The Portable MBA in Economics: Insights from the Experts at the Best Business Schools : Shows How to Apply Economics to Business Decision Making (Portable Mba Series)

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Philippines has recently come to the attention to global strategic planners. This report puts these executives on the fast track. Ten chapters provide: an overview of how to strategically access this important market, a discussion on economic fundamentals, marketing & distribution options, export and direct investment options, and full risk assessments (political, cultural, legal, human resources). Ample statistical benchmarks and comparative graphs are given.

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Written by one of North America's foremost authorities on the subject, this is the first sustained treatment of the complex relationship between real interest rates and investment returns. The author focuses specifically on the problems of measuring and predicting real interest rates in order to optimize corporate investment and borrowing strategy. An invaluable decisionmaking tool for financial officers, treasurers, and portfolio managers, the book is written in clear, non-technical language and provides a wealth of practical advice in such key areas as choosing types of investment instruments, selecting the best term to maturity, and assessing the risks versus rewards of different types of bond instruments. Spiro bases his book on rigorous empirical research and relates new findings in financial economics to the on-the-job problems and uncertainties faced by corporate investment managers. He highlights research which indicates that even moderate rates of inflation can have a substantial negative effect on the real interest rate and provides detailed empirical estimates to help the reader predict the value of the real interest rate under varying conditions. Additional topics covered include the impact of real interest rate changes on stock prices, the effects of exchange rate risk on international fixed income investment and borrowing, and the effects of government debts and deficits on real interest rates. Taken together, the information offered here will enhance the financial professional's ability to predict important interest rate trends and therefore increase the quality of their investment and financial decisions.

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Throw off the shackles of corporate life, be your own boss, and find financial security! Start your own home-based business today! In this practical survival guide by successful entrepreneur Kelly Reno, learn how less-than-creative American dreamers can find prosperity with their own business. With practical guidelines for choosing, starting, managing, and succeeding in business, 77 No Talent, No Experience, and (almost) No Cost Businesses You Can Start Today! will get your foot in the door of the best company you could ever work for—your own! Included among the 77 ideas for fantastic businesses you can start today are:

• Auto detailing
• House cleaning
• Greeting cards
• Neighborhood information service
• Pool cleaning
• Wedding consultant
• Permit filing
• Curb painting
• Messenger service
• Mobile dent repair

Customer Reviews:

Are you *sure* you want this?.......1997-08-30

This book should be called "77 jobs you can get with an old rag and a can of Comet cleanser." Clean bathrooms? Scrub graffiti off walls? Groom pets? The jobs in this book are only "careers" if you *truly* have no talent or experience. If that's your situation, then this book will give you ideas. And if you've got kids who want to earn extra money, this book might give them ideas. But if you really want tips on becoming an entrepreneur, this book will only be good for a laugh

If you ever wanted to be your own boss - read this book!.......1997-08-03

The usual expectations we grow up with are: get a job and struggle most of our life while making someone else rich. If this makes you feel like a slave and you'd like a better life, one that YOU control, Kelly Reno's book shows you just how simple it is to make one for yourself

77 No Talent, No Experience, and (almost) No Cost Businesses You Can Start Today!

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77 No Talent, No Experience, and (almost) No Cost Businesses You Can Start Today!
Kelly Reno
Manufacturer: Prima Publishing, CA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KABQ0I

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Land the job you want with this computer career guide--packed with interviewing techniques and thousands of answers to the toughest interview questions. Updated to cover new technologies for online jobs, SAP, Linux, Java servlets, and much more. Get the competitive edge in today's job market with this best-selling book!

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No PeopleSoft questions in this book.......2004-04-24

No peoplesoft like the editorial review claims. Plus, this book has very little useful information about interviewing. It's just a bunch of technical questions organized by chapter. The Oracle questions are out of date, for version 8i which was released in 1999. Don't get this book for help on how to interview. Get "Ace the IT job interview". I am glad I only paid $3 for this. It is barely worth that.

Stay away from this book.......2003-01-05

I have a solid background in C/C++ and I was hoping to fill in some gaps in other areas with this book. Unfortunately, given the poor quaility of the C/C++ information (and the sometimes-silly stuff in the "how to interview" section), I really don't trust what's in the rest of the volume.

The C/C++ chapter is divided into "beginner", "intermediate", and "advanced" sections. Instead, they should be labeled "unbelievably trivial", "very trivial", and "trivial". Even worse, much of the information is presented in a misleading or incorrect fashion. I suppose this is to be expected, given that the main credentials of the person who wrote the C/C++ section are a music degree and the ability to play the string bass.

If I were giving an interview and I heard a candidate parroting the C/C++ answers in this book, I would promptly show him/her to the door.

Instead, get a copy of: "Programming Interviews Exposed" by Mongan and Suojanen.

Poor.......2002-10-22

This book suffers from poor editing,poor questions for VB, C++, Java and SQL. Many wrong and poor explanations and answers.

I have no idea about Mainframe, Cisco etc sections.

Only ASP section is worth reading with a comprehensive coverage of the topic.

