all along. But without interdisciplinary expertise, the law lacks a language. Doctrine does not establish the links between seemingly remote phenomena that happen to have a common behavioral cause. In his fascinating, thought provoking book, Eyal Zamir demonstrates how many legal institutions react to, exploit or mold the propensity to evaluate outcomes against a reference point, rather than 'objective' values. * Christoph Engel, Max-Planck-Institute for Research on Collective Goods, Bonn *Eyal Zamir masterfully analyzes and explains how the seminal research by Amos Tverksy and Daniel Kahneman on judgment and choice should affect our understanding of the way law has evolved and how legal rules should be rethought. Law, Psychology, and Morality is a must read for anyone who cares about the relationship between how we humans think and act and the type of rules we create to organize our societies. * Russell Korobkin, Richard C. Maxwell Professor of Law, UCLA *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ; Introduction ; Part I: The Psychology of Loss Aversion ; Chapter 1. Loss Aversion: An Overview ; A. Introduction ; B. A Brief History ; C. Prospect Theory ; D. Reference Points ; E. Alternative Theories, Limitations, and Critique ; F. Empirical Studies ; G. Loss Aversion and Emotions ; H. Related Phenomena ; I. Professional Decisionmaking ; J. Group Decisionmaking ; K. Debiasing Loss Aversion? ; L. Evolutionary Roots and Neural Basis ; M. Impact on Other Disciplines ; N. Conclusion ; Part II: Understanding Human Behavior in Legal Contexts ; Chapter 2. Consumer Behavior ; A. Introduction ; B. Framing Prices and Other Attributes ; C. Limited Availability ; D. Escalation of Commitment ; E. Lenient Return Policies and the Endowment Effect ; F. Status Quo and Omission Biases ; G. Conclusion Impact on Other Disciplines ; Chapter 3. The Market for Legal Services: Contingent Fees ; A. Introduction ; B. The Puzzle ; C. Loss Aversion and Plaintiffs' Preferences ; D. Loss Aversion and Defendants' Preferences ; E. Conclusion ; Chapter 4. Litigation and Settlement ; A. Introduction ; B. Standard Economic Analysis ; C. Framing Litigation Outcomes and Risk Attitude ; D. Settlement, Regret, and Loss Aversion ; E. Default Effect and Alternative Dispute Resolution ; F. A Note on Plea Bargains ; G. Conclusion ; Part III: Framing by the Law ; Chapter 5. Legally Induced Reference Points ; A. Introduction ; B. Default Rules ; C. Burden of Persuasion ; D. Legal Reforms and Temporary Legislation ; E. Conclusion ; Part IV: Loss Aversion and Basic Features of the Law ; Chapter 6. Correspondence between Loss Aversion and the Law ; A. Introduction ; B. Private Law: Tort vs. Unjust Enrichment ; C. Contract Remedies: Expectation vs. Disgorgement ; D. Constitutional Property Law: Takings vs. Givings ; E. Criminal Law: Necessity and Bad Samaritan Laws ; F. Human Rights: Civil and Political vs. Social and Economic ; G. Civil Rights: Affirmative Action ; H. Refugee and Immigration: Denying Entrance vs. Expelling ; I. Tax Law: Tax Exemptions and Tax Withholding ; J. Evidence Law: Burden of Proof in Civil Litigation ; K. Civil Procedure: Preliminary Injunctions ; L. Conclusion ; Chapter 7. Evolutionary Theories ; A. Introduction ; B. Efficiency-of-the-Common-Law Theories ; C. Loss Aversion and the Plaintiffs' Role ; D. Assessment and Conclusion ; Chapter 8. Cognitive Psychology, Commonsense Morality, and the Law ; A. Introduction ; B. Deontology ; C. Moderate Deontology and Commonsense Morality ; D. Deontology, Commonsense Morality, and Loss Aversion ; E. Commonsense Morality and Law ; F. Moral and Evolutionary Psychology ; G. Conclusion ; Part V: Normative Analysis ; Chapter 9. Loss Aversion: Normative Implications ; A. Introduction ; B. Preliminary Issues ; C. Justifying Basic Features of Extant Law ; D. Legal Policymaking ; E. Legal Decisionmakers' Loss Aversion ; F. Conclusion ; Conclusion ; Index
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John Wiley & Sons Attracting Capital From Angels
Book SynopsisThe complexity of business in economically demanding times makes finding constructive angels that much more challenging. The advice and tips in Attracting Capital from Angels are, therefore, invaluable. The wisdom offered here is not just for start-ups or neophytes, but is a well-timed companion to already existing resources and approaches to helping a business in all phases of development. It''s also a great manual for people who want to share their knowledge (and invest capital) as an angel. I plan to recommend Attracting Capital from Angels to every entrepreneur I run into in the future who asks for mentoring sources. Great job! Bob Bozeman, General Partner, Angel Investors, LP PENNIES FROM HEAVEN This book offers all the information entrepreneurs need for finding elusive angel investors. Comprehensive, eminently readable, and based on the authors'' years of experience dealing with venture capital firms, angels, and entrepreneurs, this book covers all the angles on aTable of ContentsForeword by Bob Bozeman. Foreword by Randy Haykin. WHAT IS AN ANGEL AND WHAT DO ANGELS WANT? CHAPTER 1: The Fascinating World of Angel Investors. CHAPTER 2: