Economic Theory for the Environment: Essays in honour of Karl Goran Maler [A book review from: Ecological Economics]

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Economic Theory for the Environment: Essays in honour of Karl Goran Maler [A book review from: Ecological Economics]
B. Groom , and P. Koundouri
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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This digital document is a journal article from Ecological Economics, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Economic Theory for the Environment: Essays in Honour of Karl-Goran Maler (New Horizons in Environmental Economics)

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Economic Theory for the Environment: Essays in Honour of Karl-Goran Maler (New Horizons in Environmental Economics)

Manufacturer: Edward Elgar Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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Karl-Göran Mäler's work has been a mainstay of the frontiers of environmental economics for more than three decades. This outstanding book in his honor assembles some of the best minds in the economics profession to confront and resolve many of the problems affecting the husbandry of our national environments.

This book investigates many of the recent advances in economics in terms of the management of natural resources and environments. The authors also concentrate on other important issues such as control theory for non-convex economic problems, duopoly theory, game theory, local public finance, patent races and population control. In addition, they investigate the difficulties involved in constructing environmental agreements and detail the potential benefits of marrying together the disciplines of ecology and economics. As a whole, the book effectively illustrates both the power and limitations of economics to shed light on many of today's pressing environmental issues.

The diverse range of topics and exceptional quality of the authors - including contributions by Nobel Laureates Kenneth J. Arrow and Robert M. Solow - will make this book essential reading for academics and advanced level students of environmental and resource economics, as well as natural scientists with an interest in resource allocation issues.

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A groundbreaking guide to forging trusting, mutually beneficial B2B relationships
Companies that have entered into B2B alliances may simultaneously be one and another's customers, suppliers, allies, and competitors. But in today's turbo-charged e-environment, how do companies take full advantage of the many benefits of B2B alliances while avoiding the obvious dangers of allowing potential competitors intimate access to their value chains? In this groundbreaking book Harry DeMaio, Director of Deloitte & Touche's renowned Enterprise Risk Service Practice, answers that question with the revolutionary concept of E-Trust, a proven strategy based on fostering business relationships based on mutual self-interest and trust. Writing for managers and corporate decision-makers, DeMaio explains the current state of B2B in an approachable, entertaining fashion, making difficult concepts easy to grasp. He demonstrates the critical role that trust, privacy, and security issues play in the B2B environment and provides guidance on how companies in various industries engaged in B2B relationships must address their varying security and privacy needs.
Harry DeMaio (Cincinatti, OH) is Director of Deloitte & Touche's Enterprise Risk Service Practice.

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Terrific primer on a complicated subject.......2002-03-15

I just finished reading this book and recommend it enthusiastically to anybody interested in how B2Bs and extended enterprises must work in the future. The book is broken down into 3 parts: Part 1 explains how B2Bs interact and how trust plays a critical role, Part 2 discusses the concept of e-Trust and business processes by industry, and Part 3 discusses e-infrastructure, security, and controls on a more technical level. Overall, the author manages to provide clear and comprehensive coverage on an exremely challenging, constantly evolving subject.

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A practical guide to building fully operational financial cash flow models for structured finance transactions

Structured finance and securitization deals are becoming more commonplace on Wall Street. Up until now, however, market participants have had to create their own models to analyze these deals, and new entrants have had to learn as they go. Modeling Structured Finance Cash Flows with Microsoft Excel provides readers with the information they need to build a cash flow model for structured finance and securitization deals. Financial professional Keith Allman explains individual functions and formulas, while also explaining the theory behind the spreadsheets. Each chapter begins with a discussion of theory, followed by a section called "Model Builder," in which Allman translates the theory into functions and formulas. In addition, the companion CD-ROM features all of the modeling exercises, as well as a final version of the model that is created in the text.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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Good Intro to Cash Flow Modeling.......2007-09-20

Anyone needing to learn how structured finance cash flow models work will benefit from going through this book and building the spreadsheet-based model it describes. It will be faster if you are already good at using Excel for complex modeling or pricing, but there is a fair amount of Excel advice for those who need it. The book models a single pool of mortgages that can be described by weighted average statistics incorporating both prepayment and default scenarios. Great care is taken to make the model flexible in terms of the kinds of mortgages in the pool. On the liability side the model allows for the creation of a single senior class and a sub class with an interest rate swap and a reserve. While very good for learning the cash flow consequences of sequential and pro rata payment waterfalls, this model cannot describe the structures actually issued in the market. The skills learned, however, should allow the reader to build models capable of modeling issued structures.
The writing is clear and the examples are explained well. The flow of cash into and out of the structure is emphasized by clear inputs, cash flow modeling and summary outputs.

Excellent introduction to MBS modeling.......2007-08-13

Keith's book saved me hours of trial-and-error effort with Excel for modeling structured transactions. This book takes a simple, step-by-step approach to help the reader understand the mechanics of building the cash flow model for Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS).

