Economics Books Sampling
Economics by Campbell R McConnell and Stanley L
Brue (Hardcover - Oct
24, 2006). McConnell and Brue’s Economics: Principles, Problems, and
Policies is the leading Principles of Economics textbook because it is
innovative and teaches students in a clear, unbiased way. The 17th Edition
builds upon the tradition of leadership with three main goals: help the
beginning student master the principles essential for understanding the
economizing problem, specific economic issues, and the policy alternatives; help
the student understand and apply the economic perspective and reason accurately
and objectively about economic matters; and promote a lasting student interest
in economics and the economy.
Managerial Economics & Business Strategy + Data Diskby Michael Baye (Hardcover
- Feb 4, 2005). Baye’s Managerial Economics and Business Strategy has
become the best-selling managerial economics textbook. It was the first textbook
to blend tools from intermediate microeconomics, game theory, and industrial
organization for a managerial economics text. Baye is known for its balanced
coverage of traditional and modern topics, and the Fifth Edition continues to
offer the diverse managerial economics marketplace a flexible and up-to-date
textbook. Baye offers coverage of both the basic concepts of managerial
economics as well as frontier research in his chapter on advanced topics. The
Fifth Edition also offers a detailed, real-world case study that explains how
book theory translates into action in the business world. And the Data CD that
comes with each book also contains eight “mini cases” that cover such
high-profile businesses as Microsoft, Visa, and Staples.
Advances in Fixed Income Valuation Modeling and Risk Management (Economics)by Frank J. Fabozzi Series (Hardcover
- January, 1997). Advances in Fixed Income Valuation Modeling and Risk Management provides in-depth examinations by thirty-one expert research and opinion leaders on topics such as: problems encountered in valuing interest rate derivatives, tax effects in U.S. government bond markets, portfolio risk management, valuation of treasury bond futures contract’s embedded options, and risk analysis of international bonds.
International Economicsby Robert J. Carbaugh is Professor of Economics at Central Washington University (Hardcover
- October 3, 2006). Easy-to understand even if you have little economics background, INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS offers clear, concise converage of international trade and finance theory illustrated with up-to-date contemporary issues and examples. You'll see how relevant theory can be through the text's coverage of real-world economic issues.
Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach (with Economic Applications Online, Econometrics Data Sets with Solutions Manual Web Site Printed Access Card)by Jeffrey Wooldridge (Hardcover
- July 13, 2005). Succeed in econometrics with INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS and its accompanying resources! Easy-to-read and student-friendly, this economics text places an emphasis on examples that give a concrete reality to economic relationships. With study tools found throughout the text, exam preparation and class projects have never been easier. Coverage of important knowledge used for empirical work and carrying out research projects in a variety of applied social science fields gives you a solid foundation for social science research.
Development Economics by Debraj Ray (Hardcover
- January 12, 1998). Debraj Ray covers such vital subjects as theories of economic growth, economic inequality, poverty and undernutrition, population growth, trade policy, and the markets for land, labor, and credit. Diverse topics such as the new growth theory, moral hazard in land contracts, information-based theories of credit markets, and the macroeconomic implications of economic inequality come under this common methodological umbrella. Ray supports his arguments throughout with examples from around the world. The book assumes a knowledge of only introductory economics and explains sophisticated concepts in simple, direct language, keeping the use of mathematics to a minimum. Development Economics will be the definitive textbook in this subject for years to come.
Principles of Economics, 4th Edition (Student Edition) by N Gregory Mankiw (Hardcover
- February 15, 2006). PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS continues to be the most popular and widely used text in the Economics classroom. The 4th edition features a strong revision of content in all 36 chapters while maintaining the clear and accessible writing style that is the hallmark of the highly respected author. The 4th edition also features an expanded instructor's resource package designed to assist instructors in course planning and classroom presentation and full integration of content with Aplia, the leading online Economics education program. In the 4th edition Greg Mankiw has created a full educational program for students and instructors
Macroeconomics
by Campbell R McConnell, Stanley L Brue (Paperback
- October 27, 2006). McConnell and Brue’s Macroeconomics: Principles, Problems, and Policies is the leading Principles of Macroeconomics textbook because it is innovative and teaches students in a clear, unbiased way. The 17th Edition builds upon the tradition of leadership by sticking to 3 main goals: help the beginning student master the principles essential for understanding the economizing problem, specific economic issues, and the policy alternatives; help the student understand and apply the economic perspective and reason accurately and objectively about economic matters; and promote a lasting student interest in economics and the economy.
