In today's high-pressure workplace, motivating all employees to consistently contribute their best can mean the difference between success and failure. Motivating Employees, a comprehensive and essential resource for any manager on the run, shows you how. Learn to: Inspire employees to succeed Improve performance through coaching Minimize the impact of common de-motivators Create a fair and consistent reward system Turn negative experiences into positive, motivational opportunities The Collins Best Practices guides offer new and seasoned managers the essential information they need to achieve more, both personally and professionally. Designed to provide tried-and-true advice from the world's most influential business minds, they feature practical strategies and tips to help you get ahead.

The New York Times bestseller-an investment book for thecoming age of high inflation. On the heels of the most recent economic crisis, America isheaded toward another: high inflation and dollar devaluation. Thesigns are clear: Federal debt is compounding while growth hasstalled, and America's foreign creditors are questioning thedollar's reserve currency status. Meanwhile, the "hidden" federaldebt, much larger than the official debt, makes things evenworse. But the good news, according to Charles Goyette, is that thosewho are prepared can protect themselves-and even profit-in this newera. Drawing on historical examples and a clear, down-to-earthanalysis, he explains the importance of gold, silver, and otheralternative investments when inflation takes off. He also givesreaders the investing tools to protect their savings and capitalizeon the opportunities ahead. Savvy readers don't have to be leftholding the bag after decades of government irresponsibility.

Most people don't realize that skyrocketing global energy demand and economic growth severely affect the supply of electricity. Between production (power plants) and delivery is an antiquated, "third-world" transmission grid that is in desperate need of hardening against breakdowns, terrorist attacks, inadequate carrying capacity, and operational obsolescence. And while electricity doesn't hold the headlines or dramatic power of oil, the ability to ensure its uninterrupted supply at a reasonable price is even more essential to global survival and prosperity. Lights Out is today's most detailed, in-depth examination of this largely unreported looming energy crisis. Written by one of the world's top electricity industry experts, this powerful book covers numerous hot button economic and political issues-free markets versus regulation; energy independence versus foreign imports; nuclear power, global warming, and other environmental issues; and much more. Beyond just uncovering and illuminating the problems, how

Marketing has a greater purpose,and marketers,a higher calling,than simply selling more widgets,according to John Quelch and Katherine Jocz. In Greater Good,the authors contend that marketing performs an essential societal function--and does so democratically.They maintain that people would benefit if the realms of politics and marketing were informed by one another's best principles and practices. Quelch and Jocz lay out the six fundamental characteristics that marketing and democracy share:(1)exchange of value,such as goods,services,and promises,(2)consumption of goods and services,(3)choice in all decisions,(4)free flow of information,(5)active engagement of a majority of individuals,and(6)inclusion of as many people as possible.Without these six traits,both marketing and democracy would fail,and with them,society. Drawing on current and historical examples from economies around the world,this landmark work illuminates marketing's critical role in the development,growth,and governance of

随着香港与内地经济贸易往来日益密切，发生的纠纷和法律诉讼也愈来愈多，尤其是香港和内地的政治、经济及法律体系并不一样。 本书通过五十个香港与内地商贸纠纷的案例，详细介绍了两地贸易往来中经常遇到的法律问题，内容涵盖广泛，例如货物买卖、成套设备供应、知识产权、合资经营等各个方面。每个案例的评析均由三部分组成：案例的主要事实、案例涉及的法律问题以及案例的启示。本书更注重介绍内地法律与香港法律差异较大的地方，如内地法律中有关对外贸易经营权的制度、对外贸易代理制度、外观设计专利等，皆为内地独特的法律制度，对从事两地贸易人士来说是需要知道的；另一方面，作者又把抽象的法律原则与案例的具体事实结合起来，使死的法律原则变成活的经营策略。本书文笔浅白流畅，介绍法律原则及概念深入浅出，实为法律

Published in 1778, The Wealth of Nations was the first book oneconomics to catch the public's attention. It provides a recipe fornational prosperity that has not been bettered since, based onsmall government and the freedom of citizens to act in their bestinterests. It reassuringly assumes no knowledge of its subject, andover 200 years on still provides valuable lessons on thefundamentals of economics. This deluxe, selected edition is astylish keepsake from the Capstone Classics series. This edition includes: An abridged selection of all 5 books for the contemporaryreader An original commentary offering new research and analysis byclassic literature guru Tom Butler-Bowdon A biography and chronology of Adam Smith's life and the eventssurrounding the original publication of the work Today, The Wealth of Nations is still essential reading for anybusiness or self-development library, reminding us that it is theingenuity and drive of people, not governments, that remains thesou

China is one of the brightest stars among the world's economies.The country's stunning growth since economic reform began in the late 1970s has made China a dramatic advertisement for the benefits that globalization can bring.The country now stands on the threshold of another economic revolution as it enters the World Trade Organization.For the first time in the history of this remarkable country,China will be trading freely with the rest of the world.The world's largest country,with a population of 1.3 billion people,is now open for business. China and the WTO reveals the key issues affecting China's entry to the WTO: the impact that accession will have on China as it struggles to meet the requirements of the WTO implications for the US,Europe and Asia the future role of the WTO the shift of global economic power as China overtakes Japan to match the prowess of the US China's far-sighted open door policies of the last twenty years have resulted in some 200 million people being lift

