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Economic Policy in the Age of Globalisation
Nicola Acocella
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In the age of globalization, both domestic and foreign economic policies play an important role in determining firms' strategies. At the same time, firms' choices have a greater impact on economic policymaking in a global economy, as the range of alternatives open to them expands. Nicola Acocella analyzes both sides of this relationship and places special emphasis on current issues. Broad in scope, this book is aimed at students who have completed an introductory course in both micro- and macro-economics.
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- Building the False Economy
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When the Boat Comes in: The Transformation of Australia in the Age of Globalisation
Boris Frankel
Manufacturer: Pluto Pr Australia
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Building the False Economy.......2005-06-09
When the Boat Comes in, Transforming Australia in the Age of Globalisation, by Boris Frankel, 2001,Pluto Press, ISBN 1-86403-171-9, 262 p. paperback.
The remnant socialism of the author is readily evident but, despite this failing, the arguments made by the author are worth consideration, not so much for what he has to offer in terms of alternatives or solutions, but more because of his insight and analysis of the disenfranchisement of families, communities, regions, states, some institutions in Australia, and the consequent diversion of societies resources into issues and interests which favour business interests, major transnational corporations and the machinery of government.
Frankel proudly wallows (at times) in the sanctity of his purpose and brave new analysis of the forces of commercial interest which are corroding the last fabric of influence which the `leftists', `wets' and `neo-Keynesians' retain in Australia and its institutions. His targets are the unprincipled politicians, community and business leaders which have and are still ready to surrender the last vestiges of what remains of the socialist dream to transnationals and worldwide financial institutions, all in the name of international competitiveness and globalisation. As a result both political and markets are now largely judged and according to their international favourability to investment and fiscal institutions. The old leftists and right wing political forces have been isolated and stranded by the coalition of neo-liberals and market-fundamentalists who have even been swept along the guardians of the poor (social welfare movement, church groups) and the downtrodden in their rush to embrace new market fiscalisation. The result is, according to Frankel, a new politics of production as well as distribution is Australia.
Sadly, Frankel misses many a valid point in his work such as which niche markets should we develop; where should we start to develop the necessary export culture to be import-competitive; if we are not to retreat to the past which part of the future is best for the future of Australia? The need for fiscal and monetary balance as well as long-term sustainable enterprise is not covered in his analysis. He skims over the issue of the chronic imbalance in trade both physical and 'terms or trade', and seems content to avoid the issue of what is a sustainable population distribution as well as size - if we move towards a sustainable agrarian and resource using economy why do we need a large urban population anyway? This and many other issues are sadly not alluded to in the book. They could have been if the socialist idealistic fluff were removed and hard `how it can be done' issues were covered in more detail. Frankel's book could readily be counted among those who don't see a lot of good coming from some aspects of `economic reform' and the broader issues of fiscalisation and globalisation.
In reviewing this book the social and political leanings of the author are readily evident. Although, despite the strong possibility that the author might only be an aging 60s retro-socialist, I found the analysis both frustrating and incisive. Frustrating in that I felt like saying over and over, yes I agree with some very useful points of the analysis but why does it take so long to say it and why are they repeated where they don't need to be. On the other hand, the incisiveness is that some of the original observations are only made because of the author is a leftist and working-class socialist who possibly pines for `what might have been' if Gough Whitlam had been allowed to serve his full term beyond December 1975? The golden age of socialism may have come and the market rationalism of the 1980 onwards may have been spared for our `Lucky Country' (apologies to Donald Horne).
The book is organised into two major parts: the first deals with the new Australia which Frankel sees as being the product of an insecure population of voters who are at the mercy of short-sighted and myopic policy makers. The second part of the book moves from the descriptive and analytical approach of the first part of the book to what ought to be and how it can be accomplished.
Thus, the dominating theme in the first part of the book is the way in which recent Australian politics has focussed upon the fate and (mis)management of the fiscal fortunes of the nation and its commerce. While the second part of the book Frankel seems to follow a journey of `what if?'. While one would like to believe in Frankel's `feasible eco-social policies' and a `social-industrial' complex (as opposed to the military-industrial one), one is too often reflective upon past disasters where public funds were spent upon enterprises which represented a net loss of national economic welfare.
One began reading the book with the hope that someone at last was going to 'tear the wrinkled skin off the aging socialist custard', only to find that the interior of Frankel's analysis was as old and tired (if not older and more tired) than the exterior. If we, in Australia, are to cope we must be ready to build enterprises which are uniquely advantaged by our own natural resources, location, climate and whatever it is the world wants whenever it wants it. Don't look for answers as to how this can be done in Frankel's tome.
