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Our Economics and Finance titles are essential reading for students, scholars, policymakers, and market practitioners who want to stay up-to-date with the latest research and foundational topics in the field, from financial markets and trade to e-commerce, econometrics, quantiative investing, financial technology, financial engineering, global finance, corporate finance, law and economics, macro and microeconomics, and risk management.

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  • Corrosion Handbook

    • 1st Edition
    • July 25, 2001
    • Bozzano G Luisa
    • English

  • Gas Trading Manual

    A Comprehensive Guide to the Gas Markets
    • 2nd Edition
    • July 20, 2001
    • David Long + 2 more
    • English
    Since its launch in 2001, Gas Trading Manual (GTM) has established itself as the leading information source on the international gas market. Compiled from the contributions of some of the most senior and widely respected figures in the trade, this edition provides detailed and accurate analysis on all aspects of this complex business from the geography of gas through to the markets, trading instruments, contracts, gas pricing, accounting and taxation. This edition further enhances its reputation as the indispensable practical companion for all those involved in the trading of gas.

  • Cross-Border Exposures and Country Risk

    Assessment and Monitoring
    • 1st Edition
    • July 3, 2001
    • Thomas Krayenbuehl
    • English
    The international financial system has come under strain several times in recent years, and analysis has shown that most crises originated from the risks built into cross-border exposures.Assessment and monitoring of cross-border exposures and country risk are essential activities for international lending agencies such as government bodies, banks, multinational corporations and other investors. Inadequate risk management could have a destabilising effect on both lender and borrower and could result in a major international financial crisis.This completely revised edition of Thomas E Krayenbuehl's classic handbook clearly shows how the various players can quantify and manage the complex factors involved in order to minimise the risk and avoid potentially catastrophic consequences. It provides both a rigorous analysis of the current situation and a guide to meeting the challenges of the future.Just some of the things you'll discover…How to succeed in cross-border lending and investment through good assessment, monitoring and hedging of country riskHow the Tequila and Asian crises came about, and the lessons learnedThe likelihood of future crises and the potential causesThe latest problems to beset the international financial systemThe recent developments in cross-border financingWhy the problem of contagion occurs between seemingly unrelated marketsThe enormous need for global capital to bring about sustainable economic development in the developing world, and the role of the major players in fulfilling itThe numerous factors that constitute and influence a specific country riskThe responsibilities of all the parties involved, from the IMF and the World Bank to the industrialised and developing nations, the regulators and the rating agenciesHow this study helps you: This lucid and authoritative handbook will help you to:Understand the problems facing the international financial systemIdentify and assess new investment opportunitiesOptimis... risk composition of cross-border lending or investmentMake sound decisions, minimise risk and achieve better outcomes

  • Structured Trade and Commodity Finance in Emerging Markets

    What Can Go Wrong and How to Avoid It
    • 1st Edition
    • July 3, 2001
    • John MacNamara
    • English
    John MacNamara’s timely report looks at the principles and practice of structured trade and commodity finance deals and what can go wrong. It is supported by invaluable case study material.

  • Transfer Pricing for Financial Institutions

    • 1st Edition
    • July 3, 2001
    • John Smullen
    • English
    Establishing and maintaining effective transfer pricing policies is a key challenge in today's increasingly competitive international financial services sector. There are numerous issues involved, from the requirements of shareholders and risk management to the allocation of capital. There are also many different techniques for establishing efficient transfer pricing systems within an organisation.This illuminating handbook provides a thorough introduction to transfer pricing and its uses within financial organisations, as well as a clear analysis of all the issues involved. Transfer pricing is so complex and variable that there can be no definitive blueprint for success: however, in this book John Smullen has provided a vital contribution to the debate and a much-needed clarification of this important topic.Some of the areas covered:What transfer pricing is and why it is usedWhy transfer prices are so appropriate for financial institutionsWhy each organisation needs to approach the introduction of transfer prices differentlyHow transfer pricing works in commercial organisationsThe different types of transfer priceSpecific analysis of the transfer pricing of funds, capital and derivativesHow to evaluate risk adjusted performance measuresThe complexities of estimating marginal costs and revenuesA framework for understanding the motivation of shareholders, managers and regulatorsHow transfer pricing works as part of management information strategyThis lucid and authoritative handbook will help you to:Understand the different techniques used in transfer pricingEstablish transfer prices in line with your organisation's strategy and objectivesMake sound decisions, minimise risk and achieve better outcomesThis is a book for people involved in raising and loaning funds in today's global markets who wants to understand the issues involved in transfer pricing and the techniques required. It will be used by banking, investment, insurance and other financial organisations worldwide.

