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Nuclear energy and renewables are the two principal options for low carbon energy generation. However, synergies among these resources have yet to be fully exploited, and the advantages of directly integrating these generation options are being explored. Nuclear-renewable hybrid energy systems consider opportunities to couple these energy generation sources to leverage the benefits of each technology to provide reliable, sustainable electricity to...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Unwinding tells you what you need to know-before or after you read George Packer's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America includes: • Historical context • Chapter-by-chapter overviews • Profiles of...
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Donald MacKenzie is a professor of sociology at the University of Edinburgh. His most recent book is An Engine, Not a Camera: How Financial Models Shape Markets. Fabian Muniesa is a researcher and teacher at the École des Mines de Paris and a member of the Centre de Sociologie de l'Innovation. Lucia Siu is a teaching fellow at Hong Kong's Lingnan University.
Around the globe, economists affect markets by saying what markets are doing, what they...
44) Dear Intern
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Everyone makes mistakes-especially in their first job. Cringe and commiserate with the everyday missteps and epic workplace screwups in this collection of self-confessed blunders from disaster‑prone‑yet‑good‑intentioned interns finding their footing in professional settings.
All tenured professionals know that detours and mishaps are an essential rite of passage en route to a successful career-but that doesn't make them any less funny. This...
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Victor Nee is Goldwin Smith Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for the Study of Economy and Society at Cornell University. His books include Remaking the American Mainstream and The New Institutionalism in Sociology. Richard Swedberg is Professor of Sociology and Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Economy and Society at Cornell University. He is the author of Principles of Economic Sociology and Max Weber and the Idea...
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Este libro ofrece un enfoque comparativo de los casos de desarrollo económico de China y Perú. Es una obra colectiva en la que escriben 22 autores, de China y de Perú. Este doble enfoque tiene por objetivo promover el conocimiento mutuo e identificar lecciones aprendidas. China y Perú son economías de ingreso medio que aspiran a ascender al grupo de las economías de ingreso alto. Los obstáculos en este camino configuran la llamada "trampa del...
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Im Gegensatz zu klassischen Fonds, die auf Aktien oder Anleihen setzen, investieren offene Immobilienfonds das Geld in Immobilien. Die offenen Immobilienfonds eignen sich vor allem für Sparer und Anleger, die mit ihrer Geldanlage von einer breiten Streuung des Risikos am Immobilienmarkt profitieren möchten. Gleichzeitig bestehen bei Immobilien häufig langfristige Mietverträge, die auf Jahre hinaus regelmäßige Renditen versprechen. Solche Investitionen...
48) Oil Wars
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Are oil-rich countries prone to war? And, if so, why? There is a widely held belief that contemporary wars are motivated by the desire of great powers like the United States or Russia to control precious oil resources and to ensure energy security.
This book argues that the main reason why oil-rich countries are prone to war is because of the character of their society and economy. Sectarian groups compete for access to oil resources and finance...
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A multi-author exploration of contemporary challenges in leadership, team building, and conflict, through the lens of the superhero genre.
In the past decade, heroes and villains spawned from the pages of comic books have upended popular culture and revolutionized the entertainment industry. The narratives weave together a multitude of complementary and sometimes competing storylines, spun across decades, generations, and mediums, forming a complex...
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Written by an expert team, the Dictionary of Corruption is a comprehensive resource for students, academics, practitioners and professionals. It establishes a common interpretation of the language and terminology in the field of corruption and anti-corruption studies. From bribery to Watergate, amakudari to zero tolerance and from anti-corruption agencies to whistleblowing, the Dictionary provides explanations of over 300 key terms, events and case...
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This book presents trends, developments, and examples of how digital disruption is currently reshaping the logistics industry. Logistics is the invisible force behind the global economy, influencing and providing a lens into all economic activities. Chapters written by respected experts in the field describe how new technologies such as autonomous vehicles, blockchain, Internet of things (IoT), and state-of-the-art freight management solutions are...
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Underlining why gender equality is a core component of sustainable infrastructure design, this report considers four key ADB investment sectors in Asia and the Pacific and sets out ways to evaluate gender-enhanced project outcomes. The report outlines theories of change and indicators designed to enable gender-inclusive infrastructure investment in urban development, transport, energy, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. Designed to serve as a point...
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Zahlreiche Studien belegen, dass ständiges kaufen und verkaufen einzelner Aktien an der Börse nur wenig zum Anlageerfolg beiträgt. Viel entscheidender für den dauerhaften Erfolg bei der Geldanlage ist eine breite Streuung des Vermögens über verschiedene Anlageklassen und Wertpapiere hinweg (»Asset Allokation«), wie z.B. Aktien, festverzinsliche Wertpapiere, Gold und Rohstoffe.
Dass diese Grundregel das Risiko in einem Wertpapierdepot senken...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Antonio García Martínez's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Chaos Monkeys by Antonio García Martínez includes: Historical context;...
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How IP is inspiring and fuelling the next wave of high growth
Growth is ever more centred on intellectual property. In tech. In innovation. In people. In disruptive models. In data. In value propositions. Those who integrate IP into their strategy, culture and mindset are significantly more likely to grow at pace. This book highlights how entrepreneurs, innovators, executives and investors can source the right ideas, create intellectual assets...
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Wetten? Auch Sie haben Aufwendungen für haushaltsnahe Hilfen und Handwerker in Haus und Garten!
Fast jeder Steuerzahler nimmt in seinem Privathaushalt die Dienste eines Unternehmens in Anspruch oder leistet sich eine angestellte Haushaltshilfe. Oft sind diese Kosten in den Nebenkosten einer Mietwohnung oder im Hausgeld für eine Eigentumswohnung enthalten. An diesen Kosten beteiligt sich der Staat mit bestimmten Steuerabzugsbeträgen! Dieses Steuerbonbon...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Adam Grant's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Originals includes: Historical context; Chapter-by-chapter overviews; Profiles of the main characters;...
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Value-added tax (VAT) generates significant government revenue in many countries and given their broad coverage, VAT measurements are useful indicators for economic and fiscal analyses. This publication presents the Asian Development Bank's National Accounts Statistics Value-Added Tax model, which is designed to provide a more consistent measure of non-recoverable VAT on products for national account statistics. Highlighting application results in...
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Un regard inédit sur la diplomatie économique.
La diplomatie économique joue depuis longtemps un rle majeur dans les échanges commerciaux entre pays. Aujourd'hui, cependant, on assiste à des turbulences qui changent profondément la donne en matière d'accompagnement des exportateurs. Bouleversements géopolitiques, technologiques, militaires, sanitaires, culturels et religieux... Jamais notre monde n'a connu de telles ruptures à une si grande...
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The contributors to Caribbean Realities and Endogenous Sustainability discuss alternative theoretical perspectives, sustainable growth-inducing economic policies, and special challenges in this era of neoliberal globalization. These perspectives, policies and challenges have to be seriously considered if appropriate interventions towards changing the Caribbean status quo and eliminating social and political ills are to be pursued. The authors evaluate...
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