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Contains analyses that are designed to highlight specified subject
areas or provide other significant presentations of budget data
that place the budget in perspective. This volume includes economic
and accounting analyses; information on federal receipts and
collections; analyses of federal spending; information on federal
borrowing and debt; baseline or current service estimates; and
other technical presentations.
What institutions and policies are needed to sustain UK economic
growth in the dynamic world economy of the twenty-first century?
After years of inadequate investment in skills, infrastructure and
innovation, there are longstanding structural weaknesses in the
economy, all rooted in a failure to achieve stable planning,
strategic vision and a political consensus on the right policy
framework to support growth. This must change if we are to meet our
current challenges and more that may arise in the future. Despite
the current recession gloom, the UK has many assets that can be
mobilised to its advantage. It has strong rule of law, generally
competitive product markets, flexible labour markets and a
world-class university system. It has strengths in many key
sectors, with cutting-edge firms in both manufacturing and
services. These and other assets helped to reverse the UK's
relative economic decline over the century before 1980. This book,
based on the work of the LSE Growth Commission, argues that the UK
should build on these strengths and proposes how we can address the
inadequate institutional structures that have deterred long term
investment to support our future prosperity.
Part of the Elgar Series on Central Banking and Monetary Policy,
this book explores the relationship between central banking,
monetary policy and the economy at large. It focuses on the
specific relationship between central banking, monetary policy and
the environment as central banks wake up to new realities. The book
examines not only the impact of changes in interest rates on the
environment, but also the impact that the environment and climate
change have on monetary policy. New green policies are proposed for
central banks to implement as they move forward and navigate the
pitfalls of climate change. Scholars and students interested in
central banking, monetary policy and the environment will
appreciate this take on Central Banking, Monetary Policy and the
Environment.
As the main overview book of the FY 2023 Budget, this volume
contains the Budget Message of the President, information on the
President's priorities and budget overviews by agency, and summary
tables. From large corporations and small business companies
interested in developing new products for specific markets to
policy makers, contractors, and federal agency personnel, this
reference may be the go-to-resource to have at your hands for 2023
federal spending priorities.
For undergraduate courses in risk managementand insurance.
Principles and practices: Managing risk withconsumer considerations
Redja's Principles of RiskManagement and Insurance provides an
in-depth examination of majorrisk themes. Using rich and up-to-date
content on the basic concepts of riskand insurance, and
introductory and advanced topics in traditional andenterprise risk
management, the text is relevant to a wide number ofdisciplines in
the business realm. Fully updated and revised, the 14thEdition
covers global topics ranging from natural disasters andterrorism,
to domestic issues like the ever-evolving Affordable CareAct and
healthcare reform. Principles sets itselfapart by placing primary
emphasis on insurance consumers and blends basic riskmanagement and
insurance principles with consumer considerations, allowingstudents
to apply basic concepts to their own personal risk management
andinsurance programs.