  • The International Scrap and Recycling Industry Handbook

    • 1st Edition
    • June 22, 2001
    • Vincent Rich
    • English
    A definitive reference source to the scrap and recycling industry worldwide. It covers the major recyclable materials, from metals to plastics, paper and pulp, rubber and glass.For each material SRH provides an analysis of its physical characteristics, a description of its properties, products and end uses and information on production processes and technologies. In-depth coverage of the structure and operation of its scrap recovery and recycling sector is also included.Each material is treated in a consistent style so that the right information is quickly found and comparisons across the various materials are easy to make.SRH provides a comprehensive overview of the international scrap and recycling business at the turn of the millennium. Its clearly presented information, analysis and statistics bring the industry into sharp focus.Read SRH and find out about: How the recycling industry is developing; The economics of recycling and recovery; How markets are made and what drives them; The role of recycled materials; How regulation and legislation are affecting the future of the industry; The impact of environmental policies on the recycling industrySRH is essential reading for: Recovery and recycling industry executives; Professionals whose businesses participate in, supply or buy from, any part of the scrap and recycling industry; The finance community with investment interests in the metals or raw materials industries; Professionals concerned with the environmental impact of recycling and its regulation and legislation; Government policy makers, agencies and all those needing an introduction to the industry or a training resource for new entrants

  • Value Based Management

    • 2nd Edition
    • June 15, 2001
    • Robert Scarlett
    • English
    Over the last 25 years a disparate body of management techniques has been developed which seeks to ensure that a business process creates the highest possible value for the owners of, and other stakeholders in, that process. The relevant techniques relate to performance evaluation, decision-making, strategy and organisation. The practical application of these techniques is known as 'value-based management'.This text seeks to explore value-based management through a study of writings in newspapers, professional journals, academic publications, and technical manuals. Most writings included are extracts from longer publications or abridged versions of original articles.

  • Management Accounting and Strategic Human Resource Management

    • 1st Edition
    • June 15, 2001
    • John Innes + 1 more
    • English
    This research report investigates the role of management accounting (MA) in relation to strategic human resource management (SHRM). The two main objectives of the report were:1. The existing MA information provided within the context of the SHRM process.2. Managers' and accountants' views on what role MA information could play in SHRM in future.Includes in-depth case studies of four leading-edge companies (Royal Mail, Canada Post Corporation, TDG plc, Weycan). In summary the four case studies show that management accountants contribute in many different ways to SHRM such as:Providing information for SHRM planningAnalysing HR strategiesProviding information for HR decision-makingMeasu... HR performance (financial and non-financial)Benchm... HR performance

  • Benchmarking- Concept and Practice with Particular Reference to the Finance Function

    • 1st Edition
    • June 15, 2001
    • Ghobadian + 2 more
    • English
    Benchmarking is simply an attempt to learn from the experiences of other organisations with superior performance and initiate improvement programmes. Although a simple concept, benchmarking is not simple to implement. It requires careful planning, allocation of resources and creation of conditions conducive to the implementation of the lessons learnt to make it an effective management tool.The report will help practitioners with no experience of benchmarking to develop a clear understanding of the concept. It will also provide them with an overview of practical aspects of benchmarking and examples of its successful application.

  • Shareholder or Stakeholder Value

    • 1st Edition
    • June 15, 2001
    • S. Cooper + 2 more
    • English
    This research report investigates two new approaches to the management and evaluation of performance within large UK quoted companies. The first of these is that of Value-based Management, and the second Stakeholder Value.37 interviews were carried out with senior personnel to investigate their formal and informal performance management system and superior insights were gained into the behavioral and cultural dimensions of the performance management process.

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