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Dive into the dynamic world of economics with our wide array of books in the Economics collection. From global financial systems to local economic policies, our selection offers insights by leading economists and scholars.
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Pierre Lemieux
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Palgrave
Macmillan
Who Needs Jobs? : Spreading Poverty or Increasing Welfare
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In Who Needs Jobs?, Lemieux explains how jobs are not the goal of economic life and how creating jobs should not be the goal of public policy. He delves into how income and prosperity are created (businesses producing what consumers demand), proposes solutions to the unemployment problem, and provides readers with the knowledge to navigate the jobs discussions of politicians and economists in America. With his approach, Lemieux takes this controversial and complex topic and makes it understandable, using economic analysis and real world examples.
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Steven E. Landsburg
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Free
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More Sex Is Safer Sex: The Unconventional Wisdom Of Economics
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A witty and razor-sharp look at the many ways our individually rational decisions can combine into some truly weird collective results—and some hilarious and serious ways to fix just about everything.Economics is no longer the “dismal science” dreaded by college freshmen. In recent years, a band of economists has broken away from the charts and graphs of college textbooks, and begun to explain ordinary behavior in plain and often entertaining English. Steve Landsburg was one of the first of the new breed, in his book The Armchair Economist and long-running “Everyday Economics” column in Slate magazine. Now he is back, and more provocative than ever.In More Sex Is Safer Sex , Landsburg shows how the rational behavior of each one of us—when combined together—produces the often bizarre, seemingly irrational behavior of crowds. We all stand up at the ballpark, so none of us can see. We avoid casual sex, from fear of disease, and we thereby make sex more dangerous. Things really get interesting when Landsburg suggests ways to change the rules, and game the system. Why not charge juries if a convicted felon is exonerated? Why not have each member of Congress represent a national subset of voters, chosen alphabetically? Why not solve the “overpopulation” problem by having more children, who will help think of ways to improve our use of resources?More Sex Is Safer Sex will make you laugh and argue—and it will make you think about the world around you in new and unforgettable ways.
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Henry A. Davis
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Euromoney
Institutional
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Infrastructure Finance: Trends and Techniques
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Infrastructure Finance gives a broad view of trends and techniques in global infrastructure financing today. The many specialist contributors to the book discuss the infrastructure needs in their specific regions including Latin America, the Carribean, Africa, Middle East, South Asia - and considers a wide range of projects including transport, water systems, healthcare, power and toll road privatisation. Themes include the rising need for infrastructure investment, the quality of country infrastructure, different types of financing (including Shariah-compliant financing), government budget limitations, credit ratings, accounting, and benefits and risks of investment. Includes case studies of past projects. The following topics are discussed in detail, infrastructure needs worldwide, Public Private Partnerships, government accounting issues, infrastructure financing techniques, sources of infrastructure financing, financing health care facilities, airport financing, credit rating of infrastructure projects. Edited by Henry A. Davis with contributions from 57 specialist contributors, which bankers, lawyers, consultants, economists, academics, project developers, insurance underwriters, investment analysts, credit rating analysts, government officials, and multilateral agency officials.
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Frederick P. Stutz
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Pearson
World Economy, The: Pearson New International Edition : Geography, Business, Development
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This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. This comprehensive text explores contemporary geographic topics and perspectives relating to the world economy. The authors provide a strong theoretical and practical foundation for understanding the global economy in an era of shifting borders, restructuring economies, and regional realignments. Economic theory is combined with geography to address critical problems of growth, distribution, and development, along with their impact on international business. Recent geopolitical changes are vividly portrayed in a series of superb full-color maps and striking photographs. The Sixth Edition includes updated tables and data, color maps, 2009 economic statistics, a detailed analysis of the global shift in world trade and development, eleven new Case Studies, and a new Premium Website with videos, weblinks, RSS feeds, and quizzes.
