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International finance / by Pilbeam, Keith

Table of Contents: “…Balance of payments theory and policy -- The foreign exchange market -- The balance of payments -- Elasticity and absorption approaches to the balance of payments -- Macroeconomic policy in an open economy -- The monetary approach to the balance of payments -- Exchange rate determination: theory, evidence and policy -- Purchasing power parity and floating exchange rate experience -- Modern models of exchange rate determination -- The portfolio balance model -- Empirical evidence on exchange rates -- Fixed, floating and managed exchange rates -- The post-war international monetary system -- The international monetary system -- The eurocurrency and eurobond markets -- Currency derivatives: futures, options and swaps -- International macroeconomic policy coordination -- The latin american debt crisis -- The european monetary system and European monetary union -- Currency crises and the East Asian financial crisis -- Financial innovation and the credit crunch.…”

Database systems : an application-oriented approach by Kifer, Michael

Table of Contents: “…Embedded SQLMore on Integrity ConstraintsDynamic SQLJDBC and SQLJODBCComparisonBibliographic NotesExercises PART THREE Optimizing DBMS Performance Chapter 9 Physical Data Organization and IndexingDisk OrganizationHeap FilesSorted FilesIndicesMultilevel IndexingHash IndexingSpecial-Purpose IndicesTuning Issues: Choosing Indices for an ApplicationBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 10 The Basics of Query ProcessingOverview of Query ProcessingExternal SortingComputing Projection, Union, and Set DifferenceComputing SelectionComputing JoinsMultirelational JoinsComputing Aggregate FunctionsBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 11 An Overview of Query OptimizationQuery Processing ArchitectureHeuristic Optimization Based on Algebraic EquivalencesEstimating the Cost of a Query Execution PlanEstimating the Size of the OutputChoosing a PlanBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 12 Database TuningDisk CachesTuning the SchemaTuning the Data Manipulation LanguageToolsManaging Physical ResourcesInfluencing the OptimizerBibliographic NotesExercises PART FOUR Advanced Topics in Databases Chapter 13 Relational Calculus, Visual Query Languages, and Deductive DatabasesTuple Relational CalculusUnderstanding SQL through Tuple Relational CalculusDomain Relational Calculus and Visual Query LanguagesVisual Query Languages: QBE and PC DatabasesThe Relationship between Relational Algebra and the CalculiDeductive DatabasesBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 14 Object DatabasesLimitations of the Relational Data ModelObject Databases versus Relational DatabasesThe Conceptual Object Data ModelObjects in SQL:1999 and SQL:2003The ODMG StandardCommon Object Request Broker ArchitectureBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 15 XML and Web DataSemistructured Data Overview of XMLXML SchemaXML Query LanguagesBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 16 Distributed DatabasesThe Application Designer's View of the DatabaseDistributing Data among Different DatabasesQuery Planning StrategiesBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 17 OLAP and Data MiningOLAP and Data Warehouses-Old and NewA Multidimensional Model for OLAP ApplicationsAggregationROLAP and MOLAPImplementation IssuesPopulating a Data WarehouseData Mining TasksMining AssociationsClassification and Prediction Using Decision TreesClassification and Prediction Using Neural NetsClusteringBibliographic NotesExercises PART FIVE Transaction Processing Chapter 18 ACID Properties of TransactionsConsistencyAtomicityDurabilityIsolationThe ACID PropertiesBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 19 Models of TransactionsFlat TransactionsProviding Structure within a TransactionStructuring an Application as Multiple TransactionsBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 20 Implementing IsolationSchedules and Schedule EquivalenceRecoverability, Cascaded Aborts, and StrictnessModels for Concurrency ControlA Strategy for Immediate-Update Pessimistic Concurrency ControlsDesign of an Immediate-Update Pessimistic Concurrency ControlObjects and Semantic CommutativityAtomicity, Recoverability, and Compensating OperationsIsolation in Structured Transaction ModelsOther Concurrency ControlsBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 21 Isolation in Relational DatabasesConflicts in a Relational DatabaseLocking and the SQL Isolation LevelsGranular Locking: Intention Locks and Index LocksTuning TransactionsMultiversion Concurrency ControlsBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 22 Atomicity and DurabilityCrash, Abort, and Media FailureImmediate-Update Systems and Write-Ahead LogsRecovery in Deferred-Update SystemsRecovery from Media FailureBibliographic NotesExercises PART SIX Distributed Applications and the Web Chapter 23 Architecture of Transaction Processing SystemsTransaction Processing in a Centralized SystemTransaction Processing in a Distributed SystemThe TP Monitor: An OverviewThe TP Monitor: Global Atomicity and the Transaction ManagerThe TP Monitor: Remote Procedure CallThe TP Monitor: Peer-to-Peer CommunicationThe TP Monitor: Event CommunicationStorage ArchitecturesTransaction Processing on the InternetWeb Application Servers-J2EEBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 24 Implementing Distributed TransactionsImplementing the ACID PropertiesAtomic TerminationTransfer of CoordinationDistributed DeadlockGlobal SerializationWhen Global Atomicity Cannot Be GuaranteedReplicated DatabasesDistributed Transactions in the Real WorldBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 25 Web ServicesThe Basic IdeaWeb BasicsHypertext Transfer ProtocolSOAP: Message PassingWSDL: Specifying Web ServicesBPEL: Specifying Business ProcessesUDDI: Publishing and Discovering Information about ServicesWS-Coordination: Transactional Web ServicesBibliographic NotesExercises Chapter 26 Security and Electronic CommerceAuthentication, Authorization, and EncryptionEncryptionDigital SignaturesKey Distribution and AuthenticationAuthorizationAuthenticated Remote Procedure CallElectronic CommerceThe Secure Sockets Layer Protocol: CertificatesPassport: Single Sign-OnKeeping Credit Card Numbers PrivateThe Secure Electronic Transaction Protocol: Dual SignaturesGoods Atomicity, Certified Delivery, and EscrowElectronic Cash: Blind SignaturesSecurity in XML-Based Web ServicesBibliographic NotesExercises BibliographyIndexAppendices, available on the Web A An Overview of Transaction ProcessingIsolationAtomicity and DurabilityImplementing Distributed TransactionsBibliographic NotesExercises B Requirements and SpecificationsSoftware Engineering MethodologyThe Requirements Document for the Student Registration SystemRequirements Analysis-New IssuesSpecifying the Student Registration SystemThe Specification Document for the Student Registration System: Section IIIThe Next Step in the Software Engineering ProcessBibliographic NotesExercises C Design, Coding, and TestingThe Design ProcessTest PlanProject PlanningCodingIncremental DevelopmentThe Project Management PlanDesign and Code for the Student Registration SystemBibliographic NotesExercises…”

