The Evolution of Crises and Underdevelopment in Africa

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The Evolution of Crises and Underdevelopment in Africa, explores the impact of historical, political, economic, and international legal influences on Africa since colonialism. The study focuses on the four troubled African nations of Sierra Leone, Congo Democratic Republic, Sudan, and the Republic of Congo.

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This book, now available in paperback, unites diverse heterodox traditions in the study of endogenous money - which until now have been confined to their own academic quarters - and explores their similarities and differences from both sides of the Atlantic. Bringing together perspectives from post-Keynesians, Circuitists and the Dijon School, the book continues the tradition of Keynes's and Kalecki's analysis of a monetary production economy, emphasizing the similarities between the various approaches, and expanding the analytical breadth of the theory of endogenous money. The authors open new avenues for monetary research in order to fuel a renewed interest in the nature and role of money in capitalist economies, which is, the authors argue, one of the most controversial, and therefore fascinating, areas of economics. Providing new theoretical and empirical grounds for the construction of a general, policy oriented theory of money, this thought-provoking collection will appeal to academics, researchers and students interested in monetary economics. It will also be welcomed by monetary policymakers and central bank officials.

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An impressively informative collection of essays.......2003-07-26

Modern Theories Of Money: The Nature And Role Of Money In Capitalist Economies by Louis-Philippe Rochon (Stephen B. Monroe Assistant Professor of Economics and Banking at Kalamazoo College) and Sergio Rossi (Assistant Professor of Economics at the Universities of Fribourg and Lugano, Switzerland) brings together an impressively informative collection of essays by learned authors concerning modern economic theories of money, including post-Keynesian monetary approaches, the theory of the monetary circuit, the theory of money emissions, and more. A college-level, scholarly resource, Modern Theories Of Money accessibly dissects complex economic principles and hypotheses, and is especially recommended reading for advanced students and professionals in Economic Studies.

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Forty-eight million people are surfing the Web and 80 percent of them have plans to shop online, which would account for the nearly $1 billion that online stores are reaping. The question is no longer whether to shop online, but which vendors to bookmark.

One of the pleasures of online shopping is the ease of comparison browsing. With the online-business boom, however, there are now thousands of new stores, and a lot of confusion. Not all Web stores are equal, and hours can be lost--in the pursuit of saving time--perusing Web sites that provide scanty information or complicated procedures or both. And some Web sites turn out to be mere catalog pages and don't allow you to order at all.

Clearly, what's needed is an authoritative guide to quality online stores. Lisa and Jonathan Price visited more than 8,000 sites, and they rejected most of them. They sought online stores with secure ordering and stores that guarantee they won't pass your personal information along to other companies. They also looked for stores with fast and convenient search engines, full product descriptions, detailed pricing and shipping information, and reviews by critics and customers, as well as reasonable pricing, clear return policies, and lucid instructions.

They found nearly 1,000 stores that met their stringent criteria, and they present them in 78 shopping categories, listed alphabetically from Animal & Pet Supplies to Writing Tools. The table of contents can direct you to shops that sell batteries or basketballs, sail boats or chocolate, computers or hair-care products, maternity clothes, maps, stocks, travel adventures, or wine. All the Web sites are cross-referenced in a Web Site Addresses appendix, and again in a comprehensive index. The Prices describe what each online store offers, include some sample products, and summarize services such as search engines, photos, ordering, gift wrapping, and delivery.

This guide mitigates stress, confusion, and wasted time while it maximizes economical convenience--which is what you were after when you started shopping online in the first place, right? --Stephanie Gold

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A ONE-STOP SHOPPING GUIDE
FOR ALL YOUR ON-LINE BUYING NEEDS!