Principles of Microeconomicsby N Gregory Mankiw (Paperback
- January 27, 2006). Mankiw's Principles of Economics textbooks continue to be the most popular and widely used text in the economics classroom. PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, 4th Edition features a strong revision of content in all 22 chapters while maintaining the clear and accessible writing style that is the hallmark of the highly respected author. The 4th edition also features an expanded instructor's resource package designed to assist instructors in course planning and classroom presentation and full integration of content with Aplia, the leading online Economics education program.
Managerial Economicsby William F. Samuelson, Stephen G. Marks (Hardcover
- December 16, 2005). When it comes to making real-life decisions based on sound economic analysis, there is no better guide than Samuelson and & Marks's Managerial Economics, 5th Edition. Featuring many detailed, real-world examples, as well as strong coverage of decision making under uncertainty, game theory, and international topics, this practical text equips you with the right tools you need to make smart decisions. The Managerial Economics incorporates new developments in the areas of technological change, network economies, and internet economics. New discussions of behavioral economics, including such issues as bounded rationality, sunk-cost fallacies, decision-making heuristics and biases, and the winner's curse.
Marketing Management (12th Edition)
by Philip Kotler, Kevin Lane Keller (Hardcover
- January 1, 2006). For the MBA Marketing Management course and/or undergraduate capstone marketing strategy course. This is the number one selling marketing management textbook worldwide because it consistently delivers on its brand promise: to be the first to reflect changes in marketing theory and practice.
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining: Cases, Practice, and Law (8th Edition) by Michael R. Carrell (Hardcover
- July 17, 2006). The eighth edition of this best-selling book continues to provide readers with a realistic picture of actual collective bargaining and labor relations situations drawn from the authors' considerable experiences. Sections of actual labor agreements as well as arbitration cases and decisions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the courts illustrate and emphasize contemporary issues of collective bargaining and labor relations. In addition to covering history and law, workplace challenges, the collective bargaining process, and labor contracts, major features of this new edition include expanded coverage of public sector labor relations, international collective bargaining issues, union organizing and avoidance strategies, and collective bargaining in professional sports. Because of its comprehensive coverage and excellent resource material, this book is an excellent reference for human resource directors, labor relations directors, personnel directors, and labor negotiators.
Modern Labor Economics: Theory and Public Policy (9th Edition) by Ronald G. Ehrenberg, Robert S. Smith (Hardcover
- April 26, 2005). The authors develop the modern theory of labor market behavior, summarize empirical evidence supporting or contradicting each hypothesis, and illustrate the usefulness of various theories for public policy analysis. Theory is presented within context of nontraditional, business, historical, and cross-cultural through numerous detailed policy examples in each chapter. This thoroughly revised Ninth Edition includes updated material throughout, plus new chapters on frictions in the labor market, and a new boxed feature focused on empirical techniques.
Economics DVDs Sampling
Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy
Starring: Tony Benn, Stephen G. Breyer Director: Greg Barker, William Cran (DVD
- July 30, 2002). Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy confronts head-on Americans' critical concerns about the new interconnected world. Based on the best-selling book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Daniel Yergin and Joseph Stanislaw, this groundbreaking series explores our changing world—the great debate over globalization and the future of our society. Commanding Heights is the first in-depth documentary to tell the inside story of our new global economy and what it means for individuals around the world. Filmed on five continents, the powerful narrative combines stunning film footage with dramatic stories and extraordinary interviews with world leaders and thinkers from twenty different countries, including: Bill Clinton, Dick Cheney, former USSR President Mikhail Gorbachev, Mexican President Vicente Fox, and President George W. Bush's Economic Advisor Lawrence Lindsey. Commanding Heights dramatically captures the issues that have defined the wealth and fate of nations and shows how the battle over the world economy will shape our lives in the twenty-first century.
