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Book SynopsisMainstream textbooks present economics as an objective science free from value judgements; that settles disputes by testing hypotheses; that applies a pre-determined body of principles; and contains policy prescriptions supported by a consensus of professional opinion. The Economics Anti-Textbook argues that this is a myth - one which is not only dangerously misleading but also bland and boring. It challenges the mainstream textbooks' assumptions, arguments, models and evidence. It puts the controversy and excitement back into economics to reveal a fascinating and a vibrant field of study - one which is more an 'art of persuasion' than it is a science. The Economics Anti-Textbook's chapters parallel the major topics in the typical text, beginning with a boiled-down account of them before presenting an analysis and critique. Drawing on the work of leading economists, the Anti-Textbook lays bare the blind spots in the texts and their sins of omission and commission. It shows where hidden value judgements are made and when contrary evidence is ignored. It shows the claims made without any evidence and the alternative theories that aren't mentioned. It shows the importance of power, social context and legal framework. The Economics Anti-Textbook is the students' guide to decoding the textbooks and shows how real economics is much more interesting than most economists are willing to let on.Trade Review'Every honest economics teacher absolutely must make this book a compulsory reading for their students.' Samir Amin, United Nations African Institute for Planning 'What humankind needs second most (first is a cure for global warming), is a means of defusing the lethal ideological superstitions implanted in the educated masses by Samuelson/Mankiw type economics textbooks. Hill and Myatt’s "anti-textbook" goes a long way toward providing it.' Edward Fullbrook 'I highly recommend Hill and Myatt’s "anti-textbook." It is not so much an outright rejection of traditional treatments of introductory microeconomics as it is an exercise in laying bare the premises on which they are based and then suggesting alternative assumptions and methodologies. This approach leaves the student with a much deeper understanding of economic theory and it shows our discipline for what it truly is: an ongoing conversation among competing paradigms. I urge instructors to amend their courses so that time can be made for this important critique.' John. T. Harvey, author of Currencies, Capital Flows and Crises 'Hill and Myatt's timely book should be compulsory reading for every student of economics.' Alan Freeman, UK Association for Heterodox Economics 'Rod Hill and Tony Myatt have written one of the best critical texts of neoclassical microeconomics that I have ever seen. It is a great text to assign along with an introductory or intermediate microeconomics text.' Frederic S. Lee, American Journal of Economics and SociologyTable of Contents Introduction - Our Goals, Audience, and Principal Themes 1. What is economics? Where you start influences where you go 2. Introducing economic models 3. How markets work (in an imaginary world) 4. People as consumers 5. The firm 6. Market Structure and Efficiency - or why perfect competition isn't so perfect after all. Addendum - What about the efficiency of asset markets? 7. Externalities and the ubiquity of market failure 8. The marginal productivity theory of income distribution - or you're worth what you can get 9. Government, taxation, and the (re)distribution of income: is a just society just too expensive? 10. Trade and globalization without the rose-tinted glasses Conclusion Postscript - A Case Study on the Global Financial Meltdown