Once you understand the basics of model creation and cash flow, then it is a matter of refining your skills by revere-engineering more MBS transactions out there. You will find all the basic tools to become proficient in that task by following this book.

Excellent Hands-On Introduction to Structured Finance.......2007-06-03

In structured finance, there is a tremendous discrepancy between academic literature and practice. In purporting a generalizable, scientific approach, many textbooks avoid explaining the intracacies of actual structured finance deals. The fundamental issue is that the implicit value of deal transparency required for issuer and investor tends to be overlooked by authors approaching the field from an academic background. Technical pyrotechnics that suit liquid markets fail when fees, interest rates, and other deal specifics are malleable constructs negotiated among a handful of parties. At the same time, basic bond math on an unsegregated pool of loans cannot accurately describe how assets generate cash flows and the risks faced by investors.

MFSC is the *only* book (afaik) that demonstrates how real structured finance pros bridge the void between these 2 common pitfalls made by other structured finance books. For one, the calculations that belie each component of a structured finance deal is integrated into a single model rather than considered separately. Other books may describe how cash flows pay out in a senior-sub structure, but they won't, for example, take the time to step through how funding costs and triggers affect the cash flows. The primary model also gives the user flexibility to stress the model and enables the user to treat the model as a base for all structured finance deals. Through a neatly organized inputs sheet, each component in the primary model described painstakingly anticipates the gamut of variations common to these types of deals.

All this in a book that's easy to follow and a delight to read. Five stars.

Modeling of CMBS.......2007-06-03

Keith's book does an excellent job at helping both new analysts to MD's in understanding modeling of complex master tapes (models). If you need to know how to structure a fixed or floating rate transaction this book will give you key tools to understand, build and read strats, term sheets, and OC data. Many of the functions and formulas that are explained are used in real working models but in additon to that this book explains key concepts in the structured finance world. Unlike other books this book has a much more active learning style and really gets you involved.

I look forward to the day when Keith writes a book focusing on CMBS, I will defintely buy that one also.
TM
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CMBS

Very Good for Professionals.......2007-05-07

The book explains very well the building and works of a very huge excell worsheet, for professionals it will be a great and interesting reading, and sometimes it will be like a great novel, when you can't stop reading
and always want to go to the next chapter before leaving it.
For begineers it will be a little hard to understand the concepts and the meanings of each chapter, but it will help too.

A Guide to Microsoft Excel for Business and Management

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A Guide to Microsoft Excel for Business and Management
Bernard V. Liengme
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0340758988

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Microsoft Excel is the industry standard spreadsheet used for the analysis and presentation of results. This text provides a straightforward introduction to these tools, directed specifically towards their use in a management or business context.

A Guide to Microsoft Excel for Business and Management presumes no prior knowledge of Microsoft Excel or business terminology, instead it guides the reader forward from basic principles to the more complicated areas such as modelling, the analysis of charts and report writing.

* Contains a wide variety of real-life business examples and case studies to illustrate the potential of Excel * Explains the most useful Excel functions available to the manager or business student today * Written clearly and concisely, by the best-selling author Bernard Liengme * Includes a broad range of illustrations, including screenshots * Can be used with any version of Excel, from Excel 5 to Excel 2000

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Your home or office is about to experience one of the most significant renovations of the twentyfirst century--Microsoft Office 2000. Are you prepared to take advantage of the most advanced office suite on the market? Are you ready to whip up documents, spreadsheets, graphs, and interactive slide shows? Manage data? Plan your time? Communicate electronically via email? Publish your own Web pages? This book shows you the simple way to get up to speed with Office 2000!

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a fantastic overview of all the major office programs.......2000-09-02

I have to admit that I'm becoming addicted to the idiot's guides. Contrary to their title, they help experts and idiots alike. For the novice, most of this material may be new, but even the expert can pick up some great tips. The book is divided into the major office programs: Word, Outlook, Access, Powerpoint and Excel. Though individual books focus in more detail on each of these programs, there is certainly enough information here to do the majority of projects that most people would be inclined to do. The great thing about these guides is that you will suddenly find yourself unable to unlock a much higher potential of these powerful programs, particularly in Excel. The chapter on Excel is very easy to follow and teaches you how to do the most common formulas like autosum. Even regular Word users will perfect the art of making tables, even for such common items as resumes. The format is extremely readable and easy to follow. I find that these guides only take a few hours to read, but the effects last for months. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a quick refresher course on the most common features of these office programs.

Quick, Simple Microsoft Office 2000 (Quick & Simple Office)

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Quick, Simple Microsoft Office 2000 (Quick & Simple Office)
Linda Ericksen
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 013011054X

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Introduction.......2000-06-30

The book has a end user focus on topics , which is the primary reason for its wide coverage of topics. The printing is pretty nice and colorful. The real visual images used gives a clear understnading of the Real-time situation. The text is organized well with simple framework model approach emphasizing on learning with examples and screen images. Overall the book fulfils what it is meant for.

