Redrawing the Global Economy: Elements of Integration and Fragmentation

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Alice Landau investigates the confluence, magnitude, and dynamics of globalization and regionalization, and highlights the integrative and disintegrative effects of both processes. She digs deep in to the processes and traces the inequalities embedded in their dynamics. The analysis is complemented by a detailed empirical investigation into the geographical distribution of trade, investments, capital, and transnational corporations, which are cumulatively concentrated in a few highly developed and developing countries.

Redrawing the Global Economy: Elements of Integration and Fragmentation

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Redrawing the Global Economy: Elements of Integration and Fragmentation
Alice Landau
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
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Full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in licensing intellectual property.

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Satisfies the longstanding need for a practical, down-to-earth guide to intellectual property licensing

Intellectual property licensing is one of the most crucial, and least understood, income drivers among inventors and high-tech companies. Written by acknowledged experts in the field, Essentials of Intellectual Property Licensing provides managers with a clear, concise overview of IP licensing. In practical, down-to-earth language it clearly explains licensing strategies; deal making; royalties and royalty rates; patent, trademark and copyright licenses; and basic contract law. Managers learn the significance of intellectual property licensing on their bottom lines, and how to value both established and new intangible technologies. And, with the help of case studies and plenty of real-world tips and techniques for structuring and negotiating the best deals, the authors outline a complete step-by-step process for developing and implementing an effective intellectual property program in virtually any type of enterprise.

Paul J. Lerner (Suffern, NY) is Senior Vice President and General Counsel of General Patent Corporation, an intellectual property management company. Alexander I. Poltorak is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of General Patent Corporation.

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good read (considering the subject).......2007-07-18

This is a good guide for introducing someone to the subject. Like the title says, it's the essentials, giving the reader a foundation to come back to wherever the particulars of their situation might take them. It is a big plus that the book is surprisingly readable - Important given that the typical reader might have to read the book in order to develop an understanding of why they should have an interest in the subject.

Compulsory licensing of technology and the essential facilities doctrine [An article from: Information Economics and Policy]

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Compulsory licensing of technology and the essential facilities doctrine [An article from: Information Economics and Policy]
R. Aoki , and J. Small
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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This digital document is a journal article from Information Economics and Policy, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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We consider compulsory licensing of intellectual property as a remedy for anti-competitive practices. We identify aspects of intellectual property that could warrant a different remedy from those developed for access to physical essential facilities. Based on the analysis, we present a characterisation of optimal compulsory licensing for a simple market. We find that royalty payments offer a greater range of choices to a regulator than fixed fees. Thus, even though the marginal cost of supplying access to intellectual property is zero, some unit charging is likely to be efficient.

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal, published by Canadian Ethnic Studies Association on June 22, 2004. The length of the article is 862 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Tortillas and Tomatoes: Transmigrant Mexican Harvesters in Canada.(Book Review)
Author: Sebastien Arcand
Publication: Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2004
Publisher: Canadian Ethnic Studies Association
Volume: 36 Issue: 2 Page: 154(2)

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Undoubtedly, the best in the genre...Must-Read for all busy professionals!

The Personal Efficiency Program: How to Get Organized to Do More Work in Less Time, 2nd Edition
Kerry Gleeson
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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The Personal Efficiency Program: How to Get Organized to Do More Work in Less Time

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What business person doesn't feel constantly pressed for time, struggling mightily to fulfill an ever-expanding array of professional obligations while simultaneously juggling an always increasing litany of personal responsibilities? Kerry Gleeson, founder of the Institute for Business Technology, presents a comprehensive but easy-to-implement plan for "getting things done" on the work side (which then leaves more time for other matters) in The Personal Efficiency Program. Gleeson's "PEP" plan outlines a variety of organizational processes and simplification systems that should work if diligently implemented, and suggests ways to use them effectively in real-life situations.

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200,000 copies sold worldwide!

Get more done-faster and easier than you ever dreamed possible!

Kerry Gleeson's Personal Efficiency Program is the famed system for multiplying productivity that has already revolutionized the work lives of over 300,000 people around the globe. Now, in The Personal Efficiency Program, Gleeson offers an updated and expanded edition of his classic guide to working faster and smarter, giving you all the tools you need to get control of your workload--and your career. You'll learn how to:
* Save a month of work a year by following the simple Do It Now! rule
* Conquer an endless stream of interruptions and paperwork
* Create easy, effective methods of organizing paper and computer files
* Manage meetings, schedules, and other horrific time wasters

This Second Edition also includes expanded information on conquering information overload, using the Internet to save time and energy, and managing today's faster-paced and multi-located work environments. Whether your goal is to be more productive, build a more rewarding career, or just leave the office on time (at last!), The Personal Efficiency Program can help you achieve it.