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Book SynopsisThis textbook provides a one-semester introduction to mathematical economics for first year graduate and senior undergraduate students. Intended to fill the gap between typical liberal arts curriculum and the rigorous mathematical modeling of graduate study in economics, this text provides a concise introduction to the mathematics needed for core microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics courses. Chapters 1 through 5 builds students’ skills in formal proof, axiomatic treatment of linear algebra, and elementary vector differentiation. Chapters 6 and 7 present the basic tools needed for microeconomic analysis. Chapter 8 provides a quick introduction to (or review of) probability theory. Chapter 9 introduces dynamic modeling, applicable in advanced macroeconomics courses. The materials assume prerequisites in undergraduate calculus and linear algebra. Each chapter includes in-text exercises and a solutions manual, making this text ideal for self-study.Trade Review“Even though the book is aimed at serving as a single semester course, it is sufficiently rich in its contents. This makes it stand out from other similar titles. … Sufficient references have been included for those desirous of delving deeper into the mathematical fundamentals of economics. The book has been written with a lot of caution, brevity and wisdom; and is worth every penny spent on it.” (Firdous Ahmad Mala, Journal of Economics, Vol. 136, 2022)“This book by Prof. Kam Yu is an interesting addition to the literature on the basic mathematical tools for economic analysis (more specifically, for neoclassical economics). It covers a wide range of topics, ranging from topology to probability theory, going through linear algebra, optimization theory and dynamic programming. Its strength lies in a large number of examples and exercises. In that sense, it is useful for junior and senior college students.” (Fernando Tohmé, zbMATH 1471.91005, 2021)Table of ContentsChapter 1. Logic and Proof.- Chapter 2. Sets and Relations.- Chapter 3. Basic Topology.- Chapter 4. Linear Algebra.- Chapter 5. Vector Calculus.- Chapter 6. Convex Analysis.- Chapter 7. Optimization.- Chapter 8. Probability.- Chapter 9. Dynamic Modeling.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook presents a systematic study of terrorism from the standpoint of economic analysis. Choosing the kind and level of measures to counter terror is, to a large extent, an economic decision, as counterterrorism (CT) measures and their side effects are costly. This text, contains theoretical models that illustrate the economic mechanisms of different types of CT measures. A vast array of empirical studies and regularities are also presented. Some chapters discuss in depth the empirical results in the literature as well as the underlying statistical/econometric methodologies that go beyond ordinary regression. General Appendix A provides an exposition of the concept of compensating surplus and elements of the basic game theory, to help the reader with an economics background recapitulate micro theory concepts used in the book. General Appendix B lays out the notions of hypothesis testing, regression and more advanced statistical/econometric methods, so that the reader understands or at least can have an intuitive idea of how the results are derived and what they mean with some degree of inner comfort. Aimed at students at the intermediate undergraduate and graduate levels, the text requires knowledge of basic micro, first-order conditions of profit or utility maximization and cost minimization, and statistical concepts of hypothesis testing and regression. This textbook is intended for use in courses in economics, political science, criminal justice, and emergency management. Additionally, professionals working with national security in government and non-governmental organizations may find it useful. Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Origin, Objective and History of Terrorism and Terrorist Organizations.- 3. Tracking Terror: Trends and Patterns.- 4. Cost of Organizing, and, Financing of Terror.- 5. Economic Costs of Terrorism and Costs of Counter-Terrorism Measures.- 6. Economic and Health Effects of Terrorism.- 7. Behavior, Internal Organization and Survival of Terror Groups.- 8. Security.- 9. Preemptive Strikes, CanWe Win the War on Terror?.- 10. Combating Financing of Terror.- 11. Security-Deterrence ‘and’ Preemptive Measures.- 12. Hostage-Taking, Ransom and Negotiations.- 13. Combining Preventive Measures with Preemptive Measures.- 14. Religious Orthodoxy and Terrorism.- 15. Root, Breeding and Propagative Causes of Terrorism.

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Book SynopsisThis book documents the use of methods that put a value on cultural goods, including theater, cultural events, museums, archeological sites, and libraries. The author sets forth the advantages and disadvantages of each method using case studies to illustrate how they work. Moreover, the theoretical background of the methods and the kind of information they can provide are discussed. Both market and non-market valuation techniques are covered.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:"Snowball explores … some new directions in this well written, lucid, and compact study of valuation studies in the field of the arts. … an important book for anyone interested in valuation studies and especially for those who study the worlds of the arts. … Snowball provides a thorough review, discussion, and evaluation of economic impact studies … and the willingness to pay method. … Those who are about to set up their own willingness to pay study will find this book an excellent source." (Arjo Klamer, Journal of Economic Literature, Vol. XLVII, June, 2009)“Jeanette Snowball succeeds in writing a book of interest to regional scientists … . the entire book has much to recommend it to serious scholars grappling with measuring the regional economic values and impacts of sectors ranging beyond just culture and the arts.” (Bruce A. Seaman, Journal of Regional Science, Vol. 50 (3), 2010)Table of ContentsThe Arts, Economics and Valuation.- Using Economic Impact Studies to Value the Arts.- Calculating Economic Impact.- The Contingent Valuation Method.- Using Willingness to Pay Studies to Value Cultural Goods.- The Choice Experiment Method and Use.- Conclusions.

