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Free Download Post-Faustmann Forest Resource Economics By Shashi Kant (auth.), Shashi Kant (eds.)
2013 | 293 Pages | ISBN: 9400757778 | PDF | 5 MB
The current paradigm of forest economics is based on Faustmann Formulation (FF) of land expectation value proposed by Martin Faustmann. It was a great achievement by a forester to propose a formulation that captures some fundamental economic features of capital theory which. However, the followers of the FF approach have trapped themselves into the past, and have not shown any indication of economic acumen of the great Faustmann. This has resulted in a common problem in the current paradigm of forest economics, known as Faustmann Forest Resource Economics (FFRE), to prescribe the application of a single (FF) approach to all situations irrespective of the specific features of the situation. The current state of forest economics is similar to that of neoclassical economics, and is full of inefficiencies. In neoclassical economics, inefficiencies are due to its "locked-in" position in rational economic man, while in forest economics inefficiencies are due to its "locked-in" position in the FF. The focus of this volume is on the new paradigm of forest economics termed as Post-Faustmann Forest Resource Economics (PFFRE). The first chapter lays the foundation of the PFFRE, and presents the key distinctions between the FFRE and the PFFRE. The volume includes twelve other chapters that address issues related to forest economics from perspectives different than the FFRE. Chapter 2 to 6 are focused on issues related to human behavior that is different than the rational economic man, Chapter 7 and 8 on public choice theory, Chapter 9 and 10 on systems approaches, and Chapter 11 to 13 on incremental approaches to incorporate new features in the FFRE.

Free Download Hans-Hermann Hohmann, "Economics and Politics in the USSR: Problems of Interdependence"
English | 2019 | ISBN: 0367006499, 0367156369 | EPUB | pages: 318 | 3.3 mb
Soviet scholars have apparently stayed clear of meaningful analysis of such touchy subjects as interdependence and conflict in the relationship between economics and politics. Very little has been published on this issue―no surprise in a system that controls centrally both politics and the economy, with an emphasis on rapid economic development. The absence of meaningful Soviet research led the Federal Institute for East European and International Studies in Cologne to sponsor an international interdisciplinary conference on the subject. Contributions to the resulting book cover three main areas. The first includes the impact of traditional Russian political culture on contemporary Soviet economic thinking and behavior, the rank of economic aims in the priority system of Soviet politics, and the function of economic institutions in the implementation of political aims. The second concerns the role of political lobbies in the economy and repercussions of economic change for Soviet politics. Foreign economic relations and the USSR’s foreign policy make up the third area. The concluding discussion reviews the state of international research and identifies areas for future study.

Free Download Economics 101, 2nd Edition: From Consumer Behavior to Competitive Markets―Everything You Need to Know about Economics (Adams 101 Series) by Michele Cagan, Alfred Mill
English | June 11, 2024 | ISBN: 1507222386 | 288 pages | PDF | 4.24 Mb
Discover the ins and outs of the economy with this engaging, informative, and easy-to-navigate 2nd edition guide with all-new entries and updates.

Free Download Jack M. Phillips, Logan J. Moore, "China: Economics Political and Social Issues"
English | 2008 | pages: 321 | ISBN: 1604567279 | PDF | 2,0 mb
China’s economic, political and societal issues have become major points of interest to countries all over the globe. This book presents in-depth analyses of such issues such as foreign policy, political reform, and overall economic developments.

Free Download Marc Lassonde, "Approximation, Optimization and Mathematical Economics"
English | 2001 | pages: 405 | ISBN: 379081363X | DJVU | 4,1 mb
The articles in this proceedings volume reflect the current trends in the theory of approximation, optimization and mathematical economics, and include numerous applications. The book will be of interest to researchers and graduate students involved in functional analysis, approximation theory, mathematical programming and optimization, game theory, mathematical finance and economics.

Free Download Thomas J. Webster Pace University Professo, "Analyzing Strategic Behavior in Business and Economics: A Game Theory Primer"
English | 2015 | pages: 286 | ISBN: 1498525628, 0739186043 | EPUB | 9,6 mb
This textbook is an introduction to game theory, which is the systematic analysis of decision-making in interactive settings. Game theory can be of great value to business managers. The ability to correctly anticipate countermove by rival firms in competitive and cooperative settings enables managers to make more effective marketing, advertising, pricing, and other business decisions to optimally achieve the firm’s objectives. Game theory does not always accurately predict how rivals will act in strategic situations, but does identify a decision maker’s best response to situations involving move and countermove. As Nobel Prize winner Thomas Shelling noted: "We may wish to understand how participants actually do conduct themselves in conflict situations; an understanding of the ‘correct’ play may give us a bench mark for the study of actual behavior." The concise and axiomatic approach to the material presented in this textbook is easily accessible to students with a background in the principles of microeconomics and college mathematics. The selection and organizations of topics makes the textbook appropriate for use in a wide range of curricula by students with different backgrounds.

Free Download The Economics of Privacy (National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report)
by Avi Goldfarb, Catherine E. Tucker
English | August 13, 2024 | ISBN: 0226834085 | 240 pages | EPUB | 2.03 Mb

Free Download Gerald Keller, "Statistics for Management and Economics Ed 12"
English | ISBN: 035771427X | 2022 | 1000 pages | PDF | 48 MB
Discover how important statistical methods are for today’s managers and economists as you learn how to apply these tools to real business problems with Keller’s best-selling STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS, 12E. This edition emphasizes applications over calculations. A unique three-step "ICI" approach to problem solving teaches you how to "identify" the correct statistical technique by focusing on the problem objective and data type; "compute" the statistics by hand or using Excel XLSTAT or STATA; and, finally, "interpret" the results within the context of the problem. Data-driven examples and more than 30 cases demonstrate how marketing managers, financial analysts, accountants and economists rely on statistical applications. In addition, thousands of exercises and datasets use real data from individuals, sports teams or the stock market to let you practice what you’ve learned. MindTap digital resources include XLSTAT commercial Excel add-in and additional activities for practice.

Free Download Solidarity Economics: Why Mutuality and Movements Matter by Manuel Pastor, Chris Benner
English | September 3, 2021 | ASIN: B09FH6VDZG, ISBN: 1509544070, 1509544089 | True AZW3 | pages | 0.4 MB
Traditional economics is built on the assumption of self-interested individuals seeking to maximize personal gain, but that is far from the whole story. Sharing, caring, and a desire to uphold the collective good are also powerful motives. In a world wracked by inequality, social divisions, and ecological destruction, can we build an alternative economics based on cooperation?

Free Download Gary Westfahl, Gregory Benford, Howard V. Hendrix, "Science Fiction and the Dismal Science: Essays on Economics in and of the Genre"
English | 2019 | ISBN: 1476677387 | PDF | pages: 299 | 3.2 mb
Despite the growing importance of economics in our lives, literary scholars have long been reluctant to consider economic issues as they examine key texts. This volume seeks to fill one of these conspicuous gaps in the critical literature by focusing on various connections between science fiction and economics, with some attention to related fields such as politics and government. Its seventeen contributors include five award-winning scholars, five science fiction writers, and a widely published economist.