Eminent Economists: Their Life Philosophies

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An intimate view of the dominant economists of this century, scholars whose work changed the direction of the discipline, is presented in this volume. The contributors who come from quite divergent points of the ideological compass present their life philosophies and reflect on their conceptions of human nature, society, justice and the source of the creative impulse. The self-portraits reveal details of the economists' personal and professional lives that capture the significance of the total person. Moreover, they illuminate the product of their labor, and as such, they change one's notions of what an economist can do or be. An introduction by Michael Szenberg, editor-in-chief of The American Economist, makes career and philosophic pattern comparisons.

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A Marvelous Foray into the Minds of the "Deep Thinkers" of Economics.......2005-10-11

This book provdies a rare glimpse into the minds of many of the top thinkers in economics. By presenting their collective rememberances in a cohesive, easily approached set of essays, the author providers readers with a concise perspective on many fundamental topics in economics. A MUST for anyone trying to figure out 'why things are the way they are"!

Mandatory reading for students of economics.......2002-11-04

A fascinating book, and something that should be mandatory reading for all graduate-level economics students prior to their taking advanced theory classes. A careful reading of this book will give the reader insight into the current state of the profession, an understanding of how it became so, and, perhaps, a more sympathetic view of the "supporting cast" of economists.

One is struck by the wide disparity in the quality and content of these essays. Some are quite insightful: either shedding light on a particular economist's field(s) of interest, or else opening the particular economist's psyche for the reader to see. Tibor Scitovsky's piece is an excellent example of writing that does both; the reader comes away with knowledge of the intellectual underpinnings of Scitovsky's work as well as some clarity into what motivated him in the first place. His is, in my opinion, the most thought-provoking piece in the book. Also notable, William Baumol's essay is a clearly written, lucid exposition of his worldview, and even the most ideologically opposite reader comes away with an appreciation for Baumol the man.

Other essays are turgid and difficult to wade through (like much of economic writing, I'm afraid). Maurice Allais' work was so uninteresting as to make me wish I were reading something else. To be fair, it must be noted that Allais' piece was translated and may have been brilliant in the original French.

Some of the economists obviously took lightly the task of setting their life philosophies in print, while others took advantage of the opportunity to try to wrest validation for their now-discredited theories. Samuelson's piece, in particular, came across as shrill and catty, resulting to the often-used but rarely effective (except in the academic world) tactic of criticizing an opponent with an a priori sense of correctness (by which I mean including in the criticism the inflection that "everyone who's anyone already believes this, I'm just doing the world a favor and putting it in print." Samuelson does himself much disservice by attacking his betters, especially Hayek and Friedman, in this manner.)

A pleasant surprise was discovering that the life philosophies of some of the economists from whom I least expected it turned out to be interesting and enjoyable to read. Shigeto Tsuru's essay falls into this category. Although I disagree with almost all of his economic work, Tsuru demonstrates his intellectual consistency and helps the reader to understand his motivation, as well as admire his intellectual honesty in staying true to his ideals.

One final note: It is striking the amount of influence certain economists held over this generation, and by extrapolation, hold over the world as we know it. One wonders what shape the world would be in if Joseph Schumpeter, J.M. Keynes, A.C. Pigou and a few others had chosen other professions.

Eminent Economists.......2001-06-04

I enjoyed reading this book because it comprises twenty-two essays in which economists illustrate their lives and personal philosophies. The economists who come from quite different points of the ideological extent display inspiring intellectual depth and breadth of knowledge. They expose their life philosophies and consider on their conceptions of human nature, society, justice and the source of the creative impulse. The self-portraits expose details of the economists' personal and professional lives that capture the meaning of the total person. Furthermore, they illustrate the result of their labor, and they change one's notions of what an economist can do or be. Overall, I found this book very interesting and I believe it should be in the collections of all academic libraries.

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Consulting firms are traditionally among the largest employers of top MBA graduates and undergraduates, and it's easy to see why. Consulting is a high-paying, high-profile field that offers recent grads the opportunity to assume a large degree of responsibility right out of school and quickly learn a great deal about the business world. It's also a profession that will send you to the corners of the country-and sometimes farther-and leave you there for days and weeks on end while you sort out tough questions for a client that's paying your firm millions of dollars. Of course, the weak economy and the falling stock market, as well as the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, have combined to hit Corporate America hard. Get the scoop on what measures 25 of the top consulting firms have taken to successfully weather the storm in this brand new guide.

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Once again, WetFeet doesn't let me down when it comes to its competency in the field of management consulting. I've already bought the Careers in Consulting guide as well as a couple of the company guides such as McKinsey and BCG. I thought I'd have a look at this guide to make sure I was considering the entire field and who might be a viable employer for me. I'm now considering some of the smaller players like the Advisory Board Committee and Monitor based on what I read in this guide. This is def. a good launching board for further research into some of the top consulting companies in the industry.

Great Start for a Job Search.......2003-02-20

Students interested in consulting have to really prepare ahead of time for the job search. I'm still two years away from graduating, but definitely have a future in consulting in mind. This guide was really helpful in giving me a general overview of the larger firms as well as the industry overall. Along with each firm profile, there is a special section on hiring with information specific to undergrads, which gave me a really good idea of where I stand, and how to prepare to get my foot in the door of the firms I'm most interested in. The Interview Tips were also really helpful.

