Corporate Control and Enterprise Reform in China: An Econometric Analysis of Block Share Trades (Contributions to Economics)

Corporate Control and Enterprise Reform in China: An Econometric Analysis of Block Share Trades (Contributions to Economics)
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Corporate Control and Enterprise Reform in China: An Econometric Analysis of Block Share Trades (Contributions to Economics)
Christian Büchelhofer
Manufacturer: Physica-Verlag Heidelberg
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 3790820199

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This study sheds light on the efficiency of corporate control allocation in Chinese listed firms. Using a panel data set for the period 1996 to 2006, it examines the frequency, causes and consequences of changes in corporate control. The results indicate that poorly performing firms are the predominant targets of control changes; shareholder and creditor control generally act as a complement for changes in control. Following the change in ownership there is a substantial amount of corporate restructuring and an improvement in operating performance. Significant differences in these dimensions emerge, however, between State and private transfers of control. The findings not only provide insights into the motives and constraints of the key players involved in governance practices in China; but they also contain useful implications for other emerging markets around the world that have weak legal systems and weak property rights protection.

In the Public Interest?: Privatization and Public Sector Reform

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In the Public Interest?: Privatization and Public Sector Reform
Brendan Martin
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
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The Political Economy of Public Sector Reform and Privatization

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The Political Economy of Public Sector Reform and Privatization
Ezra N. Suleiman
Manufacturer: Westview Pr (Short Disc)
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ASIN: 0813379962

Privatization or Public Enterprise Reform?: International Case Studies with Implications for Public Management (Contributions in Economics and Economic History)

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Privatization or Public Enterprise Reform?: International Case Studies with Implications for Public Management (Contributions in Economics and Economic History)

Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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ASIN: 0313306311

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Challenging the prevailing view of privatization, this book analyzes the state of privatization around the world and offers policy suggestions. It includes original material of an analytical, empirical, and case study nature on the theory and practice of privatization, its relationship with the globalization of capital, its political and ideological underpinnings, its political, social, and economic consequences around the world. Its originality, currency, and critical perspectives make it a unique source for a wide variety of audiences. The book's opening chapters deal with an extensive theoretical introduction followed by discussions on contracting out, public enterprise reform, and UN-led evaluations of contracting performance. In part two, the book turns to privatization and its flaws in major industrialized nations, including the United States, France, Germany, United Kingdom, and Australia. Part three analyzes privatization and its effects on policy and administration in Asian and Middle Eastern countries, including Post-revolutionary Iran, India, Singapore, Hong Kong-China, and Arab developing countries. Arguing that privatization is a poor policy with many dangers, the book offers suggestions for serious reform of public enterprise management and for alternatives to privatization.

Privatization, Enterprise Development and Economic Reform: Experiences of Developing and Transitional Economies

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Privatization, Enterprise Development and Economic Reform: Experiences of Developing and Transitional Economies

Manufacturer: Edward Elgar Publishing
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ASIN: 1858983762

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This important book focuses on the experience of the development of a dynamic private enterprise sector in developing countries and transitional economies. The discussion considers privatization, foreign investment and the ownership of small and medium sized firms in different countries.

The first part of the book begins with an overview chapter which places the development of the private sector within the broader context of transition and development. Part two considers the issues of privatization and enterprise reform with case studies from China, Central and Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, Russia, Malawi and Ghana, as well as the impact upon employment and social protection of reform and privatization. The final part focuses on the development of the private sector with a mixture of country case study chapters including Vietnam, Poland, Pakistan and the Newly Industrializing Economies in Asia.

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Written to help school board members, administrators, parents, and other community residents involved in the privatization debate, this volume maintains a useful balance of scholarship and craft. It provides both theory and practice, presenting practical information to guide those who must deal with policy and procedural issues related to privatizing one or more school district functions.

