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This book presents some basic theoretical concepts of public finance with a particular emphasis on its impact poverty reduction. Eight case studies from Latin America and Africa illustrate how these concepts are applied in practice and the implementation issues that emerge.

Are You Playing By the New Rules? Forget what you know about personal finance. The old rules no longer apply. Ric Edelman's 88 strategies, tailor-made for today's economy, will show you how to achieve financial success. Ric is famous for making personal finance fun, and you'll discover how...

Up-to-Date, Common-Sense Money Answers, from the Internet's #1 Personal Finance Journalist! •  Quick, bite-size advice you can understand, trust, and use•  Save for retirement, college, or anything else•  Pay off debt, the smart way•  By award-winning MSN Money/AARP financial columnist and...

A comprehensive guide to current issues and practices in governance for Takaful and re-Takaful operations As the global demand for Islamic insurance products increases, a thorough understanding of Takaful principles is vital for accountants, auditors, and leaders of companies offering these...

Why is there is a need to introduce kids to personal finance? The reason is because you don’t want them to make bad decisions that could forever scar them financially. In this book, your child will learn about paper money, coins, credit cards and stocks. Saving and investing are also key concepts discussed. Grab a copy today.

This book offers a comprehensive assessment of the Mauritian economy and its financial system. The author investigates the pre- and post- crisis financial and economic environment of Mauritius thoroughly and looks to the future potential development of the economy. Chapters feature in-depth analysis...

Credit is essential in the modern world and creates wealth, provided it is used wisely. The Global Credit Crisis during 2008/2009 has shown that sound understanding of underlying credit risk is crucial. If credit freezes, almost every activity in the economy is affected. The best way to utilize credit...

A Whole New Way to Look at Your Money…and Make It Grow!   “Here is a lively new guide that offers fresh and actionable ways to approach everyday financial problems. Whether you’re rich or just getting by, starting your career or winding down, you’ll benefit from the author’s insightful...

The third book in the Great Minds in Finance series examines the pricing of securities and the risk/reward trade off through the legends, contribution, and legacies of Jacob Marschak, William Sharpe, Fischer Black and Myron Scholes, and Robert Merton, influencing both theory and practice, answering the question 'how do we measure risk?'

Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1.4, Maastricht University, course: Finance, 20 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Every week, if not more often, the financial press reports intentions of firms to merge. If...