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Tells The Truth About How an Experiment Turned Into Reality.......1997-08-01

Historically accurate. This book tells the behind-the-scenes events which formed Saturn Corporation, one of the best collaborative efforts by labor and management to date. Also gives insight into the problems that confront mentalities and human character that resist change. - Frank J. Sherosky, Author of "Perfecting Corporate Character"

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Netherlands: Business Directory

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YOUR ONE-STOP BUSINESS GUIDE TO THIS VITAL INVESTOR! The Netherlands is a key center within the global business network and the third largest foreign investor in the U.S. behind the United Kingdom and Japan. That's why this directory should attract your attention. You will find information on the nation's 12,000 companies within the manufacturing, construction, wholesale, retail, agricultural, financial and insurance industries. Information provided includes key fields of information such as company name, location, contact information, contact name, industry descriptions, SIC codes, line of business, manufacturing indicator, number of employees, year established, legal status, subsidiary indicator.

Netherlands: Business Guide to the Key Construction Companies

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Netherlands: Business Guide to the Key Construction Companies

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OVER 2,000 KEY CONSTRUCTION FIRMS ARE LISTED! This volume offers up-to-date information about builders involved in private residence construction as well as industrial and military complexes, highways, railroads, bridges, tunnels, pipelines and communication lines. Firms which outfit and provide engineering support for the building industry are also included. Information provided includes key fields of information such as company name, location, contact information, contact name, industry descriptions, SIC codes, line of business, manufacturing indicator, number of employees, year established, legal status, subsidiary indicator.

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Take a look at future investment opportunities in an emerging economic power.

Get up to speed on investing in what could well be the greatest opportunity of the 21st century. For those looking for a new place to invest, India describes opportunities and charts a course through them. Offering coverage far deeper than superficial newspaper stories, this comprehensive guide reveals where India stands financially, where its going, and how investors everywhere can go with it. No other book looks at India from both an investment standpoint and a Western economic perspective. Order your copy today.

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Great book.......2006-08-16

I have been looking for an opportunity to invest in India and I found the book very helpful. The book helps to seperate fact from fiction and dispel a lot of myths about the Indian market. The author has a thorough understanding of the context within which the Indian market operates which makes the reading both interesting and informative.

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India Investment and Business Guide

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An American's Guide to Doing Business in India
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The Anthem Guide to India's Securities Markets (Anthem Finance)

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Bangladesh Investment and Business Guide

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The Business Guide to India (Business Guide to Asia)

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The Business Guide to India (Business Guide to Asia)

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Capital Markets of India: An Investor's Guide (Wiley Finance)

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Gotta be better than trying U.S. tech stocks again....

Capital Markets of India: An Investor's Guide (Wiley Finance)
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Praise for Capital Markets of India

"Alan Kanuk's compilation of the Capital Markets of India: An Investor's Guide provides a much-needed and timely resource that will facilitate greater investment flows to India: one of the twenty-first century's greatest investment opportunities."
-Ron Somers, President, United States-India Business Council

"Capital Markets of India is authoritative and readable and, most importantly, it is useful. I would encourage anyone, whether an individual or an institutional investor, who has existing securities investments in India or who is contemplating making such investments, to read Alan Kanuk's book."
-Anthony M. Miller, Executive Managing Director and Head of Asian Investments, Ramius Capital Group, LLC

"Currently one of the world's fastest growing economies and destined to become the most populous country in the world, India warrants investors' attention. Kanuk, drawing upon a rich and lengthy career, shows investors how to navigate the Indian markets. This book is essential reading for those who invest in India."
-Brian M. Beitner, CFA, Managing Director, Senior Equity Strategist, Trust Company of the West

"With the Indian economy continuing on its rapid growth path, the country's capital market is also going through a metamorphosis. The domestic market capitalization has recently overtaken the GDP in value. The time is ripe for India watchers to take a closer look at the Indian capital market. Alan Kanuk's book on the subject is timely and well worth reading."
-Ambassador Neelam Deo, Consul General of India in New York

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well developed markets.......2007-10-01

The book is a good indicator of India's promise. The strong growth of the Indian economy in recent years has attracted much foreign investment. But if you want to invest directly, instead of through a mutual fund, the book has detailed explanations of the Indian financial structure.

Much attention is given to Mumbai, the financial capital. How its stock exchange and the National Stock Exchange operate, and various indices defined on the major companies. There is already a comprehensive set of indices, and a classification of industry sectors.

Derivatives also exist, since 2000. The book defines the major ones, and shows that these usually have deep liquidity. Something needed by most investors.

In many ways, while India is still a developing country, its financial markets are quite sophisticated.

Gotta be better than trying U.S. tech stocks again...........2007-08-22

I keep hearing that India and China are the "next great places to invest," but knew nothing about either. This book nicely covers the India part. User-friendly, seems thorough (kind of have to trust the author on this I guess) but not brutally complex, and covered all the stuff I, at least, was looking for. I skimmed in a couple of places, but did not find any part of it painful to read. I have only read 3 or 4 books of this type in my life, and this was probably the best one of them (I am no expert in this area -- although I DID stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night). Any suggestions for a similar book on China markets?

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ASIN: 0739702718

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