Economy & Finance

We need to break free from the capitalist economy. Degrowth gives us the tools to bend its bars.

How you compensate people is one of the most important strategic decisions your company will make - but few "get it right and out of sight." Nail it and you can add hundreds of percentage points to the bottom line while driving up the energy in the organization. Make the wrong call (or piecemeal the decision together), and the results will create needless drama throughout the organization. Do any of these challenges sound familiar? ¿ "I gave a star performer a raise, and now everyone else is marching into my office, demanding one, too." ¿ "If anyone looked closely at our payroll, it would be hard to rationalize why we're paying certain people what we do." ¿ "I'm tired of losing our best people to the Googles of the world because we can't match their salaries." Compensation is one of your largest expenses, one you can turn it into a strategic advantage in attracting, retaining, and motivating talent (or not accidentally demotivating them). In this highly practical book, the authors share 5 principles for designing effective compensation systems along with plenty of examples from leading small, medium, and large firms across various industries. You'll learn: 1. The #1 mistake business leaders make in setting up their compensation plans 2. The psychological aspects of compensation underpinning successful plans 3. How individual bonuses can backfire 4. The power of gamifying gains to drive up energy and engagement 5. Whether you want to be queen/king or rich!

The seventh edition of The Economics of European Integration provides students with an accessible presentation of the facts, theories and controversies that are driving rapid change at the heart of Europe. This new edition covers crucial updates on the impact of Brexit and Covid-19 and offers an expert analysis of the contemporary status of integration within the European Union.Key Features and Updates.Wide range of learning features including boxed examples and illustrations, end of chapter summaries, self-assessment questions and essay questions..Fully updated to include new discussions and examples such as the new budget which has significant implications on European bonds, immigration, and climate change..Two new chapters highlighting the impact of both Brexit and Covid-19 on the EU..An Online Learning Centre with Lecture Outlines, PowerPoint Presentations, and an Image Library.Richard Baldwin is Professor of International Economics at the Graduate Institute, Geneva, having been a visiting professor at Oxford and MIT. He is Editor-in-Chief and founder of VoxEU.org since 2007 and he advises governments around the world on globalisation and integration issues having served in the Bush (Sr) White House in 1990-91. Charles Wyplosz is Professor Emeritus of International Economics at the Graduate Institute in Geneva where he also served as Director of the International Centre for Money and Banking Studies. He is a Fellow of CEPR and of the European Economic Association, as well as a Founding Managing Editor of the Economic Policy journal.

For Rupert Russell, the shock of the Trump-Brexit victories was only the latest in a decade full of them: the unstoppable war in Syria, huge migrant flows into Europe, beheadings in Iraq, children caged at the US border. In Price Wars he sets out on an improbable journey to investigate what caused the wave of chaos that consumed the world in the 2010s.Armed with a notebook, flak jacket and pink socks, Russell travels to modern apocalypses across five continents, embedding with separatist soldiers in the trenches of Eastern Ukraine, gangs of street kids battling over garbage in Caracas, the UN bomb disposal squad in Iraq and cattle raiders in Northern Kenya. He traces the origins of these conflicts back to dramatic and mysterious swings in the prices of essential commodities. He meets with commodity speculators who describe the inner workings of these volatile markets, explaining how food prices can spike even in years of abundant harvests, causing bread riots and revolutions. Oil prices can surge on rumours, enriching and emboldening dictators and terrorists alike. These price shocks, and many others across the decade, triggered local disasters that became global catastrophes. It is chaotic prices, Russell learned, fuelled by banks and hedge funds in New York and London, that have toppled regimes and fractured the West.Price Wars is a page-turning chronicle of discovery and a ground-breaking expose of the power of price to devastate the world.

'It's often said that books are compulsory reading, but this book really is compulsory. You cannot understand slavery, or British Empire, without it' Sathnam Sanghera Arguing that the slave trade was at the heart of Britain's economic progress, Eric Williams's landmark 1944 study revealed the connections between capitalism and racism, and has influenced generations of historians ever since.Williams traces the rise and fall of the Atlantic slave trade through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to show how it laid the foundations of the Industrial Revolution, and how racism arose as a means of rationalising an economic decision. Most significantly, he showed how slavery was only abolished when it ceased to become financially viable, exploding the myth of emancipation as a mark of Britain's moral progress.'Its thesis is a starting point for a new generation of scholarship' New Yorker