21st Century Leadership - Management Training DVD Video with Don HutsonStarring: Don Hutson Director: Michael Jeffreys (DVD
- February 15, 2007). Managing and leading people is an art. It takes a specific set of skills to do it well, in order to gain cooperation and create a breakthrough, high-performance team. In this dynamic, content-loaded session, you'll discover specific strategies and techniques for being an extraordinary leader. You'll learn how to motivate and positively connect with your team, how to use coach for outstanding results, the secrets of exceptional managers, managing different people differently, helping your people clarify their goals, and more. With a detailed fourteen page note taking guide included, this is a high-content program that will benefit everyone from the entry level manager to the chief executive officer. Don Hutson's careers in speaking, management and sales have brought him many honors. He successfully worked his way through the University of Memphis, graduating with a degree in Sales. After becoming the #1 salesperson in a national training organization, he established his own training firm and shortly thereafter was in demand as a professional speaker. Since then, Don has addressed over two-thirds of the Fortune 500 Companies and is featured in over 100 training films. He is Chairman & CEO of U.S. Learning and makes some 85 speaking appearances each year. Don was elected by his peers to the presidency of the National Speakers Association, and he has received its "Cavett Award," as member of the year. He is also been inducted into NSAs Speakers Hall of Fame.
Small Business Management StrategiesStarring: Jon Coile; Jeff Ostenso; Jeff Cochran; Director: Stephen Showalter (DVD
- January 22, 2007). In this video you will learn: Business management strategies from several successful CEOs Small business funding sources Long-term and short-term strategies. Business entity considerations. The importance of keeping current with taxes. Understanding cash flow and budgeting. How to avoid the common reasons businesses fail. Legal concerns. Marketing strategies. Learn real-world strategies as six seasoned CEO s of small to mid-sized businesses share their insight, knowledge, and experience. Your hosts walk you through all stages of starting a business from initial decision-making through the setting of long-term goals. Learn about leadership and employees relations. Our experts discuss marketing ideas, the importance of branding and the development of a mission statement.
Why Smart People Do Stupid Things with Money (2007)Starring: Bert Whitehead (DVD
- July 17, 2007). This release is a holistic approach to financial planning that allows you to understand the financial mistakes you're making that are keeping you from accomplishing your economic goals. Bert Whitehead, M.B.A., J.D., selected by Worth Magazine as one of the top 100 wealthy advisors in the country, provides over 40 financial tips to help you make smarter decisions about money.
Time Management from the Inside Out (2006)
(DVD
- March 14, 2006). Building upon the success of her bestselling book and PBS pledge success "Organizing from the Inside Out," Julie Morgenstern offers an entirely new, breakthrough system for taking control of your schedule and your life. In this program, Julie offers invaluable new insights and tools that will help viewers take control of their time, and help each of us have the time for what's really important in our lives.
Financial Boot: Camp Successful Investingby Pat Robertson (DVD). Freedom ... Security ... Prosperity ... These are the results when money is managed well. And a key to managing our money well, is knowing how to invest successfully. Join Pat Robertson as he teaches on the principles and practices of wise investing. You'll discover the keys to success in these key areas of investment: Stock Market Tax-deferred Accounts Mutual Funds Government Securities Precious Metals/Natural Resources International Funds Managing Risk Real Estate And Much More!
DVD Success Series: Investing & Wealth Management
Starring: Success Series-Investing Rating (DVD - February 20, 2006) The DVD Success Series is a premium line of personal productivity recordings featuring acclaimed content from renowned motivators and success coaches, and designed for people on the move.
Ever wished you could take time away from scratching out a living to attend the in-person seminars led by the nation s top investment gurus and financial speakers? With Investing & Wealth Management on DVD, you ll have dynamic video access to seven of today s most influential wealth coaches. Whether delving into the millionaire s mindset or offering specific tactics for to target investment opportunities, the Investing & Wealth Management video suite offers hours of inspiration and practical tips to amass and maintain an enviable portfolio of equity. Investing & Wealth Management on DVD: the best seat in the house, providing a private audience with America s premier financial consultants.
Maxed Out
Starring: Chris Barrett, Jimmy Carter Director: James D. Scurlock (DVD - June 5, 2007) Maxed Out takes us on a journey deep inside the American debt-style, where everything seems okay as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. Sure, most of us may have that sinking feeling that something isn't quite right, but we're told not to worry. After all, there's always more credit! Maxed Out shows how the modern financial industry really works, explains the true definition of "preferred customer" and tells us why the poor are getting poorer and the rich getting richer. By turns hilarious and profoundly disturbing, Maxed Out paints a picture of a national nightmare which is all too real for most of us.
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