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AARP Digital Editions offer you practical tips, proven solutions, and expert guidance. One positive side-effect of the recent financial market…
meltdown that toppled giant, century-old institutions and cost millions their jobs is that it created a strong desire among many Americans to better understand how the U.S. economy functions. In TheLittle Book of Economics, Greg, Ip, one of the country's most recognized and respected economics journalists, walks readers through how the economy really works. Written for the inquisitive layman who doesn't want to plow through academic jargon and Greek letters or pore over charts and tables, The Little Book of Economics offers indispensible insight into how the American economy works – or, doesn't. With engaging and accessible prose, the book Provides a comprehensive understanding of each aspect of our economy from inflation and unemployment to international trade and finance Serves as an insider's guide to the people and institutions that control America's economy such as the Federal Reserve and the federal budget Explains the roots of America's current economic crisis and the risks the country faces in its aftermath, such as stratospheric government debt, while offering advice on overcoming these threats Walks readers through the basic concepts and terminology they need to understand economic news Punctures myths and political spin from both the left and the right with candid and often surprising insight A must read for anyone who wants a better grasp of the economy without taking a course in economics , The Little Book of Economicsis a unique and engaging look at how the economy works in all its wonderful and treacherous ways.Go Figure! New Directions in Advertising Rhetoric
By Edward F. McQuarrie, Barbara J. Phillips. 2008
Rhetorical scholarship has found rich source material in the disciplines of advertising, communications research, and consumer behavior. Advertising, considered as…
a kind of communication, is distinguished by its focus on causing action. Its goal is not simply to communicate ideas, educate, or persuade, but to move a prospect closer to a purchase. The editors of "Go Figure! New Directions in Advertising Rhetoric" have been involved in developing the scholarship of advertising rhetoric for many years. In this volume they have assembled the most current and authoritative new perspectives on this topic. The chapter authors all present previously unpublished concepts that represent advances beyond what is already known about advertising rhetoric. In the opening and closing chapters editors Ed McQuarrie and Barbara Phillips provide an integrative view of the current state of the art in advertising rhetoric.The Economics of Recreation, Leisure and Tourism
By John Tribe. 2016
One of the leading texts in the field The Economics of Recreation Leisure and Tourism is the ideal…
introduction to the fundamentals of economics in these industries helping you to pass an economics module as part of tourism recreation events or sport management degrees It is written in an engaging style that assumes no prior knowledge of economics It applies economic theory to a range of tourism industry issues at the consumer business national and international level by using topical examples to give the theory real-world context This book is richly illustrated with diagrams and contains a range of features such as international case studies showcasing current issues review questions and extracts from journals to aid understanding and further knowledge as well as new data and statistics This fifth edition has been revised and updated to include New content on recent economic data consumer choice looking at income-leisure decision approaches growth areas of sports and events environmental issues the impact of the global economic crisis and what may happen in the future Evidence is put forward to provide a sense of the dynamics of world economies Updated and new international case studies throughout that demonstrate theoretical principles of economics as applied to tourism Updated companion website with PowerPoint slidesThe Multilevel Politics of Trade presents a timely comparative analysis of eight federations (plus the European Union) to explore why…
some sub-federal actors have become more active in trade politics in recent years. As the contributing authors find, there is considerable variation in the intensity and modes of sub-federal participation. This they attribute to three key factors: the distinctive institutional features of federal systems; the nature and scope of trade policy and trade agreements; and the extent of social mobilization that accompanies a particular trade policy conversation. As a whole, The Multilevel Politics of Trade argues that sub-federal actors’ interests (jurisdictional, political, and economic) are what motivate them to participate in trade debates. However, institutional configurations, coupled with the influence of civil society actors, political parties, and others determine the nature and scope of that participation. Informed by a deep knowledge of federal dynamics, this volume provides extensive comparative analyses of all seven of the North American and European federations and represents a significant intervention into the study of both federalism and political economy.Beyond Market Assumptions: Oil Price as a Global Institution