This book's eminent editors and contributing authors provide an
accessible and engaging account of the 'new' politics of corporate
taxation, highlighting the complex and multidimensional strategies
used by activists to influence public opinion, formal regulation
and corporate behaviour. While campaigning is successful at
exposing tax avoidance, it presents significant governance
challenges. As this book reveals, the battle to establish fair and
sustainable corporate tax regimes has only just begun. Chapters
offer readers a timely assessment of the emerging role of new tax
justice NGOs, the media and whistleblowers, as well as new
governance strategies and policies targeting multinational
corporations. Through the lens of political science, the authors
show how civil society organisations shape the agenda of tax
practices of the world's largest and most powerful corporations,
including examples such as Apple and Google. A detailed evaluation
is given of new private governance initiatives in the international
tax arena and their relationship with traditional forms of
regulation. Looking closely at the wider significance of the debate
in contemporary global governance, academics and graduates in the
fields of international political economy, global governance,
development studies and taxation will find this book a timely and
thought-provoking read. Contributors: A. Christians, R. Eccleston,
A. Elbra, F. Gale, L. Johnson, A. Kellow, L. Latulippe, J. Mikler,
H. Murphy-Gregory, T. Porter, K. Ronit, L. Seabrooke, L. Smith, J.
Van Alstine, D. Wigan, R. Woodward
The subject of investment relationships between the European Union
and China is an increasingly vital topic to understand, yet
academic literature has until now been underexplored. Bringing
together expert contributors, this book provides a critical
analysis of the current law and policy between the EU and China,
which will prove to be vital in the field of international economic
law. Divided into three parts, this book deals with the key issues
of the EU-China investment partnership and its implications, both
internally and internationally. Each chapter in China-European
Union Investment Relationships covers a core theme of the subject
of international economic law, including competition law, financial
regulation, economic integration and dispute resolution. Covering
the key topics in the area, and drawing diverse perspectives into a
single collection, this book is an important resource for scholars
and practitioners in legal and policy fields, and will be
invaluable for students of trade and investment law to understand
in more detail human rights and environmental law and policy.
Contributors include: J. Baumgartner, J. Chaisse, N.B. Duong, D.
Freeman, M. Hodgson, J. Hu, J. Jemielniak, C.-C. Kao, P. Kerneis,
D.J. Lewis, F. Lupo-Pasini, E. Neframi, F.D. Simoes, V.V. Thien, C.
Titi, C.-H. Wu
Familiarise yourself with the core concepts surrounding Corporate
Finance with this reader-friendly text. Corporate Finance:
Principles and Practice, 8th Edition by Denzil Watson and Antony
Head, is a comprehensive guide to the field, introducing you to the
key topics and basic areas of Corporate Finance. This thoroughly
updated edition is ideal for students in accounting, business, or
finance-related studies at undergraduate, postgraduate, and
professional levels. Written and structured in a reader-friendly
style for those new to the subject, the book explains clearly and
step-by-step the essential principles and mathematical techniques
needed without burdening you with unnecessary detail. The questions
for review and discussion throughout the book and the comprehensive
references with further reading suggestions at the end of the text,
aim to support self-study and help you develop critical thinking
skills. The eighth edition is fully updated with new and improved
questions and refreshed chapter vignettes, offering a deeper
understanding of the topics introduced. This edition is also
updated with the latest changes in regulations and taxation,
ensuring your learning is in line with the most recent developments
in the field. The text also includes numerous examples to help you
connect the theoretical information with practical knowledge and
understand how corporate finance principles work in action. Learn
everything you need to know about the essential concepts in
Corporate Finance with this market-leading text and get a glimpse
of the tools and techniques that managers use in the real world to
achieve corporate goals in the business environment. MyLab Finance
is not included. Students, if MyLab (R) Finance is a
recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your
instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyLab Finance should
only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors,
contact your Pearson representative for more information
Businesses, philanthropies and non-profit entities are increasingly
successful in capturing public funds to support private provision
of schooling in developed and developing countries. Coupled with
market-based reforms that include weak regulation, control over
workforces, standardization of processes and economies of scale,
private provision of schooling is often seen to be convenient for
both public authorities and businesses. This book examines how the
public subsidization of these forms of private education affects
quality, equality and the realization of human rights. With
original research from leading experts, The State, Business and
Education sheds light on the privatization of education in fragile
circumstances. It illustrates the ways in which private actors have
expanded their involvement in education as a business, and shows
the influence of policy borrowing on the spread of for-profit
education. Case studies from Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, China,
India and Syrian refugee camps illustrate the ways in which private
actors have expanded their involvement in education as a business.
This book will be of interest not only to academics and students of
international and comparative education, but also to education
development professionals in both the private and public sectors,
with its empirical assessment of case studies, and careful
consideration of the lessons to be learned from each. Contributors
include: M. Avelar, J. Barkan, M. de Koning, A. Draxler, C.
Fontdevila, S. Kamat, F. Menashy, M.C. Moschetti, E. Richardson, B.
Schulte, C.A. Spreen, G. Steiner-Khamsi, A. Verger, Z. Zakharia, A.
Zancajo
As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, inflation has revealed
itself to be a major problem for all countries of the developed
world. The problem has been exacerbated in developing nations,
which had problems even before the pandemic. Energy prices have
increased, and with the increase in transportation costs, it has
been more difficult for many retailers to stock shelves as they did
before the pandemic. It is understood by many that the rising
prices and supply chain disruptions will likely not be temporary
and must be managed by future executives. Managing Inflation and
Supply Chain Disruptions in the Global Economy uncovers the many
ways businesses can manage this new phenomenon. It discusses global
crises and their effects on the global economy in terms of
inflation and supply chain. Covering topics such as inflationist
impact, crisis leadership, and deglobalization, this premier
reference source is an essential resource for economists, supply
chain specialists, government officials, consultants, business
leaders and executives, logistics professionals, IT managers,
students and educators of higher education, researchers, and
academicians.
