Recent Developments in Health Econometrics
Recent Developments in Health Econometrics is Volume 297 of the Contributions to Economic Analysis serial and is dedicated to Professor Andrew Jones. The volume highlights recent developments in health econometrics, especially in areas of empirical health economics, where Andrew has contributed so significantly. There is special focus on the determinants of health, the economics of addiction and socioeconomic inequalities in health and health care, with these topics are becoming more and more important since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic and through it's ongoing impact.
Trade Links
The World Trade Organization is undergoing an existential crisis. Trade links the world not only through the flow of international commerce in goods, services, and ideas; but also through its economic, environmental, and social impacts. Trade links are supported by a WTO trading system founded on rules established in the 20th century which do not account for all the modern changes in the global economy. James Bacchus, a founder of the WTO, posits that this global organization can survive and continue to succeed only if the trade links among WTO members are revitalized and reimagined. He explains how to bring the WTO into the twenty-first century, exploring the ways it can be utilized to combat future pandemics and climate change and advance sustainable development, all while continuing to foster free trade. This book is among the first to comprehensively explain the new trade rules needed for our new world.
The Ideas and Practice of the Russian Foreign Policy
The continuity in Russian state foreign policy revolves around two fundamental elements: the pursuit or maintenance of great power status and underlying political ideologies.Throughout both the Tsarist and Soviet periods, a primary objective was theattainment or preservation of great power status. Political ideas that developed sincethe Tsarist period put forward assumptions about national identity, the role of theRussian state in the world and geopolitics, and shaped Russian foreign policy. Russialost its great power status after the collapse of the USSR. However, under Putin'sleadership, Russia has pursued a foreign policy aimed at reclaiming this status. In thisperiod ideas influenced the decisions of Putin's and Russia's foreign policy. In light ofall these statements, this book examines the political ideas that affect the preferencesof Russian decisionmakers and the practices that emerged in Russian foreign policyimplemented during the Putin period to achieve Russia's great power status.
Escaping Poverty Traps and Unlocking Prosperity in the Face of Climate Risk
This Element outlines the origins and evolution of an international award-winning development intervention, index-based livestock insurance (IBLI), which scaled from a small pilot project in Kenya to a design that underpins drought risk management products and policies across Africa. General insights are provided on i) the economics of poverty, risk management, and drylands development; ii) the evolving use of modern remote sensing and data science tools in development; iii) the science of scaling; and iv) the value and challenges of integrating research with operational implementation to tackle development and humanitarian challenges in some of the world's poorest regions. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Shells to Satoshi
Are you curious about why Bitcoin matters? "Shells to Satoshi" is your guide to understanding the history of money, and why Bitcoin is poised to be the perfect form of money for our digital age. From the bustling marketplaces of ancient Mesopotamia to the digital wallets of today, "Shells to Satoshi" unravels the complex and fascinating history of money as a pivotal force that shapes civilizations. This book is part history, part guide, illustrating the journey of humans to invent and reinvent money, continuously advancing the communication of value, or the corruption of it by its appointed custodians and seekers of power. As inflation silently erodes your savings, financial instability threatens the banks that hold them, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) offer governments new tools of economic repression, it is more crucial than ever to understand how money works. This book takes you on a journey through the history of money, from ancient barter systems and the use of shells and beads, to gold coins, paper money, and today's digital currencies. By seeing how money has evolved to meet society's needs, you'll gain a clear perspective on the dangers of today's monetary system and why Bitcoin can be your life preserver in a financial storm. "Shells to Satoshi" simplifies the complex concepts behind Bitcoin, explaining how it emerged as a solution to the problems of centralized money systems. You'll learn how Bitcoin's decentralized nature offers a secure, transparent way to store and exchange value without relying on central authorities. Designed for beginners and longtime bitcoiners alike, this book provides the essential insights you need to understand Bitcoin in the context of the entire history of money. You'll see why Bitcoin is a necessary innovation for our digital world and how it can protect your financial future. Don't wait until it's too late to understand the future of money. Get your copy of "Shells to Satoshi: The Story of Money and the Rise of Bitcoin" now and embark on a journey that could change your life forever. Discover why Bitcoin is not just a trend but a revolutionary solution to modern financial challenges.
