Investing in America's Workforce

Investing in America's Workforce
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ISBN-10 : 0692163182
ISBN-13 : 9780692163184
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Investing in America's Workforce by : Carl E. Van Horn

Valuing U.S. National Parks and Programs

Valuing U.S. National Parks and Programs
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 126
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ISBN-10 : 9781351055765
ISBN-13 : 1351055763
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Valuing U.S. National Parks and Programs by : Linda J. Bilmes

This book provides the first comprehensive economic valuation of U.S. National Parks (including monuments, seashores, lakeshores, recreation areas, and historic sites) and National Park Service (NPS) programs. The book develops a comprehensive framework to calculate the economic value of protected areas, with particular application to the U.S. National Park Service. The framework covers many benefits provided by NPS units and programs, including on-site visitation, carbon sequestration, and intellectual property such as in education curricula and filming of movies/ TV shows, with case studies of each included. Examples are drawn from studies in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Everglades National Park, and Chesapeake Bay. The editors conclude with a chapter on innovative approaches for sustainable funding of the NPS in its second century. The framework serves as a blueprint of methodologies for conservationists, government agencies, land trusts, economists, and others to value public lands, historical sites, and related programs, such as education. The methodologies are relevant to local and state parks, wildlife refuges, and protected areas in developed and developing countries as well as to national parks around the world. Containing a series of unique case studies, this book will be of great interest to professionals and students in environmental economics, land management, and nature conservation, as well as the more general reader interested in National Parks.

Investing For Dummies

Investing For Dummies
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 447
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ISBN-10 : 9781118884935
ISBN-13 : 1118884930
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Investing For Dummies by : Eric Tyson

Investing For Dummies, 7th Edition (9781118884928) is now being published as Investing For Dummies, 7th Edition (9781119293347). While this version features an older Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the new release and should not be considered a different product. Invest in your financial future with this valuable, popular, and easy-to-use guide This latest edition of Investing For Dummies is infused with new and updated material to help you ramp up your portfolio today! This includes time-tested advice, updates to investing recommendations, and strategies that reflect changing market conditions. Investing may be an intimidating prospect, but this resource will serve as your primer on all aspects of the topic, including how to develop and manage a portfolio, invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate, open a small business, and understand the critical tax implications of your investing decisions. Updates have been made to sections on investing resources, health insurance, retirement planning, and investment options, among others. Investing For Dummies, 7th Edition will help ease you into investing confidently. Dive into the new content to get sage advice regardless of where you are in your investment planning stage—beginning to develop plans, investing through a company 401(k), or seeking to shore up your nest egg prior to retirement, this book covers it all. Addresses all aspects of investing, including how to develop and manage a portfolio that includes various investment instruments Features expanded and updated coverage on investing resources, retirement planning, tax laws, investment options, and real estate Offers time-tested advice and strategies from Eric Tyson, a nationally-recognized personal finance counselor and bestselling author If you're looking to get sound guidance and trusted investment strategies, Investing For Dummies sets you up to take control of your investment options.

Global Health and the Future Role of the United States

Global Health and the Future Role of the United States
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 385
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ISBN-10 : 9780309457637
ISBN-13 : 0309457637
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Global Health and the Future Role of the United States by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

While much progress has been made on achieving the Millenium Development Goals over the last decade, the number and complexity of global health challenges has persisted. Growing forces for globalization have increased the interconnectedness of the world and our interdependency on other countries, economies, and cultures. Monumental growth in international travel and trade have brought improved access to goods and services for many, but also carry ongoing and ever-present threats of zoonotic spillover and infectious disease outbreaks that threaten all. Global Health and the Future Role of the United States identifies global health priorities in light of current and emerging world threats. This report assesses the current global health landscape and how challenges, actions, and players have evolved over the last decade across a wide range of issues, and provides recommendations on how to increase responsiveness, coordination, and efficiency â€" both within the U.S. government and across the global health field.