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Alexandra Gillies
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Oxford
University
Press
Crude Intentions : How Oil Corruption Contaminates the World
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Billions of dollars stolen from citizens are circling the globe, enriching powerful individuals, altering political outcomes, and disadvantaging everyday people. News headlines provide glimpses of how this corruption works and why it President Trump's businesses struck deals with oligarchs and sold property to secretive shell companies; the Panama Papers leak triggered investigations in 79 countries; and, corruption scandals toppled heads of state in Brazil, South Africa, and South Korea. But how do these pieces fit together? And if the corruption is so vast and so tied up with powerful interests, how do we begin to fight back?To find answers, Crude Intentions examines the corruption crisis that erupted during the recent oil boom. From 2008 to 2014, oil prices shot through the roof. Motivated by more than nine trillion dollars in new oil money, corruption followed apace. Examining the oil boom is like placing a drop of dye in the circulatory system of global corruption, and watching as it reveals the system's channels and pathways.Company bosses signed off on risky schemes to snap up choice oil blocks. Politicians in Brazil and Nigeria stole billions to build up their election war chests. Kleptocrats in Angola, Azerbaijan, and Russia seized upon the oil wealth to cement their hold on power. And an army of bankers, accountants, and lawyers lined up to help these corrupt actors stash their loot in the global system of shell companies and tax havens that serves today's super-rich. The money then bought yachts, mansions, and even a few foreign politicians.Drawing on information exposed by intrepid journalists, prosecutors, and whistle blowers, Crude Intentions tells jaw-dropping stories of corruption and asks what we can learn from them. The cases reveal common tactics, but also vulnerabilities in this web of fraud. These are the starting points for building a smarter fight against corruption, in the oil sector and well beyond.
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Tim Harford
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Little,
Brown
Dear Undercover Economist : The Very Best Letters from the "Dear Economist" Column
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The "Dear Economist" column offers a unique perspective on common issues, providing rational and practical advice backed by economics. Tim Harford's witty and insightful explanations make this book a great read for anyone looking to understand the hidden economic principles behind everyday dilemmas, from family conflicts to dating. Reading this book will help readers make better-informed decisions, and approach life's challenges with a more analytical and rational mindset.
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Microeconomic Theory - Basic Principles And Extensions
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Microeconomic Theory would be a good read for individuals looking to understand the principles of microeconomics in depth. With its focus on insights into economic modeling for real-world applications, the book aims to deliver a comprehensive understanding of microeconomic theory, along with its practical implications. The authors' use of visual aids is also helpful in conveying complex concepts in a more comprehensive and digestible format.
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Richard Florida
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Basic
Books
The Rise of the Creative Class and How it's Transforming Work, Life, Community and Everyday Life
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Many writers have commented on the massive social changes of the past few decades, but most of them have treated these shifts as something imposed on us, by technology or the marketplace. This is wrong, says Richard Florida: we've chosen to alter our values, work, and lifestyle, and for good economic reasons. Why have we done this?Florida finds the answer in the rise of a new social class. Like other classes, its basis is economic. Just as the feudal aristocracy derived its identity and values from its hereditary control of land and people, and the bourgeoisie derived its identity and values from its role as merchants of goods, the Creative Class derives its identity and values from its role as purveyors of creativity. When we see ourselves as "creative," our self-image affects the choices we make in every area of our lives.Based on a massive body of research, The Rise of the Creative Class chronicles the ongoing sea-change in people's choices and attitudes, and shows not only what's happening but also how it stems from a fundamental economic change. The Creative Class now comprises nearly forty million Americans, or more than 25% of all employed people. The choices these people make have already had a huge economic impact, and in the future they will determine how the workplace is organized, what companies will prosper or go bankrupt, and even which cities will thrive or wither.
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William M. Lindsay, James R. Evans |
South-western
Cengage
Learning
Managing For Quality And Performance Excellence
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in improving the quality management practices of their organization. It covers a wide range of topics, including ISO 9000 certification standards, Six Sigma, and the U.S. Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award standards. The authors, both experts in the field, provide clear and concise explanations of complex concepts, and the many real-world examples help readers understand how to put these practices into action. If you're looking to become a Certified Quality Manager, this book covers most of the Body of Knowledge required for ASQ certification.
