Economics Books

This book is a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on the global financial architecture. With insights from leading experts in finance, the book offers a clear understanding of the key components of regulatory reform and its effects on financial firms, markets, and the real economy. This unique combination of expert opinions makes it a must-read for anyone interested in the intricacies of modern finance.

Economics for Managers could be a good read for business students and MBAs who want to understand how economic forces affect their business and the factors that must be considered when making business decisions. This book provides a thorough and applied understanding of both micro- and macroeconomic concepts in a way non-economics majors can understand. The new case material and real-world examples make the book up-to-date and applicable to today's managerial student.

An Introduction to Management Science is highly recommended for business students and professionals seeking a better understanding of decision-making processes. The book provides a practical, real-world approach to applying management science techniques through numerous examples and self-test exercises. Additionally, the book includes software packages such as LINGO 10 and Management Scientist that enable users to gain proficiency in using Excel and other valuable tools to solve management science problems. Overall, An Introduction to Management Science empowers readers with the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions in the business world.

The multinational corporate guide for thriving in the Asian marketplace Led by China and India, the rise of emerging Asia is transforming the structure of the global economy. By 2025, if not sooner, China will almost certainly overtake the U.S. to become the world's largest economy. By then, India is likely to have overtaken Japan to become the world's third largest economy, after China and the U.S. Besides China and India, Asia also includes other fast-growing economies such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Added together, by 2025, these developments are likely to make Asia's economy larger than those of the U.S. and Europe combined. It is clear that, for every large company, leadership in Asia is rapidly becoming critical for leadership globally. This important resource brings together the latest ideas and in-depth case analyses from leading academics and practitioners to provide a comprehensive guide to succeeding in Asia. A resource for competing in today's international market, this book offers executives and managers a guide for navigating the new global reality―that of Asia as the world's emerging center of gravity.

Do you consider yourself a long-term investor? If so, chances are you have parked your money with an advisor and pay little attention to its performance and even less to the amount of risk in your portfolio. You may be told by Wall Street to buy stocks or funds and hold them, or to create a diverse portfolio to protect yourself from risk and downturns in the market. Truth be told, new studies show this approach may not be serving the long-term investor well.In his new book, Roger Davis reveals point-blank that Wall Street’s just not that into you. Drawing on an investment career spanning more than two decades, Davis delivers a dynamic and deadly accurate analysis of Wall Street’s “one-size-fits-all” approach—and why even wealthy investors should be wary.Davis, who has two decades of experience managing funds, raises valid questions about traditional investment techniques, exposing the inherent dangers of relying on any one technique as a primary risk management tool. As a reader, you will be taught critical, innovative strategies like how to stress test your portfolio and “lose your losers.” Davis reveals that most investors are less concerned about making a sizeable return on their investments than they are about protecting their wealth; yet many investors have the same unprotected exposure to the stock market that they did in 2008. This book offers investors specific steps they can take to reduce investment risk and the right questions to ask of their current advisors to understand whether they should make a change. Refreshingly candid and highly informative, Wall Street's Just Not That Into You offers a bold and thought-provoking alternative to the many books that offer up the same old principles of years gone by.

This book offers exceptional insights into how the Federal Reserve functions, providing readers with the tools to better understand the U.S. economy. Ethan Harris, a leading economist, draws on Bernanke's academic research, speeches, and first two years on the job to explain how the Fed analyzes and manages the economy using classical and Keynesian theory. Bernanke's strategies for fighting inflation are also highlighted, as well as his plain-spoken style and ability to build consensus within the Fed. Overall, this is a great read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the economics and politics of the U.S. federal government.

Would you like to know the secrets to making all the money you’ll ever want?Now, two mega-bestselling authors with decades of experience in teaching people how to achieve extraordinary wealth and success share their secrets. Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator of the phenomenal Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and Robert G. Allen, one of the world’s foremost financial experts, have helped thousands of people become millionaires. Now it’s your turn.Is it possible to make a million dollars in only one minute? The answer just might surprise you. The One Minute Millionaire is an entirely new approach, a life-changing “millionaire system” that will teach you how to:* Create wealth even when you have nothing to start with.* Overcome fears so you can take reasonable risks.* Use the power of leverage to build wealth rapidly.* Use “one minute” habits to build wealth over the long term.The One Minute Millionaire is a revolutionary approach to building wealth and a powerful program for self-discovery as well. Here are two books in one, fiction and nonfiction, designed to address two kinds of learning so that you can fully integrate these life-changing lessons. On the right-hand pages, you will find the fictional story of a woman who has to make a million dollars in ninety days or lose her two children forever. The left-hand pages give the practical, step-by-step nonfiction strategies and techniques that actually work in the real world. You’ll find more than one hundred nuts-and-bolts “Millionaire Minutes,” each one a concise and invaluable lesson with specific techniques for creating wealth. However, the lessons here are not just about becoming a millionaire—they are about becoming an enlightened millionaire and how to ethically make, keep, and share your wealth. Whether your goal is less than a million dollars or that amount many times over, there’s never been a better time to achieve abundance. Let The One Minute Millionaire show you the way.

Since it was first published in 1964, Elements of Shipping has become established as a market leader. Now this new edition has been entirely updated and revised to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years and the increased emphasis placed on professionalism, qualified personnel and the need for the latest available technology. With new chapters on seaports and electronic data interchange, it explains in a lucid, professional manner the basic elements of shipping embracing operating, e-commerce/computerization (shipboard/trade), commercial, legal, economic, technical, managerial, logistics and financial considerations. It also reflects recent major trends including the impact of globalization, current good practice and future trends. All twenty-two chapters have been updated and over half of the content is new. Filling a gap for the discerning reader who wishes to have a complete understanding of all the elements of the global shipping scene together with the interface with seaports, international trade and logistics, it remains essential reading for shipping executives along with students and academics with an interest in the shipping industry.

"Data Mining for Business Analytics" is an excellent resource for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level courses in data mining and Big Data analytics. It presents a practical approach to data mining and predictive analytics, with clear exposition, hands-on exercises, and real-life case studies. The inclusion of a companion site with additional data sets and solutions to exercises and case studies enables a deeper understanding of the presented material. The book is a perfect fit for business analysts or researchers working with predictive analytics in any field, especially in business, finance, marketing, computer science, and information technology.