Contemporary Post Keynesian Analysis: Keyensian Analysis (Contemporary Post Keynesian Analysis)

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Original articles by leading scholars of Post Keynesian economics make up this authoritative collection. Current topics of the greatest interest are covered, such as: perspectives on current economic policy; Post Keynesian approaches to monetary theory and policy; economic development, growth and inflation; Kaleckian perspectives on distribution; economic methodology; and history of heterodox economic theory.

The contributors explore a variety of prevailing issues including: wage bargaining and monetary policy in the EMU; the meaning of money in the internet age; stability conditions for small open economies; and economic policies of sustainable development in countries transitioning to a market economy. Other enduring matters are examined through the lens of economic theorists - Kaleckian dynamics and evolutionary life cycles; a comparison between Keynes's and Hayek's economic theories; and an analysis of the power of the firm based on the work of Joan Robinson - to name a few.

Students and scholars of Post Keynesian economics and those with an interest in other heterodox schools of thought will find this enlightening volume a valuable addition to their reading.

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This book provides an indispensable guide to the economic, political and diplomatic process that led to the creation of the European single market and the signing of the Maastricht Treaty. In this new, expanded edition Padoa-Schioppa presents a lucid assessment of the opportunities and risks that EMU entailed; assesses the economic, monetary, political, and institutional significance of the euro; and reconsiders the rationale and underlying philosophy of EMU in the light of recent developments. Padoa-Schioppa has brought together a selection of his papers and speeches, covering 1982-94, from his work as Deputy Director General of the Banca d'Italia, and has edited them thoroughly to illuminate the recent history of European integration. A central theme of his book is the belief that a group of sovereign countries cannot for long sustain free trade, unrestricted capital movement, fixed exchange rates and full autonomy of national macroeconomic policies, and so need to move towards a single currency. He discusses extensively such issues as the single currency, the tasks of a European central bank, the ECU, the role of budgetary rules, currency competition, and the relationship between EMU and political union. The author has created an insider's guide to this topical issue for students, academics, policymakers and commentators alike. This book contains extracts from documents and an extensive chronology which will be of particular use for readers.

The Road to Monetary Union in Europe : The Emperor, the Kings, and the Genies

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The Road to Monetary Union in Europe : The Emperor, the Kings, and the Genies
Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OKQI84

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VGM PROFESSIONAL RESUMES SERIES OFFERS STRONG, IMPRESSIVE RESUMES THAT LEAD TO THE RIGHT JOB!

To stand out among the hundreds of job seekers applying for any position, it's vital to have a resume that hits the target every time.

Each book in this series offers:

Nearly 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters for each field
A variety of eye-catching resume formats
Tips on highlighting strengths and using active vocabulary
Work sheets for gathering personal information
And much more

Customer Reviews:

Like a desert..........2001-09-07

...this book is dry and empty. While browsing through this book, I was struck by its lack of real content. The quality and quantity of the information were essentially identical to the four page "tips sheet" that came with my package of resume paper. A more careful review found that the sample resumes were barely relevant to today's "high-tech" marketplace, and I was appalled to see duplicate cover letters used to pad the book! Two stars because of price, otherwise not recommended.

Resumes for High Tech Careers (Vgm Professional Resumes Series)

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Resumes for High Tech Careers (Vgm Professional Resumes Series)
Vgm Careers
Manufacturer: VGM Career Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Wow! Resumes for High Tech Careers: How to Put Together A Winning Resume

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Wow! Resumes for High Tech Careers: How to Put Together A Winning Resume
Leslie Hamilton
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies
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Binding: Paperback

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Wow! Resumes for High Tech Careers is a practical, comprehensive resume-writing guide designed specifically for high tech professionals. It includes the best resumes for all jobs in the field, including: MIS manager, programmer, software developer, telecommunications technician, LAN manager, systems analyst, programmer systems engineer, technical support specialist, etc. Whether seeking a job as a systems analyst or a computer graphic designer, this idea packed resource is packed with suggestions for each type of resume. Part of our WOW! RESUMES SERIES. Features over 100 sample resumes plus cover letters, each tailored to the requirements of a particular position, to help you organize and present your skills in the best possible light. Each chapter focuses on a particular resume technique and highlights specific strategies you can use to make your resume stand out from the crowd, such as including an endorsement in your resume or turning a perceived weakness to a strength by using select phrases.