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Alvin Toffler
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Bantam
Books
Powershift : Knowledge, Wealth, and Power at the Edge of the 21st Century
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In Powershift, Alvin Toffler brings to a climax the ideas set forth in his previous works to offer a stunning vision of the future that will change your life.In Powershift, Toffler argues that while headlines focus on shifts of power at the global level, equally significant shifts are taking place in the everyday world we all inhabit - the world of supermarkets and hospitals, banks and business offices, television and telephones, politics and personal life. The very nature of power is changing under your eyes.
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Michael Goold, Andrew Campbell, Marcus Alexander |
Wiley
Corporate-level Strategy : Creating Value in the Multibusiness Company
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This book is a must-read for students and practitioners. It challenges the traditional belief that corporate parenting can't create value, introducing the concept of parenting advantage. It provides a compelling framework for determining the corporate parent's impact on the business and offers practical advice for adding value to multibusiness companies. It is insightful, valuable, and an excellent guide for anyone looking to understand how to create and maintain corporate-level strategy.
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Adeline Yen Mah
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Intl
Center
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Japan and the United States in the Developing World
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James Brian Quinn, Henry Mintzberg |
Pearson
College
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The Strategy Process : Concepts, Context and Cases: United States Edition
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This collection of readings, edited by Henry Mintzberg, is combined with cases from James Brian Quinn. Together they present an up-to-date look at how actual companies act strategically and the research driving them. Includes the most exciting new organization and strategy concepts to emerge in the last few years: Core Competency Strategies, Strategic Outsourcing, Managing with the new digital technologies, Managing Hypercompetition; addresses global dimensions of today's major strategy issues; cases provide a balanced mix of service industries, global competition, high technology concepts, new organizational forms, and management of software systems; examines the cross functional aspects of strategic management from sources such as: Organizational Behavior, Operations Management, Power and Politics, and Organizational Design.
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Gavin W. Jones
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Institute
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Indonesia Assessment: Population and Human Resources
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This book provides a comprehensive evaluation of Indonesia's population and human resource development, making it a great read for anyone interested in understanding the country's current situation and prospects for the future. It offers a unique insight into the relationship between population growth and economic development in the country, making it an essential read for students and researchers in the field of population studies and development economics.
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Amartya Sen
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Harvard
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Inequality Reexamined
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Inequality Reexamined is a thought-provoking book that challenges the traditional notion of equality. Amartya Sen argues for a shift in focus from material advantages to individual capabilities and freedom. This book offers a fresh perspective on important issues such as gender inequality, welfare policies, affirmative action, and public provision of healthcare and education. It is a must-read for those interested in exploring alternative approaches to promoting true equality in society.
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H.J. Habakkuk
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Cambridge
University
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American and British Technology in the Nineteenth Century : The Search for Labour Saving Inventions
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This essay is a foray into the debatable borderland between history, technology and economics. On the history of technical processes there exist several works, pre-eminent among them the great five-volumed History of Technology. But few historians of technology have shown interest in the models of the economists; and the theorists have concentrated on analysis or on problems of contemporary technology. The present work is an attempt to re-examine some of the more familiar nineteenth-century developments in technology. It originated in lectures given at Columbia University in the autumn of 1958.
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UNESCO Chair Amitav Acharya
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World
Scientific
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Singapore's Foreign Policy: The Search For Regional Order
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This book showcases Singapore's foreign policy beyond just survivalism and realpolitik. It argues that the positive effect of economic interdependence and regional institution-building is important for regional order. For those interested in international relations, especially with regards to Southeast Asia, this book provides a comprehensive view of Singapore's role in shaping the region's landscape.