Following the positive contribution of microfinance to economic
development in some parts of South East Asia and Africa, a huge
amount of time has been devoted by researchers to understand this
concept for sustainable development in Africa, particularly in
Sub-Saharan Africa. The concept of microfinance also has
significant positive relationship with microbusiness development.
Though there are a few books on the relationship between
microfinance and poverty reduction in Africa and some developing
countries across world. There is no specific book that explores the
relationship between microfinance and sustainable development in
Africa. Certainly, the use of microfinance for poverty reduction
and economic development in the developing world is growing.
However, this concept needs to be expanded to ensure its
application with the view to achieving sustainable development in
developing countries, particularly in Africa. Therefore, this book
seeks to explore how the provision of microfinance to individuals,
groups and business organisations facilitates economic growth and
sustainable development in Africa. In this regard, this book hopes
to examine the complex relationship between receipt of
microfinance, poverty reduction, economic growth and microbusiness
development, focusing on the provision of small credit facilities
as a driver of sustainable development in Africa. This book aims to
examine and bring on board the various views and perspectives on
the relationship between microfinance and sustainable economic
development in Africa through industry experts, experienced
researchers and policymakers. The concept of microfinance and its
relationship with sustainable development in Africa will be
explored by these experts and contributors from different
perspectives with the view to forming an opinion on the problems,
processes and prospects of microfinance in Africa. The focus here
is Sub-Saharan Africa, which has witnessed growing activities of
microfinance institutions. Theoretical and empirical insight to be
provided in this book will be a priceless resource to microfinance
institutions, policymakers, state institutions, managers and
non-governmental organisations working in developing countries
particularly in Africa. This book is envisaged to also benefit
financial institutions that are looking to expand their product
portfolio and outreach. The book will offer great insight into
theoretical, policy-oriented and practical ways to address some of
the challenges of using microfinance for sustainable development in
Africa. Given the focus of this book on the nexus between
microfinance and sustainable development, there will be a
broadening of ideas on how the provision of microfinance can aid
sustainable development in Africa.
For courses in financial and managerial accounting. Horngren's
Financial and Managerial Accounting, The Managerial Chapters
presents the core content of principles of accounting courses in a
fresh format designed to help today's learners succeed. As teachers
first, the author team knows the importance of delivering a student
experience free of obstacles. Their pedagogy and content uses
leading methods in teaching students critical foundational and
emerging topics (e.g., data analytics and employability skills) in
the field of accounting, and concentrates on improving student
results - all tested in class by the authors themselves. With this
in mind, the 7th Edition continues to focus on readability and
student comprehension and takes this a step further by employing a
new theme to help students see how accounting is used as a tool to
help businesses make decisions. By providing more meaningful
learning tools, this title gives professors the resources needed to
help students clear hurdles inside and outside of the classroom,
like never before. Features Chapter Openers present relatable
stories that set up the concepts to be covered in the chapter.
Students then learn the implications of those concepts on a
company's reporting and decision-making processes. Common
Questions, Answered is rooted in the authors' teaching experiences
over the years, and offers additional help with patterns and rules
that consistently confuse students. Located in the text's margin
next to where the answer or clarification can be found, they help
students better understand difficult concepts. Instructor Tips
& Tricks throughout the text mimic the experience of having an
experienced teacher walk a student through concepts on the board.
Many include mnemonic devices or examples to help students remember
the rules of accounting. Effects on the Accounting Equation
illustrations help students see connections between transactions,
as well as how transactions fit into the bigger picture. Located
next to every journal entry, they reinforce the connections between
recording a transaction and the effect those transactions have on
the accounting equation. Try It! boxes found after each learning
objective and at the end of the chapter give students the
opportunity to apply the concepts they've just learned by
completing an accounting problem. Things You Should Know provide
students with a brief review of each learning objective presented
in a question and answer format, helping to prepare them for exams.
