Wall Street quant sounds an alarm on mathematical modeling - a pervasive new force in society that threatens to undermine democracy and widen inequality Zobraziť viac
What if we could improve our ability to predict the future? Everything we do involves forecasts about how the future will unfold. Whether buying a new house or changing job, designing a new product or getting married, our decisions are governed ... Zobraziť viac
At the center of our country's political life are some basic economic questions: How does the government affect the economy? What should the government do?... Zobraziť viac
'Nevertheless, she persisted' has become a rallying cry for millions of those fed up with phony promises and governments that no longer serve their people. In this passionate... Zobraziť viac
Ausgehend von der Einordnung der Hotellerie in die Tourismuswirtschaft werden in diesem Lehrbuch Strukturmerkmale der Hotellerie und Entwicklungen auf dem Hotelmarkt betrachtet. Der Hotelbetrieb, seine Leistungen und ... Zobraziť viac
Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century is the most widely discussed work of economics in recent history, selling millions of copies in dozens of languages. But are its analyses of inequality and economic growth on target? ... Zobraziť viac
Contrary to popular belief, the business world is not that complicated. While every industry and every profession requires specific expertise, the truth is that the 'business of business' is relatively simple... Zobraziť viac
For more than 5,000 years, since the beginnings of the first agrarian empires, humans have used elaborate credit systems to buy and sell goods—that is, long before the invention of coins or cash. It is in this era, Graeber argues, ... Zobraziť viac
Since the original publication of Nudge more than a decade ago, the word has entered the vocabulary of businesspeople, policy makers, engaged citizens and consumers everywhere. The book has given rise to hundreds of "nudge units" in governments around... Zobraziť viac
Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium. They built our world, and they will transform our future... Zobraziť viac
Everything you know about capitalism is wrong.Free markets aren't really free. Record corporate profits don't trickle down to everyone else. And we aren't empowered to make our own choices - they're made for us every day... Zobraziť viac
This Second Edition arms real estate professionals with a comprehensive approach to the economic factors that both define and affect modern urban areas. The text considers the economics of cities as a whole, instead of separating them. Emphasis is... Zobraziť viac
Vijay Krishna's 2e of Auction Theory improves upon his 2002 bestseller with a new chapter on package and position auctions as well as end-of-chapter questions and chapter notes. Complete proofs and new material about collusion complement Krishna's... Zobraziť viac
Written by a leading commentator on the economics of the European Union, this book provides a clear and analytical guide to the euro experiment and the subsequent crisis. It is written in a balanced way that is neither pro-euro nor euro-sceptic and... Zobraziť viac
Karl Polanyi's The Great Transformation is generally acclaimed as being among the most influential works of economic history in the twentieth century, and remains as vital in the current historical conjuncture as it was in his own. In its critique of... Zobraziť viac
The global financial crisis has provided an important opportunity to revisit debates about post-socialist transition and the relative success of different reform paths. Post-communist Central and Eastern Europe (CEECs) in particular show resilience in... Zobraziť viac
An unconventional book of wisdom and life advice from renowned business school professor and New York Times bestselling author of The Four Scott Galloway.Scott Galloway teaches brand strategy at NYU's Stern School of Business, but his most popular... Zobraziť viac
Examines the role of Deutsche Bank during the Nazi dictatorship. Zobraziť viac
Economic and financial time series feature important seasonal fluctuations. Despite their regular and predictable patterns over the year, month or week, they pose many challenges to economists and econometricians. This book provides a thorough review... Zobraziť viac