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Book Synopsis​Die Globalisierung von Märkten stellt nicht nur eine Herausforderung für Großunternehmen dar, sondern betrifft zunehmend auch kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen (KMU). Vor allem aufgrund des verstärkten Wettbewerbsdrucks im In- und Ausland, zu geringer regionaler und nationaler Marktpotentiale und enger Marktbetätigungsfelder sind KMU heute mehr denn je gefordert, sich absatz- und bezugsseitig auf Auslandsmärkten zu positionieren. Es gibt zahlreiche international aktive mittelständische Unternehmen, die als Vorreiter dieser Entwicklung stark in grenzüberschreitenden Dimensionen denken und handeln. Mit ihren spezifischen Produkten und Dienstleistungen erreichen sie häufig eine international führende Marktstellung. Anhand einer qualitativen Analyse von Merkmalen ausgewählter Erfolgsunternehmen sowie exklusiver Aussagen der entsprechenden Entscheidungsträger bietet diese praxisbezogene Untersuchung konzeptionelle Ansätze für die erfolgreiche Internationalisierung mittelständischer Unternehmen. Eine empirische Studie des „Institute for Management and Economics“ an der Hochschule Bremerhaven im Verbund mit acht Industrie- und Handelskammern aus dem IHK-Nordverbund. Table of ContentsZiele und Methodik der empirischen Studie.- Strukturmerkmale der untersuchten Unternehmen.- Allgemeine Entwicklungstrends von Auslandsaktivitäten der untersuchten mittelständischen Unternehmen.- Handlungsfelder und Erfolgskonzepte für die Internationalisierung mittelständischer Unternehmen.- Handlungsempfehlungen.

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch beschreibt, wie sich Handelsvertretungen erfolgreich aufstellen können, um fortlaufend rentabel zu sein, zielführend zu networken und zusätzlich neue Marktfelder zu erschließen. Mit diesen grundlegenden Stellschrauben können Handelsvertreter die Bedürfnisse der vertretenen Unternehmen besser befriedigen und dadurch den eigenen Umsatz und den ihrer Marktpartner steigern. Andreas Paffhausen bietet mit den hier beschriebenen 9 Erfolgsbausteinen eine strukturierte Herangehensweise sowie konkrete Hilfestellungen für Ihren Verkaufserfolg. Zahlreiche Musterberechnungen und ein Schnelltest, mit dem Sie die Stärken und Schwächen Ihrer Handelsvertretung aufdecken können, unterstützen Sie bei der praktischen Umsetzung.Table of ContentsWie wählt man die richtige Vertretung aus?.- Wie bewirbt man sich um eine neue Vertretung?.- Was muss man über den Provisionssatz wissen?.- Welche Serviceleistungen müssen erbracht werden?.- Wie werden Mitarbeiter eingesetzt und geführt?.- Welche Kennzahlen sind für die Betriebsführung notwendig?.- Wie pflegt man die Geschäftsbeziehungen zu den Marktpartnern?.- Wozu braucht man Marketing?.- Selbsttest: Wo liegen die Stärken und Schwächen meiner Handelsvertretung?