Natural Resource Economics
Natural Resource Economics: The Essentials offers a policy-oriented approach to the increasingly influential field of natural resource economics that is based upon a solid foundation of economic theory and empirical research. This second edition provides updated data, new studies, and more international examples.
Inequality, Economic Growth and Business Decision-Making
This book explores the relationship between rising inequality of income and wealth on the one hand and a slowdown in the rate of economic growth on the other. It also explains the role of business managers in the private sector of the economy and the value of socially optimal decisions.
James Buchanan and Peaceful Cooperation
Buchanan believed that individuals are fundamentally willing to cooperate with others. It was at the center of his works in public finance in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and also crucial to his work in public choice in the 1960s. The purpose of this book is to show which forms this belief took over these two decades or so, and to explain the continuity between these forms. We adopt a historical approach that allows us to recount the story of how Buchanan came to develop a theory of collective action, including his conception of cooperation in small groups, to implement a technical condition about the pricing of public goods he defended early in his career. We describe the different steps Buchanan took, the encounters that influenced him, and the events and challenges that led him to revise his views to make room for this fundamental philosophical conviction.
Escaping Poverty Traps and Unlocking Prosperity in the Face of Climate Risk
This Element outlines the origins and evolution of an international award-winning development intervention, index-based livestock insurance (IBLI), which scaled from a small pilot project in Kenya to a design that underpins drought risk management products and policies across Africa. General insights are provided on i) the economics of poverty, risk management, and drylands development; ii) the evolving use of modern remote sensing and data science tools in development; iii) the science of scaling; and iv) the value and challenges of integrating research with operational implementation to tackle development and humanitarian challenges in some of the world's poorest regions. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Artificial Intelligence Is a Service
This is the first book that combines Artificial Intelligence and Service Science. In the long run, neither can survive without the other. As far as Artificial Intelligence is concerned, there are a lot of books on the market. It has been mentioned there are 300 AI books, and over 200 ChatGPT books. That might not be exactly correct but the point has been made. This book is easy to read. Not all AI books are easy to read. Some AI books are for experts and are exceedingly difficult along with math and other stuff. This book is definitely not for the expert, but it covers just about everything you will need to know in the future. This book contains Artificial Intelligence, Service Science, and some readings. Once you have it, you will not want to give or throw it away. It is written with the reader in mind, period. The author is not trying to show off and things are not described mathematically. Service Science is a darling subject, initiated by IBM. Everything we do is a service and that why it is paired conceptually with Artificial Intelligence. Knowledge of Service Science is necessary to become successful with Artificial Intelligence. The author would like to commend his daughter Kathryn who helped with the project and for her love and kindness.
Cyber Resilience For Entrepreneurs
Offering a comprehensive roadmap, "Cyber Resilience for Entrepreneurs" is made for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and startups. This handbook guides you towards effective protection for digital assets amidst evolving cyber threats.The book simplifies cybersecurity concepts using real-life examples and expert insights, and focusing on topics such as common threats, security culture, streamlined processes, technology solutions, data protection, and legal requirements.With actionable strategies, this guide empowers SMBs and startups to mitigate cyber risks and build a strong defence posture to ensure safety and success in the digital age.With over 18 years of corporate experience, Mahesh is an award-winning cybersecurity professional, speaker, and author. He has worked for companies like Philips, Tata Elxsi and Wipro as well as financial institutions like Canara Bank and Indian Bank. He is currently working at Infosys limited as Principal Consultant in Cybersecurity. His expertise spans across Banking, IT, Healthcare, Utilities, Telecom, and more.Furthermore, Mahesh has a rich experience in implementing cybersecurity frameworks and managing operations like NIST, Reserve Bank of India and ISO 27001, Security Operations, Infrastructure Security and GRC respectively. He also tutors individuals preparing for certificate examinations such as CISSP, CCSP, CGRC and CISM.
