De klok tikt ongenadig: het klimaat verandert. We moeten, zo krijgen we te horen, samenwerken: allemaal samen tegen CO2. Steeds meer ngo's, bedrijven en politieke partijen vinden elkaar rond de slogan van de 'groene economie'. Of spreken we beter over 'groen kapitalisme'? Kiezen voor groen is niet alleen belangrijk om de klimaatverandering tegen te gaan, het maakt een land ook 'sterker, gezonder, veiliger, innovatiever, competitiever en gerespecteerder', zo stelt Thomas Friedman, columnist va...

English edition: ISBN 9789089645999In 2007 schreef Willem Middelkoop in Als de dollar valt dat het niet de vraag was óf ons financiële systeem zou instorten, maar wanneer. Het bleken profetische woorden. Eind 2008 waren we slechts een paar uur verwijderd van de complete ineenstorting van ons wereldwijde kredietkaartenhuis. In zijn nieuwste boek, De Big Reset: Gold Wars en het financiële eindspel, beschrijft Middelkoop de historie en problemen van ons huidige financiële systeem en onthult ...

Real estate has become an important asset class next to the more traditional assets such as stocks and bonds. Being one of the main drivers for the 2008 financial crisis, it has now become one of the most lucrative investments for the past decade. But what drives this value?

Why are some countries rich and others poor? David N. Weil, one of the top researchers in economic growth, introduces students to the latest theoretical tools, data, and insights underlying this pivotal question. By showing how empirical data relate to new and old theoretical ideas, Economic Growth provides students with a complete introduction to the discipline and the latest research.

With its comprehensive and flexible organization, Economic Growth is ideal for a wide array of courses, inc...

Covering both trade and international finance, this innovative text provides a thoroughly up-do-date and comprehensive treatment of each area. Throughout, the theory is illustrated with empirical evidence and an abundance of relevant case studies. It includes an online study guide.

Offers real, concrete ways to deal with third world debt, make trade fair and tackle global warming. In this title, the author changed the views of the public and world leaders alike by showing why globalization doesn't work for the world's poor.

For courses in money and banking, or general economics. A unified framework for understanding financial marketsThe Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets brings a fresh perspective to today's major questions surrounding financial policy. Influenced by his term as Governor of the Federal Reserve, Frederic Mishkin offers students a unique viewpoint and informed insight into the monetary policy process, the regulation and supervision of the financial system, and the internationalizati...

Brue Essentials of Economics, 5th Edition, provides a fresh alternative to the survey course that is both substantive and appropriate for the introductory economics student. Essentials of Economics provides the best elements of McConnell/Brue/Flynn Economics 22nd edition with unique content designed to help students understand and engage with the material in one semester. Brue helps students master the principles essential for understanding the economic problem, specific economic issues, and ...

We need strategy. The world is changing, the future uncertain. What is required is vision: What might the future bring? Where is our business going? What are our fundamental business values? This book is a manual for all those who want to apply strategy in organisations.

This second edition of the book provides a complete guide to research practice on project management.