Economics Selections

Author : Otto Neurath
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781402022746

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Economic Writings by Otto Neurath Pdf

This book makes available for the first time in English a substantial part of Otto Neurath's economic writings. The essays and small monographs translated here extend from his student years to his last ever finished piece. They chart not only Neurath's varied interests in the economic history of antiquity, in war economics and schemes for the socialisation of peacetime economies, in the theory of welfare measures and social indicators and in issues of the theory of collective choice, but also show his philosophical interests emerging in his contributions to seminal debates of the German Social Policy Association. This volume shows that Neurath's important contributions to the socialist calculation debate are but one aspect of a many-sided and original oeuvre. The translations are preceded by an introductory essay by one of the editors which contextualises the selections by locating them in the various debates of the time that provided their original setting. This book is of interest to economists, philosophers of social science and of economics as well as to historians of philosophy of science and of analytic philosophy.

Author : Paul Collier
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780195374636

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The Bottom Billion by Paul Collier Pdf

The Bottom Billion is an elegant and impassioned synthesis from one of the world's leading experts on Africa and poverty. It was hailed as "the best non-fiction book so far this year" by Nicholas Kristoff of The New York Times.

Author : Maurice B. Ballabon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:846702537

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Economics Selections. An International Bibliography. Cumulative Bibliography by Maurice B. Ballabon Pdf

Author : Barry Schwartz
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780061748998

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The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz Pdf

Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions—both big and small—have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice—the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish—becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice—from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs—has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse. By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counter intuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105011829756

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Economics Selections: An International Bibliography by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117276977

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Economics Selections: An International Bibliography by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822026639609

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Economics Library Selections by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : The Minerva Group, Inc.
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1410210049

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Selections Illustrating Economic History Since the Seven Years' War by Anonim Pdf

This is a reprint of the revised and enlarged fourth edition originally published in 1903. Five new selections were added in this edition, thereby bringing it down to the end of the nineteenth century. In 1882 the president and fellows of Harvard elected Benjamin Rand to the Walker Fellowship which permitted him to travel and study abroad. He proceeded at once to Heidelberg where he studied under the celebrated philosopher Kuno Fischer. Before returning home he travelled much in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and France. Dr. Rand is the third man whom Harvard ever admitted to the degree of Ph.D. in the department of philosophy. His thesis presented for this degree was "Consciousness and Immortality." He made outstanding contributions in Philosophy and he was internationally known as a Philosopher.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105015857480

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Economics Selections by Anonim Pdf

Author : Duncan Seddon
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781908978073

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Petrochemical Economics by Duncan Seddon Pdf

This compendium gives an overview of the technologies and economics in the production of olefins in the petrochemical industries. It highlights the options and costs for producing olefins using different technologies and different feedstocks at a time when the cost of carbon dioxide emissions are set to be included in the production cost. Industry professionals, engineers, research scientists and financiers will find this title a valuable resource. Contents: World Ethylene Production by Steam CrackingChemistry of Olefin ProductionGaseous Feedstocks — Production and PriceLiquid Feedstock, Production and PriceValue of Products, Storage and TransportCarbon Dioxide EmissionsEthane CrackingLPG CrackingLiquid Feedstock CrackingOther Routes to Olefins from HydrocarbonsRoutes to Olefins from Coal Readership: Academics, professionals and researchers in industrial chemistry, environmental economics/energy economics, chemical engineering, innovation/technology/knowledge management, energy studies and inorganic chemistry. Keywords:Petrochemicals;Olefins;Aromatics;Economics;Ethana;LPG;CoalKey Features:Describes a consistent methodology for estimating olefin production costs from any facility in any locationFacilitates business development and investment decisions in the chemical industry

Author : Paola Paoloni,Rosa Lombardi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319651934

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Gender Issues in Business and Economics by Paola Paoloni,Rosa Lombardi Pdf

This volume presents current research on gender studies in the specific context of the knowledge economy. Featuring contributions from the 2017 Annual Ipazia, the Scientific Observatory for Gender Studies Workshop on Gender, this book investigates gender issues and female entrepreneurship from social, economic, corporate, organizational, and management perspectives, with particular emphasis on advancing the understanding of gender in business and economic research. The post-industrial knowledge economy is characterized by an emphasis on human capital as the real engine of sustainable growth and development. With women comprising an increasing share of the global workforce, gender studies play a central role in exploring and understanding the attitudes and skills of women in business and their impact on economic and social development. Gender inequality in public and private contexts is decreasing due to an increase of women in leadership roles in business, the expansion and diversity of females in education, and a larger presence of women in policymaking roles. Ipazia, the Scientific Observatory for Gender Studies, aims to define an updated framework of research, service and projects on women and gender relations to highlight the evolution of gender in business and economics. This volume features contributions on female-owned family business, gender diversity in organizations, gender capital, and immigration from the 2017 Ipazia workshop.

Author : Victor V. Claar,Robin J. Klay
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830899906

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Economics in Christian Perspective by Victor V. Claar,Robin J. Klay Pdf

Unemployment. Environmental damage. Poverty. Economists Victor Claar and Robin Klay critically engage mainstream economic theory and policy recommendations to provide guidance for faithfully and responsibly addressing these and other important economic issues. Affirming that a just and prosperous society depends for its continued success on maintaining the right balance of power among three principal spheres--democratic governments, market-organized economies, and strong moral and cultural institutions--Claar and Klay demonstrate how Christian principles and values guide and undergird a flourishing and just economy. This text is for use in any course needing a survey of the principles of economics.

Author : United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789280725339

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Selection, Design and Implementation of Economic Instruments in the Solid Waste Management Sector in Kenya by United Nations Environment Programme Pdf

The Kenyan government is trying to reduce the negative environmental impacts associated with the production and disposal of solid waste. This study identifies and reviews existing policies, and presents economic incentives to reduce littering and emissions generated from the production, collection, transportation and disposal of polythene bags. The publication sets out: (i) to promote the production and consumption of cleaner packaging alternatives in Kenya; (ii) to formulate a policy proposal in collection, transport, disposal and reuse of polythene bags; (iii) to raise awareness of the problems relating to polythene bags; (iv) to support the development of environmentally friendly bags, as well as to assist other policymakers wishing to implement sustainable policy packages in the waste sector.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Economics
ISBN : MINN:31951001229429U

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Economics Library Selections by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert Maass
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1999-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788185601

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Review of Empowerment Zone, Enterprise Community and Economic Development Initiative Grant Selection Processes (1995) by Robert Maass Pdf

This report presents the results of an audit of the Empowerment Zone (EZ) and Enterprise Community (EC) designation process. It also includes the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) grant award process. The primary objective was to determine if fair and equitable processes were developed and followed in making all EZ/EC designations and awards of EDI funds in accordance with statutory requirements. Sections include: introduction; summary of results; background; detailed results of audit; recommendations; and 6 attachments