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Book SynopsisDiese Einführung beginnt mit der Volkswirtschaftlichen Gesamtrechnung, die einen Überblick über wichtige ökonomische Aggregate wie z. B. das Bruttoinlandsprodukt gibt. Darüber hinaus werden ergänzend auch Wohlstands-, Armuts- und Glücksindizes vorgestellt. Eine Analyse der sozioökonomischen Lage in Deutschland verdeutlicht die Dramatik der demographischen Entwicklung, wenn die Generation der Babyboomer in den Ruhestand gehen wird. Zudem wird in diesem Buch auch die sozioökonomische Situation anderer Länder und Kontinente berücksichtigt, um die internationale Dimension der Volkswirtschaftslehre zu verstehen. Unter anderem werden Bevölkerungsprobleme, Einkommens- und Vermögensungleichheiten sowie zu erwartende Verteilungskonflikte angesprochen. Anschließend erläutert der Autor Historie und Funktion der Sozialen Marktwirtschaft in Deutschland, bevor er einen Überblick über das Magische Viereck gibt. Den Abschluss bilden verfassungs- und informationsökonomische Ausführungen sowie ein internationaler Vergleich der Innovationsfähigkeit und -kraft, der einen Blick in die Zukunftsfähigkeit einer Volkswirtschaft erlaubt. Das Buch richtet sich an Studierende wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Studiengänge an Universitäten, Hochschulen angewandter Wissenschaften und Dualen Hochschulen. Es ist jedoch auch zum Selbststudium geeignet und für Praktiker aus der Wirtschaft sowie für interessierte Laien gut zu verstehen, da in dieser Einführung auf theoretische Modelle verzichtet wird. Am Ende jedes Kapitels sorgen Zusammenfassungen für Prägnanz, Wiederholungsfragen, Aufgaben und Lösungen für die Festigung der Inhalte. Table of ContentsEinleitung.- Volkswirtschaftliche Gesamtrechnung (VGR) und Wohlfahrtsindizes.- Sozioökonomische Lage.- Soziale Marktwirtschaft.- Magisches Viereck.- Markt und Staat.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the many ways in which economic concepts, theories and models can be used to examine issues in higher education. The topics explored in the book include how students make college-going decisions, the payoffs to students and society from going to college, markets for higher education services, demand and supply in markets for higher education, why and how state and federal governments intervene in higher education markets, college and university revenues and expenditures, how institutions use net-pricing strategies and non-price product-differentiation strategies to pursue their goals and to compete in higher education markets, as well as issues related to faculty labor markets. The book is written for both economists and non-economists who study higher education issues and provides readers with background information and thorough explanations and illustrations of key economic concepts. In addition to reviewing the contributions economists have made to the study of higher education, it also examines recent research in each of the major topical areas. The book is policy-focused and each chapter analyses how contemporary higher education policies affect the behaviour of students, faculty and/or institutions of higher education. "Toutkoushian and Paulsen attempted a daunting task: to write a book on the economics of higher education for non-economists that is also useful to economists. A book that could be used for reference and as a textbook for higher education classes in economics, finance, and policy. They accomplish this tough balancing act with stunning success in a large volume that will serve as the go-to place for anyone interested in the history and current thinking on the economics of higher education.” William E. Becker, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Economics, Indiana UniversityTrade Review“A very useful sourcebook for educational researchers with interest in economics and finance in higher education. The book is systematic and comprehensive in its treatment of the key concepts, principles, and theories and in its coverage of the topics and policy issues. … book can be a good choice for graduate courses in economics and finance in higher education. It can also be an excellent handbook for faculty and graduate students in the fields of higher education and public policy.” (Shouping Hu, The Journal of Higher Education, January, 2017)Table of ContentsIntroduction.- 1. Overview of Economic Reasoning and Terminology.- 2. Student Investment in Higher Education.- 3. Private and Social Returns to Higher Education.- 4. Demand and Supply in Higher Education.- 5. The Role of Government in Higher Education.- 6. Higher Education Revenues and Expenditures.- 7. Competition and Production in Higher Education.- 8. Labor Economics and Higher Education.- 9. Current and Emerging Research on Economics of Higher Education.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1: FDI, MSMEs, Digitalization and Green Industrialization: Editors' Introduction.-  Chapter 2:   Foreign Direct Investment and Export Dynamics in India: Unveiling the role of brownfield and greenfield investments.- Chapter 3: Outward FDI and Its Impact on The Parent Firm: A case of Indian manufacturing firms.- Chapter 4: Does Import Competition Spur Firms' Innovation Behavior: Evidence From Indian Manufacturing.- Chapter 5: FDI and Environmental Degradation in BRICS Nations: With a focus on India.- Chapter 6: Digitalization and Exports: A Case of Indian Organized Sector Manufacturing MSMEs.- Chapter 7: Geographical Dispersal of Manufacturing Industry in India.- Chapter 8: COVID-19, Digitalization and Firm Productivity: A Tale of Two Industries.- Chapter 9: Do Domestic Firms require more Financial Access than Foreign-owned Firms? Evidence from MSMEs across Developing Countries.- Chapter 10: Trends and patterns of ZED-certified MSMEs: a sectoral and states level analysis.- Chapter 11: inkages Between Global Warming And Various Measures Of Indian Productivity Growth.- Chapter 12: Decoupling between Industrial Growth and Carbon Emission: Evidence from India's Core Industries.- Chapter 13: Estimating carbon emission intensity of energy-intensive firms: a firm-level analysis.- Chapter 14:  Green Goods and Industrial and trade policy - Analysing International Trade in Green Goods: A Special Reference to the Case of India.- Chapter 15: Circularity of Critical Raw Materials: A Step Towards India's Net-zero Targets 2070.- Chapter 16: Nudging Circular Economy in Indian Industry.- Chapter 17: A Global Assessment of Green Hydrogen Value Chain: Synthesizing Policy Learnings.- Chapter 18: Sustainability and Green Industrialization: A case of Indian Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Technological Innovation System.

