Økonomi og finans

An economic history of the Burton family of Norfolk, and their enslaved workers on the Chiswick sugar estate

The dominant paradigm of the economy is based on homo economicus and its positivist, mechanistic, and utilitarian approach. This leads to a form of 'technical liberalism', advocating a market without society in which individuals are reduced to property rights and data subject to commercial transaction.

In this book, Elliott Schwebach explores why property can be understood to be oppressive and how political theory overlooks its significance as a pillar of social violence. This unique perspective will be an indispensable resource for scholars of property, Freudian psychology, political ecology, and the visionary thought of Frantz Fanon.

This book examines gender inequality from the perspective of Feminist Economics, with empirical application, across different countries such as Turkey, United States, Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica and territories within Europe, thus encompassing both developed and developing countries.

Do you seek financial security and freedom from worrying about money?In an uncertain and increasingly complex world, you would be forgiven for being as worried about your finances as your health.With a bewildering amount of financial jargon, an overwhelming number of investment choices, and often conflicting advice, it is no wonder you may be left grappling with uncertainty and confusion about making sound financial plans and rational investment decisions.With over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor and mentor, Michael Aitken has long been an expert guiding light for people just like you. In this book, he unveils the four fundamental pillars of financial wellbeing and leads you on a clear path toward a life where financial worries are a thing of the past.The Levelheaded Investor equips you with the tools, mindsets and knowledge you need to create the future you want, supported by a realistic and actionable financial plan. Within these pages you'll learn how to: Master building a smart investment portfolio that's right for you.Navigate a path to security that avoids the traps that snare other investors.Stay calm and confident when the stock markets get rough.Find and collaborate effectively with a trusted financial advisor.Say goodbye to your money worries and become a savvy, levelheaded investor. With this book as your trusted guide, you'll feel empowered and motivated to take your first steps towards financial security and a life of wellbeing and fulfilment for you and your family.

Why were economies sluggish before the pandemic? Why have interest rates paid by businesses and households been rising even though deposit rates are nil? Does the policy of bailing out economies bring any dangers?British investment manager David Kauders FRSA puts forward three radical theories.

Development of International Entrepreneurship based on Corporate Accounting and Reporting According to IFRS: Part A offers theoretical and methodological insights for tailoring IFRS to evolving needs in global trade partnerships, alongside guidance for integrating IFRS into the management practices of international enterprises.

Central Banking at the Frontier: Creating a Digital Financial Landscape comprehensively explores the current digital dynamic era, providing insights into emerging issues, initiatives, and debates that will define the evolving financial landscape.

Offering a lucid diagnosis of the conflictive encounter between people experiencing homelessness and foreign tourists in Buenos Aires City, chapters examine divergent topics such as poverty tourism, safety-security in tourism, tourism consumption, heritage tourism, and anthropology of tourism.

Contributing to both theoretical and empirical literature on resilient and sustainable supply chain management, Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chain illustrates how theoretical approaches from other fields - like the conservation resource theory and systems theory - can be utilised.

Apply green and sustainable finance principles and best practice in banking, investment and insurance to aid the transition to a low-carbon world.

Explore a framework to build and invest in profitable companies that consistently outperform the rest How do great organisations go from paper to profit? What are the secrets to sound, lucrative decision-making? And how can you analyse executive and company performance for smarter investing -- as a leader or a shareholder? In The Founder Effect: Three Pillars of Success in Founder-Led Companies, investment funds manager Lawrence Lam identifies the intangible elements that drive the success behind outstanding global companies. Backed by behavioural psychology, case studies and examples from some of the world's most iconic brands, The Founder Effect shows you how to uncover a business's potential for profit. This handbook presents a compelling three-pillar framework, giving you the tools you need to evaluate track record, assess motivation, and go beyond marketing spin to uncover actual progress. Understand the magic formula that generates success within executive management teams Uncover how intelligent organisational design supports a company, from people to productivity Review leadership judgement and uncover cognitive biases that influence decision-making Discover what motivates an executive team, from psychological ownership to incentive structures Ensure that an organisation's leadership truly reflects its core values and culture Perfect for investors, founders, executive management, board members and other business leaders, The Founder Effect is a can't-miss resource for measuring what takes a company from good to great.'The Founder Effect breaks away from conventional business theory, offering a deep dive into the out-of-the-box entrepreneurial mindset. It explores the innovative strategies that have been key to Chemist Warehouse's enduring success and growth.' -- Jack Gance, Chairman and Co-founder, Chemist Warehouse'The Founder Effect isn't just another business book. It's a powerhouse of insight that unveils the secrets to how we operate -- capturing the essence of a founder's mindset and how we have forged success and growth at Flight Centre.' -- Graham Turner, Global Managing Director, CEO, and Co-founder of Flight Centre Travel Group

This book is about prioritarianism, a new ethical framework that takes fair distribution seriously and can be used to evaluate many different types of governmental policies, such as the distribution of scarce health care resources, mitigating and adapting to climate change, educational policies, the regulation of risk, and the tax system.

First published in 1995, this title by by leading theorists and empirical researchers offers an interdisciplinary and multi-cultural spectrum of viewpoints on the study of the home concept. It focuses on refining our concepts of home, our knowledge of the uses of home, and the relationship of home to the study of cultural interpretation.

This book examines these issues of the BRI and analyzes the impact of the BRI on Chinese involvement in Asia and Europe. It sheds light on the strategic responses of host country governments and regional economic organizations, as well as the reactions of Chinese and other multinational companies, and ultimately the Chinese government.

This book explores the challenges of economic growth and development confronting some Sub-Saharan African countries and focuses on analysing the progression of underdevelopment in Sierra Leone, presenting the internal frictions and external threats that can stifle its economic growth and sustainable development.

This book leaves no stone unturned in its comprehensive examination of the complex challenges surrounding academic freedom in Africa.

This book leaves no stone unturned in its comprehensive examination of the complex challenges surrounding academic freedom in Africa.

The book describes the evolution of international economic policy, offering a comparative analysis of foreign trade theories, especially in the context of macroeconomic trends and the impact of international trade in goods and services in the new balance of power of the global economy.

This research book assesses the effect that COVID-19 has had on government funding priority, policy interventions and resultant implications on the entrepreneurship environment, economic growth and employment with a focus on BRICS.