By Andrei V. Belyi. 2020
This book defines oil price as a social institution that exists beyond supply-demand mechanisms. Discussing oil markets in the context…
of the broader sociology of prices, it covers a number of theoretical and practical dimensions, such as new market uncertainties and trends, and social perceptions of energy security and of power. Further, based on case studies it explores the implications for OPEC, Russia, and Central and Eastern Europe, as well as for the energy transition and for international investment arbitration. Featuring contributions from leading academics, researchers and business professionals, the book offers an interdisciplinary perspective on the oil price.“This book brings together an impressive team of scholars with fresh perspectives on the oil price. Even as the world attempts energy transition, oil consumption continues and the oil price is likely to become even more unpredictable and unclear than in the past. This book helps make sense of this challenging topic.”-Indra Overland is a Research Professor and Head of Centre for Energy Research, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)“A revealing and multidimensional analysis of oil price fluctuations in a market that seeks less uncertainty. This book discusses market and price evolution in the context of market theories, history and real-time market analysis. A welcome and timely contribution to our understanding of global energy markets.”Dr. Sara Vakhshouri is Founder and President of SVB Energy International and Professor of Energy Security at the Institute of World Politics.Wirtschaftspolitik der Volksrepublik China
By Barbara Darimont. 2020
Dieses Buch befasst sich mit der aktuellen Wirtschaftspolitik der Volksrepublik China. Neben einem kurzen Überblick über die Wirtschaftsgeschichte seit der…
Gründung und den Diskussionen über die Wirtschaftsmodelle, wird sowohl ein Überblick über die Unternehmensformen als auch über den chinesischen Arbeitsmarkt gegeben. Ein besonderes Augenmerk legt das Buch auf die Entwicklung des chinesischen E-Commercesektors. Ebenso bedeutend ist Chinas Umweltproblematik vor dem Hintergrund der Klimakrise. Ohne Innovationen, beispielsweise in der Energiegewinnung und Abfallwirtschaft, wird die chinesische Wirtschaft kaum weiter wachsen können. Daher liegt ein Schwerpunkt des Buches auf der Wirtschaftspolitik im Umweltbereich. Schließlich wird die Außenpolitik inklusive der Seidenstraßeninitiative untersucht. Ziel dieses Buches ist es, die genannten Entwicklungen aufzuzeigen. Es richtet sich an Laien, die im Chinageschäft tätig sind, ebenso wie an Studienanfänger, die einen Überblick über die wirtschaftspolitischen Institutionen und die aktuellen Entwicklungen erhalten möchten.On the Role of Paradigms in Finance (Alternative Voices in Contemporary Economics)
By Kavous Ardalan. 2008
Social theory can usefully be conceived in terms of four key paradigms: functionalist, interpretive, radical humanist and radical structuralist. The…
four paradigms are founded upon different assumptions about the nature of society and each generates distinctive theories, concepts and analytical tools. Finance theory is based on the functionalist paradigm and for the most part finance theorists are unaware of the philosophical tradition to which they belong. By relating finance to the four paradigms, Ardalan's work offers a concise understanding of the multifaceted nature of finance. He recommends theorists adopt a diversity of paradigms and discusses its benefits by application to the following phenomena: the development of academic finance, the mathematical language of academic finance, the mathematics of academic finance, money, corporate governance, markets, technology and education.Mikroökonomik: Eine Einführung
By Friedrich Breyer. 2020
Gegenstand des Buches ist die Erklärung des Angebots- und Nachfrageverhaltens von Haushalten und Unternehmungen und ihr Zusammenwirken auf Güter- und…
Faktormärkten. Zentrales Analysekonzept ist dabei das (allgemeine) Gleichgewicht. Das Buch macht von der algebraischen Methode rigoros Gebrauch, es verwendet auch moderne dualitätstheoretische Konzepte, die im weiteren Studium von großem Nutzen sind: das Envelope-Theorem und die Optimalwertfunktionen. Studierende erhalten mit diesem Lehrbuch einen kompakten Überblick über das mikroökonomische Instrumentarium, das sie über das gesamte Studium der Volkswirtschaftslehre benötigen. Die 7. Auflage wurde umfassend überarbeitet und aktualisiert. Zusätzliche Praxisanwendungen verbessern die Anschaulichkeit der Darstellung.Zusätzliche Fragen per App: Laden Sie die Springer-Nature-Flashcards-App kostenlos herunter und nutzen Sie exklusives Zusatzmaterial, um Ihr Wissen zu prüfen.Gambling on the American Dream: Atlantic City and the Casino Era (Financial History #4)
By James R Karmel. 2008
Provides a historical perspective for understanding the exponential growth of casinos in the United States since 1990, by telling the…
story of Atlantic City, New Jersey since the 1970s. This work uses oral history to focus on the human stories of the region in addition to the broader story of economic and social impacts.Foreign Aid and Foreign Policy: Lessons for the Next Half-century (Transformational Trends In Governance And Democracy Ser.)