This essential book helps you find exactly what you want on the Web in no time flat--without having to struggle with slow downloads or the endless, irrelevant listings on search engines. From well-known giants like Amazon.com to promising upstarts like Plato's Toybox, these sites run the gamut of products and services, size and price. But they all have one thing in common: they're the best the Web has to offer. Inside you'll find

- Detailed descriptions of each e-shop, including its intended audience, atmosphere, and specialties
- A sample list of products for sale at each site
- Information on ordering methods, merchandise photo quality, gift wrapping, and delivery options
- A helpful cross-referenced index that allows you to find all the best sites for the product you want with just a quick glance
- Unique items, unusual buys, and real deals--all just a mouse click away!

The Best of On-line Shopping will also help you avoid scams, find great bargains, and bid like a pro at on-line auctions. There is a world of exciting products waiting for you, and you don't even have to get dressed to explore it. So sit back, relax, and start browsing!

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Eric Leebow.......2002-01-25

Thank you for an excellent guide for online shopping! If you are looking for great Internet guides for Kids & Family, High School, and College students, please check out the You Are Here Internet series!

this is an online shopping bible.......2001-04-16

Online stores come and go, especially the big ones, but this book lists hundreds of terrific small online stores that carry really unique stuff. I especially liked all of the stores that sell natural cosmetics and natural fiber clothing for me and my kids. I've had this book 2 weeks and already its saved me lots of time.

Terrific.......2000-01-18

I learned a lot about online shopping that I never knew before. But the best thing about this book is all the online stores, listed by categories. I found some neat stores. Loved the party section.

Better than the shopping portals.......1999-12-21

I was tired of seeing the same old online stores over and over again. This book pointed me to some real winners. It's a big time saver. Very easy to find what I wanted quickly.

Before reading this book, I was wary of online shopping.......1999-12-11

Before picking up this excellent book, I was wary of online shopping -- and I still am, but now I'm intelligently wary. The authors do a marvelous job of helping understand what you can trust and what you can't, how online shopping works in all its various manifestations, and what strategies to use when you do shop online. The book showed me that online shopping is not (as I had thought) just for shopping addicts who need a fix 24 hours a day, but a great space for intelligent and discerning consumers. I'm still not a big spender online (or anywhere), but I've used the book to help me find some things I couldn't find anywhere else and at surprising prices. I think this book is going to go down in the so-far brief history of online commerce as a milestone achievement. It has certainly changed my views about WWW commerce and made me a better consumer. I can't say enough about this expansive, easy-to-use, fun, and informative work. I hope they plan to update this work regularly.

The Best of Online Shopping: The Prices' Guide to Fast and Easy Shopping on the Web

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The Best of Online Shopping: The Prices' Guide to Fast and Easy Shopping on the Web
Lisa Price
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OVOJMK

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For students and practicing professionals in hospitality, travel and tourism as well as specialized paralegal work, Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law: A Preventative Approach, 7th Edition, addresses legal issues confronted by managers in the hotel, restaurant, travel and casino industries. The emphasis is on prevention of legal violations. By reading the book, managers can appreciate and identify what actions and precautions are necessary to avoid, or at least minimize, the number of lawsuits. The book uses the case method, long recognized as a helpful approach to learning the often-complicated discipline of law. Readers will study decisions from actual cases in which hospitality establishments were sued, as well as what legal precedents were cited.

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Great Seller.......2005-10-05

The seller was very understanding when I purchsed the incorrect book and gave me a full refund. The book was sent in a timely matter despite my mispurchase.

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This book offers a critical history of government policy toward the U.S. automobile industry in order to assess the impact of the large corporation on American democracy. Drawing together the main policy issues affecting the automobile industry over the past forty years--occupant safety, emissions, fuel economy and trade--the work examines how the industry established its hegemony over the public perception of vehicle safety to inhibit federal regulation, and the battle for federal regulation that succeeded in toppling this hegemony in 1966; the subsequent efforts to include pollution emissions and fuel economy under federal mandates in the 1970s; the industry's resurgence of influence in the 1980s; and the mixed pattern of influence in the 1990s.