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Phanish Puranam, Nirmalya Kumar |
Harvard
Business
Review
Press
India Inside : The Emerging Innovation Challenge to the West
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Thanks to its ability to innovate, the developed world will always have a distinct advantage over the developing world, right? Not according to leading management experts Nirmalya Kumar and Phanish Puranam. In India Inside , the authors draw on their research to show how India is already turning this assumption on its head—often in ways invisible to consumers in the developed world.Through their research and extensive interviews with India-based executives from such companies as AstraZeneca, GE, Infosys, Intel, and Wipro, the authors unveil the dramatic rise in invisible innovation occurring in India—from B2B products and R&D outsourcing to process and management innovation. The book also illuminates Indian companies’ growing ability to innovate consumer products that are compact, low-cost, efficient, and robust in the face of harsh environmental conditions. The authors’ analysis makes clear that for certain kinds of innovation, the long-held monopoly of the developed world is over.India Inside provides a wake-up call for executives and policy makers in the developed world and a clear-eyed view of both the challenges and opportunities facing multinationals seeking new sources of innovation in the future.
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Ann Svendsen
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Berrett-koehler
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The Stakeholder Strategy: Profiting from Collaborative Business Relationships
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The Stakeholder Strategy can be a great read for business leaders and managers who want to learn practical ways to establish and maintain positive stakeholder relationships. The book offers an integrated framework and practical tools for developing collaborative relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and communities. It uses easy-to-grasp concepts from everyday life and features case study examples from companies in North America and Europe. The Stakeholder Strategy can help readers create a collaboration-friendly organization by establishing a social mission, ethical guidelines, assessing corporate readiness, and making changes in communication, information, and reward systems.
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Johny K. Johansson
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Mcgraw-hill
Medical
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Global Marketing: Foreign Entry, Local Marketing, and Global Management
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Johansson's "Global Marketing, 5/e" utilizes a three-pronged framework to organize the discussion of how to conduct global Foreign Entry, Local Marketing, and Global Management. Johansson seeks to develop the varied skills a marketing manager needs to be successful in each of these tasks. In foreign entry, in global management, and to a large extent even as a local marketer in a foreign country, the global marketer needs skills that the home makes experience - or the standard marketing text - have rarely taught. The recognition of the three roles helps dispel the notion that there is no such thing as international global marketing, only marketing. Much of the excellent research and tried-and-true teaching material that global marketers in business and academe have contributed over the years is reflected in the chapters and in several cases that can be found at the end of each major section. The authors have focused on material that is timely and up-to-date, and relevant to the global context.
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Antonio L. Rappa
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Iseas-yusof
Ishak
Institute
Globalization : Power, Authority and Legitimacy in Late Modernity
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In the first edition, the themes of hope, optimism, and progress of neoliberalism were examined in Asia and America. The second edition, Power, Authority, and Legitimacy in Late Modernity, analyses the new pessimism that has descended on the globalized world. The America that was once the bastion of hope, optimism and progress is now showing clear signs of a superpower in decline. The first sign of the American decline since 1941 in Pearl Harbor was the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City on 11 September 2001. The other signs are the Vietnamization of Iraq, a nuclear stand-off with North Korea, increasing trade imbalances with China and India, a stalemate with terrorists in Afghanistan, the challenge of European protectionism, a belligerent politics in the Middle East, overt American dependence on fossil fuels, and the mushrooming of various subprime crises into an escalating global recession. This second edition incorporates the latest developments in terms of culture, wealth and terrorism around the world and provides possible solutions to salvage the American Dream.
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Faizal Bin Yahya
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Wspc
Singapore Perspectives 2011: Our Inclusive Society: Going Forward
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The Singapore Perspectives series is a yearly publication that provides critical analysis of emerging trends and issues Singapore faces in terms of social, economic and political development. It is a quick and essential reference for understanding the broad policy discussions that animate thought leaders, policy-makers and the public in the country during the immediate period or that are likely to do so in the short and medium term. This volume brings together articles by Singapore authors who shared their experiences and insights on Singapore economics, politics and society at the Singapore Perspectives 2011 Conference, held in Raffles City Convention Centre on 16th January 2011. Topics covered in the volume include Singapore as a global city, nation-state, the disadvantaged, theatre and Singapore spirit from an immigrant's perspective. Co-published by the think-tank, the Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore, this is a useful publication for those with an interest in understanding the governance challenges facing a small, highly globalised economy and nation-state, or those who want a quick feel of the pulse of Singapore.