By Terry F. Buss, Louis A. Picard, Robert Groelsema. 2008
This timely work presents cutting-edge analysis of the problems of U.S. foreign assistance programs - why these problems have not…
been solved in the past, and how they might be solved in the future. The book focuses primarily on U.S. foreign assistance and foreign policy as they apply to nation building, governance, and democratization. The expert contributors examine issues currently in play, and also trace the history and evolution of many of these problems over the years. They address policy concerns as well as management and organizational factors as they affect programs and policies. "Foreign Aid and Foreign Policy" includes several chapter-length case studies (on Iraq, Pakistan, Ghana, Haiti, and various countries in Eastern Europe and Africa), but the bulk of the book presents broad coverage of general topics such as foreign aid and security, NGOs and foreign aid, capacity building, and building democracy abroad. Each chapter offers recommendations on how to improve the U.S. system of aid in the context of foreign policy.The Entrepreneurial Society: A Reform Strategy for Italy, Germany and the UK (International Studies in Entrepreneurship #44)
By Mark Sanders, Mikael Stenkula, Axel Marx. 2020
This open access book is an outcome of the EU’s Horizon 2020 project ‘Financial and Institutional Reforms for an Entrepreneurial…
Society’ (FIRES). Building on historical, economic and legal analysis, and combining methods and data across disciplines, the authors provide policymakers, stakeholders and scholars with valuable new tools for assessing and improving Europe’s entrepreneurial ecosystems. Then experts from Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom discuss tailored strategies for introducing entrepreneurial policy reforms in their respective countries.Die klinische Anwendung von humanen induzierten pluripotenten Stammzellen: Ein Stakeholder-Sammelband (Veröffentlichungen des Instituts für Deutsches, Europäisches und Internationales Medizinrecht, Gesundheitsrecht und Bioethik der Universitäten Heide
By Claudia Wiesemann, Jochen Taupitz, Sara Gerke, Christian Kopetzki, Heiko Zimmermann. 2020
Dieser Sammelband analysiert die klinische Anwendung von humanen induzierten pluripotenten Stammzellen (hiPS-Zellen) aus naturwissenschaftlicher, unternehmerischer, patientenorientierter, ethischer und rechtsvergleichender Perspektive.…
Die Beiträge des vorliegenden Bandes sind systematisch nach Stakeholdern gegliedert, also nach jenen Personen oder Organisationen, die von einem Transfer der Stammzellforschung in die klinische Medizin direkt oder indirekt betroffen sind. Dies ermöglicht eine zielgerechte Suche nach Antworten auf individuelle Fragen im Translationsprozess für neuartige Therapien. Darüber hinaus enthält der Sammelband die Empfehlungen des Forschungsverbunds ClinhiPS, die sich an alle Stakeholder, insbesondere an Forscher, Kliniker und Patienten, sowie an Gesetzgeber richten. Diese Empfehlungen sollen zu einer erfolgreichen Umsetzung der hiPS-Zell-Forschung in die klinische Praxis in Deutschland und Österreich unter Beachtung höchster Qualitäts-, Sicherheits- und Wirksamkeitsstandards beitragen.Das Kapitel "Naturwissenschaftliche, ethische und rechtliche Empfehlungen zur klinischen Translation der Forschung mit humanen induzierten pluripotenten Stammzellen und davon abgeleiteten Produkten" wird auf link.springer.com unter der Creative Commons Namensnennung 4.0 International Lizenz veröffentlicht.This study seeks to evaluate the impact of organizational ethical climate on the organizational commitment and job performance of Japanese-funded…