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Resumes for High Tech Careers
VGM Career Books
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OGF8C0

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Get More Money on Your Next Job: 25 Proven Strategies for Getting More Money, Better Benefits & Greater Job Security, by employment attorney and human resource executive Lee Miller, is a compilation of tactics that anyone can use to negotiate optimum deals when changing jobs. Outlining overall principles along with specific techniques, the book details how employment candidates can boost their cause by properly responding to questions--and in turn asking the right ones--during the interview process. Get More Money on Your Next Job also offers advice especially for women and the unemployed, and information on using headhunters and other professionals in a job search.

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Maximize your bargaining power and get the best package possible, with the help of a seasoned professional who has negotiated hundreds of employment packages. Lee E. Miller—human resources executive, college professor, and counsel to numerous Fortune 1000 companies and senior executives—prepares you for every step of the process, disclosing secrets that can garner a higher salary, better benefits, bonuses, and little-known perks. Twenty-five can't-miss techniques plus "10 unbreakable negotiating commandments" provide invaluable help and information for everyone who works for a living, at every level of employment.

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Excellent for executives below C level.......2004-08-26

This book is full of information and negotiating strategies that are very useful for more junior executives, where hiring an employment attorney is probably not necessary. It enables you to do a decent job of getting the most you can without going over the line. It is especially good at giving practical examples that can help you make tradeoffs that create win-win outcomes (most negotiating books have this concept but are too abstract). Finally, it is very helpful in making sure you are protected if things don't work out. I bought some of the other recommended books in this category, but they are much too basic if you are an executive.

Its worth the money.......2004-05-18

I bought this book recently when I was changing my job. I was desperate to take the new job and would have taken the job even without negotiation.This book provided me the strategies to increase my salary by almost 10%. The book has several good examples ( that fit very well atleast to my situation ).

A must read even if you are not changing jobs.

Excellent book on negotiating.......2003-02-11

Excellent book - The author's approach is very logical and he clearly has the experience to validate his comments. He uses sound principles, excellent examples and memorable quotes. I would definately recommend this book - an excellent book which is hard to put down.

This is a great read!.......2002-11-16

I actually took Prof. Miller for a course in negotiating and he was excellent. If you're not lucky enough to get to see him in person, read this book. He was on the management side and knows what they're thinking. If you incorporate some of these techniques in negotiating your next salary you will come out ahead. Also, most of these techniques can be applied to any negotiation. Read it, you will not be disappointed.

Practical and useful guide.......2002-04-07

Great book. This book covered everything I needed to know to get a great salary and perks that I would not have thought to ask for. It was very readable and the advice was easy to use. I would recommend this book to anyone changing jobs.

Get More Money on Your Next Job: 25 Proven Strategies for Getting More Money, Better Benefits, and Greater Job Security

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Get More Money on Your Next Job: 25 Proven Strategies for Getting More Money, Better Benefits, and Greater Job Security
MILLER
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OFXPCQ

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Very useful

Very impressed with the tips in this book

Practical guide to gaining control over your finances

Very helpful tools

A well-defined plan of action...

The Complete Cheapskate: How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out, and Break Free from Money Worries Forever
Mary Hunt
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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Binding: Paperback

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In need of a Money Makeover? Let America's most popular cheapskate show you how to go from financial chaos to freedom and security--painlessly and in less time than you ever imagined. Mary Hunt has helped thousands live a debt-free life with her popular newsletter, "The Cheapskate Monthly." In The Complete Cheapskate, Mary puts all the very best money advice she has in one place. Becoming a classy, dignified cheapskate is not all that difficult, and Mary shows how with her user-friendly principles of saving, restraint, and living debt-free. This book will teach you how to: Create--and stick to--a monthly spending plan Live well off 80% of your income Climb out--and stay out--of debt's hole Stretch every dollar to its absolute maximum Manage savings and investments Lower bills on clothes, food, and gifts without lowering living standards Live within a financial plan that includes a margin for fun and spontaneityWith hundreds of tips on cutting expenses, The Complete Cheapskate is the indispensable guide for people ready to regain control of their finances, relieve the stress money has created, and prepare for their future.

Customer Reviews:

Very useful.......2007-01-21

Loved this book. So many practical ideas for getting out of debt. Especially her rapid debt repayment plan. I appreciated Mary Hunt's inspirational story for motivation. It's a very useful book!

Very impressed with the tips in this book.......2006-11-17

This is a great primer for those getting started on a path to living debt-free, living on one income, or just trying to be fiscally responsible. Hunt talks about attitudes about money that can be helpful to take on, strategies for thinking about and reducing your debt, and lists a number of weighty cheapskate tips that I found very helpful.

The only odd thing about this book is that it mentions God a number of times and suggests titheing and other activities and attitudes that have to do with God, yet it does not mention God or Christianity anywhere on the front or back cover - I don't know why. I am not a Christian and so I just skipped over these parts, but I would have liked to know that I was reading a book based on Christian beliefs before I bought it, since it wasn't just the odd mention.

