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With funding cuts well under way and many institutions already promising to charge the maximum 9,000 pounds yearly tuition fee, university education for the majority is under threat. This book exposes the true motives behind the government's programme and provides the analytical tools to fight it.
Widespread student protests and occupations, often supported by staff, unions and society at large, show the public's opposition to funding cuts and...
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Take charge of your money today with Personal Finance Simplified. By making smart personal finance choices now, you can build a solid foundation for your family and your future. Personal Finance Simplified will show you, step by step, how to understand your personal finance needs, plan for your future, and create a budget that will bring you security and peace of mind. With helpful tips for saving money in the short term and long term, and straight...
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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...
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Every entrepreneur wants to know more and to able to do more, learning from those that have succeeded is one of the best ways to accomplish that. The entrepreneurs in this book discuss the skills needed to be successful in starting, growing and managing technology-based business in the 21st century. Lessons include being an entrepreneur, marketing, strategy & planning, people, sales, growth, technology, investors, financing, operations, corporate...
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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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Talking mergers and acquisitions for small- to mid-sized companies can sound exciting as the architects behind the deals are wide-eyed with effective growth strategies. But these complex transactions carry significant risk, no matter how simple or appealing they may look on the outside, and it is absolutely vital for all involved in the deal to make sure they are guarding themselves against costly mistakes that have been the downfall for many leaders...
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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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Many people mistakenly—but perhaps understandably—believe that 'free banking' means paying no charges for their bank accounts. But 'free banking' is really an historic term to describe a system in which banks issue their own notes—without the presence of a central bank (such as the Bank of England in the UK). For some, this may seem an alien concept. But free banking has already been explored in many countries around the world. The Experience...
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This report assesses how to finance an extensive overhaul of transport infrastructure in the BIMSTEC subregion, considers the challenges of public and private financing, and outlines how to create an overarching financial framework. Underscoring why strong transport connectivity is critical to regional integration, the report highlights how economic and financial analyses can help fund key economic corridors and transport projects in Bangladesh, Bhutan,...
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Since the 2021, the financial industry evolved to include ESG criteria in its products and processes. Thanks to regulatory pressures and public opinion, Sustainable Finance is becoming THE new standard for financial centres across Europe. However, a lack of knowledge and common definitions are still present to define its key concepts.
Since 2021, EFPA Luxembourg launched an original initiative to democratise best practices in Sustainable Finance...
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The Handbook is a virtual encyclopedia of public financial management, written by topmost experts, many with a background in the IMF and World Bank. It provides the first comprehensive guide to the subject that has been published in more than ten years. The book is aimed at a broad audience of academics/students, government officials, development agencies and practitioners. It covers both bread-and-butter topics such as the macroeconomic and legal...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Stephen Covey'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 7 Habits of Highly Effective People includes:
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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...