Yes, the Australian economy has changed from one either based on agriculture, mineral resources and now a need for high value exports but even the champions of economic reform know that backing every idea someone comes up with a National Infrastructure Fund is bound to waste more money that it generates.
A good read if you like retro-socialism. It fails to undertake a more well argued analysis of `Australia Inc' and what are its strengths and weaknesses and how best to benefit from them. It does give a good insight and analysis of the growth of fiscalisation and the impacts upon our institutions and pattern of government.
One needs enterprise and diversity in business and business success but not at the cost of a pervading socialist state which Frankel's well-meaning solutions are likely to lead. Frankel needs to give some practical how to do it solutions, instead he omits all the detailed issues which someone would be looking for in both social and economic issues.
What do we do about trade imbalance - reduce migration, curb demand or take a good dose of economic recession to curb our bloating trade imbalance? The book is very good insight into some of Boris' favourite themes but the practicality of solutions is very much questionable.
A very good book with which to gain some insights into the last 30 years of Australian political and social debate but not a source of practical and viable solutions - next please!
Dr I. Lavering
Adjunct Professor
MBT Program UNSW
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The Management of International Joint Ventures: An Organizational Learning Perspective (International Business Series)
Andrew Inkpen
Manufacturer: Routledge
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Evolution of Insect Pests: Patterns of Variation
Manufacturer: Wiley
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ASIN: 0471600776 |
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Reflects on insect pests' evolution by evaluating existing theories, documenting case studies of diverse pest species and presenting new concepts regarding the problem of variation and implications for pest management strategies. Leading experts offer contributions which deal with variations in genetic markers and ecologically meaningful traits as well as future perspectives in entomology and biosystematics.
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Entrepreneur's Notebook propels you on a whirlwind tour of the start-up process. It is an invaluable reference for new and experienced entrepreneurs that includes chapters on a wide range of topics, from entrepreneurial team building to business plans to financing. This excellent book provides an incredible amount of practical information that will help you make smarter decisions and avoid costly mistakes. The author, Steven K. Gold, is an accomplished entrepreneur who has co-founded and led five early-stage ventures. As an investor and mentor, he also advises many entrepreneurs and young companies. He earned his B.S.E. in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and his M.D. from Brown University Medical School.
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Nice Guide for Beginners.......2007-06-16
The author writes a nice overview of the entrepreneurial process. It's basically for novices but it does a good job for this audience. The only problem I have with this book is that it is too basic and is therefore non-unique because it is so low-level. Regardless, I must say that for the right audience, it does a fine job over giving the big picture.
If you are advanced or aspire to become advanced, I would recommend "The Startup Company Bible for Entrepreneurs" but only for high-tech entrepreneurs. Even this author has recommended it.
A Must-Have for Entrepreneurs.......2007-05-14
Steven gives great illustrations to drive home his insightful advice for entrepreneurs. As he's "been there, done that," we can take his advice to heart in the hopes of becoming a success like him!
Exellent Book.......2007-05-11
Great book for getting ready to open a new business. Would refer to anyone thinking about opening a business.
Brief and to the point.......2007-04-27
This is a delightful little book that contains a wealth of useful and helpful information and ideas on starting a small business and ensuring that it is viable and succesful. The book is well written and easy to follow and interesting to read.
This is a must read for entrepreneurs, particularly budding ones as the information the book provides is very practical and can help you avoid making costly errors. The book covers a wide range of topics including the start-up process, marketing the business on a small budget, cash-flow forecasting, among other things.
The book is an excellent companion for the entrepreneur that is well worth having.
Invaluable advice for the budding entrepreneur.......2007-03-04
This book does a terrific job of presenting some of the most important issues entrepreneurs face when embarking on new ventures, touching on topics such as the business plan, funding, team building, and cash flows. Using simple, yet stunningly accurate models of the entrepreneurial process, Steven Gold distills complex subjects into simple, practical, take-away messages. The classification of entrepreneurial personalities (professionals, pragmatists, and inventors) is something I think we can all relate to. I find the metaphor which compares building a new company to making "stone soup" equally compelling. There are countless books out there for budding entrepreneurs, but this one is no fluff. It gets right down to the nuts and bolts so you can concentrate on your business.
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Emphasizing the challenges faced by nonnative Spanish speakers, How to Write in Spanish instructs Spanish learners--from advanced beginners to fluent speakers--in the conventions used in writing common Spanish-language documents, including resumes and curricula vitae; official forms and documents; college, job, and housing applications; business correspondence; personal letters; E-mail; and even greeting cards and postcards.