Artificial Intelligence Is a Service
This is the first book that combines Artificial Intelligence and Service Science. In the long run, neither can survive without the other. As far as Artificial Intelligence is concerned, there are a lot of books on the market. It has been mentioned there are 300 AI books, and over 200 ChatGPT books. That might not be exactly correct but the point has been made. This book is easy to read. Not all AI books are easy to read. Some AI books are for experts and are exceedingly difficult along with math and other stuff. This book is definitely not for the expert, but it covers just about everything you will need to know in the future. This book contains Artificial Intelligence, Service Science, and some readings. Once you have it, you will not want to give or throw it away. It is written with the reader in mind, period. The author is not trying to show off and things are not described mathematically. Service Science is a darling subject, initiated by IBM. Everything we do is a service and that why it is paired conceptually with Artificial Intelligence. Knowledge of Service Science is necessary to become successful with Artificial Intelligence. The author would like to commend his daughter Kathryn who helped with the project and for her love and kindness.
After Neoliberalism
Since the early 1980s, Australian economic policy has been dominated by the ideology of neoliberalism (also known as 'economic rationalism'), including policies of privatisation, financial deregulation and micro-economic reform. Throughout this period, John Quiggin has presented critical assessments of neoliberal policies and the claims about productivity growth made in support of those policies.The credibility of neoliberalism was fatally wounded by the Global Financial Crisis and its aftermath. Nevertheless, market ideology has lumbered on in zombie form, for want of a clear alternative. It is only recently that we have begun to reverse the failed policies of privatisation and deregulation and to consider radical alternatives such as a shift to a four-day week.This book provides a historical perspective in the form of a series of articles written from the mid-1980s to the present day. It concludes with some suggestions for the way forward, after neoliberalism.
Global Economic Prospects, June 2024
After several years of negative shocks, global growth is expected to hold steady in 2024 and then edge up in the next couple of years, in part aided by cautious monetary policy easing as inflation gradually declines. However, economic prospects are envisaged to remain tepid, especially in the most vulnerable countries. Risks to the outlook, while more balanced, are still tilted to the downside, including the possibility of escalating geopolitical tensions, further trade fragmentation, and higher-for-longer interest rates. Natural disasters related to climate change could also hinder activity. Subdued growth prospects across many emerging market and developing economies and continued risks underscore the need for decisive policy action at the global and national levels. Global Economic Prospects is a World Bank Group Flagship Report that examines global economic developments and prospects, with a special focus on emerging market and developing economies, on a semiannual basis (in January and June). Each edition includes analytical pieces on topical policy challenges faced by these economies.
The Rural-Urban Nexus in India's Economic Transformation
This book describes and analyzes the transformation of Indian economy taking into account historical changes and present dynamics of the rural-urban nexus. It will be of interest to researchers studying South Asian History, Economics, Politics, Geography, Sociology and Anthropology, Development Studies and Economic History.
Social Sector Spending, Governance and Economic Development
Economic development depends heavily on the growth of social sectors like education, healthcare, gender equality, as well as factors like income, consumption, investment and trade. This book examines the interlinkages between development, good governance and spending on social growth.
Statistics in Natural Resources
This book focuses on the application of statistical analyses in the environmental, agricultural, and natural resources disciplines.
The Routledge Handbook of Comparative Economic Systems
This handbook examines the institutional bases of economies, and the different ways in which economic activity can function, be organized and governed. It assesses the place of comparative economic studies within economics, offering future perspectives and presenting critically important questions, analytical methods and relative approaches.
Marx
In this outstanding introduction to Marx's philosophy Jaime Edwards and Brian Leiter begin with an overview of Marx's life and intellectual development. It is an indispensable introduction to Marx's philosophy, and will also be useful to those in related disciplines such as politics, sociology, history and economics.