Decisions Boxes highlight common questions that business owners
face, prompting students to determine the course of action they
would take based on concepts covered in the chapter. Comprehensive
Problems, located in select interrelated chapters, help students
make connections between topics. Chapters 1-5 discusses fundamental
managerial accounting concepts: job ordering, process costing, cost
management systems, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Chapters 7-9
explores planning and control decisions for a manufacturing
company, including a master budget, flexible budget, variance
analysis, and performance evaluation. Chapters 10-11 reviews
decision making, both short-term business decisions and capital
budgeting decisions New to this edition Data and research,
including any years and numbers as they relate to real companies
(such as Kohl's and Target), ensures students have relevant
examples to help them engage with the course. Discussions of
important concepts and calculations help students to better
understand the material. They include: Chapter 1 'Introduction to
Managerial Accounting' offers updated info on the IMA Statement of
Ethical Professional Practices to reflect changes made by IMA on
July 1, 2017. Chapter 2 'Job Order Costing' has a new Learning
Objective for calculating Cost of Goods Manufactured and Cost of
Goods Sold for easier teaching, learning, and assessment
activities. Chapter 8 'Flexible Budgets and Standard Cost Systems'
includes updated direct materials calculations (i.e., cost vs.
efficiency variance), so that inputs do not equal outputs.
Employability coverage throughout the text looks at professional
certifications that management accountants can obtain, such as
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Chartered Global
Management Accountant (CGMA), and highlights the importance of
these credentials in today's job market. Data Analytics in
Accounting features highlight real companies that are now using
data analytics to track inventory, monitor cash flow, forecast
sales, and maximise profits. Also discussed are advances in
technology, including robotic process automation and artificial
intelligence, and how they relate to the work management
accountants perform. Key Terms focus on the concepts central to
students' learning, including Lean Management System, Relevant and
Irrelevant Revenue, and more. Check Your Understanding boxes let
students gauge their comprehension of the material and have been
updated to include new accounts introduced under the Revenue
Recognition Standard. Tying It All Together boxes tie together key
concepts from the chapter using the company highlighted in the
chapter opener. The in-chapter box presents scenarios and questions
that the company could face and focuses on the decision-making
process. The end-of-chapter business case helps students synthesise
the concepts of the chapter and reinforce critical thinking.
Updates to the 7th edition includes discussion of how companies are
using zero-based budgeting (chapter 7). End-of-chapter problems and
exercises help students build skills to analyse and interpret
information and apply reasoning and logic to new or unfamiliar
ideas and situations. Updates include: an exercise on the triple
bottom line (chapter 1). an exercise on completing job cost sheets
(chapter 2). updated labor costs to $10 per hour (chapter 8).
Brealey, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 11e, is an introduction
to corporate finance focusing on how companies invest in real
assets, how they raise the money to pay for the investments, and
how those assets ultimately affect the firm's value. It also
provides a broad overview of the financial landscape. The book
offers a framework for systematically thinking about most of the
important financial problems that both firms and individuals are
likely to confront: financial management is important, interesting,
and challenging. Fundamentals focuses on setting out the basic
principles of financial management and applying them to the main
decisions faced by the financial manager. The text is also
organized around the key concepts of modern finance. These
concepts, properly explained, simplify the subject. They are also
practical. Financial management tools are easier to grasp and use
effectively when presented in a consistent conceptual framework.
Innovative in its approach, Rethinking Public Choice reviews the
concept of public choice since the 1950s post-war period and the
application of economics to political practices and institutions,
as well as its evolution in recent years attracting contributions
from political science and philosophy. Examining the growing
variety of theoretical orientations on the topic, such as entangled
political economy and additive political economy, the book provides
new analytical insights into combining the old and new to establish
a more unified political economy. Richard E. Wagner expertly
highlights the key issues an entangled economy can bring, including
incomplete information and its constant evolution as it reflects
ever changing public choice ideas. Wagner seeks to extend the reach
of public choice by distinguishing the formal idea of rationality
that has dominated public choice from the immensely varied practice
of human action that opens up now directions for public choice.
This insightful approach will prove an excellent resource for
academics and scholars of economics and political science, as well
as those within the field of public administration as it offers an
excellent blend of all subjects.
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