Search Results - "Competition"

Visions for a sustainable energy future / by Gabriel, Mark A., 1954-

Table of Contents: “…Megatrends and the energy horizon -- Incenting innovation : a competitive regulatory framework -- The destiny of energy business evolution -- The destiny of demographics -- The destiny of carbon constraints and capacity demands -- The destiny of intelligent infrastructure -- The destiny of customer engagement -- The destination : a transformed electricty sector.…”
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Foundations of organisational economics : histories and theories of the firm and production / by Walker, Paul, 1959-

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Normative versus positive analysis in the history of the theory of production -- The division of labour and the theory of the firm -- Proto-neoclassicals and the theory of production -- Appendix: a very brief history of perfect competition -- The representative firm -- The neoclassical model under fire 1940- -- Conclusion.…”
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The Hypocritical Hegemon : How the United States Shapes Global Rules against Tax Evasion and Avoidance / by Hakelberg, Lukas, 1985-

Table of Contents: “…Change and Stability in Global Tax Policy -- Power in International Tax Politics -- Countering Harmful Tax Practices -- The Swift Return of Tax Competition -- The Emergence of Multilateral AEI -- The BEPS Project : Long Live Arm's Length -- From Hegemony to Transatlantic Tax Battle?…”
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The Trader Joe's adventure turning a unique approach to business into a retail and cultural phenomenon / by Lewis, Len

Table of Contents: “…Dare to be different -- Maintain a consistent philosophy -- Cut out the middleman -- Make it fun -- Know your target customer -- Always deliver value -- Uncover the right location -- Constantly innovate -- Foster a loyal workforce -- Outsmart the competition -- Don't be too boastful.…”
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The marketplace of Christianity by Ekelund, Robert B. (Robert Burton), 1940-

Table of Contents: “…Religion, church, and economics -- The economics of religion -- Religious markets -- Religious form change: case studies -- Economics of the Protestant revolt -- The Counter-Reformation: incumbent-firm reaction to market entry -- The establishment and evolution of Protestantism -- Catholicism, Protestantism, and economic performance -- The competitive revolution in Christianity.…”
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People's law and state law the Bellagio papers /

Table of Contents: “…Folk law in state courts -- pt. III. Competition between state and unofficial law -- pt. …”
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Capitalism from below markets and institutional change in China / by Nee, Victor, 1945-

Table of Contents: “…-- Markets and endogenous institutional change -- The epicenter of bottom-up capitalism -- Entrepreneurs and institutional innovation -- Legitimacy and organizational change -- Industrial clusters and competitive advantage -- The development of labor markets -- Institutions of innovation -- Political economy of capitalism.…”
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Poverty of democracy : the institutional roots of political participation in Mexico / by Holzner, Claudio A.

Table of Contents: “…The return of institutions : political opportunities and participation -- Toward an institutional theory of political participation -- Neoliberal reforms, the state, and opportunities for political participation -- Political institutions, engagement, and participation -- Uneven and incomplete democratization in Mexico -- Democratization, political competition, and political participation -- Political equality and democracy in Mexico.…”
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Macroeconomic analysis / by Niepelt, Dirk, 1969-

Table of Contents: “…Microeconomic foundations -- Consumption and saving -- Dynamic competitive equilibrium -- Risk -- Asset returns and asset prices -- Labor supply, growth, and business cycles -- The open economy -- Frictions -- Money -- Price setting and price rigidity -- The government -- Optimal policy -- Time consistent policy -- Bibliography -- Index.…”

Oxbridge men British masculinity and the undergraduate experience, 1850-1920 / by Deslandes, Paul R., 1965-

Table of Contents: “…: discipline and authority -- Those "horrid," "holy" schools : examinations, competition, and masculine struggle -- "Impervious to the gentler sex?" …”
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Capitol investments the marketability of political skills / by Parker, Glenn R., 1946-

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Politicians, institutions, and human capital; or, Becker goes to Washington -- Methodology : data and variables -- Congress as workplace : the production of marketable human capital -- Returns to specialized training : career mobility and grooming lobbyists -- Returns to general training : competitive wages--but at a price -- Summary of findings and implications.…”
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Promised land Solms, Castro, and Sam Houston's colonization contracts / by Morgenthaler, George J.

Table of Contents: “…Context -- France meets Texas -- The colonization contracts -- Shifting diplomatic winds -- The nobles and the pilgrims -- France sours, Germany ponders -- Setbacks and preparations -- Solms -- The journey -- Welcome to Texas -- West to San Antonio -- Competition -- Missed connections -- Priorities -- The founders depart -- The tides turn -- The outcome -- Aftermath.…”
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Gibbons v. Ogden, law, and society in the early republic by Cox, Thomas H.

Table of Contents: “…Steam power and patent law development in the Eighteenth Century -- Origins of the Fulton-Livingston monopoly -- Corporate negotiations -- Defending the monopoly -- Interstate competition -- Personal rivalries and lawsuits -- The road to the U.S. …”
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Democracy's arsenal creating a twenty-first-century defense industry / by Gansler, Jacques S.

Table of Contents: “…The challenge -- The defense industry in perspective -- National security in the 21st century -- Characteristics of the industry in the early 21st century -- The workforce (industry, government, and university) -- The criticality of research and development -- Competition in defense acquisitions -- Other nations defense industry strategy -- Transforming the U.S. national security industry.…”
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Laboratory management quality in laboratory diagnosis / by Kinkus, Candis A.

Table of Contents: “…Accreditation and regulatory compliance -- Patient safety -- Quality management and performance improvement -- Financial management -- Staff management -- Laboratory safety -- Specimen logistics -- Test utilization -- Competitive performance in the outreach market -- Selection and management of reference laboratories -- Instrument selection for the clinical laboratory -- Selection and utilization of a laboratory.…”
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Jewish youth and identity in postwar France : rebuilding family and nation / by Doron, Daniella

Table of Contents: “…Trauma, universal victimhood, and universalism -- From competition to cooperation: redefining Jewish identities.…”
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Internet and computer law : cases, comments, questions / by Maggs, Peter B.

Table of Contents: “…Internet and software copyright -- Patentability of computer software, programmed computers, and internet business systems -- Trade secrecy -- Trademarks, unfair competition, and unfair business practices -- Internet jurisdiction -- Electronic transactions -- Telecommunications and the internet -- Computer crime -- Antitrust -- Privacy -- Right to accuracy of information -- Regulation of internet content.…”

The Economics of the Global Defence Industry

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School choice and the question of accountability the Milwaukee experience / by Van Dunk, Emily, 1966-

Table of Contents: “…The limitations of parental accountability -- Parental choice, parental power, and accountability -- The response of public schools to competition -- What parents know : an examination of informed consumers -- Shopping for schools -- Do the dollars follow the child? …”
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Nutrition standards for foods in schools leading the way toward healthier youth /

Table of Contents: “…Committee task and guiding principles -- Nutrition-related health concerns, dietary intakes, and eating behaviors of children and adolescents -- The school environment -- Foods and beverages sold outside the school meal program: federal, state, local, and industry initiatives -- Recommended standards and actions for competitive foods in schools -- Next steps.…”
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