外文新书推荐 2014 年第七批 F015E/S579E2 ISBN: P140WS00000634 馆藏方位:学科资料室 Principles of Macroeconomics By Soumyen Sikdar This book provides a lucid and concise introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of macroeconomics. With India-centric examples, data, and case studies, it provides an overview of governmental policies and measures crucial to economic growth and development. Revised and updated, the second edition offers discussion on major schools of macroeconomic thought and the key economic variables; detailed overview of monetary and fiscal policies under various regimes; analysis of long-run economic growth discussing important growth models and theory; and newly expanded sections on business cycles, consumption theory, and economic liberalization. Written in an accessible and reader-friendly style, it presents a wider coverage of themes, updated statistics, tables, boxes, and illustrations, numerical examples, chapter-end exercises, and summary points, modeled in the Indian context. It will serve as an indispensible introductory text for undergraduate students and teachers of macroeconomics. O225E/B277E2 ISBN:P140WS00000631 Game Theory: An Introduction 馆藏方位:学科资料室 By E. N. Barron This book confirms the role of mathematics in making logical and advantageous decisions and uses modern software applications to create, analyze, and implement effective decision-making models.This Second Edition of the bestselling book provides a balanced treatment of the subject that is both conceptual and hands-on. The book introduces the basic theories behind games and presents real-world examples from various fields of study such as economics, political science, military science, finance, biological science as well as general game playing. In addition to two new chapters on Games in Extensive Form: Sequential Decision Making and Repeated, Recursive, and Stochastic Games, and many new topics have been added and revised. F830.59E/E48E8 ISBN:P140WS00000628 馆藏方位:学科资料室 Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis By Elton, Edwin J.; Gruber, Martin J An update of a classic book in the field, Modern Portfolio Theory examines the characteristics and analysis of individual securities as well as the theory and practice of optimally combining securities into portfolios. It stresses the economic intuition behind the subject matter while presenting advanced concepts of investment analysis and portfolio management. Readers will also discover the strengths and weaknesses of modern portfolio theory as well as the latest breakthroughs X196E/G737 ISBN: P140WS00000627 The Economics Of The Environment And Natural Resources 馆藏方位:学科资料室 By Quentin Grafton, Wiktor Adamowicz The Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources covers the essential topics students need to understand environmental and resource problems and their possible solutions. Its unique lecture format provides an in-depth exploration of discrete topics, ideal for upper-level undergraduate, graduate or doctoral study. Each chapter depicts the key theoretical insights, major issues, and real-life problems that motivate the subject. In addition, the chapters feature practical applications and case studies, a list of annotated further reading, and extensive references. F231.5E/F312E2 ISBN:P140WS00000622 馆藏方位:学科资料室 Crash Course in Accounting And Financial Statement Analysis By Feldman, Matan; Libman, Arkady; Seamlessly bridging academic accounting with real-life applications, Crash Course in Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis, Second Edition is the perfect guide to a complete understanding of accounting and financial statement analysis for those with no prior accounting background and those who seek a refresher. Written by accomplished investment bankers in a clear and easy-to-follow style, the Second Edition is filled with case studies, exercises, practical applications, and real-world examples that test and reinforce concepts. With new examples, an expansion of IFRS/GAAP discussion, and more exercises, the Second Edition equips novices with the necessary tools to put basic accounting and financial statement analysis skills to immediate use in their careers. F243.1E/M392 ISBN: P140WS00000638 馆藏方位:学科资料室 The Power of Global Teams: Driving Growth and Innovation in a Fast Changing World By Elisabeth Marx The Power of Global Teams skilfully reveals how to build high-performance executive teams that win international clients, turn businesses around, and accelerate international growth in a globally competitive market. This highly-practical book pinpoints the success secrets of top international teams through an extensive range of case studies, from Asia to the US, demonstrating how high-performance teams can be developed step-by-step, and confronting the key challenges international business leaders face day-to-day. Grounded in business psychology, it outlines a series of well-proven models that will enhance team governance and galvanize financial results. Featuring exclusive interviews with influential global leaders from a range of sectors, including: Barclays, AMEC, Acumen Fund, Rockefeller Foundation, Citi, Christie's, Ogilvy & Mather, Virgin Media, ABB, Rolls Royce, Petrofac, BBA Aviation and Dixons. This book uniquely casts light on team development in the not-for-profit sector and in emerging markets, and illustrates how international diversity can be effectively channelled into producing superior business results. The reader will gain expert insight into how to lead international teams and boards effectively. Dr Elisabeth Marx is a well-known leadership consultant and author of the bestselling book Breaking through Culture Shock. She is a Partner in the Leadership Advisory and Board Practice at Stonehaven, specialising in top team development, succession planning, and non-executive director searches for international companies. Based in London, she works for clients all over the world.