The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money

The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money
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Publisher : Ballantine Books
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9780525622185
ISBN-13 : 0525622187
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money by : Jill Schlesinger

You’re smart. So don’t be dumb about money. Pinpoint your biggest money blind spots and take control of your finances with these tools from CBS News Business Analyst and host of the nationally syndicated radio show Jill on Money, Jill Schlesinger. “A must-read . . . This straightforward and pleasingly opinionated book may persuade more of us to think about financial planning.”—Financial Times Hey you . . . you saw the title. You get the deal. You’re smart. You’ve made a few dollars. You’ve done what the financial books and websites tell you to do. So why isn’t it working? Maybe emotions and expectations are getting in the way of good sense—or you’re paying attention to the wrong people. If you’ve started counting your lattes, for god’s sake, just stop. Read this book instead. After decades of working as a Wall Street trader, investment adviser, and money expert for CBS News, Jill Schlesinger reveals thirteen costly mistakes you may be making right now with your money. Drawing on personal stories and a hefty dose of humor, Schlesinger argues that even the brightest people can behave like financial dumb-asses because of emotional blind spots. So if you’ve saved for college for your kids before saving for retirement, or you’ve avoided drafting a will, this is the book for you. By following Schlesinger’s rules about retirement, college financing, insurance, real estate, and more, you can save money and avoid countless sleepless nights. It could be the smartest investment you make all year. Praise for The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money “Common sense is not always common, especially when it comes to managing your money. Consider Jill Schlesinger’s book your guide to all the things you should know about money but were never taught. After reading it, you’ll be smarter, wiser, and maybe even wealthier.”—Chris Guillebeau, author of Side Hustle and The $100 Startup “A must-read, whether you’re digging yourself out of a financial hole or stacking up savings for the future, The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money is a personal finance gold mine loaded with smart financial nuggets delivered in Schlesinger’s straight-talking, judgment-free style.”—Beth Kobliner, author of Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) and Get a Financial Life

21st Century Investing

21st Century Investing
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Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Total Pages : 154
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ISBN-10 : 9781523091096
ISBN-13 : 1523091096
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis 21st Century Investing by : William Burckart

How institutions and individuals can address complex social, financial, and environmental problems on a systemic level—and invest in a more secure future. Investment today has evolved from the basic, conventional approach of the past. Investors have come to recognize the importance of sustainable investment and are more frequently considering environmental and social factors in their decisions. Yet the complexity of the times forces us to recognize and transition to a third stage of investment practice: system-level investing. In this paradigm-shifting book, William Burckart and Steve Lydenberg show how system-level investors support and enhance the health and stability of the social, financial, and environmental systems on which they depend for long-term returns. They preserve and strengthen these fundamental systems while still generating competitive or otherwise acceptable performance. This book is for those investors who believe in that transition. They may be institutions, large or small, concerned about the long-term stability of the environment and society. They may be individual investors who want their children and grandchildren to inherit a just and sustainable world. Whoever they may be, Burckart and Lydenberg show them the what, why, and how of system-level investment in this book: what it means to manage system-level risks and rewards, why it is imperative to do so now, and how to integrate this new way of thinking into their current practice. “Burckart and Lydenberg are the Wayne Gretzkys of investing: Showing us not where investing is, but where it’s going.” —Jon Lukomnik, Managing Partner, Sinclair Capital; Senior Fellow, High Meadows Institute

Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)

Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
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Total Pages : 21
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ISBN-10 : 1437927076
ISBN-13 : 9781437927078
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) by : James K. Jackson

CFIUS is comprised of 9 members, two ex officio members, and other members as appointed by the Pres. representing major departments and agencies within the Exec. Branch. While the group generally has operated in relative obscurity, the proposed acquisition of commercial operations at six U.S. ports by Dubai Ports World in 2006 placed the group¿s operations under intense scrutiny. Contents of this report: Background; Establishment of CFIUS; The ¿Exon-Florio¿ Provision; Treasury Dept. Regulations; The ¿Byrd Amendment¿; The Amended CFIUS Process; Procedures; Factors for Consideration; Confidentiality Require.; Mitigation and Tracking; Congressional Oversight; CFIUS Since Exon-Florio; Impact of the Exon-Florio Process on CFIUS. Illus.