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Peter Ho
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World
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Challenges Of Governance In A Complex World, The
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This book could be a good read for those interested in exploring the intricacies of governance in a rapidly changing world. With captivating metaphors like the 'black elephant' and concepts like the 'dialectic of governance', Peter Ho offers a systematic and insightful approach to understanding the future and building resilience. Whether you are a government official or simply curious about the dynamics of governance, this book provides valuable insights that can help navigate the complexities of our world.
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Naomi Klein
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Harpercollins
Pub
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Fences and Windows : Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Globalization Debate
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Fences and Windows could be a good read for those interested in global activism, and how it developed. The book provides a first-hand historical record of the gradual rise to prominence of anti-global-corporatism movement, covering everything from the Zapatistas' rebellion in Mexico to the Social Centers in Italy. It makes for dramatic, immediate, indispensable history writing, and reading.
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James Manyika, Jonathan Woetzel, Richard Dobbs |
Publicaffairs
No Ordinary Disruption : The Four Global Forces Breaking All the Trends
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Our intuition on how the world works could well be wrong. We are surprised when new competitors burst on the scene, or businesses protected by large and deep moats find their defenses easily breached, or vast new markets are conjured from nothing. Trend lines resemble saw-tooth mountain ridges.The world not only feels different. The data tell us it is different. Based on years of research by the directors of the McKinsey Global Institute, No Ordinary The Four Forces Breaking all the Trends is a timely and important analysis of how we need to reset our intuition as a result of four forces colliding and transforming the global the rise of emerging markets, the accelerating impact of technology on the natural forces of market competition, an aging world population, and accelerating flows of trade, capital and people.Our intuitions formed during a uniquely benign period for the world economy—often termed the Great Moderation. Asset prices were rising, cost of capital was falling, labour and resources were abundant, and generation after generation was growing up more prosperous than their parents.But the Great Moderation has gone. The cost of capital may rise. The price of everything from grain to steel may become more volatile. The world's labor force could shrink. Individuals, particularly those with low job skills, are at risk of growing up poorer than their parents.What sets No Ordinary Disruption apart is depth of analysis combined with lively writing informed by surprising, memorable insights that enable us to quickly grasp the disruptive forces at work. For evidence of the shift to emerging markets, consider the startling fact that, by 2025, a single regional city in China—Tianjin—will have a GDP equal to that of the Sweden, of that, in the decades ahead, half of the world's economic growth will comefrom 440 cities including Kumasi in Ghana or Santa Carina in Brazil that most executives today would be hard-pressed to locate on a map.What we are now seeing is no ordinary disruption but the new facts of business life— facts that require executives and leaders at all levels to reset their operating assumptions and management intuition.
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Eduardo Porter
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Portfolio
The Price of Everything : Finding Method in the Madness of What Things Cost
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"The Price of Everything" is a fascinating read that explores the hidden complexities of everyday prices. Eduardo Porter's book reveals how prices are critical motivating factors that govern our decisions in ways we don't realize. The book is a great fit for anyone who wants to know why they pay what they do for goods and services and how prices shape our everyday life.
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Tim Harford
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Abacus
Dear Undercover Economist : The very best letters from the Dear Economist column
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This book would be a good read for those who enjoy an unconventional approach to problem-solving. Tim Harford uses the tools of economics to provide rational explanations and practical advice for various everyday situations. From family conflicts to stock market decisions, Harford's wit and insights will help you understand the underlying principles behind these dilemmas and make more informed choices in your own life. Get ready for a unique and thought-provoking read that will challenge your perspectives and leave you with a fresh outlook on the world.