Exploring Microsoft Office Professional 2000, Proficient Certification Edition

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Exploring Microsoft Office Professional 2000, Proficient Certification Edition
Robert T. Grauer , Maryann Barber , Grauer , and Barber
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 0130856401

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All books in this series offer consistent presentation—common design, pedagogy, and writing style. Concepts as well as key-strokes are stressed. Hands-on exercises in every lesson provide just the right amount of practice time. MOUS Certification throughout the expert level for all individual applications and Office 2000. Three levels of chapter-ending exercises, multiple choice, practice, and case studies. For anyone interested in becoming more proficient in Microsoft Office 2000.

Guide to Microsoft Excel 2002 for Business and Management

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Great Resource for Learning How to Apply More Advanced Tools in Excel

Guide to Microsoft Excel 2002 for Business and Management
Bernard Liengme
Manufacturer: Newnes
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 075065614X

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The essential guide for managers and business students who wish to use Microsoft Excel to its full potential

As the industry standard spreadsheet for the analysis and presentation of results, Microsoft Excel is indispensable in the business world. This text provides a practical and straightforward guide to fully utilising the functions of Microsoft Excel, guiding the reader from basic principles through to the more complicated areas such as modelling, the analysis of charts, reporting, and automatic importing of data from the web directly into an Excel workbook.

Bernard Liengme has written this book specifically to meet the requirements of business students and professionals working with Microsoft Excel. The text is illustrated throughout with screen-shots, as well as a wide variety of examples and case studies based in real-world business contexts, introduced with a minimum of maths, and readily adaptable to workplace situations.

The new edition has been brought fully up to date with the new Microsoft Office XP release of Excel 2002 but can be used alongside any previous version of Excel, with new Excel 2002 features clearly indicated throughout.

* Content written specifically for the requirements of business students and professionals working with Microsoft Excel, brought fully up to date with the new Microsoft Office XP release of Excel 2002
* Features of Excel 2002 are illustrated through a wide variety of examples based in real-world business contexts, introduced with a minimum of maths, and readily adaptable to workplace situations
* Can be used alongside any previous version of Excel, with new Excel 2002 features clearly indicated throughout

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Great Resource for Learning How to Apply More Advanced Tools in Excel.......2006-11-16

This is a very helpful resource to enable the beginning to immediate Excel user to apply some of the more advanced analytical tools and methods Excel provides. It takes you step by step through several exercises/projects in each chapter to build your skills and confidence.

Since the exercises are very practical, this book can also serve as a valuable reference. When you need to apply some techniques, formulas or functions that you may not have used in a while, you may forget a few things. The exercises you work through in the book can definitely help you out. Also, if you're still using Excel97 or Excel 2000, you will still find this book just as valuable as if you were using Excel 2002. Just about all of the exercises can be applied in either version. The author does point out where some features or methods might vary between the different versions.

JR

Microsoft Excel / A Guide to Microsoft Excel 2002: Gestion Y Empresa / For Business and Management (Guias Practicas / Practical Guides)

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Microsoft Excel / A Guide to Microsoft Excel 2002: Gestion Y Empresa / For Business and Management (Guias Practicas / Practical Guides)
Bernard V. Liengme
Manufacturer: Anaya Multimedia
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Binding: Paperback

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Office 2000 Expanded Course (Off to Work 2000)

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Office 2000 Expanded Course (Off to Work 2000)
Brian Favro
Manufacturer: Labyrinth Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1887281843

Office 2000 Quick Course (Off to Work 2000)

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Office 2000 Quick Course (Off to Work 2000)
Brian Favro
Manufacturer: Labyrinth Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1887281886

A Practical Approach to Microsoft Office 97 for Windows 95: Complete Course

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Excellent for all levels (beginner to advanced)

A Practical Approach to Microsoft Office 97 for Windows 95: Complete Course
Patricia Murphy
Manufacturer: Course Technology
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 053867962X

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A very comprehensive book that covers the beginning through advanced features of Microsoft Office 97, including Webtop Publishing with Word.

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Excellent for all levels (beginner to advanced).......1999-05-13

I teach adult education Introductory classes for the entire line of Mircosoft products, everything from Win 95 and Win 98 to Microsoft Office. I have found that this book is very complete in its approach to the course. The basics are covered in great detail and the advance topics are taught in such a way that beginners can start using them almost immediately. I recommend this book to anyone that would like to self-teach themselves the Mircosoft Office product line.

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Johnson-Webb studies the labor recruitment behind the recent surge in immigration to North Carolina. Her qualitative study suggests a strong connection between employer recruitment, a tight labor market, and the growing Hispanic population. Evidence indicates that employers prefer immigrant workers and go to extraordinary lengths to recruit them. However, historical, social, economic and political factors have also contributed to the massive influx of Hispanic immigrants to North Carolina. The policy implications of this study are notable. Policy makers should consider local context when crafting immigration policy, welfare reform policy, and workforce development policy in order for these to be effective.

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