This book makes a thorough investigation of the population problem issues in India from diverse angles- demographic, policy and programme. Discussing the theoretical background of population control, the book also deals with all mundane issues - social, cultural, religious, legal and health...

Ethnicity has become one of the most studied human dimensions in social and biomedical sciences over the past decade. However, there are important shortcomings in the means available to researchers to define and classify human group difference in past, as well as contemporary populations....

In Search of Foresight Methodologies: Riddle or Necessity -- Defining the Future: Concepts and Definitions as Linguistic Fundamentals of Foresight -- Classification of Tools and Approaches Applicable in Foresight Studies -- Classification of Tools and Approaches Applicable in Foresight Studies...

Mit dem Ende des Börsenbooms im Jahr 2000 sind Aktienanalysten zunehmend in die öffentliche Kritik geraten. Ihnen wird unter anderem vorgeworfen, sie würden zu optimistisch berichten, selten Verkaufsempfehlungen abgeben und sich lediglich der Meinung anderer Marktteilnehmer anschließen. Aber...

IT-Serviceunternehmen müssen in einem äußerst dynamischen Markt bestehen und schnell auf neue Entwicklungen reagieren. Es ist daher von immenser Bedeutung, möglichst früh zu erkennen, welche Anforderungen in Zukunft an ihre Mitarbeiter gestellt werden. Bernhard Arnold untersucht, wie sich...

This book describes the methods used to forecast the demands at inventory holding locations. The methods are proven, practical and doable for most applications, and pertain to demand patterns that are horizontal, trending, seasonal, promotion and multi-sku. The forecasting methods include...

Economic Forecasting provides a comprehensive overview of macroeconomic forecasting. The focus is first on a wide range of theories as well as empirical methods: business cycle analysis, time series methods, macroeconomic models, medium and long-run projections, fiscal and financial forecasts,...

Economic Forecasting provides a comprehensive overview of macroeconomic forecasting. The focus is first on a wide range of theories as well as empirical methods: business cycle analysis, time series methods, macroeconomic models, medium and long-run projections, fiscal and financial forecasts,...

Forecasts predict that those in need of long-term care in Europe will double in the next 50 years. This book offers a full understanding of the institutional responses and mechanisms in place to finance old age and provides analysis of demand and supply factors underpinning the development of...

Peter F. Drucker, one of the world's most influential management gurus of all times, once said that "the best way to predict the future is to create it". In other words, those managers who systematically study the future have also the power to shape and influence the future. By the means of...