Contents -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Preface -- Overview -- 1 Directions for Fiscal Reform in the United States -- I Expenditure Programs -- 2 Medical Spending Reform and the Fiscal Future of the United States -- Discussion by Vivian Ho -- Discussion by Andrew J....

Look to Brazil for safe, stable investmentsAs the future of the American economy seems to get bleaker by the day, it is tempting to look abroad for business opportunities. Europe and Asia don't provide much hope, but what about somewhere that's both closer to home and sunny year-round? In Brazil...

Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction and Background -- 2. Good Jobs: Basic Facts and Trends Over Time -- 3. Job Quality and Volatility: How Do They Affect Worker Earnings? -- 4. Job Quality and Volatility in Metropolitan Areas: A Tale of...

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: EU and China: An alliance for the Anthropocene -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Chapter 1 The US: Still reluctant and unreliable -- Notes -- Bibliography --...

Cover -- Volume 1: Workplace Bullying and Mobbing in the United States -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Seeds Planted -- Purpose -- Previewing These Volumes -- Acknowledgments -- Part I: Understanding Workplace Bullying and Mobbing -- Chapter 1 Workplace Bullying and...

This comprehensive explanation of the U.S. government''s role in economics will be an eye-opener for anyone who wants to understand exactly what the government does-and doesn''t do-in this most critical area

A New Architecture for the U.S. National Accounts brings together a distinguished group of contributors to initiate the development of a comprehensive and fully integrated set of United States national accounts. The purpose of the new architecture is not only to integrate the existing systems of...

The turbulence of the stock market and the housing market in the early years of the 21st century have demonstrated the dangers of tying society too closely to financial markets. Managed by the Markets provides a guide to how we got here and unpacks the consequences of linking the well-being of...

The classic handbook to audit committee responsibilities—completely updated to cover the latest guidance with practical insights on the new functions of the audit committee. Now containing the newest regulatory guidance impacting audit committees, including new chapters on audit oversight and...

Intro -- Contents -- Introduction: A Framework for the Analysis of Macroeconomics and Electoral Politics -- Macroeconomic and Institutional Background -- The Demand for Economic Outcomes -- The Supply of Economic Outcomes -- I Macroeconomic and Institutional Background -- 1 Postwar American...