Since the Bank of England was made independent in 1997，the conduct of monetary policy has been relatively uncontroversial.The debates between Keyneisans，monetarists and supporters of fixed exchange rate mechanisms now appear very distant. Despite the apparent consensus there are many issues related to the conduct of monetary policy that are not yet settled and which will soon come to the fore.Is the current form of independence for the Bank of England appropriate？ Should a central bank target inflation or the prices level？ How does a central bank deal with asset price deflation？ Should more account be taken of monetary aggregates？ Should central banks target asset prices？ What is the relationship between the money supply and asset price inflation？ How should central banks ensure financial stability？ The IEA was at the forefront of changing the parameters of the debate surrounding monetary policy in the 1970s and 1980s.This text，brings together some of the leading authors in th

Guanxi (gwan-shee), the Chinese term for the mutually beneficial relationships that are essential to success, tells the story of the juggernaut research lab that underpins Microsoft's developing relationship with China. The gripping narrative moves between Beijing and the Microsoft headquarters in Redmond,WA, and follows the lab's emergence as a centre of excellence for Chinese computer science. Microsoft has invested well over 100 million dollars and hired more than 400 of China's best and brightest; what was once an outpost is now at the very heart of software research, creating dramatic payoffs for both Microsoft and China.

Successful management relies on identifying and promoting high-performing employees—and targeting underperformers for serious improvement. Evaluating Performance, a comprehensive and essential resource for any manager on the run, shows you how. Learn to: Monitor day-to-day performance Conduct productive formal reviews Reward consistent, excellent performance through promotions Terminate underperforming employees Create a company-wide performance management system The Collins Best Practices guides offer new and seasoned managers the essential information they need to achieve more, both personally and professionally. Designed to provide tried-and-true advice from the world's most influential business minds, they feature practical strategies and tips to help you get ahead.

Ben Bernanke's swearing in as Federal Reserve chairman in 2006marked the end of Alan Greenspan's long, legendary career. To date,the new chair has garnered mixed reviews. Business economists seehim as the best-qualified successor to Greenspan, while manytraders and investors worry that he's too academic for the job.Meanwhile, ordinary Americans do not even know who he is. How will Bernanke's leadership affect the Fed's actions in thecoming years? How will Bernanke build on Greenspan's success, butalso put his own stamp on the Fed? What will all this imply forbusinesses and investors? In Ben Bernanke's Fed, Ethan Harrisprovides exceptional insights into these crucial issues. Engaging and discerning, this book demystifies the man who hasstepped into what many describe as the second most powerful job inAmerica.

A practical, straightforward guide to Six Sigma for employeesin organizations contemplating or implementing Six Sigma From notedSix Sigma consultant and author George Eckes, Six Sigma forEveryone explains the underpinnings of the revolutionary qualityassurance methodology, offers in-depth examples, and outlines theimpact and desired end result of implementation. Whereas, most SixSigma books are written for executives and practitioners of SixSigma and tend to be overly technical or strategically focused,this book is written specifically for employees of organizationsthinking about or already attempting implementation. George Eckes(Superior, CO) is founder, President, and CEO of Eckes andAssociates, Inc., a Colorado-based consulting group specializing inresults driven by continuous improvement, Six Sigma training andimplementation, organizational development, and change management.Among his clients in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Mexicoare Volvo Trucks North America, Honeywell, Wells Fargo, and General

The lively and enthralling tale of three notoriouscounterfeiters offers insights into the makings of the Americanfinancial mind. In Moneymakers , BenTarnoff chronicles the lives of three colorful counterfeiters whoflourished in early America, shedding fresh light on the country'sfinancial coming of age. The speculative ethos that pervades WallStreet today, Tarnoff suggests, has its origins in the craft ofcounterfeiters who first took advantage of a turbulent Americaneconomy. Few nations have as rich a counterfeiting history as the UnitedStates. Since the colonies suffered from a chronic shortage ofprecious metals, they were the first place in the Western world touse easily forged paper bills. And until the national currency wasstandardized in the last half of the nineteenth century, the UnitedStates had a dizzying variety of banknotes, making early America acounterfeiter's paradise. In Moneymakers , Tarnoff recounts how three of America'smost successful counterfeiters-Owen

Privatizing China: Inside china's Stock Markets goes behind the hype and the headlines to show the reality of China's stock markets. Understanding these markets and knowing how they need to develop is essential to the rising generation of foreign investors, fund managers, executives and regulators who only recently have been given access. It is the only book to provide a comprehensive analysis of how the market was established and how this history has shaped its current strengths and weaknesses. In this second edition of Privatizing China, the authors Carl Walter and Fraser Howie have completely revised and updated their account of the evolution of China's equity markets. As long-term market participants, the authors have added three new chapters that provide an insider's view of the political struggle over market reform, an in-depth look at the resulting 2005 G share reforms and a full treatment of the policies and market practice of the Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor （QFll）channel.