Microeconomics by Pindyck, Robert S.

Table of Contents: “…Preface xxv Part One Introduction: Markets and Prices 1 (64) Preliminaries 3 (18) The Themes of Microeconomics 4 (3) Trade-Offs 4 (1) Prices and Markets 5 (1) Theories and Models 5 (1) Positive versus Normative Analysis 6 (1) What is a Market? …”

Proactive purchasing in the supply chain : the key to world-class procurement / by Burt, David N.

Table of Contents: “…Multiple Sourcing Share of Supplier's Capacity Local, National, and International Sourcing Manufacturer or Distributor "Green" Supply Management Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Ethical Considerations Reciprocity Consortium Purchasing and Group Buying Disaster Plans Summary Appendix Illustrative Plant Survey Financial Statement Analysis Planning a Facility Visit Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 14 Global Supply Management Global Management Perspective Future of Global Supply Management Stages to Global Supply Management Reasons for Global Sourcing Potential Problems Questions Before Going Global Supply Channels Global Trade Intermediaries International Procurement Offices Direct Suppliers Eliminating Intermediaries Identifying Direct Suppliers Qualifying Direct Suppliers Preparing for Direct Relations The Initial Meeting Currency and Payment Issues Exchange Rates Payments Letters of Credit Countertrade Countertrade's Advantages Countertrade's Disadvantages Supply Management's Role Creative Countertrade Political and Economic Alliances European Union North American Free Trade Agreement MERCOSUR Association of Southeast Asian Nations Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summary Appendix Currency Risk Hedging Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 15 Total Cost of Ownership Three Components of Total Cost Acquisition Costs Ownership Costs Post-Ownership Costs TCO, Net Present Value (NPV) Analysis, and Estimated Costs The Importance of Total Cost of Ownership in Supply Management Service Providers Retail Manufacturing Supply Chains/Supply Networks Summary Appendix: Supply Management in Action Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 16 Price and Cost Analysis Introduction General Economic Considerations Conditions of Competition Variable-Margin Pricing Product Differentiation Six Categories of Cost Regulation by Competition Price Analysis Competitive Price Proposals Regulated, Catalog, and Market Prices Internet/e-Commerce II Historical Prices Supply and Demand Factors Independent Cost Estimates Cost Analysis Cost Analysis Defined Capabilities of Management Efficiency of Labor Amount and Quality of Subcontracting Plant Capacity Sources of Cost Data Potential Suppliers Supply Partners Cost Models Direct Costs Direct Labor Direct Materials Tooling Costs Learning Curves Cumulative Curve and the Unit Curve Target Cost Estimation Indirect Costs Engineering Overhead Material Overhead Manufacturing Overhead General and Administrative Selling Recovering Indirect Costs Activity-Based Costing Target Costing Profit Resisting Arbitrary Price Increases Summary Appendix A: Application of Learning Curves Appendix B: Discounts Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 17 Methods of Compensation Introduction to Compensation Arrangements Observation Contract Cost Risk Appraisal Technical Risk Contract Schedule Risk General Types of Contract Compensation Arrangements Fixed Price Contracts Incentive Contracts Cost-Reimbursement Contracts Specific Types of Compensation Arrangements Firm Fixed Price Contracts Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment Contracts Fixed Price Redetermination Contracts Incentive Arrangements Fixed Price Incentive Fee Cost Plus Incentive Fee Arrangements Cost Plus Fixed Fee Arrangements Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) Cost without Fee Cost Sharing Time and Materials Letter Contracts and Letters of Intent Considerations When Selecting the Method of Compensation Summary Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 18 Negotiations Introduction Objectives of Negotiation Quality Fair and Reasonable Price On-Time Performance