Leading in the Top Team explores the leadership contributions required from the CEO, and by chiefs of other key business functions. The focus throughout is to provide practical advice based on the actions and decisions of real leaders in a range of... Zobraziť viac
Foreign exchange intervention is frequently being used by central banks in countries which have a floating exchange rate. Most theoretical monetary policy models, however, do not take this phenomenon into account. This book contributes to close this... Zobraziť viac
Financial risk management has become a popular practice amongst financial institutions to protect against the adverse effects of uncertainty caused by fluctuations in interest rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, and equity prices. New financial... Zobraziť viac
This second volume of economic theory is divided into sections on general equilibrium and on the microfoundations of macroeconomics. Zobraziť viac
This volume presents a state-of-the-art debate on the controversial topic of development aid.The contributors are all experts in the field of international development. Presents some challenging conclusions about the role that aid plays in catalysing,... Zobraziť viac
How much do we know about the Internet - its history, its technology, its culture, and its uses? What are its implications for the business world and society at large? Manuel Castells brings his experience and knowledge to bear on the Internet galaxy. Zobraziť viac
Energy Economics: Science, Policy, and Economic Applications explains energy systems from an economics perspective. Specifically, the author uses the tools of economics to analyze the development of modern energy systems, the world's reliance on... Zobraziť viac
The third in a series of volumes published in honour of Professor Kenneth J. Arrow, each covering a different area of economic theory. Zobraziť viac
"Copula Methods in Finance is the first book to address the mathematics of copula functions illustrated with finance applications. It explains copulas by means of applications to major topics in derivative pricing and credit risk analysis. Examples... Zobraziť viac
Antitrust law regulates economic activity but differs in its operation from what is traditionally considered "regulation." Where regulation is often industry-specific and involves the direct setting of prices, product characteristics, or entry,... Zobraziť viac
This book offers a systematic treatment of the requirements of democratic legitimacy. It argues that democratic procedures are essential for political legitimacy because of the need to respect value pluralism and because of the learning process that... Zobraziť viac
A global recession has dampened consumption and business investments, green or otherwise. Yet economic stimulus programs have focused on green economic development based on alternative energy technologies and the infrastructure to support transmission... Zobraziť viac
This book applies cognitive and social psychological principles of decision-making to behavioral economics, reviews their neurological bases, and applies the findings to individual financial decisions, group interactions, and public policy. Zobraziť viac
In Investors and Markets, Nobel Prize-winning financial economist William Sharpe shows that investment professionals cannot make good portfolio choices unless they understand the determinants of asset prices. But until now asset-price analysis has... Zobraziť viac
This compelling book explains why accountability for corporate crime is rarely imposed under the present law, and proposes solutions which would help to extend responsibility to a wide range of actors. Zobraziť viac
In today's Global economy it is more than likely that larger companies will have to deal with IFRS when accounting at group level. This book demonstrates the entire process of applying IFRS accounting standards during the preparation of consolidated... Zobraziť viac
The complete guide to analyzing and maximizing a company's balanced scorecard... Zobraziť viac
Everything you need to know about building a successful, world-class consulting practice... Zobraziť viac
In this book, Jon Conrad and Colin Clark develop the theory of resource economics. Zobraziť viac
Explore the current state of the production, processing, and manufacturing industries and discover what it will take to achieve re-industrialization of the former industrial powerhouses that can counterbalance the benefits of cheap labor providers... Zobraziť viac