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Book SynopsisRoger LeRoy Miller received his PhD from the University of Chicago. Miller is a legal specialist and author of numerous books on law and the legal environment, including criminal procedure. In addition, Miller has authored books on the war on drugs, the economics of crime and criminal behavior, and on related topics. Daniel K. Benjamin is an Alumni Distinguished Professor in the John E. Walker Department of Economics, Clemson University. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Virginia and completed his PhD in economics in 1975 at the University of California at Los Angeles where he was a National Science Foundation Fellow. Benjamin has taught at Montana State University, the University of Washington, and the University of California at Santa Barbara. He is Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Clemson University. Douglass C. North Table of ContentsBrief Contents PART ONE: THE FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Death by Bureaucrat Innovation Flying the Friendly Skies? The Mystery of Wealth The Economics of Exclusion PART TWO: SUPPLY AND DEMAND Sex, Booze, and Drugs The Economics of Obesity Kidneys for Sale Are We Running Out of Water? Bankrupt Landlords, from Sea to Shining Sea PART THREE: LABOR MARKETS Das Kapital in the Twenty-First Century (Why) Are Women Paid Less? The Effects of the Minimum Wage The (Dis)incentives of Higher Taxes PART FOUR: MARKET STRUCTURES The Platform Economy Contracts, Combinations, and Conspiracies Coffee, Tea, or Tuition-Free? Keeping the Competition Out PART FIVE: POLITICAL ECONOMY Health Insurance for All . . . Or Maybe Not The Deception of Green Energy The Fight over Genetically Modified Foods Student Loans The Graying of America For Whom the Roads Are Tolled PART SIX: PROPERTY RIGHTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT What to Do About the Climate? Save That Species Ethanol Madness The Death of Recycling PART SEVEN: GLOBALIZATION AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY The Economics of the Big Mac Globalization and the Wealth of America The $750,000 Steelworker Selected References

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I 1. Overview of Investment Banking 2. Regulation of the Securities Industry 3. Financings 4. Mergers and Acquisitions 5. Trading 6. Asset Management, Wealth Management and Research 7. Exchanges, Clearing and Settlement and Credit Rating Agencies 8. International Banking 9. Convertible Securities and Innovation 10. Investment Banking Careers, Opportunities and Issues Part II 11. Overview of Hedge Funds 12. Hedge Fund Investment Strategies 13. Shareholder Activism and Impact on Corporations 14. Risk, Regulation and Organizational Structure 15. Hedge Fund Performance and Issues 16. Overview of Private Equity 17. LBO Financial Model 18. Private Equity Impact on Corporations 19. Organization, Compensation, Regulation and Limited Partners 20. Private Equity Issues and Opportunities 21. Private Equity in China Cases 1. Investment Banking in 2008 (A): Rise and Fall of the Bear 2. Investment Banking in 2008 (B): A Brave New World 3. Freeport-McMoran: Financing an Acquisition 4. The Best Deal Gillette Could Get?: Procter & Gamble’s Acquisition of Gillette 5. A Tale of Two Hedge Funds: Magnetar and Peloton 6. Kmart, Sears and ESL: How a Hedge Fund Became One of the World’s Largest Retailers 7. McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Hedge Funds-Hamburger Hedging?: Hedge Fund Activisim 8. Porsche, Volkswagen and CSX: Cars, Trains and Derivatives 9. The Toys "R" Us LBO 10. Cerberus and the U.S. Auto Industry 11. H.J. Heinz M&A Transaction 12. Quintilles IPO Transaction 13. New Case on M&A Transaction Litigation