A trio of McKinsey & Company veterans draws from a unique combination of psychology, neuroscience, and consciousness practices plus a combined 50-plus years of international board room experience to offer a unique approach to learning and leading with awareness and intentional choice, even amidst the most challenging circumstances.As the speed of change in our increasingly complex world accelerates daily, leaders are tasked with performing outside of their familiar zones both in their personal and professional lives. This requires us to adapt. Yet, the same conditions that make adapting so important can also trigger fear, leading us to resist change and default to reactive behavior. The authors call this the ?adaptability paradox?: when we most need to learn and change, we stick with what we know, often in ways that stifle learning and innovation. To avoid this trap, leaders must become proactive so they can lead ahead of the curve.Enter Deliberate Calm, a tangible guide that combines cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, and consciousness practices, along with the authors' decades of experience working with leaders around the globe. By practicing Dual Awareness, which integrates our internal and external experiences, leaders can become fluid and respond to challenges with intentional choice instead of being limited by their old success models. With Deliberate Calm, anyone can lead and learn with awareness and choice to realize their full potential, even in times of uncertainty, complexity, and change.

Packed with charts and real-world trading examples Translate candlestick patterns and use them to predict market behavior Want to gain a trading edge with candlestick charts, but find them confusing? No worries -- this friendly, practical guide explains candlestick charting and technical analysis in plain English.

Discover how to decipher financial reports Especially relevant in today's world of corporate scandals and new accounting laws, the numbers in a financial report contain vitally important information about where a company has been and where it is going.

The inside story of a case that illustrates the horrific perils of unchecked prosecutorial overreach, written by the man who experienced it firsthand.

Economics has never been so exciting to learn! The ninth edition of Economics contains the most up-to-the minute coverage and uses the latest data to track and analyse the impact of the global financial crisis on our economy. Economics is popular for its active learning and student-friendly approach, and the new edition retains its classic features that provide a solid foundation for the study of economics, while covering much of the recent turmoil in the economy. Comprehensive coverage of the credit crunch, the subsequent global recession, the legacy of debt, faltering recovery in the world economy and the policy debates about tackling the problems Complete update of boxes, examples and changes to data / legislation, including more cases that relate to policy development Want to see economics in action? Search online for the Sloman Economics News Site - a blog thats updated several times a week with current affairs and topical stories ... all linked into your textbook so you can explore the background to the issues more deeply. Need extra support? This product is the book alone, and does NOT come with access to MyEconLab. This title can be supported by MyEconLab, an online homework and tutorial system which can be used by students for self-directed study or fully integrated into an instructor's course. You can benefit from MyEconLab at a reduced price by purchasing a pack containing a copy of the book and an access card for MyEconLab: Economics, plus MyEconLab with Pearson eText., 9/e (ISBN 9781292064864). Alternatively, buy access online at www.MyEconLab.com. Use the power of MyEconLab to accelerate your learning. You need both an access card and a course ID to access MyEconLab: 1. Is your lecturer using MyEconLab? Ask your lecturer for your course ID 2. Has an access card been included with the book? Check the inside back cover of the book. 3. If you have a course ID but no access card, go to: http://www.myeconlab.com/ to buy access to this interactive study programme. Now in its 9th edition, Economics by Sloman et al is known and loved for its active learning, student-friendly approach and unmatched lecturer and student support. Retaining all the hall mark features of previous editions, it continues to provide a balanced, comprehensive and completely up-to-date introduction to the world of economics. Please note that the product you are purchasing does not include MyEconLab. MyEconLab Join over 11 million students benefiting from Pearson MyLabs.This title can be supported by MyEcpnLab, an online homework and tutorial system designed to test and build your understanding. Would you like to use the power of MyEconLab to accelerate your learning? You need both an access card and a course ID to access MyEconLab. These are the steps you need to take:1. Make sure that your lecturer is already using the system Ask your lecturer before purchasing a MyLab product as you will need a course ID from them before you can gain access to the system.2. Check whether an access card has been included with the book at a reduced cost If it has, it will be on the inside back cover of the book.3. If you have a course ID but no access code, you can benefit from MyEconLab at a reduced price by purchasing a pack containing a copy of the book and an access code for MyEconLab (ISBN:9781292064864)4. If your lecturer is using the MyLab and you would like to purchase the product...Go to www.myeconlab.com to buy access to this interactive study programme. For educator access, contact your Pearson representative. To find out who your Pearson representative is, visit www.pearsoned.co.uk/replocator

Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists, Ninth EditionPeter Atrill & Eddie McLaney Attractive, compact and informative bookChris Grover, University of Winchester Written in a fluent and readable style and supplemented by numerous real world examples, Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists is pretty unique in the field.Navjot Sandhu, Birmingham City University This market-leading text offers an accessible, effective introduction to key accounting and finance topics. With a focus on decision-making, Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists also teaches you how to apply your learning to real-world business scenarios. The 9th edition retains the popular real world examples, progress checks, activities and exercises, and updates the coverage using an informal and engaging narrative. Key Features Up-to-date coverage, including the latest IFRSs Accessible step-by-step approach helps you master the subject one step at a time New real world examples provide opportunities to apply and develop techniques New progress checks, activities and exercises reinforce learning Focus on decision-making prepares you for careers in business Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author working with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and SE Asia. He was previously Head of Accounting and law and Head of Business and Management at the Plymouth University Business School. Eddie McLaney is Visiting Fellow in Accounting and Finance at Plymouth University.