Heilbroner and Thurow are two of today's better-known economists, their commentary more likely to appear in the New Yorker or Newsweek than as a piece in the American Economic Review. This is the substantially revised and updated third edition of their primer on economics. Well written and readable, it successfully targets those with little or no background in the subject, clearly explaining concepts such as the GNP, deficit spending, and price systems. It also provides an overview of the history of economic thought by contrasting the theories of Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes. While economic theories are often likely to be colored by political or moral values, the authors readily identify opinions or statements that may be controversial. David Rouse --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Praise for the chief HR Officer "The strategic portfolio of issues addressed and the sage wisdomand perspectives shared make this book a powerful transformationtool." —Jodee Kozlak, executive vice president, Human Resources,Target Corporation "An up-to-the-minute guide as to what is happening to the fieldof human resources through the eyes of those in charge of it."—Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management anddirector, Center for Human Resources, Wharton School "This is a definitive guide for human resources leaders who areat the frontlines of competitiveness for their organizations."—David A. Rodriguez, executive vice president and chief humanresources officer, Marriott International "This book is a must-read for all HR professionals to understandthe evolution of how far we've come as a function and how much morewe have to contribute to the success of the enterprise." —WilliamJ. Conaty, former senior vice president, Human Resources, GeneralElectric Corporation "This book is a tr

This book is an invaluable guide for young economists working on their dissertations, preparing their first articles for submission to professional journals, getting ready for their first presentations at conferences and job seminars, or facing their first refereeing assignments. In clear, concise language--a model for what he advocates--William Thomson shows how to make written and oral presentations both inviting and efficient. Thomson covers the basics of clear exposition, including such nuts-and-bolts topics as titling papers, writing abstracts, presenting research results, and holding an audience's attention.

In this classic book, Professor Victor Fuchs draws on his deep understanding of the strengths and limitations of economics and his intimate knowledge of health care institutions to help readers understand the problems every nation faces in trying to allocate health resources efficiently and equitably. Six complementary papers dealing with national health insurance, poverty and health, and other policy issues, including his 1996 presidential address to the American Economic Association,accompany the original 1974 text. Health professionals, policy-makers, social scientists, students and concerned citizens will all benefit from this highly readable, authoritative, and nuanced discussion of the difficult choices that lie ahead.

While statistical arbitrage has faced some tough timesas markets experienced dramatic changes in dynamics beginning in 2000new developments in algorithmic trading have allowed it to rise from the ashes of that fire. Based on the results of author Andrew Poles own research and experience running a statistical arbitrage hedge fund for eight yearsin partnership with a group whose own history stretches back to the dawn of what was first called pairs tradingthis unique guide provides detailed insights into the nuances of a proven investment strategy. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, Statistical Arbitrage contains comprehensive analysis that will appeal to both investors looking for an overview of this discipline, as well as quants looking for critical insights into modeling, risk management, and implementation of the strategy. 作者简介： Andrew Pole is a Managing Director at TIG Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor in New York. He specializes in quantitative trading strat

Rosa Luxemburg was a revolutionary socialist who fought and died for her beliefs. In January 1919, after being arrested for her involvement in a workers' uprising in Berlin, she was brutally murdered by a group of right-wing soldiers. Her body was recovered days later from a canal. Six years earlier she had published what was undoubtedly her finest achievement, The Accumulation of Capital - a book which remains one of the masterpieces of socialist literature. Taking Marx as her starting point, she offers an independent and fiercely critical explanation of the economic and political consequences of capitalism in the context of the turbulent times in which she lived, reinterpreting events in the United States, Europe, China, Russia and the British Empire. Many today believe there is no alternative to global capitalism. This book is a timely and forceful statement of an opposing view.

Unrivaled in its unique combination of analytical rigor and accessibility, Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach has garnered one of the broadest adoption lists in the market. Now appearing in its Sixth Edition, Professor Varian's hallmark text is better than ever, featuring new treatments of game theory and competitive strategy, and a variety of new illustrative examples. Modern, authoritative, and above all crafted by an outstanding teacher and scholar, Intermediate Microeconomics, Sixth Edition will expand students' analytic powers and strengthen their understanding of microeconomics. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The Asian life insurance industry is truly entering an inflection point. Coming off massive growth from the past several years, the industry has suffered greatly, along with the rest of the financial industry, in the 2008 financial crisis. Most life insurers across Asia have lost tremendous value in the wake of the crisis; a few are in significant distress. It is important not to lose sight of the longer-term outlook though: fueled by macroeconomic factors such as the emergence of the middle class, high savings rates, and the growing need to save and invest for retirement, Asia's life insurance market is expected to grow at double the rate of the US and European market over the next decade. The time now is ripe for insurers to establish regional partnerships to access these markets. This authoritative book analyses the life insurance landscape in Asia, including traditional life insurance, bancassurance, etc. It comprehensively overviews the Asian insurance industry, based on extensive research provided by th