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Excellent book.......2007-08-08

The central idea of the book is Do It Now! In addition, there are lots of supporting ideas such as being organized, following up on tasks etc. Throughout the book, the author, Kerry Gleeson, introduces tools and techniques that help in doing-it-now. It has some good examples. Following the methodology advocated by Gleeson will yield immediate results. After reading the book, I got in the habit of cleaning my email inbox every day. At times I procrastinate, but my in box is much better than what it used to be.

Rubbish, save your money.......2007-04-18

It is a testament to the author that he can sustain a complete lack of insight or idea for a whole book (albeit one with rather large font and few pages). This is the first self help management book I have read, and the last. Kerry Gleeson spends most of this book telling us how great his "Personal Efficiency Program" is, and how many people and organisations he has helped. It is a pity he doesn't put so much effort into actually telling us what PEP is. I suspect this is because he has made a lucrative career from convincing people he is telling them something useful, while actually telling them nothing at all. Indeed, when I read back through this book to try to identify concrete strategies to increase work productivity, the only concrete suggestion I could find is the astoundingly vapid mantra "Do it NOW!" - in italics.

Well, I'm afraid "Do it NOW!" is not worth the cost (even if its currently being flogged at reduced price) that Amazon are charging, and my first step towards a more efficient life will be to stop buying this type of rubbish.

Very good book.......2006-11-10

A good book indeed.I personally could improve a lot on myself.A great guide for those who wants to improve self efficiency.

Out of date..........2006-08-05

I was disappointed with this book. Based on the write-ups, I was expecting big things. I didn't find much that was new. I did find much that was old -- really old for a book that was updated in 2004, especially the technical aspects of PDAs, computer applications, phones etc. I know he has a separate book for the High Tech PEP but to me, that's no excuse for not updating this one.

Undoubtedly, the best in the genre...Must-Read for all busy professionals!.......2006-07-31

Just a few years after I have started my strategy consulting business (as well as my own book-store) in the early 90's, I spotted a review of this book, 'The Personal Efficiency System (PEP)', in Success Magazine. I bought it immediately & have reread it many times. A few years later, came the second book, The 'High-Tech Personal Efficiency System' by the same author. I bought it immediately too & have read - & refered to - it several times.

From the standpoint of self-management & work productivity, I consider them to be the best in the genre.

In essence, the High Tech PEP book is a further extension of the earlier PEP book. Basically, it shows the reader how to exploit technology (email, groupware, internet, cell phones, etc.) as a personal information management tool & how to apply the low-tech principles of PEP in a high-tech environment.

What I like about both books is the smorgasbord of concrete suggestions & useful checklists from the author. Also, I like the author's superb presentation of his brilliant work as embodied in the two books: each chapter comes with a preview & ends with follow-up action points. Bravo! as these aids make reading a breeze!

In a nut shell, these are the relevant chapters, respectively:

PEP:

Introduction: Personal Efficiency Program - The Missing Link;
Do It Now!
Organize It Now!
Do It Routinely;
Plan It Now!;
Follow-Up & Follow-Through;
Do It Right, Now!;
Do It Now! - From Whereever You Are!
Be a Do It Now Manager;
Organizing the Team to Act Now!;
Maintain It Now;
Epilogue: Just One New Habit;

High-Tech PEP:

Introduction;
Principles at Work;
Organizing Your Workspace;
Organizing Your Computer;
Organizing Yourself with a Computer: Time & Money;
Road Warrior Wisdom;
The Internet & World Wide Web;
Groupware;

Whether you are a desk-bound strategist or road warrior, these two books will undoubtedly equip you with all the proven strategies & practical tools to be a better manager of your projects...your people...your time... & most importantly, yourself!

To end my review, let me recap this wonderful passage from the PEP book:

"The best education doesn't teach you how to work. No matter how well you know your field, you won't be your most effective until you exercise good work habits - until you are able to get things done, on time, & with the most effective use of your resources."

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The East-West Pendulum provides a thought-provoking and thoroughly researched analysis of the recent rapid development of capital markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The Hon. Robert Lloyd George looks at the history, culture, and religious beliefs of the people of each country in the area and he explains how they have reacted to contact with the West during the past century. He examines the current economic situation of each country in the Asia-Pacific region and forecasts their growth during the next ten years. The first part of the book gives an overview of Asian economic and political history. This is followed by an analysis of risks and rewards in individual countries. These chapters are succeeded by a discussion of emerging capital markets in Asia. The book ends with a forecast of the economic scenario to the year 2000. The East-West Pendulum provides an invaluable frame of reference for bankers, fund managers, stockbrokers and independent financial advisers as well as historians and students of Asia.