External sector reform and public enterprise restructuring (IMF working paper)

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External sector reform and public enterprise restructuring (IMF working paper)
Rina Bhattacharya
Manufacturer: International Monetary Fund, Middle Eastern Department
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ASIN: B0006RH1WM

Is economic reform in Russia dead? (Opinion analysis)

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Is economic reform in Russia dead? (Opinion analysis)
Steven A Grant
Manufacturer: Office of Research and Media Reaction, U.S. Information Agency
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Privatization and India's economic reforms (IRIS-India working paper)

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Privatization and India's economic reforms (IRIS-India working paper)
Anand P Gupta
Manufacturer: Center for Institutional Reform and the Informal Sector, University of Maryland at College Park
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Winning Resumes, 2nd Edition
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Winning Resumes, 2nd Edition
Robin Ryan
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A new and improved edition of the ultimate resume guide
A career coach and syndicated columnist shows how to use her powerful Goldmining technique to create the most effective resume possible. This remarkable technique is a seven-step process that brings out all of the candidate's most marketable skills and accomplishments. This new edition is updated to offer even better career advice from one of the foremost authorities on job search and hiring practices, including all the newest information on the best ways job hunters can use the Internet to their advantage. Includes a list of dozens of mistakes to avoid and ways to make the resume stand out as much as possible. Also featured are tips from human resources personnel and hiring managers on key mistakes applicants make on their resumes.

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Direct and Excellent.......2006-07-25

I've read through this book and applied the lessons in it to develop various resumes for the jobs I've applied to with good results. The before and after of my resume shows an amazing difference, as well as my approach to applying to jobs and interviewing for them. It is all about gearing your presentation to the job at hand, and this also applies to the interview process. e.g. I was offered a math faculty chair position at a local community college, gotten interviews for excellent jobs, etc. Right now I'm happy with my current gig until I continue my education. I recommend its no-nonsense approach.

The book a Technical Recruiter uses to write his own resume.......2003-03-06

I use this book when updating my own resume and when revising the resumes of others. I looked through a bunch of similar books and selected this one.

I'm ordering more copies. I gave my last one to my wife for an assistant who'd been helpful to her but was being laid off. Using this book, the woman revised her resume and got a new job at the same company making $10k/yr more - probably a 25-30% increase.

As a recruiter, I read thousands of resumes - most of them mediocre. That doesnýt mean Iým good at writing my own resume. I use the book's check lists to make sure I'm not missing anything.

I regard a resume as the best piece of work an individual will ever do. Itýs amazing what you can tell about an individual by ýreading between the linesý of his (or her) resume. What would you do with a Quality Engineer's resume that contains errors? [Toss]! Get this book and use it . . . please.

Great resume basics.......2000-10-11

If you don't know where to start with your resume, this book is one of the resources you should consider before putting pen to paper. It covers all the areas of resume writing, with plenty of do's and don'ts. Resumes are important and set the tone of your job search. Robin Ryan shows how to make the most of your efforts. The 53 common mistakes were helpful and amusing. I enjoyed the book.

Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D., author of "The Accelerated Job Search" and "How to Spot a Phony Resume" docwifford@msn.com

THE ONLY WAY TO WRITE A RESUME..........1998-10-22

I found it so difficult to write my resume. Talk about intimidated! This book took me by the hand and spoon feed me into writing the best resume I ever thought I could write. The requests for interviews are rolling in. Now my friends are asking me to write their resumes too! I've taken to doing resumes on my computer to earn extra money. Thanks Robin!

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Winning Cover Letters, 2nd Edition
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With the expert advice of Robin Ryan, one of America's top career coaches, thousands of job hunters have beaten the competition and landed their ideal jobs. Her innovative and simple step-by-step plan incorporates the results of an extensive, nationwide survey of hiring managers and human resources personnel to offer proven, world-class job hunting techniques and strategies.

You'll create powerful, attention-grabbing letters, avoid costly mistakes, and learn to sell yourself and your skills to the employers you want to work for. With Ryan's popular and highly effective Power Impact Techniqueâ¢, you'll have employers hunting you. This newly updated Second Edition features even more Winning Cover Letters, examples of what not to do, and new chapters on using the Internet, marketing yourself, and much more:

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This book works!.......2006-09-21

I have bought two of Robin Ryan's books, "60 Seconds and You're Hired" and "Soaring on Your Strengths." I believe the 60 Seconds book was instrumental when I landed the job I currently have. I practiced my 60-second pitch and I think it helped me secure the job. One of the interviewers told me later that I was "the cream of the crop,": focused on the job requirements and how I could satisfy them. I've been happy at this job, but started to wonder if I could do better and make more money somewhere else. For the last three or so months, I have been diligently answering ads but not always including a cover letter. My rationale: Why bother? It's too much work, and people don't read them anyway, and if they do, it's only for a few seconds. They'll hire me on the strenghts of my resume. Boy was I wrong.