The Economics of Growth
A comprehensive, rigorous, and up-to-date introduction to growth economics that presents all the major growth paradigms and shows how they can be used to analyze the growth process and growth policy design. This comprehensive introduction to economic growth presents the main facts and puzzles about growth, proposes simple methods and models needed to explain these facts, acquaints the reader with the most recent theoretical and empirical developments, and provides tools with which to analyze policy design. The treatment of growth theory is fully accessible to students with a background no more advanced than elementary calculus and probability theory; the reader need not master all the subtleties of dynamic programming and stochastic processes to learn what is essential about such issues as cross-country convergence, the effects of financial development on growth, and the consequences of globalization. The book, which grew out of courses taught by the authors at Harvard and Brown universities, can be used both by advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and as a reference for professional economists in government or international financial organizations. The Economics of Growth first presents the main growth paradigms: the neoclassical model, the AK model, Romer's product variety model, and the Schumpeterian model. The text then builds on the main paradigms to shed light on the dynamic process of growth and development, discussing such topics as club convergence, directed technical change, the transition from Malthusian stagnation to sustained growth, general purpose technologies, and the recent debate over institutions versus human capital as the primary factor in cross-country income differences. Finally, the book focuses on growth policies--analyzing the effects of liberalizing market competition and entry, education policy, trade liberalization, environmental and resource constraints, and stabilization policy--and the methodology of growth policy design. All chapters include literature reviews and problem sets. An appendix covers basic concepts of econometrics.
Development Challenges of Pakistan
This book aims to enhance understanding of the academia, policymakers, and general readers about the development challenges and constraints on long-term economic growth of Pakistan. It offers policy prescriptions, based on relevant empirical studies and data analysis, for overcoming such constraints. The book's content is also relevant to other developing countries, particularly of South Asian region, as comparative data of a number of countries has been analyzed on various development themes and issues. Besides emphasizing the centrality of equitable economic growth and human resource development, themes like culture of growth, rising inequalities, misallocation of land and talent, developmental bureaucracy, judicial system, rent-seeking, social capital, fiscal capacities, and militancy etc. also find detailed exposition while exploring intimate causal connections of the said variables with economic growth. Empirical studies, mostly conducted in the context of developing countries, have been discussed to support propositions and recommend solutions for economic growth and development.
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Automotive Electrification and Climate Goals
Academic Paper from the year 2024 in the subject Business economics - Economic Policy, grade: 2, language: English, abstract: Electrification of automotive has, in recent years, proven to contribute positively to the achievement of climate goals. The measure stems from electrification's capability, reducing carbon dioxide emissions into the environment, thus sustaining the ecosystem. The electrification of the automotive sector has been among countries' goals to counter the effects of climate change. This research delves into the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the automotive sector's electrification and its constant goal to ensure the achievement of climate goals. It further seeks to compare the level the electrification had reached before and after the pandemic. This research will undertake several methodological steps in attaining the objectives of the study. These will include surveys, inferential, statistical, and descriptive analysis. The findings will help us determine whether the COVID 19 has affected the automotive sector, its electrification process, and the impact in achieving climatic goals.
Left Behind
From the bestselling author of The Bottom Billion, the fate of the poorest regions of the world-some of which exist in the richest nations-is examined. Using examples of the "left behind" regions, renowned development economist Paul Collier shows that centralized western economies have been the most ineffective to alleviate poverty--even if nationally the country seems to be growing. In Left Behind, Collier examines how the assumption that any impoverished area will find a way to progress through market forces has devastated nations all over the world. With keen insight, he draws lessons from such disparate fields as behavioral psychology, evolutionary biology, and moral philosophy to explain how we can adapt to the needs of individual economies in order to build a brighter and fairer global future.
Technology and Rural Women
First published in 1985, Technology and Rural Women synthesizes the fragmented empirical evidence and the wide range of theoretical approaches on the effects of modernisation on women in the developing world.
Development as Swaraj
This book offers an in-depth insight into the Indian concept of Swaraj - self-rule - both in theory and practice and posits it within the larger context of development. The book will appeal to scholars and researchers in the fields of Gandhian studies and development studies.
Reform, Transformation and Growth
This book aims to present the observation and Interpretation for China's economic growth since Reform and Opening-up from a Chinese economist's view. The book is divided into 5 sections, including the research of traditional socialist economic structure, China's transformation from planned economy to market economy, reform of Chinese industrial economy, economic growth and political economy. Key topics are covered over the past 40 years including strategies for economic transformation, dual-track pricing, industrial transformation and enterprise reform, capital formation and economic growth, structural changes and productivity growth, macroeconomics, fiscal relations between central and local governments, and the political economy of growth.