Control Cooperation Supplier Relationship Management When to Negotiate Supply Management's Role in Negotiation The Supply Management Professional Acting Alone The Supply Management Professional as the Negotiating Team Leader The Negotiation Process Preparation Establishing Objectives Identify the Desired Type of Relationship Five Powerful Preparation Activities The BATNA The Agenda "Murder Boards" and Mock Negotiations Crib Sheets Draft Agreements Face-to-Face Discussions Fact Finding Recess Narrowing the Differences Hard Bargaining Techniques Universally Applicable Techniques Transactional Techniques Collaborative and Alliance Negotiating Techniques The Debriefing: An Incredible Learning Opportunity Documentation Online Negotiation Advantages to Online Negotiation An Example of a Successful Application of Negotiating Online Drawbacks to Online Negotiation Negotiating for Price Price Analysis Negotiation Cost Analysis Negotiation Characteristics of a Successful Negotiator Summary Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 19 Contract Formation and Legal Issues Litigation Prevention Dispute Resolution Negotiation Mediation Litigation Arbitration Courts Development of Commercial Law Electronic Contract Considerations: Cyber Law Attempts to Revise the UCC Basic Legal Considerations Status of an Agent The Purchase Contract Letters of Intent Special Legal Considerations Inspection Rights Rights of Rejection Title and Risk of Loss Warranties Evergreen Contracts Order Cancellation and Breach of Contract JIT Contracts Honest Mistakes Patent Infringement Restraint of Trade Laws International Considerations Contracts for the International Sale of Goods Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Summary Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 20 Contract and Relationship Management Need for Better Contract Management Preaward Conference: The Stage Has Been Set Monitoring and Controlling Project Progress Operations Progress Reports Gantt Charts CPM and PERT Closed-Loop MRP Systems Monitoring and Controlling Total Supplier Performance Supplier Performance Evaluation Motivation Punishment Rewards Assistance Transformational Training Quality Audits and Supply System Reviews Problem Solving Collaboration Managing the Relationship Summary Appendix A: Supplier Reporting Requirements for Unique Major Projects Appendix B: How Critical Path Scheduling Works Appendix C: Supplier Questionnaire Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 21 Ethics and Social Responsibility Ethics in the Supply Management Context Professional Supply Management Ethics Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct National and International Supply Management Conduct Important Areas Requiring Amplification Avoid Sharp Practices Competitive Bidding Negotiation Samples Treating Salespeople with Respect Substandard Materials and Services Gifts and Gratuities Management Responsibilities Written Standards Ethics Training and Education Departmental Environment Miscellaneous Factors Dealing with Gray Areas The Four Way Test Social Responsibilities Summary Endnotes Suggested Reading Chapter 22 Implementing World-Class Purchasing in the Supply Chain Designing an Effective Purchasing/Supply Management Department The Purchasing Planning Function Defining Planning Four Phases of Planning The Organizing Function The Five Basic Steps to Organizing Basic Concepts of Organizing Organizing for Supply Chain Management The Staffing Function The Directing Function Leadership Leadership and the Purchasing Profession The Controlling Function Evaluating the Purchasing/Supply Management Department The Annual Report Risk Management New Focus on Risk Management Appendix A: The Institute for Supply Management Awards for Excellence in Supply Management Appendix B: From Reactive to Proactive Procurement: A Case Study Appendix C: Raytheon Supply Base Optimization, April Appendix D: At Rolls-Royce North America, an Organizational Shift Is the Driving Force Behind an Innovative New Journey to Engage Its Supply Chain Endnotes Suggested Reading Epilogue The Future of Supply Management Index…”