Trends in Angel Investing. CHAPTER 3: What Is an Angel Investor? CHAPTER 4: Why Do People Want to Be Angels? CHAPTER 5: The Challenges of Being an Angel. CHAPTER 6: Angels Compared to Venture Capitalists. CHAPTER 7: What Do Angels Want? CHAPTER Entrepreneur Characteristics That Attract Angels. TYPES OF ANGELS. CHAPTER 9: The Many, Many Types of Angels. CHAPTER 10: When Angels and Venture Capitalists Are on. CHAPTER 11: Devil in a Blue Suit: Spotting Frauds and Cheats. PREPARING FOR A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN. CHAPTER 12: Why an Attorney Is an Absolute Must. CHAPTER 13: Putting Together Your Advisory Board. CHAPTER 14: The Poor, Misunderstood Business Plan. CHAPTER 15: The All-Important Marketing Plan. CHAPTER 16: Do Angels Put Any Credence in Business Plans? CHAPTER 17: Polishing Your Pitch. FINDING AN ANGEL. CHAPTER 18: How Do Angels Find the Deals? CHAPTER 19: Why Do Angels Band Together? CHAPTER 20: Behind Closed Doors 189 CHAPTER 21: Tracking the Flight Path of Angels Is Difficult: They Don't Show Up on Radar. CHAPTER 22: Making It Easy for an Angel to Find You. YOU'VE FOUND AN ANGEL - NOW WHAT? CHAPTER 23: To Invest or Not to Invest: That Is the Question. CHAPTER 24: The Mystery of Valuation. CHAPTER 25: Coming to Terms. CHAPTER 26: Entrepreneurs Who Attracted Angels to Their Company. LIVING WITH AN ANGEL. CHAPTER 27: Advantages of an Angel Investing in a Company. CHAPTER 28: Working with an Angel after the Close. CHAPTER 29: Tales from the Venture Vault. THE FUTURE OF ANGEL INVESTING. CHAPTER 30: Making the Angel Investment Market More Efficient. CHAPTER 31: Outlook: What a Wonderful World It Could Be. APPENDIX: Experts Who Contributed to Attracting Capital from Angels. Index.
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Penguin Publishing Group The Algebra of Wealth
Book SynopsisAN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA must-have guide to optimizing your life for wealth and success, from bestselling author, NYU professor, and cohost of the Pivot podcast Scott Galloway.Today’s workers have more opportunities and mobility than any generation before. They also face unprecedented challenges, including inflation, labor and housing shortages, and climate volatility. Even the notion of retirement is undergoing a profound rethink, as our lifespans extend and our relationship with work evolves. In this environment, the tried-and-true financial advice our parents followed is no longer enough. It’s time for a new playbook.In The Algebra of Wealth, Scott Galloway lays bare the rules of financial success in today’s economy. In his characteristic unvarnished, no-BS style, he explains what you need to know in order to better your chances for economic security no matter what. You’ll learn: How to find and follow your talent, not your passion, when making career decisions How to ride and optimize big economic waves (hard truth: market dynamics always trump individual achievement) What small steps you can take that pay big returns later, including diversification and tax planning How stoicism can help you minimize spending and develop better financial habits Brimming with wise, game-changing advice from one of the world’s most popular business school professors, The Algebra of Wealth offers a powerful framework for making the most of what opportunities come your way.
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Emerald Publishing Limited Research in Finance
Book SynopsisA collection of eleven papers which present research in finance. It shows that double taxation and differential tax rates on a personal and capital-gains income, affect corporate stock values and financial policies in nonneutral ways. It also shows tax evasion decisions of a monopolist in a price-ceiling regulatory environment.Trade Review...Eleven papers present current research in finance. Journal of Economic Literature, 2004Table of ContentsList of contributors. Introduction. Impact of differential and double taxation on corporate financial policies in an inflationary world (A.H. Chen, E.J. Kane). Price ceiling regulation of a tax evading monopolist (P. Sengupta). Deposit preference legislation and failed banks' resolution costs (W.P. Osterberg, J.B. Thomson). Secondary mortgage markets, GSEs and the changing cyclicality of mortgage flows (J. Peek, J.A. Wilcox). Increasing market discipline on banks: subordinated debt and bank loan sales (A.H. Chen, K.J. Robinson, T.F. Siems). Using zero-non-zero patterned vector autoregressive modelling to test for causality between money supply, GDP growth, the London stock market index and the euro exchange rate (E.J.Y. Lin, et al.). Fragile fixed exchange rates with banking safety net guarantees (S.A. Kane, M.L. Muzere). Long memory in currency futures volatility (C.-F. Chung, M-W. Hung, Y-H. Liu). Valuation of pension benefit guarantees and termination conditions (J.-P. Lee, S.-C. Lee, M.-T. Yu). Stock dividend announcement and information signaling theory: The case of Taiwan (K. Hung, C.-W. Duan, G.I. Nwanna). The optimization of efficient portfolios: The case for an R&D quatratic term (J.B. Guerard, A. Mark).
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