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Book SynopsisResearch in macroeconomics in the last thirty years has featured, almost exclusively on two characteristics: an emphasis on the microfoundations of macroeconomics and secondly, intertemporal economics, that is, the behavior of economic actors over time. Curiously, textbooks in intermediate macroeconomics have been very slow to adopt these traits.The aim of this book is to bring intermediate instruction in macroeconomics fully into line with the direction taken by the research community. Key hallmarks of the text include: a full introduction to the microfoundations of consumption and investment a complete model of the labor market with profit maximization for firms to determine labor demand and a utility maximization model to determine labor supply an analysis of the Baumol-Tobin model to determine money demand accompanied by a discussion of traditional money supply Possessing a full range of additional learning features including a companion website, test bank and instructorâs manual, the book takes an international view of macroeconomics with case studies and examples from the United States and beyond.Trade Review"Rossana has written a book that explains Macroeconomics very lucidly and in a very reader-friendly style. Covering Macroeconomics in a fair and balanced way with models from the major macroeconomic schools of thought and providing micro-foundations to the models, the book will be the text of choice for students who want to learn Intermediate Macroeconomics." – Tan Kim Heng, Nanyang Technological University"This text is about making learning happen for students studying macroeconomics. It strikes the right balances between learning and applying economics. Macroeconomic theory is explained in a straightforward way and is brought to life using empirical evidence. The text enables students to do economics by using copious examples to aid students work through a variety of policy exercises. I recommend this book for students undertaking a single honours or joint degree in economics related courses as well as a useful resource for Post Graduate students." – Dr. Offiong Helen Solomon, London Metropolitan University, UK"This book is well written, and introduces students to the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomics. It contains many real world applications that demonstrate the relevance of macroeconomics to everyday life." – Prof. Joseph DeJuan, University of Waterloo, CanadaTable of ContentsPart 1: Preliminary Concepts and Measurement, 1. An Introduction to Macroeconomics, 2. Measuring Macroeconomic Data, 3. Business Cycle Measurement, Part 2: Microfoundations, 4. Consumption, 5. Investment, 6. Government, 7. Money, 8. The Labor Market, Part 3: Long Run Models of the Economy, 9. A Classical Model of the Aggregate Economy, 10. Economic Growth, Part 4: Short Run Models of the Economy, 11. Aggregate Demand, 12. Models of Cyclical Fluctuations, 13. The Phillips Curve and Expectation Formation, 14. Macroeconomic Policy, 15. Macroeconomics in an Open Economy

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Book SynopsisThe essays in this volume discuss the theory of the business firm and its applications in economics. A leading analyst of industrial organization, Professor Demsetz critically examines current debates on the existence, definition, and organization of the firm and discusses issues related to the emerging theory of the firm.Trade Review'… a stimulating and challenging collection of essays which will certainly repay careful reading by those concerned with the issues which Demsetz tackles.' D. P. O'Brien, The Economic JournalTable of ContentsPreface; First Commentary. The firm in theory: its definition and existence; Second Commentary. Agency and non-agency explanations of the firm's organization; Third Commentary. Enterprise control, wealth, and economic development; Fourth Commentary. Profit maximization and rational behavior; Fifth Commentary. The use and abuse of accounting profit data; Sixth Commentary. Management compensation and tournament theory; Seventh commentary. The intensity and dimensionality of competition; References.

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Book SynopsisDemand is one of the few economic terms almost everyone knows. Demand drives supply. When demand rises, growth happens - jobs are created, the economy flourishes and society thrives. So goes the theory.It sounds simple, yet almost no one really understands demand, including the business owners, company leaders and policy makers who try to stimulate and satisfy it. Aimed at a business and general non-fiction readership, DEMAND is a book which searches for clues as to where demand really comes from, and why, and how we might control it.

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Book SynopsisMichael Parkin is Professor Emeritus of the University of Western Ontario. His books are used by over a million students across the world. Melanie Powell is Senior Lecturer in Economics and Postgraduate Course Director at Derby University Business School. Kent Matthews is Sir Julian Hodge Professor of Banking and Finance at the Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, and Professor in Banking at Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham Ningbo China.Table of ContentsPart 1: The Scope of Economics What Is Economics? The Economic Problem Part 2: How Markets Work Demand and Supply Elasticity Efficiency and Equity Government Actions in Markets Global Markets in Action Part 3: Households, Firms and Markets Households' Choices Organising Production Output and Costs Perfect Competition Monopoly Monopolistic Competition Oligopoly Part 4: Coping with Market Failure Public Choices and Public Goods Economics of the Environment Part 5: Factor Markets, Inequality and Uncertainty Markets for Factors of Production Economic Inequality and Redistribution Uncertainty and Information Part 6: Monitoring Macroeconomic Performance Measuring GDP and Economic Growth Monitoring Jobs and Inflation Part 7: Macroeconomic Trends Economic Growth Finance, Saving and Investment Money, the Price Level and Inflation International Finance Part 8: Macroeconomic Fluctuations Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand Expenditure Multipliers The Business Cycle, Inflation and Deflation Part 9: Macroeconomic Policy Fiscal Policy Monetary Policy Glossary Index Publisher's Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCR Level: A-Level Subject: Economics First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: Summer 2016Create confident, numerate and well-prepared students with skills-focused, topic-specific workbooks.- Prepare students to meet the demands of the 2015 OCR A-Level Economics specification by practising exam technique and developing literary and numeracy skills- Supplement key resources such as textbooks to adapt easily to existing schemes of work- Reinforce and apply topic understanding with flexible material for classwork or revision- Create opportunities for self-directed learning and assessment with answers to tasks and activities supplied online

