Author : Craig Hovey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 30,83 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781592576609
Think outside the borders. Global economics affects every aspect of our lives. Free trade agreements, tariffs, terrorism, trade deficits, international debt, global warming, OPEC, outsourcing, and sweat shops are just some of the forces driving our world, food supply, jobs, and future. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Global Economics provides the key to understanding the various facts, figures, policies, and practices that offer insight into this dynamic subject.
Author : R. Rogers
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 50,57 MB
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1101140607
An expert helps readers understand what the big economic picture means for their money—and how to respond. Today's investors must play an active role in managing their money. This guide introduces the leading U.S. economic indicators and shows how to use them to make better investment decisions. Indicators covered include: national output; employment; consumer reports; housing and construction; and inflation. • The recession: the days of putting money in an index fund and forgetting about it are over • Most books on economic indicators are too academic, aimed at professionals, and written before the financial crisis • Author with over 25 years of tracking the economy
Author : Tom Gorman
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 17,41 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780028644929
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Author : Tom Gorman
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 49,57 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781592579815
Presents a guide to economics that covers such topics as leading economic indicators, fiscal and monetary policy, supply and demand, consumer behavior, the federal budget, business cycles, and the banking system.
Author : Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 23,16 MB
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1101478845
Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why
Author : Melanie Fonder
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 46,65 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780028643533
Explains how the government works and the functions of its many parts, covering such topics as the system of checks and balances, the Constitution, and the division of state and federal powers.
Author : Jeff Cohen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 18,57 MB
Release : 2010-02-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1101195665
Keeping your job is job one. In these uncertain economic times, secure employment is more important than ever. 'The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Recession-Proof Careers', presents all of the information needed to make an informed decision about choosing a career that ensures your continued employability. - Wide range of career fields presents a plethora of ideas for career paths - Each career is described in detail so that the reader has a clear picture of the job requirements, salary, and experience and schooling needed - Handy appendices outline the best careers by growth, salary, and geography as well as resources for job sites, fairs and organizations
Author : Tom Gorman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 15,28 MB
Release : 2010-07-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1101198028
The truth behind the causes and effects of America's economic downturn The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Financial Crisis explains the root causes and connects the events and issues with the problems that have confronted Americans over the course of more than a year, giving readers an unvarnished, unbiased, and in-depth analysis of the factors that lead up to the crisis, the major events that defined it, and the decisions and ramifications that resulted from it. • Interest in the financial crisis continues to build with several high-profile books and an HBO movie due out in 2010, as well as the success of Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story • Much of the financial crisis writing to date has been of the breaking news variety—this book will be one of the first books published after the smoke has cleared to offer a comprehensive analysis of what happened and how
Author : Melissie Clemmons Rumizen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 19,88 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780028641775
Discusses management models and concepts, strategies for sharing knowledge, and ways to implement the concept within a company.
Author : Timothy C. Hall M.A.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 26,28 MB
Release : 2009-02-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1440698740
Shed some light on one of history’s darkest periods. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Middle Ages gives readers the beginning, middle, and end of the era, starting with the fall of the Roman Empire in the year 550 and ending with the Renaissance in 1500—and covers some uncomfortable similarities between the so-called “Dark Ages” and today’s “modern world.” - A fascinating, fact-filled book that delivers more than a thousand years of history in easy-to-understand chapters. - Many AP European History students are urged to read an overview of medieval Europe to aid in their understanding of modern Europe, and a number of high schools have adopted elective courses in medieval history. - Complete with a timeline, a who’s who, and guides to further reading and the Middle Ages in film.
