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Book DescriptionTechnology transfer involves the generation of innovative ideas through the sharing of knowledge among federal laboratories, universities, industry, and government, and oftentimes the eventual commercialization of those ideas. By better understanding technology transfer, the government can gain increased benefits from its investment in new technologies. The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology asked RAND to host a one-day forum on technology transfer developed throughfederal research and development funding. Forum participants offered a variety of observations on issues and best practices related to successful technology transfer, which the authors summarize and quote verbatim.

This is the second in the Brookings Institution series of annual volumes that provide the most authoritative and in-depth analysis available on current and emerging issues in international trade. The 1999 edition focuses on governing in a global economy. Contents include: "Policies in a Globalized Economy" by Paul R. Krugman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology "The Domestic Political Resistance to U.S. Global Leadership" by I. M. Destler, University of Maryland and Institute for International Economics "The Future of the World Trade Organization" by Sylvia Ostry, University of Toronto "Fin de Sicle Dj Vu: Is Globalization Today Really Different than Globalization a Hundred Years Ago?" by Michael Bordo, Rutgers University, Barry Eichengreen, University of California, Berkeley, and Douglas Irwin, Dartmouth College "Governing the Global Economy: Does One Architectural Style Fit All?" by Dani Rodrik, Harvard University

Economic Policy has earned a reputation around the world as the one publication that always identifies current and emerging policy topics early. It discusses key international issues when they matter and is invaluable for keeping track of importanttopics. Economic Policy gives you hot topics, from the experts. Papers are specially commissioned from first-class economists and experts in the policy field. The editors are all based at top European economic institutions and each paper is discussed by a panel of distinguished economists. Their discussions are published at the end of each paper. This unique approach guarantees incisive debate and alternative interpretations of the evidence.

Economic Policy has earned a reputation around the world as the one publication that always identifies current and emerging policy topics early. It discusses key international issues when they matter and is invaluable for keeping track of importanttopics. Economic Policy gives you hot topics, from the experts. Papers are specially commissioned from first-class economists and experts in the policy field. The editors are all based at top European economic institutions and each paper is discussed by a panel of distinguished economists. Their discussions are published at the end of each paper. This unique approach guarantees incisive debate and alternative interpretations of the evidence.

В книге представлен анализ конкурентной структуры отрасли, в основе которой лежат пять базовых рыночных сил: внутриотраслевая конкуренция, угроза со стороны потенциальных конкурентов, наличие продуктов-заменителей, рыночная сила поставщиков и потребителей. Автор подробно описывает структурные факторы, обусловливающие интенсивность конкуренции, а также особенности развития отрасли и конкурентной стратегии на различных этапах отраслевой эволюции. На базе приведенного анализа автор предлагает модели конкурентных действий компаний и их руководителей с целью сохранения наилучших позиций их бизнеса. Ценность книги состоит в том, что она содержит не только теоретические положения, получившие распространение и признание во всем мире, но также и многочисленные практические советы относительно поведения фирмы и ее менеджеров в зависимости от конкретных рыночных условий. Книга предназначена для руководителей компаний, ученых-исследователей, менеджеров-практиков, преподавателей и студентов

Book DescriptionThe rush to Cash in on the Dot-com Gold Rush was on. But there were serious problems. The dot-com bubble follows the classic pattern of speculative bubbles that economies around the world have experienced for centuries. Munroe's book explores and explains the boom, bust, and resurgence of the internet economy.

Handbook of Inflation Indexed Bonds provides complete coverage of inflation protection bonds beginning with their first U.S. issuance in 1997. Five, in-depth sections detail: strategic asset allocation; mechanics, valuation, and risk monitoring; global environment; issuers; and investors.

Praise for Chairman of the Board "Board chairmen will find Brian Lechem?s book an excellent resource for addressing the issues that arise from the ongoing role of the chairman in managing the governance systems of their corporations." ?Peter Dey Chairman Toronto Stock Exchange Committee on Corporate Governance in Canada Partner Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP "Brian Lechem is the first authority to define a chair?s role in a timely and very readable book?Chairman of the Board: A Practical Guide. As chair of two publicly traded companies and one not-for-profit, I find that there is little ?guiding hand? advice. I would highly recommend chairs of all boards, and those aspiring to the office, to read this book." ?Jon K. Grant Chairman of the Board CCL Industries Inc., Laurentian Bank of Canada, and the Canadian Canoe Museum "Chairman of the Board is much more than a practical guide...

Book DescriptionThis title traces the role of large enterprises in the economy of Kazakhstan, their development through 70 years of socialism and their privatisation since 1991 when Kazakhstan became independent.