manufacturing enterprises (JFMEs) in China using empirical analysis and discussion, and includes a review of related research into economic ethics as well as a quantitative analysis of the various types of organizational ethical climates typically found in JFMEs operating in China. While prior studies have approached the topic from an ethical, psychological, philosophical and/or sociological perspective, none have specifically analyzed organizational ethical climate and its effect on organizational commitment and job performance under these conditions. Nor has an analysis of the relationship between organizational ethical climate, organizational commitment, and job performance ever been approached from the perspective of economic ethics. This study illustrates the feasibility of researching organizational ethics from an economic perspective, while laying out a theoretical basis for exploring the philosophy of economics from the perspective of economic ethics.It is possible to beirrational without beinguneconomic ? What is the link betweenValue andvalues ? What do economists do when…
theyexplain ? We live in times when the economic logic has become unquestionable and all-powerful so that our quotidian economic experiences are defined by their scientific construal. This book is the result of aAlternative Institutional Structures: Evolution and impact (The economics Of Legal Relationships Ser.)
By Nicholas Mercuro, Sandra S. Batie. 2008
In the spring on 2006, a workshop was held at Michigan State University to honour the career of A. Allan…
Schmid and his writings about how institutions evolve and how alternative institutions, including property rights, shape political relationships and impact economic performance. This edited book is the outcome of the workshop. It is a collectionEconomics, Law and Individual Rights (The economics Of Legal Relationships Ser.)
By Hugo M. Mialon, Paul H. Rubin. 2008
This is the first book to examine individual rights from an economic perspective, collecting together leading articles in this emerging…
area of interest and showing the vibrant and expanding scholarship that relates them. Areas covered includeThe implications of constitutional protections of individual rights and freedoms, including freedom of speeTax Systems and Tax Reforms in Latin America (Routledge International Studies In Money And Banking Ser. #Vol. 45)
By Vito Tanzi, Paola Profeta, Luigi Bernardi, Alberto Barreix, Anna Marenzi. 2008
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of tax systems and tax reforms in a number of Latin American countries since…
the early 1990‘s, including Argentina and Brazil, Costa Rica and Mexico, Paraguay, Colombia, Chile and Uruguay. The authors present and discuss tax systems from a broad quantitative and historical perspective and describe the maiRisk Appraisal and Venture Capital in High Technology New Ventures (Routledge Studies In Global Competition Ser.)
By Gavin C. Reid, Julia A. Smith. 2008
This book is a 'crossover' treatment of quantitative and qualitative risk analysis within the setting of new high technology ventures…
in the UK. Reid and Smith have based their research on extensive fieldwork in patent-intensive, high-technology firms. This has included face-to-face interviews with leading investors, and is illustrated by two chaptThe collapse of Barings Bank was a commercial catastrophe that resonated worldwide, showing what kind of secrets can lie behind…
an apparently successful organization. Following Nick Leeson‘s arrest and subsequent conviction for fraud, investment banks anxiously reviewed their risk management controls to make sure that it could never happen aThis book focuses on the questions of: why do some economically disadvantaged nations develop significantly faster than others, and what…
roles do their educational systems play? In the early 1960s Mexico and South Korea were both equally underdeveloped agrarian societies. Since that time, the development strategies pursued by each country resulted