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Provoking and witty!.......2000-09-09

If you've raised an eyebrow at the recent Bridgestone/Firestone/Ford scandal, get ready to raise two-you may need to borrow a few more-when you read this book. In Corporate Power, American Democracy, and the Automobile Industry, Stan Luger provides an intriguing historical context (think shady past) for the auto industry's latest disregard of public safety and consumer protection. If you think tire failures and SUV rollovers are bad, dig deeper-this is just icing. Luger gives you the cake-the misdeeds of corporate greed run thick through America's car industry. This book recounts forty years of the automobile industry's use (and misuse) of corporate power and reveals how this power has influenced public policy, politics, and our everyday car culture. From public safety to environmental protection, Luger illustrates how the automobile industry has flexed its muscles in the political arena to, guess what, maximize profit at our expense. Luger tracks the car industry's patterns of power and shows us that the market isn't just about supply and demand-it's about influence, decisions of the elite, and a disregard for the democratic process.

Luger shows how, time and again, the automobile industry has shirked responsibility for the negative impact of its products and held regulations at bay. For example, Luger explains how "blaming the drive" is a well-worn response of the auto industry. Recently, Bridgestone/Firestone tried to argue that its tires aren't faulty-SUV drives are at fault for improper tire inflation. Luger gives us the historical pattern for this position: from the late 1930s up until the early 1960s, the auto industry repeatedly argued that the cause of automobile accidents lay with the driver. It argued that increased driver education and responsibility would eliminate most accidents and pushed for programs and legislation that funded drivers' education and stiffened enforcement of traffic violations. Of course, Ralph Nader proved in the mid-1960s that the driver wasn't to blame, and that the car-unsafe at any speed-was. Which brings us to Luger's important point: social movements, such as Nader's consumer rights campaigns, are key to meeting capital's flagrant abuses head-on. Whether it's the labor movement or the environmental movement, organized response can challenge corporate power.

But don't just read this book for its hard-hitting analysis; it's also a witty narrative with juicy asides about the sleazier side of the automobile industry. You'll die laughing when you come across the story about the most expensive executive midnight snack in history (don't read it while driving!).

Thorough, Smart & Sassy.......2000-08-23

Corporate Power, American Democracy and the Automobile Industry is a must read for anyone who wants to go deeper than "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" into the automania that is America. Thoroughly researched, politically savvy, and sharply critical of corporate control of our democracy, this book fits oh so well with all election year reading material. Makes you want to dump that SUV and jump on the bus!

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Age is the most important indicator of lifestyle, determining educational attainment, household composition, labor force status, income, wealth, and spending patterns. American Generations explores all these areas so you can quickly and easily see the trends—without having to do the number crunching yourself.

The fourth edition of American Generations compares and contrasts the five living age groups: Millennials, born 1977-94; Generation X, born 1965-76; Baby Boom, born 1946-64; Swing, born 1933-1945; and World War II generation, born before 1933. The book opens with an in-depth overview of the demographics of the generations, followed by ten chapters covering attitudes and behavior, education, health, housing, income, labor force, living arrangements, population, spending, and wealth. This edition is particularly valuable because it presents important 2000 census multiracial counts, as well as New Strategist's proprietary projections of racial and ethnic groups by age to 2010.

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Since the fall of Communism, countries such as Hungary and Poland have experienced a spectacular transformation into democracies with market economies. Ten countries in central Europe have now applied for membership of the European Union, which they regard as the final step on the road back to the heart of Europe. For the European Union, this enlargement provides a significant challenge to its capacity for change and flexibility. In this book a former leading European Commission official investigates the relationship between the European Union and countries of central Europe as it is today. He examines the detail of the association agreements, and provides the first analysis of their operation in key areas like trade and competition policy. Part III of the book considers the costs and benefits of enlargement and investigates the key problems in both east and west, including the Common Agricultural Policy, EU structural funds, budgetary policy and migration. Finally, the book investigates alternative strategies for enlargement.