I have to give Ms. Robin props for writing this effective book. I gauge its success by the results it delivers, and deliver it does. Using one of the techniques she outlines, I sent off a resume and cover letter for a job that's related to my current field but not in the industry I'm in, but pays almost double my current salary. I followed the guidelines and sent them off as a test to see what would happend.

I was amazed that after only two hours of sending off the resume and cover letter, I got an e-mail from the recruiter wanting an interview. Wow--that has never happened to me before. It was even more amazing because it's a very competitive field with plenty of qualified applicants.

I'm now convinced that I will never send off a resume without a thoughtful cover letter that addresses the job at hand and how my experience fits the bill.

If you've been job hunting without success, get this book. It's a very competitive out there and anything that can help distinquish you from the pack is worth the effort. This book helped me focus on my strengths and accomplishments. Its small price belies the wealth of information and insight you'll get.

Lots useful advice and common sense.......2006-03-21

I found this book really useful and could not stop wondering how could so much common sense escape my understanding before? Ms Ryan's advice is pretty obvious, however, here we are doing it wrong once and again. I can't say this book is responsible for me getting or not getting interviews so far, but at least I now feel confident enough to think I'm sending a decent cover letter. If you think that this book is going to make the process of cover letter writing faster and easier, you'll get disappointed since it is rather the opposite. But what has to be done has to be done and at least now you know. I didn't give it 5 stars because it gets too repetitive, full of examples that are great, but as usual, there may be one in twenty (if any) that even resembles one's own situation.

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Great, practical advice.......2005-01-10

What this book does well is respond to specific scenarios, and then provide examples of resumes and cover letters. I previously considered cover letters to be pretty useless, but after reviewing this book I can see how a good one could make a difference. An HR friend of mine also stressed that a good letter can make a difference. I found the "power impact technique" to make perfect sense. Job hunting in today's market is all about selling yourself, and I think the suggestions in this book help do that. Those readers who were disappointed should remember that even if the "power impact technique" provides a formula approach, it is hard to deny that the sentences are attention getting....and getting someone to "take notice" and read further is the first step to the interview.

HR manager says excellent resource; buy & use!.......2004-05-14

I am an HR Manager and I can highly recommend this book as the authority on cover letters. Not only do I recommend it to others, I just used it myself and dramatically improved my cover letters. The new boss who hired me stated he thought my cover letter was excellent and my resume really got his attention. I used both Ryan's books " Winning Cover Letters, and her other book "Winning Resumes". I give them my highest endorsement.

this book helped me get the job!.......2004-02-09

I hate writing cover letters but the author outlined a formula that was easy to follow. After not getting any results I used this book to create my winning cover letter (and I used her Winning Resume book too), and I got an interview for a great mid-level manager postion. I landed the job and they commented on how impressed they had been by my letter & resume. This author is a pro -- buy this book if you want real guidnace in landing a new or better job. If I can learn to write an effective cover letter, anyone can.

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A terrific read about the future Internet.......1995-10-25

I loved this book. It presented a balanced picture of aa likely future in which we won't be limited by today'slow-bandwidth telecommunications. A lot of different topics were covered -- jobs, education, relationships, shopping, health care, politics, and so on. Good book.

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This book provides the knowledge needed to successfully operate a Day Care busines, where to get help, shows guidelines, how to deal with parents, record keeping, bartering, contracts, rates, etc.It may turn the average baby sitter into a professional Day Care provider.

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A thorough examination of the job search process, from resumes to headhunters.

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The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Retiring Early eases the pain of this seemingly complicated subject by walking readers through each step of determining how much they will need to retire early, including-- defining lifestyle expectations, estimating the retirement window, identifying retirement expenses, calculating net worth, determining how much more is needed, and adjusting for taxes and inflation.

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