Economics Books

Learn today's management science concepts and techniques from a leader in the field. The key purpose of this book is to provide a sound conceptual understanding of the role that management science plays in the decision-making process. AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT SCIENCE is applications-oriented and continues to use the problem-scenario approach in which a problem is described in conjunction with the management science model that's introduced. The model is then solved to generate a solution and recommendation to management.

Hypercompetition by Richard D'Aveni offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenging and ever-changing business environment of today, where traditional competitive advantages are no longer sustainable. Through hundreds of industry examples, D'Aveni explains how companies can gain a temporary advantage and succeed in dynamic markets by disrupting the status quo and employing a set of strategies referred to as the "New 7-S's". This book is a must-read for managers, planners, consultants, academics, and students of hypercompetitive industries.

Strategy Pure & Simple II offers a practical guide for executives seeking to improve their company's strategy formation, implementation, and deployment. The book utilizes real-life examples and interviews with successful CEOs to illustrate its methodology. Readers will appreciate the tested and refined process of strategic thinking presented by the author, Michel Robert.

This book is a comprehensive analysis of urbanization in the Southeast Asian region. It offers a fresh perspective on the complex urban systems and their relation to economic development and globalization. With detailed case studies, it provides useful insights for policymakers, researchers, and students interested in the dynamics of urbanization in Southeast Asia.

Principles of Econometrics offers an opportunity for individuals interested in economics to use econometric tools for estimation, inference, and forecast of real economic problems. The book contains simple economic models and descriptive techniques that make it easier for the reader to understand the concept. People who want to develop critical thinking skills can benefit from this book as they will get to answer questions that supplement the concepts learned. The book is an excellent guide for anyone who wishes to comprehend how economics work.

This book would be a good read for individuals interested in economics and developmental policies. Readers will get an insight into the different policies implemented by Singapore to spur economic growth and development, and the impact these policies have had on the country's economy. The book also highlights the country's future developmental challenges and the possible solutions that could be put in place to address them. The book is written in a clear and concise manner accessible to both experts and non-experts in economics.

The Six Sigma Way provides a detailed roadmap for implementing effective quality management, as demonstrated by major industry players such as GE and Motorola. The book is highly informative and offers practical approaches for achieving productivity improvements, cost reduction, and more - making it an ideal read for anyone looking to achieve similar results in their own organization.

This book is a must-read for managers responsible for outsourcing who want to avoid common pitfalls and achieve success. It provides a clear methodology to determine core competencies that should be kept in-house, align outsourcing with corporate strategy, select vendors, and negotiate contracts that benefit both parties. It also covers handling recomposition as contracts end, an important topic in today's fast-changing business environment.

How poor countries can ignite economic growth without waiting for global action or the creation of ideal local conditionsContrary to conventional wisdom, countries that ignite a process of rapid economic growth almost always do so while lacking what experts say are the essential preconditions for development, such as good infrastructure and institutions. In Beating the Odds , two of the world's leading development economists begin with this paradox to explain what is wrong with mainstream development thinking―and to offer a practical blueprint for moving poor countries out of the low-income trap regardless of their circumstances.Justin Yifu Lin, the former chief economist of the World Bank, and Célestin Monga, the chief economist of the African Development Bank, propose a development strategy that encourages poor countries to leap directly into the global economy by building industrial parks and export-processing zones linked to global markets. Countries can leverage these zones to attract light manufacturing from more advanced economies, as East Asian countries did in the 1960s and China did in the 1980s. By attracting foreign investment and firms, poor countries can improve their trade logistics, increase the knowledge and skills of local entrepreneurs, gain the confidence of international buyers, and gradually make local firms competitive. This strategy is already being used with great success in Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and other countries. And the strategy need not be limited to traditional manufacturing but can also include agriculture, the service sector, and other activities.Beating the Odds shows how poor countries can ignite growth without waiting for global action or the creation of ideal local conditions.