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useful&complete overview of EU policy to CEECs.......2000-01-18

I use this book as required reading for a graduate course on European Union Enlargement in a US university (where i spend the academic year away from the Europan Commission as a visiting EU Fellow). Prof. Mayhew clearly knows what he is talking about, as former high official at the European Commission at the centre of developments with Central and East European countries on EU Enlargement. He provides a complete and detailed overview of the roles of the various players and the long and complicated process of EU-CEEC relationship and EU Enlargement, one of the biggest historic challenges of European integration ever undertaken. Perhaps not very critical on some issues (Other academic authors definitely use a more critical line) but still fair and balanced, generally well-written and clear. Recommended for study and reference for all students interested in EU integration.

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How did the computer industry evolve into its present global structure? Why have some Asian countries succeeded more than others? Jason Dedrick and Kenneth L. Kraemer delve into these questions and emerge with an explanation of the rapid rise of the computer industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Asia's Computer Challenge makes a systematic comparison of the historical development of the computer industries of Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan and concludes that neither a plan versus market, nor a country versus company dichotomy fully explains the diversity found among these countries. The authors identify a new force--the emergence of a global production network. Reaching beyond specific companies and countries, this book explores the strategic implications for the Asian-Pacific countries and the United states. Now East Asia is faced with a challenge; they must make the move from low margin hardware business to high margin software and information businesses, while Americans must respond by maintaining leadership in standards, design, marketing, and business innovation.

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Review from a research student.......2000-08-14

I really love this book because I'm writing my research thesis on ACER, the Taiwanese PC multinational. This book gives a great overview of the global computer industry as well as in-depth analyses of the individual corporations...it's an interesting read on the newest and most exciting industry in the world - even if you are not formally studying the subject.

Review from a research student.......2000-08-14

I really loved this book because I'm writing my research thesis on ACER, the Taiwanese PC multinational. This book give a great overview of the global computer industry as well as in-depth analysis of the individual corporations...it's an interesting read on the newest and most exciting industry in the world even if you are not formally studying the subject.

Asia's Computer Challenge : Threat or Opportunity for the United States and the World?

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Asia's Computer Challenge : Threat or Opportunity for the United States and the World?
Jason; Kraemer, Kenneth L. Dedrick
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OKQ49C

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Strategic and practical information for conducting business and investing in the country. Business opportunities, regulations, contacts and more.

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Peru (Country Guides)
Eric Lonergan
Manufacturer: Euromoney Publications
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Binding: Hardcover

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Peru Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook (World Spy Guide Library)

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Peru Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook (World Spy Guide Library)

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ASIN: 0739777157

Peru Foreign Policy and Government Guide

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Peru Foreign Policy and Government Guide
Global Investment & Business Inc
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
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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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Peru Investment & Business Guide
Emerging Markets Investment Center
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0739703307

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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.

Peru Investment & Business Guide (World Investment and Business Library)

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Peru Investment & Business Guide (World Investment and Business Library)
USA International Business Publications
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0739718320

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This investment guide contains basic information on economy, business, export-import and investment climate, opportunities and 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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Peru: A Country Study Guide
Global Investment & Business Inc
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0739724339

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This study guide contains basic information on economy, government, business, history and geography, climate, traditions, people, places to visit. Provides information on government, political organizations, and more... Includes basic statistics, information on the most important business contacts and business travel. Updated annually.

Peru Internet And E-commerce Industry Investment And Business Guide (World Business, Investment and Government Library)

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Peru Internet And E-commerce Industry Investment And Business Guide (World Business, Investment and Government Library)
USA International Business Publications
Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
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Peru Mineral & Mining Sector Investment And Business Guide (World Business, Investment and Government Library)

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Peru Mineral & Mining Sector Investment And Business Guide (World Business, Investment and Government Library)
USA International Business Publications
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