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Revolutionary retail guru Paco Underhill is back with fresh observations and important lessons in this completely revised edition of his classic, witty bestselling book on our ever-evolving consumer culture.This enlightening edition includes new information -The latest trends in online retail—what retailers are doing right and what they’re doing wrong—and how nearly every Internet retailer from iTunes to Amazon can drastically improve how it serves its customers.-A guided tour of the most innovative stores, malls and retail environments around the world—almost all of which are springing up in countries where prosperity is new. An enormous indoor ski slope attracts shoppers to a mall in Dubai; an uber-luxurious Sao Paolo department store provides its customers with personal shoppers; a mall in South Africa has a wave pool for surfing.The new Why We Buy is an essential guide that offers advice on how to keep your changing customers and entice new and eager ones.
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Bronisław Malinowski, James George Frazer |
Benediction
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Argonauts of the Western Pacific; an Account of Native Enterprise and Adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea.
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"Argonauts of the Western Pacific" is widely regarded as a masterpiece of anthropology. Through it Malinowski became one of the best-known anthropologists in the world in the 1920's. Malinowski's reading of "The Golden Bough" introduced him to anthropology, so it is fitting that this edition is prefaced by Sir James George Frazer. COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED: contains the full text of "Argonauts of the Western Pacific" including preface, illustrations and index.
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Barry Pateman, Noam Chomsky |
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Chomsky On Anarchism
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"Chomsky On Anarchism" is a must-read for those who are interested in exploring Noam Chomsky's life-long commitment to non-hierarchical models of political organization. The book offers a fresh picture of Chomsky, highlighting his visionary anarchist principles, and how he believes that a future world without rulers is possible. Through a collection of essays and interviews, this book provides an intelligent and coherent discussion of anarchism, making it a great choice for anyone looking to learn more about this fascinating and often misunderstood political philosophy.
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Noam Chomsky
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Penguin
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Hegemony or Survival : America's Quest for Global Dominance
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Hegemony or Survival
is Noam Chomsky's essential polemic on American foreign policy.Noam Chomsky, the world's foremost intellectual activist, presents an irrefutable analysis of America's pursuit of total domination and the catastrophic consequences that are sure to follow.From the funding of repressive regimes to the current 'war on terror', from the toppling of governments opposing its beliefs to the invasion of Iraq, America pursues its global strategy no matter what the cost. With the rigour and insight that have made him our most important unraveller of accredited lies, Noam Chomsky reveals the truth and the true motives behind America's quest for dominance - and seeks also to show how the world may yet step back from the brink.'A devastating history of American foreign policy since 1945 as well as a dissection of the current "war on terror"' Tim Adams, Observer'Anybody who thinks about American foreign policy has to read and contemplate Hegemony or Survival' Independent'One of the radical heroes of our age. A towering intellect' GuardianNoam Chomsky is the author of numerous bestselling political books, including Hegemony or Survival, Failed States, Interventions, What We Say Goes, Hopes and Prospects, How the World Works and Occupy, all of which are published by Hamish Hamilton/Penguin.
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"The Theory of Industrial Organization" is the first primary text to treat the new industrial organization at the advanced-undergraduate and graduate level. Rigorously analytical and filled with exercises coded to indicate level of difficulty, it provides a unified and modern treatment of the field with accessible models that are simplified to highlight robust economic ideas while working at an intuitive level. To aid students at different levels, each chapter is divided into a main text and supplementary section containing more advanced material. Each chapter opens with elementary models and builds on this base to incorporate current research in a coherent synthesis.Tirole begins with a background discussion of the theory of the firm. In part I he develops the modern theory of monopoly, addressing single-product and multi-product pricing, static and intertemporal price discrimination, quality choice, reputation, and vertical restraints.In part II, Tirole takes up strategic interaction between firms, starting with a novel treatment of the Bertrand-Cournot interdependent-pricing problem. He studies how capacity constraints, repeated interaction, product positioning, advertising, and asymmetric information affect competition or tacit collusion. He then develops topics having to do with long-term competition, including barriers to entry, contestability, exit, and research and development. He concludes with a "game theory user's manual" and a section of review exercises.
