Includes material on the market crisis. This book presents models where the complex gyrations of the FTSE 100 and exchange rates can be reduced to straightforward formulae that yield a much more accurate description of the risks involved.

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A leading Japanese economist analyzes Japan's trend toward greater inequality of income and wealth distribution and makes policy recommendations for countering it.

Demonstrates how finance is affected by key political and social forces and cultural norms. This book shows how they have determined the progression, development, destruction and renewal of financial life in Europe, Russia and the United States.

Looks at the impact of manufacturing - notably automotive - plant closures in the UK (Birmingham) and Australia (Adelaide) and policy responses to those closures. This book attempts to tease out differences in policy response and effectiveness.

-- Written specifically to meet the needs of AS economics students who will be following the new specification from 2008. -- Provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the subject content while recognising that AS students will probably be meeting economics for the first time.

Shows how to find opportunities that increase your company's competitiveness and build its long-term value.

Topic CueCards are perfect for quick revision of subject content. The cards in this set cover a careful selection of concepts and topics central to the core subject areas. Written by an experienced examiner, each pocket-sized card combines concise discussion of a concept or topic with a diagrammatic summary and a key point to aid the revision process.

How the chip industry has responded to a series of crises over the past twenty-five years, often reinventing itself and shifting the basis for global competitive advantage.

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Addresses the low-tax, limited government approach needed to revive the American economy. This book is divided into three comprehensive parts, and intends to contribute to the dialogue regarding the future of the American economy. It describes the legislative and policy changes required to encourage long-term economic growth.

-- Written specifically to meet the needs of AS economics students following the new OCR specification from 2008. -- Provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the subject content while recognising that AS students will probably be meeting economics for the first time.

Confused by the math of business and economics? Problem solved. Schaum's Outline of Mathematical Methods for Business and Economics reviews the mathematical tools, topics, and techniques essential for success in business and economics today. The theory and solved problem format of each chapter provides concise explanations illustrated by examples, plus numerous problems with fully worked-out ...

The rising cost of health care represents the nation's single most important long-term fiscal challenge. This book explores whether increased transparency about prices for specific health care services and pharmaceuticals would help to temper the rapid growth in costs.

Contains Israel M Kirzner's 1960 doctoral dissertation under Ludwig von Mises, a work that established Kirzner as a careful and meticulous scholar of economics.

Divided into three sections - research, pedagogy and information about the economic education profession - this title offers insights on current debates over economic literacy, standardised test performance, the impact of gender, class attendance and homework policies on course performance and classroom cheating.

Part of the Collected Works of Israel M Kirzner series, this book contains Kirzner's 1960 doctoral dissertation under Ludwig von Mises, a work that established Kirzner as a careful and meticulous scholar of economics.

It is perhaps a sign of the times that economic weapons such as sanctions seem to be as powerful as or more so than tanks. International applications and examples of economic progress are invaluable in a troubled world with economic booms bursting like so many penny balloons.

Many observers trace the root cause of the instability in financial markets to uncertainty surrounding the value of widely held securities that are based on mortgages and mortgage-related assets. This book highlights 'The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act' (EESA), established as law on October 3rd 2008, in response to these economic fears.

Offers an introduction to the GDP and NIPAs for the new user. This work considers the transactions that occur in a simple economy in order to introduce such economic concepts that underlie the NIPA's. It describes the NIPA sectors for which economic activity is measured and the use of T-accounts to illustrate economic flows.