Other than that surprise, this is a book I'd recommend to those new to frugality.

Practical guide to gaining control over your finances.......2006-03-27

The tile of this book is somewhat misleading - The Complete Cheapskate is not really about how to be "cheap" or get the best deal on something. In fact, the book's subtitle describes much more accurately what it is really about: "How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out, and Break Free from Money Worries Forever!" In short, The Complete Cheapskate is a concise and down-to-earth guide to getting out of debt and getting one's finances in order.

Speaking from her personal experience, Mary Hunt describes the struggle with debt that she had gone through. Even though it was a difficult time for her and her family, she was able to overcome it and learned a lot in the process. Since then, she has dedicated her career to helping people in similar situations overcome their dependence on material things and get their financial lives on track. This book outlines her step-by-step process for getting control over one's finances.

It all begins with developing the right attitude towards money and spending, and being committed to this new financial journey. Then comes the hard part: getting a realistic assessment of your debt situation and begin taking some basic steps to get out of it. After that, Mary tackles subjects ranging from Giving, to Saving, to starting a "Freedom Account" (a powerful concept that, once applied, will help you always be prepared for any unexpected expenses, as well as save for some fun things). She then helps you figure out how to live within your means by using some basic budgeting, and offers a long list of money-saving tips in a separate chapter. Once you have committed to getting out of debt and taking control over your finances, Mary's system is easy to apply. She outlines very specific steps and given gives you examples of worksheets that you can put together (either with Excel or pen and paper), so that it's easy to manage and does not require much time - until after a while, it becomes your second nature. The bottom line is, this system works, provided there is commitment and strong desire to change.

I can speak from personal experience that I have used many of Mary's principles to get a handle on my financial situation. Even though I have both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Finance, I needed some help tackling my spending habits and large amounts of student debt. I began my journey towards financial freedom almost nine months ago, having read Dave Ramsey's book. While I came across Mary's writings only relatively recently, I saw a lot of similarities in the overall approach and philosophy - and I have already taken several of her concepts and tools and incorporated them into my personal financial management process.

The Complete Cheapskate is a short book. The actual content is only 169 pages (including about 35 pages of money-saving ideas); the rest of the book (another 60-some pages) contains some of "The Best of Cheapskate Monthly Articles" and some more money-saving ideas (suggested by readers of Mary's column). I didn't find these additional materials quite as engaging as the rest of her book - mostly because they seem neither complete in themselves nor do they fit with the overall narrative. It seems that they were thrown into the book almost as an afterthought, just to bulk up the content.

Overall, I would recommend reading this book to someone who is struggling with debt and cannot see a clear way out. Even if you've already read other books on the subject, it may just be that this is the one that will make it all "click" for you. I would also recommend it as a useful reading for someone who is not in debt (yet), but who would like to know how to avoid it in the future. It is both a cautionary tale and a user's manual to one's finances, and its common-sense approach can be applied by almost anyone. The best thing is, it's a quick read and can be easily put into practice, even if you just rent it from the library (like I did). This way, you will already be on your way to becoming a "cheapskate". (Sorry, Amazon!)

Very helpful tools.......2006-02-01

I found that this book has very helpful tools to manage money. Some of the ideas aren't applicable to my situation, but overall the ideas were good ones and the samples of the spreadsheets were useful. A lot of it is common knowledge, but it helps you to implement the changes in a way that works for you.

A well-defined plan of action..........2005-08-10

This book provides a well-defined plan of action that is very doable. From her own experience, Ms. Hunt has proven the effectiveness of her plan. It is also nice to see a "how-to" book written by someone that has "walked the walk" before she "talked the talk."

This is the second book of Ms. Hunt's that I have purchased, however, I have discovered that each of her books pretty much contains the same information.

The Complete Cheapskate - How to get out of debt, stay out and break free from money worries forever (The Cheapskate Monthly)

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The Complete Cheapskate - How to get out of debt, stay out and break free from money worries forever (The Cheapskate Monthly)
Mary Hunt
Manufacturer: Broadman & Holman Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0739402056

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Mary Hunt, founder and publisher of Cheapskate Monthly, offers practical advice for getting your personal finances under control through debt-reduction plans, living within a budget and more, all while still enjoying life. Sharing her personal story of how she went from spendthrift to America's favorite cheapskate, Mary will inspire you to immediately begin the process of turning your finances around to financial freedom and security.

The Complete Cheapskate (How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out, and Break Free from Money Worries Forever)

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The Complete Cheapskate (How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out, and Break Free from Money Worries Forever)
Mary Hunt
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTITSW

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