Business leaders often take actions that prop up earnings in the short term, but compromise their companies' long-term health. David Cote, the much-respected former leader of Honeywell International and one of the most successful CEOs of his generation, shares a simple, paradigm-shifting method of achieving both short- and long-term goals.

Now in its fourth edition, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance continues to use its engaging, accessible narrative to give students an introductory overview of the key concepts in modern corporate finance, and the strategies used by firms in this continually changing field. The author uses years of expertise to guide readers through a framework of corporate finance, providing readers with a solid foundation of knowledge. With integrated theories and real-world European examples, the new edition presents the fundamentals of corporate finance in a clear and captivating way.Key Features. New Sustainability in Finance boxes provide awareness on how sustainability and corporate finance are interconnected in every-day life.. Example boxes in every chapter provide real and hypothetical examples, illustrating theoretical concepts such as calculating returns, bond yields and equity.. Real World Insight boxes on prominent topics like mortgages, investing and price models illustrate how corporate finance theories and concepts have been applied to business and decisions.. Up-to-date content reflecting the latest developments in the field, including the growth of ethics and sustainability, the emergence of cryptocurrencies and financial technology, and the impact of Brexit on corporate finance practice.. Coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic and how this has and will impact the field of corporate finance in the future.. Material aligns with external syllabi from professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW.

Beginning graduate students in mathematical sciences and related areas in physical and computer sciences and engineering are expected to be familiar with a daunting breadth of mathematics, but few have such a background. This bestselling book helps students fill in the gaps in their knowledge. Thomas A. Garrity explains the basic points and a few key results of all the most important undergraduate topics in mathematics, emphasizing the intuitions behind the subject. The explanations are accompanied by numerous examples, exercises and suggestions for further reading that allow the reader to test and develop their understanding of these core topics. Featuring four new chapters and many other improvements, this second edition of All the Math You Missed is an essential resource for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students who need to learn some serious mathematics quickly.

Why do stock and housing markets sometimes experience amazing booms followed by massive busts and why is this happening more and more frequently? Boom and Bust reveals why bubbles happen, and why some bubbles have catastrophic economic, social and political consequences, whilst others have actually benefited society.

This hype is unparalleled: The demand for NFT is high and rising, the market for trading digital assets have become a lucrative business.Artists, investors and collectors are sensing new opportunities, because the virtual tokens are opening the gates to a potentially huge future market. An NFT by graphic artist Mike "Beeple" Winkelmann has already fetched 69 million US dollars, and memes are also changing hands for six-figure prices.What exactly are NFTs and what can they be used for?This book about NFTs has been compiled by Stellar Moon Publishing''s crypto experts and this book will teach you everything you need to know about the future of trading digital goods.We''ve got you covered, from current trends to everything you need to know about buying or selling NFTs!In this book, you will learn:Proper risk assessment for NFTs trading and sellingThe principles of short term and long term NFTs investmentsProfitable strategies for setting up your NFT success planUseful and practical tips to make your venture into NFT profitableThe current & future NFTs market perspectiveIf you want to get a head start in the NFTs market, selling and trading, grab your copy now! 

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE from director Ridley Scott, starring Lady Gaga and Adam DriverThe sensational true story of murder, madness, glamour, and greed that shook the Gucci dynasty, now fully updated with a new afterwordOn March 27, 1995, Maurizio Gucci, heir to the fabulous fashion dynasty, was slain by an unknown gunman as he approached his Milan office. In 1998, his ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani Martinelli--nicknamed "The Black Widow" by the press--was sentenced to 29 years in prison, for arranging his murder. Did Patrizia murder her ex-husband because his spending was wildly out of control? Did she do it because her glamorous ex was preparing to marry his mistress, Paola Franchi? Or is there a possibility she didn''t do it at all?The Gucci story is one of glitz, glamour, intrigue, the rise, near fall and subsequent resurgence of a fashion dynasty. Beautifully written, impeccably researched, and widely acclaimed, The House of Gucci will captivate readers with its page-turning account of high fashion, high finance, and heart-rending personal tragedy.

Combining theory, empirical data, and policy this book provides a fresh analysis of sustainable finance. It explains the sustainability challenges for corporate investment and shows how finance can steer funding to certain companies and projects without sacrificing return, speeding up the transistion to a sustainable economy.