Bad Economics is a book for everyone who wants to understand why things have gone wrong rather than slavishly accepting the mainstream version of events. It takes on the illusions and delusions which regularly shape economic policy. Absolutely no knowledge of economics is needed; only common sense and an open mind. It explains how bad economics is ruining Western societies, while good economics has been pushed aside. Its aim, by exposing the bad, is to contribute to the revival of the good. Two paths are still open: one informed by good economics, leading to hope; one by bad economics,...
Bad Economics is a book for everyone who wants to understand why things have gone wrong rather than slavishly accepting the mainstream version of even...
There is no doubt that discontentment is a world-wide problem. People are looking around trying to find a way to fix it. As they get more disgruntled, people tend to act more from a gut reaction than from a planned method to solve their problems. It has been happening at an alarming rate all over the world, with 2016 appearing to be a tipping point. One example of this is the Brexit. The end of the first half of 2016 gave the world a look into what a disgruntled group of people is capable of doing - something that is entirely self-detrimental. Logic and reason said that leaving the EU would...
There is no doubt that discontentment is a world-wide problem. People are looking around trying to find a way to fix it. As they get more disgruntled,...
This clear and accessible guide provides a comprehensive outline on how to convert your house into a more 'green' home. Buildings are the greates energy wasters and for those of us concerned about the environment, and household bills, this book presents the key design changes that we can implement to our own homes to remedy energy loss.This title covers the full range of design chanegs that are available to the homeowner and designer for renovation, from the roof to the basement, from insulation to windows. It also feature a selection of case studies illustrating the experiences of other...
This clear and accessible guide provides a comprehensive outline on how to convert your house into a more 'green' home. Buildings are the greates ener...
Sell Something is a refreshing look at many of the important principles of effective retail selling. Themes discussed include greeting customers; the importance of body-language, using humor, and client development. There is also an interesting menu of topics not usually found in run-of-the mill sales training books. Topics such as Priming, the Paradox of Choice, and the Contrast Principle are introduced in an easily understood, and very usable fashion. Smith uses his own natural gift for story-telling, while incorporating collected stories from practitioners in the field. There are numerous...
Sell Something is a refreshing look at many of the important principles of effective retail selling. Themes discussed include greeting customers; the ...
Based on a well-established and popular course taught by the authors over many years, Stochastic Processes: An Introduction, Third Edition, discusses the modelling and analysis of random experiments, where processes evolve over time. The text begins with a review of relevant fundamental probability. It then covers gambling problems, random walks, and Markov chains. The authors go on to discuss random processes continuous in time, including Poisson, birth and death processes, and general population models, and present an extended discussion on the analysis of associated stationary processes...
Based on a well-established and popular course taught by the authors over many years, Stochastic Processes: An Introduction, Third Edition, discuss...
