Handbook of the economics of finance

volume 2A

In the 11 articles in this first of two volumes, top scholars will summarize and analyze recent scholarship in corporate finance. Covering subjects from corporate taxes to behavioral corporate finance and econometric issues, their articles will reveal how specializations resonate with each other and will ...

Criminal profiling

an introduction to behavioral evidence analysis

Now in its fourth edition, "Criminal Profiling" is an established text centered on the deductive profiling method developed by the author. Deductive profiling is different from other forms of profiling in that it does not involve averaged, statistical profiles. Instead it focuses on criminal profiling ...

Practical business statistics

"Practical Business Statistics, Sixth Edition", is a conceptual, realistic, and matter-of-fact approach to managerial statistics that carefully maintains - but does not overemphasize - mathematical correctness. The book offers a deep understanding of how to learn from data and how to deal with uncertainty while promoting the ...

Economics of education

Eds. Dominic J. Brewer, Patrick K. McEwan. This anthology of recent discipline summaries presents an authoritative, topical resource about the economics of education. Fifty chapters describe major and minor subjects within theory and empirics, returns to investments in human capital, financing, production, labor, and incentives ...

Dictionary of energy

Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland, Christopher Morris. Written by the editor of "The Encyclopedia of Energy, Cutler Cleveland", this dictionary gives professionals across the multi-disciplinary field of energy a tool to better communicate on energy matters and understand energy issues and opportunities. This paperback edition, priced ...

Analytical methods for energy diversity & security

a tribute to Shimon Awerbuch

There is an unprecedented focus and interest in the energy sector. High and volatile fuel prices and threats to energy security have revived businesses and policy makers' interest in fuel mix diversity. However, these are complex issues and not easy to assimilate into the policy ...

Handbook of management accounting

This book is a reference book for all Management Accountants in both small and large organisations whether in the manufacturing or service sectors. There is extensive cross-referencing so that readers are directed to topics of related interest. There are a number of themes running throughout ...

Environmental modelling, software and decision support

state of the art and new perspectives

Ed. Anthony J. Jakeman.

Environmental futures

the practice of environmental scenario analysis

Ed. Joseph Alcamo. As scientists and policymakers try to come to grips with problems such as climate change and risks to biodiversity, they turn more and more frequently to the method of scenario analysis to better understand the future of these problems. Over the last ...

Due diligence handbook

corporate governance, risk management and business planning

This book brings together practical information on legislation, primary sources, codes and best practice guidance in one volume. A practical handbook for business directors who wish to minimise financial, legal and reputational risks, it combines all matters concerning corporate governance with due diligence issues and ...

IFRS

a quick reference guide

This book is all about how companies are applying the key principles in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and shows this by use of extensive examples of UK company accounts. The book provides coverage of the key points of each standard and links that with ...

International business control, reporting and corporate governance

global business best practice across cultures, countries and organisations

This book is designed to help Business Controllers/Accountants/Finance Directors/Bankers/Financial Analysts/Business Consultants to understand that International Business Control is much more than just a business being IFRS and US GAAP compliant, or just an extension of the domestic HQ control system ...

Measuring the new economy

statistics between hard-boiled indicators and intangible phenomena

This book is about the intriguing subject of measuring the New Economy, which in brief means ICT and its impact on society. It brings to the surface various old and new statistical issues which call for a solution, not in the least because politicians in ...

Designing world class corporate strategies

value creating roles for corporate centres

Designing World Class Corporate Strategies considers the key role of corporate centres within very large, primarily multi-business organisations. At present, these corporate centres are under attack as not creating and value and merely adding cost to their groups. The authors have developed a corporate configurations ...

Syndicated lending

"Syndicated Lending" aims to increase the readers awareness of the benefits and risks involved in taking part in the Syndicated Loan market. This book covers: Who the major players in the syndication loan market are? Why syndication loans are used? syndication loan structures and documentation ...

Credit risk management

"Credit Risk Management" will enable general bankers, staff, and credit analyst trainees to understand the basic information and principles underlying credit risk evaluation, and to use those underlying principles to undertake an analysis of non financial and financial risks when preparing a credit proposal. Since ...

Regulation and compliance in operations

"Regulation and Compliance in Operations" looks at how regulation affects the operations function by focusing on regulatory issues and drivers. As regulatory demands ever increasing, it is important for operations teams to be aware of the important regulatory issues which exist globally. Like any other ...

Acceptability of transport pricing strategies

Several studies and research projects all over the world have considered transport pricing strategies as promising attempts to solve the urgent traffic problems in urban areas. However, empirical results have shown that public and political acceptability of such strategies is low. Until now, acceptance research ...

Market discipline in banking

theory and evidence

Handbook of macroeconomics

volume 1B

This text aims to provide a survey of the state of knowledge in the broad area that includes the theories and facts of economic growth and economic fluctuations, as well as the consequences of of monetary and fiscal policies for general economic conditions.