Combining the features of a reference and workbook, it provides a sample of each type of document, vocabulary hints, a checklist for common errors, and dozens of writing exercises, selfevaluations, and correction guidelines.
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How to Write in Spanish.......2007-03-12
I found the work to be, in some instances, too advanced for beginning, recreational adult learners. Many of the examples could be modified by a native instructor; but, that is the reason for which I sought examples, since I am a non-native teacher, and consider writing in Spanish one of the most difficult tasks
Straight forward with a couple of examples.......2007-03-11
Maybe I'm used to the colorful images found in school texts and the "Dummies" series, so I didn't like the plain layout of this book. I will probably use it to copy from to practice my writing. I don't like to just read info, I like background info (why its done a certain way). Overall, I find this a usefull book.
How to Write in Spanish: Correspondence Made Easy..........2005-09-01
I think the book delivers on the title How to Write in Spanish: Correspondence Made Easy, From Personal Letters to Business Documents. The book presents many samples of properly constructed/composed personal and business correspondence. Formats for personal and business correspondence include email correspondence and resumes, and there are lists of personal and business stock phrases, something I've found particularly useful as I refer to them often. My only complaint; however, has to do with the stock/standard phrase section. I would like to see the English and Spanish phrases paired where there are similarities. Right now, the phrases from both languages that have equivalent meanings are not lined up. Even with this drawback, the lists are useful.
I don't see the book as being better suited for an intermediate student/user of Spanish. It treats structure and content of correspondence and documents in broad terms. If you need knowledge of specific forms of correspondence and specialized jargon particular to a field, this book isn't the right book for you. If you simply want and/or need to construct basic forms of correspondence, this is a very good reference tool.
Very basic.......2004-08-07
This book has a very basic set up. It does not go into depth with its explanations and it does not have a useful vocabulary. I am a professional interpreter and translator in a law firm, and I wanted my correspondence in Spanish to be as correct as possible. This book is fine for an intermediate student, but is probably not what an advanced student or professional is seeking. I would return it, but it is cheap enough that it is not worth the aggravation of trying to get my money back.
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Cover Letters Made Easy (... Made Easy)
Patty Marler , and
Jan Bailey Mattia
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies
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ASIN: 0844243469 |
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Made Easy Series Cover Letters Made Easy CONTENTS: Top 20 Openers To Get Your Cover Letter Read; Why a Cover Letter?; Cover Letter Varieties; What Employers Look For; Cover Letter Know How; Employer Transitions; Putting It All Together; The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly; Sample Cover Letters.
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- This simple book is very helpful
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Resumes Made Easy (... Made Easy)
Patty Marler
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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ASIN: 0844243485 |
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Made Easy Series Resumes Made Easy CONTENTS: Resumes; Cover Letters; Job Applications; Other Marketing Ideas; The Next Stages; That Was Then ...This Is Now
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This simple book is very helpful.......2003-04-06
Recommends a simple resume format. Describes how to list your skills ahd organize them. Gives sample resumes, information on cover letters, and other marketing tools. Print and layout helpful to new readers and people with learning disabilities
Adapted from Annotated Bibliography of Learning A Living; A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyxlexia by Dale S. Brown
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Resume Writing Made Easy (6th Edition)
Lola M. Coxford
Manufacturer: Gorsuch Scarisbrick Pub
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ASIN: 0136798535 |
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Do some soul-searching.......2001-11-02
This book really helped me do some soul-searching the last time I looked for a job. It leads you through a series of easy exercises to make you think about your strengths and weaknesses, and lays the groundwork for finding your ideal job. It also offers a lot of sensible, practical advice about what to do and what not to do, most of which I now feel is indispensable to a job search. I recommend this book to you if you are interested in learning more about yourself and how you stand out in the world. It's hard to show anyone else what you're great at if you don't know it for yourself.
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Business Letters Made Easy
Manufacturer: Lawpack Publishing Ltd
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Easywriter II System Made Easy-Er (Prentice-Hall Personal Computing Series)
Leo J. Scanlon
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Grant Writing Made Easy
Maurene Hinds
Manufacturer: Frank Schaffer
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ASIN: 0768230780 |
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This book provides a simple, step-by-step guide to writing grants. Teachers will be given tips about writing and submitting a grant and idea topics appropriate for helping students in need of intervention. Sample grants, writing templates, and lists of available small and large grants will be included.