The Supply-side Revolution with Chinese Characteristics
Focusing on the supply-side structural reform in China, this book investigates the impetus, implementation strategy, initial results and theoretical underpinnings of the revolution, assessing its significance in perfecting China's socialist market economic system.
Ethiopia's Value Added Tax System. Mechanics, Impacts, and Economic Significance
Seminar paper from the year 2024 in the subject Economics - Finance, Addis Ababa University (Department of Public Administration and Development Management), course: Managing Public Finance, language: English, abstract: This study examines Ethiopia's Value Added Tax (VAT) system, its administration, impacts, and significance within the country's economic and public finance landscape. It analyzes how well the VAT system aligns with principles of good taxation, such as equity, efficiency, and revenue generation, and identifies key challenges. The study employs a qualitative approach, reviewing relevant literature, legal/policy documents, and secondary data to understand the theoretical foundations and administrative framework of VAT in Ethiopia. The data collection involved document analysis of reports on implementation challenges and case studies. The findings indicate that the adoption of VAT in 2003 was a key component of Ethiopia's domestic revenue reforms, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign aid and grants. VAT has played a significant role in mobilizing domestic resources to finance development priorities. However, the study also highlights administrative and integration challenges, such as compliance issues, exemptions, and the need to further strengthen tax administration capacity. The study provides recommendations to strengthen VAT collection and compliance, as well as address the identified challenges. These include improving taxpayer education and engagement, enhancing electronic invoicing and data-driven compliance management, and reviewing the VAT exemption structure to better align with principles of equity and efficiency. The analysis of Ethiopia's VAT system offers insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by developing countries in implementing effective consumption-based tax reforms to support sustainable development and public finance management.
Go Woke, Go Broke
A New York Times bestselling author and veteran Fox Business financial journalist's explosive deep-dive into the progressive madness that has infected and corrupted the world's biggest corporations, threatening the stability of the global economy--and life as we know it. How did a bunch of rich dudes who run corporate America become the tools of left-wing radicals? Intimidated by activists on the left, virtually every major corporation in America has embraced woke politics. For years, these businesses could get away with progressive virtual signaling without worrying about alienating customers. Then the anti-woke counter-offensive movement arrived. As high-profile, disastrous backlashes at companies like Anheuser-Busch, Disney, Target and other companies reveal, companies who cave to the demands of left-wing social justice activists are being punished like never before. Customers are fighting back and taking their money elsewhere. In Go Woke, Go Broke, New York Times bestselling author and veteran financial journalist Charles Gasparino calls out the nonsense and takes readers inside the radicalization of corporate America, based on numerous insider interviews and exclusive reporting. The story is wilder than you can imagine. Gasparino introduces readers to America's most woke corporate leaders, tracing the origins of ESG and "stakeholder investing." He takes readers along on for a rollicking ride through corporate America as he shines a light, unlike anyone else, on Fortune 500 companies that have suffered for caving to the silly and irresponsible demands of social justice activists and left-wing interests. A respected financial reporter who has covered finance for more than 30 years, Gasparino is deeply sourced and has dug into countless episodes involving Wall Street greed, corporate hubris, and government overreach in enterprise. This explosive, untold story and in-depth examination of the seminal players, institutions, and forces of the markets shows that, for the sake of global stability, we must immediately pry the clenched fists of radical activists off the levers of the economy.
The Self-Deception Trap
This book examines the economic relationship between Africa and Europe. It highlights the stigmatized narratives about Africa and analyses how they influence a range of key actors and processes. This is illustrated by the actions of European actors who reinforce negative narratives through replacing real economic transformation and development with charity, while African leaders compete to maximize aid donations and help further these narratives. This book acknowledges the complex history of the relations between Africa and Europe and details the ways in which Africa has become a peripheral player in the world economy. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development and African economics. This is an open access book.