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- The Peter Principle is the perfect read for anyone who has ever experienced the frustration of workplace politics and questionable promotions. With its witty humor and insightful observations, this book sheds light on the all-too-common phenomenon of incompetence rising to the top. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this book will make you laugh, nod in agreement, and maybe even rethink your own approach to success. Don't miss out on this hilarious and eye-opening journey into the quirks of organizational dynamics.
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This book could be a good read for anyone who is interested in the Singapore real estate market and wants to understand how to handle a property downturn. Ku Swee Yong provides valuable insights and strategies to help investors weather the storm, backed by solid research and astute observations. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a beginner in the real estate market, this book offers qualified and invaluable observations on public and private properties, mixed developments, luxury estates, and even overseas properties. It's a sobering read that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in challenging market conditions.
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KFC in China: Secret Recipe for Success
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If you're fascinated by the world of business and want to understand how a fast food chain managed to conquer the Chinese market, "KFC in China: Secret Recipe for Success" is a must-read. This book uncovers the key factors that propelled KFC to become an industry leader in just two decades. It delves into the strategies and competitive advantages that set KFC China apart and provides valuable insights into their journey to becoming a dominant force in the world's fastest-growing economy. Prepare to be inspired and amazed by their unprecedented success story.
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Charles Fishman
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The Wal-Mart Effect : How the World's Most Powerful Company Really Works--And Howit's Transforming the American Economy
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An award-winning senior editor at Fast Company evaluates the ways in which the world's largest retail company and employer affects everyday life on a global level, in an account that reveals the radical ways in which the company impacts American economics, the workforce, and the environment. 50,000 first printing.
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Aihwa Ong
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This book is a great read for those interested in exploring the changing nature of citizenship and sovereignty in the modern world. Aihwa Ong's analysis of the impact of neoliberalism on immigration and transnational populations offers a fresh perspective on the topic. Ong's writing style is clear and concise, making complex concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Overall, Neoliberalism As Exception is a thought-provoking and insightful work that is highly recommended for anyone interested in the politics of citizenship and sovereignty.
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This book is a must-read for those interested in Latin American development policies. It offers a unique perspective on the emergence of a new developmental state in Brazil, which focuses on reducing inequality, promoting innovation, and using public-private partnerships to enhance the role of the state in economic development. Through insightful case studies, it introduces readers to the new roles of legal institutions in shaping innovative poverty-relief programs and trade policies. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the Brazilian experience and its significance for the role of law in development today.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Anchor
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The Lexus and the Olive Tree is a thought-provoking book that walks its readers through a complex topic, making it easy to understand. Thomas L. Friedman, in his signature style, blends his experiences, stories and insights to give an account of how globalization shapes the world we live in. The book challenges readers to find the balance between working towards common goals and preserving culture, tradition, and heritage, as the international system replaces Cold War divisions. It is a must-read for anyone looking to be enlightened on economics, world affairs, and the impacts of globalization.
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This book is a must-read for anyone looking to maximize their brand's financial value. With its clear and concise roadmap to brand-building, it provides rigorous metrics that can accurately measure and manage brand-building investments. Additionally, it offers a thorough guide for implementing a successful metrics-based brand management program, making it an indispensable resource for investors, senior managers, brand managers, sales forces, and employees alike. Overall, this book offers a unique insight into how brands are built and destroyed and why they should be managed as financial assets.
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Frederick G. Hilmer
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Management Redeemed : Debunking the Fads That Undermine Our Corporate Performance
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"Management Redeemed" would be a great read for individuals seeking to learn about prevalent but misconceived management practices. The author, Lex Donaldson, takes a comprehensive look at several global companies and debunks the myths they have adopted. The book focuses on the notion that a strong management system can improve an organization's performance contrary to popular beliefs that the opposite is true. Donaldson's expertise in organizational design comes through in his writing style, making the book an enjoyable and informative read for anyone interested in debunking corporate myths.