I have never returned a book. This is the first one which I had to return.

Poor.......2002-10-22

This book [is bad]. Poor editing. Poor questions for VB, C++, Java and SQL. Many wrong and poor explanations and answers.

I have no idea about Mainframe, Cisco etc sections.

Only ASP section is worth reading with a comprehensive coverage of the topic.

Poor Editing.......2001-08-10

The book is filled with valuable information but you generally have to read the answers, and sometimes the questions, at least twice because the book is poorly written. It's as if nobody took the time to proofread - which is pretty sad for a FOURTH edition. Even the entries that are well thought out tend to be filled with sentence fragments and clauses, making it very difficult to read and more importantly, COMPREHEND! I'm no English professor but I can recognize when something can be written more clearly.

Communication 2000 2E: Employment Communication: Learner Guide/CD Study Guide Package (Communication 2000)

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Communication 2000 2E: Employment Communication: Learner Guide/CD Study Guide Package (Communication 2000)
Agency for Instructional Technology
Manufacturer: South-Western Educational Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0538433205

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This book centers on the communication skills necessary for conducting a successful job search or making a job change. The ability to conduct research on-line, present a professional image, and communicate well with potential employers is critical to any successful job search. The workshops provided give instruction on how to create effective resumes and cover letters, search for job information, prepare for a successful interview, understand job expectations, and make job changes. The CD-ROM component enhances the impact of the workshops as users complete a variety of exercises on the computer and use the Internet to conduct further research.

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James Garvin obviously lacks imagination

Dublin Virtual Office

Lessons from King Arthur for the 21rst Century

So wonderful, we use it as a sales & team training tool

Virtual teaming for the 21st century!

Virtual Leadership: Secrets From the Round Table for the Multi-Site Manager
Jaclyn Kostner
Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Customer Reviews:

James Garvin obviously lacks imagination.......2006-09-09

I must take strong exception to James Garvin DC Something-or-other's review. He obviously lacks a sense of imagination and must suffer from concrete thinking. Those who subsequently reviewed this book (which I have been seeking under its original title since my copy was stolen in 1994) see beyond the historical contrivance to allow comparison of current dispersed management problems with those faced by other managers and leaders.

The author has gone on to a successful career guided by the same concepts. This is a book recommended by other management leaders and enlightened readers.

Dublin Virtual Office.......2005-11-25

I found this book fasinating and helpful to see how in the 21st Century, that companies and individuals can have a presence in most countries in the world through technologies. Alan www.dublinmaildrop.com

Lessons from King Arthur for the 21rst Century.......2000-09-21

This is a wonderful book that lays out effective tools, techniques, and strategies for working with geographically diverse teams. This book is so appropriate for our virutal organization that my entire management team will have copies soon!

So wonderful, we use it as a sales & team training tool.......2000-07-14

We loved this book so much that we have all our team members read it AND we give it away as sales gifts to potential clients.

This book was so helpful and easy to read. It was unique because of the fabulous story it told (with a really cool twist of an ending) ... a how-to storybook for today's virtual world.

I couldn't put it down, read it in one sitting and have benefitted from it every day since. It really helped me straighten out my virtual leadership nightmare. Thanks so very much!

Virtual teaming for the 21st century!.......2000-03-01

First of all, I enjoy "instructional fiction" as conveyed in business quick-reads like "Virtual Leadership." This type of business novel is fun to read! Also, this contemporary business text covers an important topic in the age of virtual organizations and e-businesses -- how to establish and manage virtual teams. Enjoy!

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This clear, practical guide helps readers get past the stigma of bankruptcy and on their way to financial recovery.

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Good Book.......2004-05-10

I purchased this book and Surviving Financial Disasters by Tiffany R. Love (which came with a CD ROM with BK Forms and sample court motions). Both books are outstanding.

To file or not to file?.......2000-04-23

After keeping the wolves at bay for several years, it was time to make some serious financial decisions. In researching my options, this book was, by far, the most useful. Written with humour and grace, the Cahers understand the emotional toll taken when you are robbing Peter to pay Paul. The pros and cons of bankruptcy are explicitly discussed - leaving the reader to make an informed choice.

If you are reading this review, chances are you are in a very difficult situation. I recommend that you this book before making a decision.

Don't Be Afraid.......2000-03-23

I work in the legal field. I don't do bankruptcy work. But I often get asked questions. So, I was looking for a book that would answer the most basic questions without getting too complicated and to find a book I could refer folks to who wanted to know the basics and who would be able to understand what was being written without having a legal dictionary at their side. This book answered all those needs. It is written in simple English (no legal jargon) and it covers just about everything you'd need to know, from what kinds of bankruptcy there are, to what to do before you file, to what you do to re-establish your credit afterwards. It has charts in the back for easy reference. Even if you aren't contemplating filing bankruptcy, this is good stuff to know. Sooner or later we will probably know someone who is in financial trouble, and having a basic understanding of bankruptcy can be a godsend to talking with our friends about bankruptcy and helping them through these troubled times.