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E. D Preston
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The swinging pendulum: Science in East and West with special reference to China (Centre of Asian Studies occasional papers and monographs)

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The swinging pendulum: Science in East and West with special reference to China (Centre of Asian Studies occasional papers and monographs)
Peng Yoke Ho
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Within the known regulatory environment of traditional pharmaceutical research and marketing, the Internet offers opportunities to achieve results that are faster and more cost-effective than ever before. This report identifies these opportunities, how to explore them and the consequences of overstepping the boundaries of what is legally and ethically acceptable. Specific advice on strategies and steps to deploy the power of the Internet in product marketing to physicians and consumers, from the perspective of the Internet, marketing and pharmaceutical companies is also offered. The fully indexed and searchable companion CD-ROM provides more than 50 Web links.

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The Apple Pie Savings System allows you to plan your savings goal each month and track your savings progress each week. At the end of each month you score yourself on how well you have met your monthly savings goal. The system shows you exactly where you over-and under-spent.

The book incorporates an easy-to-follow instructions section with plenty of examples, a Sample Workkbook section that clearly demonstrates how the system is to be used, and a Workbook section with 12 months of worksheets. To help the user track their ongoing savings progress, the book provides a "Big Picture" section that gives monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual review of their savings progress.

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User friendly guide to help you manage your money.......2003-08-27

This book serves as a financial journal for those who need a little help and structure to manage their expenses. I have been using this system for two years. I started with $10,000 in debt and paid it off within a year. This program forces you to really look at how much you will need for your fixed expenses and how much you really spend on everyday items. I gave this book to all of my girlfriends for Christmas last year!

Easy as 123.......2002-12-20

I found this workbook very easy to use. That is why I am writing this review. There is good reason they call it The Apple Pie savings system. I also gave one to my teenager. Its never too soon to build the savings habit.

The Apple Pie Savings System.......2000-10-28

All I can say is this system is simple and helped me start to better manage my income. You cannot start to build wealth until you develop the discipline to save money. This book was my start to building wealth. Thank you Chris Browning.

Should have started years ago!.......2000-03-08

Chris Browning has designed a simple savings plan that works. I had my wife, Barbara, read the book. We both agreed to use the system. Now we have a mutually agreed upon way to save money each month and it is working. Over the last 10 months we have saved approximately 15% of our combined incomes. All I can say is just buy the book and do it!

Simple, Simple, Simple.......1999-10-22

This book should be called the Simple Savings System. I was really afraid of learning how to manage my money, but this book helped me understand where all my money was going. I had no idea I was spending so much on movies, books, and eating out...wow! Anyway, this book helped me get back on track. I actually have saved over $5,000 in the first 10 months. The book is simple and fun to use. I will be sending a copy to all my friends this Christmas.

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This certificate program combines 4 Customer Care in Healthcare courses into one package. Courses included are Reorganizing for Customer Care, Customer and Patient Care, Provider Patient Relationships, and Handling Difficult People. The courses are interactive and focus on teaching a technique or idea followed by reinforcement and application via questions and answers. This is an excellent tool to increase an organization's commitment to customer care. The principles behind the concepts are relevant to almost every business, not just healthcare. When you have completed the test that incorporates all 4 courses, you will receive a certificate of completion of the UniversityOfHealthCare/UniversityOfBusiness program in Customer Care in Healthcare. Estimated time: 12-15 hours.

Customer Care in Healthcare Certificate Program Guidebook

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Daniel Farb
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The Customer Care in Healthcare Guidebook the perfect way to learn about the human side of healthcare in an interesting and conversational manner. It combines 4 Customer Care in Healthcare titles into one package. Titles included are Reorganizing for Customer and Patient Care, Customer and Patient Care, Provider Patient Relationships, and Handling Difficult People. They focus on teaching a technique or idea followed by reinforcement and application via questions and answers. This is an excellent tool to increase an organization's commitment to customer care. The principles behind the concepts are relevant to almost every business, not just healthcare. Those readers who wish to have an accompanying program with video and interactivity should also purchase the CD version. Contact hour credits are available.

Customer Care in Healthcare Certificate Program Manual and CD: for all Members of a Healthcare Organization, Including Office Staff, Executives, Receptionists, ... Quality Management in Customer Service

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Customer Care in Healthcare Certificate Program Manual and CD: for all Members of a Healthcare Organization, Including Office Staff, Executives, Receptionists, ... Quality Management in Customer Service
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USA International Business Publications
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