Development and Public Banks
Development Finance Institutions are experiencing a renaissance worldwide but there is limited academic research examining their roles, operations, and effectiveness. This book attempts to fill this gap by bringing together world-renowned scholars who discuss in detail the economics and consequences of development banks and public banks.
The Informal Economy and Islamic Finance
Investigates Islamic finance's stance on the informal economy and discusses it from an OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) perspective. Covers the various definitions, historical development, types and determining factors behind the shadow economy and the reasons for people's preference to join and stay in the informal economy.
The Brandt Commission and the Multinationals
Set against the backdrop of dramatic world order transformations across the 1970s and 1980s, this book examines the competing planetary perspectives of the Brandt Commission and the multinationals, arguing that the missed opportunities of these decades created a path for contemporary political and economic crises.
Africa and Preferential Trade
Nonreciprocal preferential trade arrangements are a defining feature of the relationship between developed and developing countries dating back to the colonial era. In the late 1950s, these arrangements started to take a multilateral form when members of the European Economic Community established special trade arrangements with their colonies. Since then, several trade arrangements have featured African countries among the preference-receiving countries. Yet it is not always clear how preferential these arrangements are and whether they in fact help African countries or instead lead them to perpetual dependence on specific markets and products. Richard E. Mshomba carefully examines the history of these programs and their salient features. He analyzes negotiations between the EU and African countries to form Economic Partnership Agreements. Nonreciprocal preferential trade arrangements are often unpredictable, since the duration and magnitude of preferences are at the discretion of the preference-giving countries. However, when used in conjunction with other development programs and with laws and regulations that encourage long-term investment and protect employees, they can increase economic opportunities and foster human development. This book recognizes the potential impact of nonreciprocal preferential trade arrangements and provides recommendations to increase their viability.
Polarization
This book illuminates polarizing influences, their consequences, and possible ways to mitigate them. It focuses on different manifestations of polarization. They show up between: - abundance and hunger - wealth and poverty - sufficient and no longer sufficient resources like raw materials, energy, and environment. Before considering central concepts of polarization, a first stage of the development of polarization must be explained. It is characterized, among other things, by the fact that people often receive different incomes. This creates an incentive for people with lower incomes to earn higher incomes. As a result, the real economy can experience growth. Furthermore, different variations of polarization are shown as well as polarization with its relations to other terms. - Societal polarization is characterized by the fact that incomes and wealth of parts of the population drift so far apart that mal- nutrition and abundance or poverty and wealth can arise. Such a development is driven by excessive asymmetric and thus also percental distribution of growth gains. Such a development is driven by excessive asymmetric and thus also percental distribution of growth gains. - Global polarization is evident between countries. Excessive differences in the trade balances cause, among other things the differences between the countries. - Ecological polarization can be seen between the times of still sufficient or already too low resource reserves of raw materials, energy, and environment. - Polarization and its relationship to democracy. - Polarization and its relationship to resource reserves. - Polarization and its relationship to authoritarian leadership. - Polarization-reducing activities often do not sufficiently take place in the context of polarization.
European Civil Society and International Development Aid
This book explains how and why European non-governmental development organisations (NGDOs) engage in advocacy towards the European Union (EU). It analyses the heterogenous structure of the sector, with examples ranging from large multinational networks to essentially single person NGDOs.
International Trade and the Music Industry
Live music events are seldom associated with international trade. This book serves to transform this mindset, through describing the economic value of live music and analysing the factors affecting international trade in Caribbean live music services.
Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Learn economics in a simplified manner Discover the ten guiding principles of economics Understand the nuances of demand and supply Gain knowledge about different market structures with global examplesGet insights into macroeconomics and the role of aggregate demandEconomics simplified like never before Get an all-encompassing guide to the world of economics Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know is a complete yet compact for anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of economics. It equips readers not only with theoretical knowledge but also practical tips and strategies. The book's conversational tone and easy-to-understand language help readers grasp complex concepts with ease. The book is especially beneficial for someone wanting to understand how the principles of economics can be applied to real-life decision-making in business, life, and policy making.The complex concepts in this book are simplified to their easiest essentials and explained with practical examples from all over the world, which makes it suitable for students beginning to pursue the subject academically. On the other hand, the practical tips and usable explanations aim to benefit professionals looking to learn more about economics.The quiz questions at the end of every chapter help readers test their knowledge. The book also includes readily usable downloadable templates for professionals in the field.This book is part of the Self-Learning Management Series designed to help students, managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons.
Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Learn economics in a simplified manner Discover the ten guiding principles of economics Understand the nuances of demand and supply Gain knowledge about different market structures with global examplesGet insights into macroeconomics and the role of aggregate demandEconomics simplified like never before Get an all-encompassing guide to the world of economics Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know is a complete yet compact for anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of economics. It equips readers not only with theoretical knowledge but also practical tips and strategies. The book's conversational tone and easy-to-understand language help readers grasp complex concepts with ease. The book is especially beneficial for someone wanting to understand how the principles of economics can be applied to real-life decision-making in business, life, and policy making.The complex concepts in this book are simplified to their easiest essentials and explained with practical examples from all over the world, which makes it suitable for students beginning to pursue the subject academically. On the other hand, the practical tips and usable explanations aim to benefit professionals looking to learn more about economics.The quiz questions at the end of every chapter help readers test their knowledge. The book also includes readily usable downloadable templates for professionals in the field.This book is part of the Self-Learning Management Series designed to help students, managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons.
Climate Governance and Urban Planning
Urban planning as a discipline is deeply integral to implementing a low-carbon future. This book fosters an understanding for the rules-in-use that govern urban planning and influence the ability to implement low-carbon development patterns.
Flourishing a Nation and Enriching the People
This book is a collection of articles that delve into important topics related to the national economy and people's livelihood in China's development. The authors are 16 renowned scholars from Renmin University of China and other universities and research institutions in China and other foreign countries. They summarize and review the path China has taken and the tremendous achievements it has made over the past 40 years of reform and opening-up, while also deeply analyzing the challenges we face and strategies we use, covering aspects such as financial reform, trade and technology wars, peripheral security, environmental governance, government-enterprise relations, and political and economic reforms. With their profound academic foundation combined with in-depth field research, solid concepts combined with vivid stories, these sixteen scholars offer both rational thinking and passionate debate. With a pragmatic exploration spirit and a deep sense of historical responsibility, they vividly interpret the Chinese road, Chinese problems, and China's development.
Belt and Road Initiative in South America
This book is concerned with the varying responses of South American countries to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Since Beijing launched the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013, 3/4 of countries in the world have engaged with China's arrangement of promoting global physical and digital connectivity. This still leaves a quarter of them that have refused China's offer so far or withdrawn. How do we account for why countries chose to join the BRI while others do not? Research on South American countries' responses to the BRI is scant, but the topic is pertinent. While the great-power competition and systemic rivalry have spoiled the appetite of European countries to intensify their ties with China, many developing countries seem to be rather interested. This book will interest scholars of international political economy, geopolitics, foreign policy and international development.
Manual for Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Transport Infrastructure in Central Asia with a Focus on Uzbekistan
This manual provides an overview of climate-driven stressors relevant to transport infrastructure in Central Asia and explores adaptation strategies. Over the next decades, the effects of climate change will likely exert considerable pressure on the transport infrastructure of Central Asia. In response, policymakers and the engineering community need to implement resilient yet sustainable designs and construction solutions. This resource provides technical and practical information to support such work.
Packaging Secrets Unveiled
No QSR business owner or professional can afford to miss this book. With years of business success under his belt, for the first time ever, Saket reveals the secret packaging strategies of global QSR Chains. It is your complete guide to perfect packaging, customer delight & profits. Saket Saraf, founder of Greenpack India, stands at the forefront of the sustainable food packaging industry with a 200 Crore enterprise. Starting in Varanasi and expanding across India, he has revolutionized the field by helping Indian Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) grow phenomenally. He achieved this by adopting untold secrets of packaging used by global QSR chains and integrating these innovative practices with sustainability to set a new standard in the industry.