Highly recoment for anyone considering bankruptcy.......1999-08-20

This was a highly informative book and makes the reader feel better about the hard choice of bankrucy. offers good tips and advice on the legal aspect of bankruptcy as well as alternatives and rebuilding credit after bankrupcy.

The most helpful book I've ever read.......1997-08-27

This book was the best preparation we could have had for our appointment with an attorney. It was an easy-to-read guide to a difficult subject, written with compassion and loaded with information for a variety of situations. I would recommend this book without reservation to anyone with financial problems

Book Description

Ringlingville USA is the story of seven brothers who started with next to nothing and became the most famous circus family ever known. This is an extensively illustrated history with many never before published photos. This first history of the Ringling Circus in over fifty years recounts the hard work, business savvy, and entrepreneurship of the Ringling Brothers as they created the largest, most famous circus in the world. Author Jerry Apps presents a comprehensive history of the family business while at the same time recreating the sights and sounds of the circus at the turn of the century.

Distributed for the Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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An important book for anyone interested in American pop culture!.......2005-08-28

Besides teaching the history of popular entertainment at the University of Wisconsin, I'm a writer and historian. There are a lot of circus surveys and shallow Ringling histories out there. No other circus book I've found has been so detailed and pleasant to read as "Ringlingville." It places the brothers in their proper context without being one of those rehashed "life and times" works that are short on content.

Especially interesting is Apps' look at the family's dynamics -- a three ring circus in itself. There's lots of new material here, with locations, dates and the wagon-by-wagon growth of this American icon.

Anyone interested in the Ringlings or American pop culture will find this a fascinating and important book!

An amazing saga of real-life legends.......2004-12-08

Ringlingville USA is the fantastic true story of seven brothers' odyssey from immigrant poverty to immortality as the creators of an enduring circus world. Recently and for the first time, the brothers' financial records and personal correspondence have become available to researchers; Wisconsin and U.S. history specialist Jerry Apps consolidates information from a wide range of sources to offer an unmistakably human portrait of the Ringling Brothers and their personal challenges amid taxation, war, economic pressure, technological advances, and individual tragedy. An amazing saga of real-life legends, illustrated throughout with vintage black-and-white photographs, Ringlingville USA is a must for students of Big Top history and a "must" for all Wisconsin school and community library collections.

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The most important lesson of the eCommerce debacle: mid-size and large companies must move as fast as small firms. Despite the fluctuating fortunes of Yahoo! and amazon.com, the Internet and broadband communication have already changed the way business is done. The brief history of eCommerce demonstrates that the traditional militaristic, command-and-control model of managing a large company doesn't work anymore. And while small companies can adjust to this truth, it's a major challenge to mid-size and large firms. There is a solution to this challenge: a management model combining the needs of organizational structure with the speed and flexibility of the Internet mindset. To be successful, companies must consistently * compare eCommerce to traditional management * combine global reach with local focus * trust and delegate to people who will never meet

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`This book skillfully navigates the shoals of place and space to explain the intricacies of globalization. For those interested in the changing geography of global capitalism, Peck and Yeung is a "must read"' - James H Mittelman, American University

Remaking the Global Economy offers a state -of-the-art survey of geographical perspectives on the restructuring and reorganization of the global economy. With contributions from leading figures in the globalization debate, the book explores the latest thinking and research, as well as the enduring controversies, across a range of interrelated issues, including:

- firm strategies and business knowledge

- interactions between firms and nation states

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Reflects the increasingly popular and political interest in international economy from the viewpoint of economic geography. Provides comprehensive information on the locational characteristics of finance and investment in general as well as material concerned with location of production.

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The most thorough study of the international economy to date.......1999-02-20

Hanink's book is the definitive work in his field. He not only explains the international economy in a way that is easily understood, but covers all of the important bases of the international economy. Superb, and snaps to Hanink!

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This law handbook contains information on basic business legislation, laws and regulatoins affecting export-import, business, foreign investments, property rights, taxation and banking.

Syria Country Study Guide (World Business and Investment Opportunities Library)

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Syria Country Study Guide (World Business and Investment Opportunities Library)

Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0739779907

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Geography, history, people, language, culture, traditions, economy, government, politics, constitution, places to visit, info for travelers...

Syria Foreign Policy and Government Guide

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Syria Foreign Policy and Government Guide
Global Investment & Business Inc
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Basic information on foreign and domestic policy, national security, political system, parties and elections, government and administrative structure. Participation in international organizations, treaties and regional unions. International and foreign policy and more.

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Syria Investment & Business Guide
Emerging Markets Investment Center
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0739703609

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This investment guide contains basic information on economy, business, export-import and investment climate, opportunities, regulations. Provides strategic information on economy, industrial development, banking, and government. Includes information on the most important business contacts and business travel. Updated annually.

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Syria Investment and Business Guide
USA International Business Publications
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ASIN: 0739741829

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Ultimate investment and business guide for conducting business in the state. Business, investment and export-import opportunities. State economy, government structure, mineral resources, technology, government, political and business contacts and more...

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