Fifty Major Economists



Steven Pressman “Fifty Major Economists"
Routledge | 2006-05-25 | ISBN: 0415366496 | 322 pages | PDF | 1,2 Mb

Building upon the huge success of the previous edition, this updated text provides a clear, comprehensive guide to the most influential individuals in the field of economics.

Covering a wide range of thinkers across several centuries, features of this second edition include:
* a significantly revised and expanded introduction discussing the importance of the history of economics, and highlighting the main schools of thought
* updated bibliographies and referencing to take account of the wealth of secondary literature available
* new entries on todays pioneering economists, such as Vernon Smith and Joseph Stiglitz
* revised entries on contemporary economists in order to include recent developments and research.
Containing brief biographical information on each featured economist, as well as references to their major works, guides to further reading, and a glossary of terms, Fifty Major Economists is undoubtedly an important and accessible resource for students of economics at all levels.

Economic Development and Social Change



Y. Stathakis “Economic Development and Social Change"
Routledge | 2006-06-23 | ISBN: 0415334683 | 256 pages | PDF | 1,5 Mb

Some of the greatest thinkers in the history of economic thought have been instrumental in advancing the study of development economics. In this volume, leading scholars are brought together to illuminate this tradition, with particular emphasis on the question of growth and development. This book:

* examines the influence that has been exerted by both pre classical and classical thought on modern day development economics
* provides a synthetic analysis of the classical vision of growth and development from the mercantilist era to physiocracy
* examines Adam Smiths contribution to growth theory
* explores Marxian thinking and ideas and the political developments that gave rise to state functions in post-war theory

Including contributions by well known authors such as Eltis, Murphy and Kurz, this significant volume by one of the premier historians of economic thought will be a valuable resource for postgraduates and professionals in the fields of economic history and political economy.

The Quality Audit Handbook



Asq Quality Audit Division, J. P. Russell “The Quality Audit Handbook"
ASQ Quality Press | 1999-12-08 | ISBN: 087389460X | 292 pages | PDF | 10,1 Mb

Written by auditors, each with a multitude of real-world experience, this is not a book that deals with theories and principles as they exist on library shelves. New to this edition is the expanded coverage on ethics, the correlation of auditing to business performance, and the expansion into areas not covered by the Certified Quality Auditor Body of Knowledge. This single resource is designed for auditors, audit managers, audit teams, and quality assurance professionals to use as the definitive resource for nearly every aspect of the auditing function.

Riding the Rising Ride: A 21st Century Strategy for U.S. Competitiveness and Prosperity



Riding the Rising Ride: A 21st Century Strategy for U.S. Competitiveness and Prosperity
ASTRA | December 2007 | ISBN 9780865715424 | English | 76 pages | PDF | 3.8 MB

The United States confronts a global competitive landscape that has radically transformed in the past decade. Fueled by global deployment of advanced telecommunications, trade liberalization, and economic reforms in many countries, globalization and integration of the world’s national economies have accelerated, and emerging economies represent a growing share of global business commerce. While these changes spread increased growth and economic opportunity around the world, the competitive arena is more crowed than ever before.

The United States must now compete against many other nations to attract and retain the R&D investment and business activities that drive our economy, and an increasing number of Americans at all skill levels find themselves in direct competition with foreign workers. High wage advanced economies will find it more difficult to compete in the global marketplace to perform many routine tasks, routine manufacturing and routine service delivery. In this environment, U.S. competitiveness will depend on our ability to develop and deliver “first to the world” products and services. Ensuring America remains the world’s leader in science, technology and innovation will be key to meeting this challenge.

This report examines the powerful forces driving this global economic transformation, and outlines an action agenda for policy makers to begin making the dramatic changes in support for innovation that will be necessary to ensure U.S. leadership in innovation in the 21st century.

Money Matters: The American Experience With Money



Money Matters: The American Experience With Money
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago | 2001 | English | ISBN 1930748035 | 18 pages | PDF | 1.4 MB

The Beginnings... and Beyond

From the earliest times when commodities such as tobacco and beaver pelts were used as money, to the present when credit and debit cards are commonplace, money has always played a central role in the American experience.

Early in our history, our monetary system consisted of numerous foreign coins and paper currencies issued by the thirteen colonies and the Continental Congress. More than two hundred years later, we now have a single national currency and privately owned banks chartered by state and federal governments. Furthermore, a central bank, the Federal Reserve, has replaced gold as the regulator of the value of our money.

Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks (Wiley Investment Classics)



Philip A. Fisher “Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks (Wiley Investment Classics)"
Wiley | 2007 | ISBN: 0470139498 | 213 pages | PDF | 1.3 Mb

Paths to Wealth through Common Stocks contains one original concept after another, each designed to greatly improve the results of those who self-manage their investments -- while helping those who rely on professional investment advice select the right advisor for their needs.

Originally written by investment legend Philip A. Fisher in 1960, this timeless classic is now reintroduced by his well-known and respected son, successful money manager Ken Fisher, in a new Foreword.

Cybercash: The Coming Era of Electronic Money



Bruce Aune “Cybercash: The Coming Era of Electronic Money"
Palgrave Macmillan | 2002 | ISBN: 0333987306 | 320 pages | PDF | 1.2 Mb

Cybercash refers to the creation and circulation of online money. Guttman applies economic analysis to this electronic money to understand how it will enable the internet to re-establish itself as the dynamic center of the new economy and how this new money form will become the dominant payment mechanism rivaling cash, paper checks or credit cards. This will be the first book to look at the coming era of electronic money within the broader context of the economy.

The Management of Mergers and Acquisitions



Philippe Very “The Management of Mergers and Acquisitions"
Wiley | 2004 | ISBN: 0470024585 | 192 pages | PDF | 1.3 Mb

"The Management of Mergers and Acquisitions is far away from the perfect, polished presentations of the merchant bankers in which value creation is all too often just the result of a well-executed PowerPoint presentation.

Philippe Very takes us into the real world where management is the key word - management of the expected and the unexpected, of rationality and emotions, of processes and people. He combines the expertise of the researcher with live business cases. This makes his book extremely easy and enjoyable to read and at the same time builds the knowledge and the understanding of the reader quickly and effectively.

Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance: A European Perspective



van Frederikslu “Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance: A European Perspective"
Routledge | 2007 | ISBN:0415405327 | 757 pages | PDF | 3.9 Mb

Globalizing Human Resource Management



Paul Sparrow “Globalizing Human Resource Management (Global Hrm)"
Routledge | 2004 | ISBN:0415305535 | 256 pages | PDF | 1.5 Mb


As firms continue to become internationally minded, the role of international HR professionals is coming increasingly to the foreground of business. The realization that for success, companies must pay attention to foreign markets and competition is more widespread than ever. This book considers HRM in its global context, asking questions about what drives international HRM, how effective it is and how important it is for prosperity. Providing both a coherent overview of the field and a detailed practical analysis of modern management, this book is an important new addition to the HRM field. It draws upon current research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's Global Research Project and includes data, surveys and case-studies.

Corporate Governance and Risk: A Systems Approach (Wiley Finance)



John C. Shaw “Corporate Governance and Risk: A Systems Approach (Wiley Finance)"
Wiley | 2003 | ISBN:0471445479 | 212 pages | PDF | 1.5 Mb

Decision-making and corporate governance have always been important functions in a company, but never more so than in the current post-Enron/Andersen business environment. This book acts as a framework for corporate officers and senior-level executives who need to redesign their own decision-making, risk, and governance processes. The approaches have been successfully proven in a number of leading companies, whose case studies are included in the book.
Offers up to date coverage of an increasingly important topic, citing a proven approach that draws from leading companies and provides a composite of what not to do based on companies like Anderson and Enron.
Author very active in conference circles, addressing thousands in industry events.

Charting Made Easy



John J. Murphy “Charting Made Easy"
Marketplace Books | 2000-06-15 | ISBN: 1883272599 | 75 pages | PDF | 1 Mb

John Murphy presents a treasure trove of easy-to-use tools for mapping your course through today'market. Whether you're using online charts or a professional charting software program, these techniques from master technician John Murphy can increase your trading success. He presents basic principles of technical analysis in easy-to-understand terms. In addition, he covers: All types of chart analysis, "need-to-know" concepts, including trendlines, moving averages, price gaps, reversal patterns, volume & open interest spreads, and more!

Steidlmayer on Markets: Trading with Market Profile, 2nd Edition



J. Peter Steidlmayer, Steven B. Hawkins, Peter Steidlmayer, Steve Hawkins “Steidlmayer on Markets: Trading with Market Profile, 2nd Edition"
Wiley | 2002-11-22 | ISBN: 0471215562 | 240 pages | PDF | 1,4 Mb

Proven techniques for market profile users at any level. A "market profile" presents a number of basic elements from the market in an easily understood graphic format that, when analyzed properly, can yield profitable intraday and swing trades that traditional indicators do not reveal. Steidlmayer on Markets shows readers how to find these opportunities using the innovative techniques developed by the author during his many years of trading the market. This fully updated Second Edition covers innovations in both technology and technique-and broadens the scope of "market profile" to include stocks.