This is a revised and updated edition of this comprehensive reference book, which brings together in one volume the essential vocabulary of banking and insurance as well as the money, commodity, and securities markets. It provides succinct, authoritative explanations of more than 2,000 terms used in Financial markets across the world today
Focusing on the resilience of small businesses in the face of multinational competition, this book offers an international perspective on their economic significance. It features various pedagogical elements, including discussion questions, international case studies, and empirical research, making it a valuable resource for understanding the dynamics of small business management and economics.
Clearly written, with up-to-the-minute information and packed with practical and relevant examples, The New Penguin Dictionary of Business is the perfect book for anyone-whether student or working professional-who needs to know the latest jargon in the field.
Bannock offer a completely new edition of the popular guide to economic termsand theories.
Exploring the intriguing dual careers of iconic Golden Age movie actors, this book delves into their talents beyond the silver screen. It highlights how these stars transitioned into writing, showcasing their diverse literary works, including screenplays, novels, and essays. Through in-depth profiles, the book reveals the creative processes and personal insights of these actors, offering a unique perspective on their artistry and contributions to both film and literature. Readers will discover the lesser-known sides of their favorite Hollywood legends.
This new edition of the Dictionary of Economics has been extensively revised and expanded and now contains more than fifteen hundred entries covering common and less usual economic terms, the contributions made by noted economists such as Ricardo, Marx, Keynes, Galbraith, Hayek, and Friedman, and the historical development of economics over the years. With its comprehensive cross-referencing, this authoritative yet concisely written dictionary is an essential source of reference for anyone who needs to understand this large and growing subject.
