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Mainstream textbooks present economics as an objective science free from value judgements; that settles disputes relatively easily by testing hypotheses; that applies a settled body of principles; and contains policy prescriptions supported by a consensus of professional opinion. The Anti-Textbook argues that this is a myth - one which is not only dangerously misleading but also bland and boring. zchallenges the mainstream textbooks' assumptions, arguments, models and evidence. It puts the controversy and excitement back into economics to reveal a fascinating and a vibrant field of study - one which is more an 'art of persuasion' than it is a science. The Anti-Textbook's chapters parallel the major topics in the typical text. They begin with a boiled-down account of them before presenting an analysis and critique. Drawing on the work of leading economists, the Anti-Textbook lays bare the blind spots in the texts and their sins of omission and commission. It shows where hidden value judgements are made and when contrary evidence is ignored. It shows the claims made without any evidence and the alternative theories that aren't mentioned. It shows the importance of power, social context, and legal framework.The Economics Anti-Textbook is the students' guide to decoding the textbooks and shows how real economics is much more interesting than they let on.

Count on the renowned author team that's First in Finance to deliver a unique balance of clear concepts, contemporary theory, and practical applications that ensures a thorough understanding of today's corporate finance and financial management. Brigham/Houston's FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 12E presents a solid, focused foundation in financial basics punctuated with timely actual examples, end-of-chapter applications, and Integrated Cases that make it easier to understand the how and why of corporate budgeting, financing, and working capital decision making. The book's presentation of Time Value of Money (TVM) is repositioned so readers can immediately begin using the concepts after learning them. THOMSON ONE-BUSINESS SCHOOL EDITION accompanies this edition, offering the same financial online database used by professionals on Wall Street every day. FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 12E also offers APLIA FOR FINANCE, the leading homework solution tool in educational publishing today. Trust the strengths in Brigham/Houston's market-leading FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 12E for the First in Finance time and time again.

This core introductory/intermediate text explains the principles of microeconomics and persuades students to "think like an economist" when posed with real world problems. Each chapter opens with a question from ordinary life, then sets up the structure of a model required to solve the problem and explains the more general theories attached. A high degree of pedagogy and case studies should ensure student understanding of key concepts. Presented is a problem-solving approach that reveals the working methodology of the microeconomics theorist: from the specific application to the general theory. It is designed for advanced one semester introductory courses in Microeconomics and full year intermediate level courses in Microeconomics. It is also intended as a supplement for Managerial Economics courses and one semester MBA Introduction to Microeconomics courses.

The economy of the Carolingian empire (753-877), extended from the Pyrenees and the northern shores of the Mediterranean to the North Sea, and from the Atlantic coast to the Elbe and Saale rivers. Aspects of land and people, agrarian production and technique, craft and industry, and regional and international commerce are analyzed, and the Carolingian economy is reassessed in a European context.

China's new trade and investment policies have led to increased regional economic integration in Northeast Asia and have contributed to the overall economic dynamism of the Pacific region. But whether this trend will continue will depend both on the ultimate success of China's domestic economic reforms and the ability of all of the countries in the region to mitigate remaining political frictions. Co-published with the Asia Society.

Closing the Gap for U.S. Hispanic Youth looks at the circumstances of non-college bound youth and focuses specifically on Hispanics-one of the nation's largest, youngest, fastest growing, and most at-risk populations. The book presents data on the potential and status of Hispanic youth, and explores a number of options and practical next-steps for the consideration of the public and private sectors to ensure that Hispanics are integrated into the new workplace. The sponsors urge the nation's leadership to address the education, family, and employment needs that non-college bound youth are struggling to meet before they discover that the unique incentive that motivated past generations-upward mobility-does not apply to them. Co-published with the Aspen Institute.

The new financial services industry-including banks, thrifts, securities dealers, and insurance and real estate investment companies-is big, diverse, complex, and international in scale. The U.S. regulatory agencies that oversee various parts of this system domestically have been trying for some time to come to terms with the effects of more than a decade of rapid change in the world financial sector. Borrowers and lenders, including individuals, corporations and institutions such as pension funds, have been reacting by making adjustments to their behavior as fast, or as prudently, as possible. In this volume, four leading analysts of this rapidly evolving industry offer proposals ranging from the creation of a new kind of consumer service bank to formation of a new kind of national regulatory agency intended to promote competition within what historically has not been a very competitive structure. Chapters include "U.S. Financial Institutions in a World Market" by Cynthia A. Glassman; "Integrating Banking with Other Financial Services" by James L. Pierce; "After Glass-Steagall: Financial Institution Reregulation" by Roberta S. Karmel; and "Financial Restructuring and Its Implications for Consumers" by John H. LaFalce. Also contains a glossary of relevant terms.

The Euro, Capital Markets, and Dollarization describes the economic and capital market results of the institution of the single currency, the euro, in Europe after January 2000. This startling event appears to foreshadow increased capital market efficiency, increased labor migration, massive cross-border mergers, the eastward spread of the monetary union, and the division of the world into currency blocs.

The manuals in this series introduce today's professional users and students to the basics of software applications, while showing them how they can successfully be applied at home, school, and in the business world. This text deals with Access 2000.