The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros

The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 342
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ISBN-10 : 9781118281406
ISBN-13 : 1118281403
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros by : Joshua Pearl

As you have probably noticed, there are quite a few investing books out there. Many of them were written by some of the world's greatest investors. So, why should you read our book? Stock investing is more prevalent than ever, whether directly or indirectly through brokerage accounts, exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, or retirement plans. Despite this, the vast majority of individual investors have no training on how to pick stocks. And, until now, there hasn't been a truly accessible, easy-to-understand resource available to help them. The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros was written to fill this void. We believe the simplicity and accessibility of our stock picking framework is truly unique. Using real-world examples and actual Wall Street models used by the pros, we teach you how to pick stocks in a highly accessible, step-by-step manner. Our goal is straightforward—to impart the skills necessary for finding high-quality stocks while protecting your portfolio with risk management best practices. Our practical approach is designed to help demystify the investing process, which can be intimidating. This training will help set you apart from others who are largely flying blind. Pilots require extensive training before receiving a license. Doctors must graduate medical school, followed by a multi-year residency. Even those providing professional investment advice require certification. But, anyone can buy a stock without any training whatsoever. While buying stocks on a hunch and a prayer may not endanger your life, it can certainly put your finances at risk.

What Investors Really Want: Know What Drives Investor Behavior and Make Smarter Financial Decisions

What Investors Really Want: Know What Drives Investor Behavior and Make Smarter Financial Decisions
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Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages : 305
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ISBN-10 : 9780071741668
ISBN-13 : 0071741666
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis What Investors Really Want: Know What Drives Investor Behavior and Make Smarter Financial Decisions by : Meir Statman

A pioneer in the field of behavioral finance presents an investment guide based on what really drives investors Perfectly timed to give readers a real edge for investing in post-crash markets Author is a leading authority on the theory and application of behavioral finance and a fixture in The Wall Street Journal and other leading media outlets Poised to become the definitive text on how investors and managers make financial decisions—and how these decisions are reflected in financial markets

Investing in the Us

Investing in the Us
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Publisher : Independently Published
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 1731042779
ISBN-13 : 9781731042774
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Investing in the Us by : Reed Goossens

Break the Chains, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Leave the 9-to-5 With US Real Estate Are you interested in real estate investing, but aren't sure how to begin? Do you want to live your life on your terms, create true long term wealth, and break the chains of a J-O-B? Do you want to achieve financial freedom? Do you feel confused by US investment lingo, or unsure you have the ability to make a career of it? Do you wish you could make millions and free yourself from that desk ... for life? You, my friend, need the help of Reed Goossens and his new book, Investing in the US: The Ultimate Guide to US Real Estate. This bold instruction manual, taught by a surprisingly down-to-Earth real estate investor, brings passion and excitement to a subject that most consider inaccessible. Goossens shares knowledge built on almost a decade of real estate success and hundreds of millions of dollars worth of controlled assets which has allowed him to achieve financial freedom, quit his JOB, and live his life on his terms! Wish this same story could be yours? It can. This guide will teach you how to: Get started in the exciting, yet daunting, world of real estate investment Decode the complicated lingo and insider speak of the industry Find the right investment market for your needs and abilities Review the competition and find your opening Become a financing expert and choose the right options for you Spin deals to your advantage and close them with aplomb Turn these steps into a reliable, repeatable process Ditch debt, break the chains and leave your 9-to-5 behind Live a life of design, intention and success, every day Of all the investors in the US market, Reed Goossens is perhaps the most qualified to teach US investing. As an Australian, he had to learn the tricks of the trade from nothing, exploring the market from the outside in. The result: A no-nonsense approach lacking in preconceived notions and chock full of winning strategies. Before beginning his real estate investing career, back in 2009, Goossens' civil engineering background took him around the world. He was an integral part in projects ranging from Australia to the US, Fiji to Europe, and even worked on the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. His worldly approach plus hard-hitting (but fun!) approach makes this the perfect read for anyone looking to transition from the cubicle to the unfettered life - just like he did. If Reed can move halfway across the globe in order to achieve financial freedom, then so can you! Ready to give life a CRACK, as Goossens would say? Don't wait. Buy this book NOW. Pick up your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!