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Richard Florida
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The Rise of the Creative Class : And How it's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life
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"The Rise of the Creative Class" by Richard Florida is a must-read for those curious about the growing role of creativity in our economy. The author skillfully weaves storytelling with masses of updated research to explain how the rise of the Creative Class and their values and tastes are changing our society. Florida's insights into how these shifts impact our personal relationships, work, and leisure will leave readers with a fresh perspective on the future of our cities and workplaces.
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Singapore in the New Millennium : Challenges Facing the City State
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If you are interested in understanding the challenges and issues faced by Singapore in the 21st century despite its success story, this book would be an excellent read. Written by a senior fellow at ISEAS, the book provides unique insights on Singapore's economic, social and political landscape, with a focus on identifying potential challenges in the future.
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Lexington
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The Performativity Of Value - On The Citability Of Cultural Commodities
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- This book is a fascinating exploration of the influence of cultural commodities on social identity. Through the lens of language, the author delves into the concept of "performative" value and its impact on the cultural economy. If you're interested in understanding how our society assigns meaning to objects, this thought-provoking read is for you.
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Critical Mass
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"Critical Mass" is a thought-provoking exploration of human nature that delves into collective behavior in society. Through examples from economics, sociology, and psychology, the author shows how human behavior can be better understood by looking at the impact of millions of individual decisions. This book will challenge readers to examine their own behavior and its impact in various areas, from politics to consumerism.
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Social Policy In An Ageing Society - Age And Health In Singapore
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This book could be a good read for anyone interested in understanding the complex implications of an ageing society, particularly in the context of Singapore. With a focus on the challenges posed by falling birth rates, longer life expectancy, and rising expectations, the author delves deep into the economic, political, and social ramifications of these factors. Through a cross-disciplinary approach, the book offers viable solutions to address these challenges while ensuring the dignity and well-being of the elderly. Whether you're an academic, researcher, student, or simply curious about health economics and social policy, this comprehensive and highly original study will provide valuable insights into this pressing issue.
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Richard J. Schonberger
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Free
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Building a Chain of Customers : Linking Business Functions to Create the World Class Company
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"Building a Chain of Customers" is an insightful read for business professionals who want to elevate their organization to the next level. Richard Schonberger introduces a unique concept of creating a "chain of customers" that links the four main business functions to form a continuous flow of action. Through numerous real-life examples, the author shows how this concept improves response rates, product quality, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility to change volume and product mix. This book's most distinctive feature is its ability to provide a comprehensive perspective on business operations, making it invaluable for anyone seeking to create a world-class company.
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Manuel Castells
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The Information Age: Power of Identity v.2 : Economy, Society and Culture
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This book would be a valuable read for anyone interested in understanding the effects of globalization and identity on the world. Manuel Castells delves into the impact of technology and capitalism on society and culture, while also examining collective movements and their aims. He explores the challenges faced by fundamental categories of existence, and the impact of media in promoting individual and collective ambitions. This is a book that offers a global perspective on social processes and their interrelatedness, and sheds light on the transformation of the world in the Information Age.
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Ravi Ramamurti, Jitendra Singh |
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Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets
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This book provides a comprehensive insight into the world of Emerging Market Multinationals (EMNEs) and their unique paths to global success. It explores how these firms have leveraged their home-country context to achieve competitive advantages and what impact their internationalization has had on their Western rivals. Recommended for anyone interested in understanding the changing landscape of global business and the future of EMNEs.
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Anthony Giddens
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Cambridge
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Capitalism and Modern Social Theory : An Analysis of the Writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber
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Giddens's analysis of the writings of Marx, Durkheim and Weber has become the classic text for any student seeking to understand the three thinkers who established the basic framework of contemporary sociology. The first three sections of the book, based on close textual examination of the original sources, contain separate treatments of each writer. The author demonstrates the internal coherence of their respective contributions to social theory. The concluding section discusses the principal ways in which Marx can be compared with the other two authors, and discusses misconceptions of some conventional views on the subject.
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