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xxx, 328 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Together with Richard L. Hudson, Benoit Mandelbrot turns a fractal eye to the behavior of financial markets and overturns the "random walk" theory that is the underpinning of all contemporary financial analysis. Markets, we learn, are far riskier than we have wanted to believe." "The ability to simplify the complex has made Mandelbrot one of the century's most influential mathematicians. With his fractal models, the (mis)behavior of the world's markets...
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xiii, 344 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Written by the man who "Fortune" magazine refers to as a "Global Guru," "When Markets Collide" offers a cogent picture of the rapidly changing world financial system, and provides a detailed blueprint for capitalizing on the opportunities now available.
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xxii, 343 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
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"Retired four-star general Stan McChrystal has lived a life associated with the deadly risks of combat. From his first day at West Point, to his years in Afghanistan, to his efforts helping business leaders navigate a global pandemic, McChrystal has seen how individuals and organizations fail to mitigate risk. Why? Because they focus on the probability of something happening instead of the interface by which it can be managed. In this new book, General...
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321 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Examines the topic of political risk, discussing the essential lessons, corrective measures, and counterintuitive insights for executives, entrepreneurs, and investors to navigate an uncertain, volatile world.
The probability that a political action could significantly impact a company's business is affecting more businesses in more ways than ever before. Political risk stems from a widening array of actors, including Twitter users, local officials,...
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247 pages ; 23 cm
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Eric Holthaus offers a radical vision of our future, specifically how to reverse the short- and long-term effects of climate change over the next three decades. Anchored by world-class reporting, interviews with futurists, climatologists, biologists, economists, and climate change activists, it shows what the world could look like if we implemented radical solutions on the scale of the crises we face.
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Investing Amid Low Expected Returns provides an evidence-based blueprint for successful investing when decades of market tailwinds are turning into headwinds.
For a generation, falling yields and soaring asset prices have boosted realized returns. However, this past windfall leaves retirement savers and investors now facing the prospect of record-low future expected returns. Emphasizing this pressing challenge, the book highlights the role that...
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8 audio discs (9 hrs., 45 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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To lead is to live dangerously. It's romantic and exciting to think of leadership as all inspiration, decisive action, and rich rewards, but leading requires taking risks that can jeopardize your career and your personal life. It requires putting yourself on the line, disrupting the status quo, and surfacing hidden conflict. And when people resist and push back, there's a strong temptation to play it safe. Those who choose to lead plunge in, take...
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Many of us think we know what the price system is, and because of this, we do not take the time to explore it to any real depth. This one mistake is perhaps the biggest reason our economy is in such bad shape. It is the reason countries around the world have the economic hardship that they face today. You can do something to help the world dig itself out from under these problems.
It is said that knowing about a problem is the first step in resolving...
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Is life barren of risk? A majority of the human population will surely disagree. The entire flora and fauna on earth are susceptible to big risk elements regardless of shapes and sizes.
So are human activities in particular. A commuter risks being hit by an onrushing vehicle on a highway; a student is at risk of failing in the examination and also an entrepreneur is surrounded by a barrage of big risk factors that might lead to losing the entire...
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Money, finances and all the things associated with those two words may scare you, may intimidate you or they simply may be unimportant to you. One thing I do know is that those two words should be important to you and the success you want in your life. "Green" may not make the world go around, but it sure cushions the ride. This book is finances made simple so that it does not intimidate you. Once you understand something, it has less power over...
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Investments may be a daunting term to you but it does not have to be because there are many practices you engage in that could be considered investing. One of those is insurance whether home, auto, health and others. Most do not think of going without health or home or auto insurance because of the risk involved. That is a manner of investing in the future to protect yourself against the unknown. Then there are the other types of investments like...
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This book is for everyone who wants better in life, who wants options. It's the financial basics and saving game to help you build a great financial foundation. It's the steps you need to take before you decide what it is you want out of your life. This book also contains things that can help you with your business, some things you should know.
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In Chris Hetherman's book, Just Ask (A survival Guide for Today's Economy) you will not Just Ask others for help saving money, but you will continue to be encouraged to Just Ask yourself the internal questions of what type of example you want to share with others and what is the higher purpose you are trying to achieve in your life so that you can help others. It will walk you through 11 chapters specific on how to save money when purchasing and selling...
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The ebook "Financial Control Blueprint: Building a Path to Growth and Success" is a comprehensive guide that equips individuals and businesses with the knowledge and strategies to achieve financial stability, control, and long-term success. Written by industry experts and seasoned financial professionals, this ebook serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to master their finances and make informed decisions.The book begins by emphasizing...
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Many refer to the senior retirement years as Golden Years. In more ways than you might believe, they are not very golden if the appropriate financial planning has not been taken seriously in earlier years. However, all is not lost because there are still some financial moves you can make to secure financial security as you move through those senior years. This booklet may not have all the financial answers but it does have foundational principles...
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Beyond the Spreadsheet is a comprehensive guide to assessing and understanding your risks so your organization can succeed.
Follow Bobbie as she tackles her first risk assessment and overcomes the difficulties she encounters on the way. Learn how to plan, execute, and deliver an effective risk assessment and then, use the detailed guides for your own project. Beyond the Spreadsheet also contains all the tools and templates you need along with discussions...
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¿Te gustaría dejar de preocuparte por tu dinero a final de mes?
La solución a tu problema no pasa por quejarte por cómo te han ido las cosas hasta el momento. Debes empezar por adquirir unos conocimientos básicos sobre educación financiera.
Aunque el mundo financiero te pueda parecer algo complejo, te prometo que la lectura de este libro te ayudará a comprender todos aquellos conceptos económicos que serán clave para que tus decisiones...
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xx, 266 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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Nine out of ten Americans live in places at significant risk of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, terrorism, or other disasters. Tomorrow, some of us will have to make split-second choices to save ourselves and our families. How will we react? What will it feel like? Will we be heroes or victims? Will our upbringing, our gender, our personality--anything we've ever learned, thought, or dreamed of--ultimately matter? Journalist Amanda Ripley set...
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