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Stochastic discounted cash flow : a theory of the valuation of firms
This open access book discusses firm valuation, which is of interest to economists, particularly those working in finance. Firm valuation comes down to the calculation of the discounted cash flow, often only referred to by its abbreviation, DCF. There are, however, different coexistent versions, which seem to compete against each other, such as entity approaches and equity approaches. Acronyms …
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- 9783030370817
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- xxii, 241p. : ill.
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- 339 KRU s
Across the Sahara : tracks, trade and cross-cultural exchange in Libya
This open access book provides a multi-perspective approach to the caravan trade in the Sahara during the 19th century. Based on travelogues from European travelers, recently found Arab sources, historical maps and results from several expeditions, the book gives an overview of the historical periods of the caravan trade as well as detailed information about the infrastructure which was necessa…
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- 9783030001452
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- xviii, 260p. : ill.
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- 961.2 ACR a
Liberal democracy : prosperity through freedom
This open access book aims to show which factors have been decisive in the rise of successful countries. Never before have so many people been so well off. However, prosperity is not a law of nature; it has to be worked for. A liberal economy stands at the forefront of this success – not as a political system, but as a set of economic rules promoting competition, which in turn leads to innova…
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- 9783030474089
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- viii, 74p. : ill.
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- 330.01 MEY l
COVID-19 in the global South : impacts and responses
"Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Bringing together a range of experts across various sectors, this important volume explores some of the key issues that have arisen in the Global South with the COVID-19 pandemic. Situating the worldwide health crisis within broader processes of globalisation, the book investigates implications for development and gender, as well as the effects …
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- 9781529217278
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- XXI, 195 p.
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- 330.9 COV c
The economics of big science : essays by leading scientists and policymakers
The essays in this open access volume identify the key ingredients for success in capitalizing on public investments in scientific projects and the development of large-scale research infrastructures. Investment in science – whether in education and training or through public funding for developing new research tools and technologies – is a crucial priority. Authors from big research lab…
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- 9783030523916
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- viii, 137p. : ill.
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- 330 ECO e
Determinants of financial development
As the world has witnessed the worst financial crisis and climate crisis of our age, during the period of 2007-2009, the issues surrounding the emergence and development of financial markets and carbon markets is becoming an increasingly significant area of research and debate worldwide. By engaging with recently developed methods of research and new areas of practice, this book investigates th…
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- 9780230302495
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- xix, 206p. : ill.
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- 332.042 HUA d
Greening the financial sector : how to mainstream environmental finance in de…
Given the manifold challenges of financial sectors in developing and transition countries, one might be tempted to believe that embarking on “green” finance is not a priority for financial systems development. However, there are a number of arguments against this view. Environmental finance, particularly energy efficiency and renewable energy (EERE) finance, can and should serve as an inter…
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- 9783642050879
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- xiv, 249p. : ill.
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- 332.1 GRE g
Rare Earth Frontiers From Terrestrial Subsoils to Lunar Landscapes
Owing to their unique magnetic, phosphorescent, and catalytic properties, rare earths are the elements that make possible teverything from the miniaturization of electronics, to the enabling of green energy and medical technologies, to supporting essential telecommunications and defense systems. An iPhone uses eight rare earths for everything from its colored screen, to its speakers, to the min…
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- 9781501714610
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- xiii, 325p.: ill.
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- 553.494 KLI r
Microfinance 3.0 : reconciling sustainability with social outreach and respon…
This book focuses on the achievements, current trends and further potential of microfinance to scale-up and serve many more clients with financial services that enable them to improve their living conditions. The book asks what it takes to achieve sustainable impact: to know your clients and to understand their needs, to treat them in a fair and transparent way, and to safeguard the synthesis b…
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- 9783642417047
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- xi, 199p. : ill.
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- 330 MIC m
Synchronized factories : Latin America and the Caribbean in the era of global…
The objective of this report is to examine the extent to which countries in Latin America and the Caribbean participate in global value chains and what are the drivers of such participation. Production processes have been increasingly fragmented worldwide. For example, the production of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involves 43 suppliers located in 135 locations around the globe. There are many ex…
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- 9783319099910
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- xiv, 141p. : ill.
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- 658.5 SYN s
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