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCR Level: AS/A-level Subject: Economics First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: Summer 2016Reinforce students'' understanding throughout the course. Clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will help to improve exam technique to achieve higher grades.Written by experienced teacher Sam Dobin, this Student Guide will help you to:- Identify key content with a concise summary of topics examined in the 2015 OCR A level Economics specification- Measure understanding with exam tips and knowledge-check questions, with answers at the end of the guide- Develop independent learning skills with content that can be used for further study and research- Improve exam technique with sample graded answers to exam-style questions

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Book SynopsisEntrepreneurs and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have become the darlings of neoliberal development thinking, with the received wisdom being that such enterprises hold the key to the economic transformation of low-income countries. This thinking has profoundly influenced development policy in Rwanda, but has singularly failed to deliver the much anticipated emergence of a new class of entrepreneurs and a vibrant SME sector. This book deconstructs the myths around entrepreneurship and SMEs, and reveals how neoliberal approaches towards microcredit and related programmes have failed to address the economic challenges facing countries like Rwanda. Drawing on his study of successful and aspiring entrepreneurs, Poole identifies the factors associated with successful entrepreneurship. He uncovers the unintended consequences of the entrepreneurship and SME development prescription, and offers key policy insights which have implications for Rwanda and beyond.Trade ReviewAt last, the development industry's myth that entrepreneurs and enterprises can be generated with business plans and credit has been exploded, at least in the context of Rwanda. * Professor Malcolm Harper *David Poole's careful research in Rwanda blows fresh air into the stale atmosphere of conventional wisdom about entrepreneurship. This book should be required reading for aid officials and government officials and it will help them question the waste of resources poured into misguided credit schemes and training programmes in so many countries. * Christopher Cramer, Professor of the Political Economy of Development at SOAS, University of London *Table of ContentsList of Tables PART ONE Chapter 1 Terminology, Research Focus and Methodology Chapter 2 Theories of Entrepreneurship PART TWO Chapter 3 Rwanda: the Model Pupil? PART THREE Chapter 4 Successful Entrepreneurs, Finance and Planning Chapter 5 Successful Entrepreneurs and Psychological Traits PART FOUR Chapter 6 Searching for the Proto-entrepreneur Chapter 7 Aspiring Entrepreneurs’ Motives for Starting a Business PART FIVE Chapter 8 Resolving the Paradox References

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Book SynopsisThe garment industry is one of the world's largest industries, yet there are few sustained examinations of its importance to the global economy and the very vital role that immigrant entrepreneurship has played. Focusing on the garment industry in seven world cities -Paris, London, Birmingham, Amsterdam, New York, Miami and Los Angeles- this book tackles the complex relationship between the development of immigrant entrepreneurship and the shift to global, post-industrial urban economies. The interconnections among immigrant entrepreneurs, social networks, market conditions and regulatory matters are thoroughly explored in a comparative way. Starting from the idea that general social, economic and political processes manifest themselves in ever changing, historically specific shapes, the contributors offer intriguing insights into the dynamics of entrepreneurial management against the backdrop of such processes as: the differential spatial impact of economic restructuring; the significance of governance at various levels; and the conditional use of social capital. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this is a must for those wishing to supplement their knowledge in globalization, labour, economics, immigration and the garment industry broadly speaking.Trade Review'Confounding the predictions of prophets and social thinkers alike, the garment industry, that avatar of cut-throat capitalism, 19th century style, hangs on in the new millennium, and by more than a thread. Travel the global cities with the contributors to this book, and one sees why: drawing on the insights of historians, sociologists, and anthropologists, Unravelling the Rag Trade shows how markets, politics, and migration ensure that clothing is still made in the advanced, post-industrial West. A true effort at comparative, not parallel, analysis, this book deserves the attention of anyone interested in migration, urban change, and globalization.'Roger Waldinger, UCLA'An innovative and fascinating comparison of parallel studies on the garment industry in seven major immigration receiving cities ... sets a new standard for research on the ethnic economy, and brings a range of new issues to the fore.'Jeffrey Reitz, University of Toronto'The wealth of detailed information on t

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