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The Investment Decision Under Uncertainty

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Report copyright infringementby Donald Eugene Farrar (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is impor...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Loring Allen (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is import...

French Cooking in Old Detroit Since 1701

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Report copyright infringementby Lucy Corbett (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important eno...

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by Loren Eiseley (Author)A collection of the author's favorite essays and poems. This volume includes selections that span Eiseley's entire writing career and provide a sampling of the author as naturalist, poet, scientist, and humanist. "Loren Eiseley's work changed my life" (Ray Bradbury). Introduction by W. H. Auden. Number of Pages: 324 Dimensions: 0.6 x 8 x 5.3 IN Publication Date: September 06, 2011

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by Simon Gaunt (Editor), Simon Gaunt (Translator), Karen Pratt (Editor)Charles the king, our emperor great, Has been a full seven years in Spain.As far as the sea he conquered this haughty land.Not a single castle remains standing in his path Charlemagne (768-814) was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 and presided over a huge empire. He frequently appears in literature as a great warlord and pious crusading figure. In 778, the rearguard of Charlemagne's retreating army was ambushed and defeat...

Haboo: Native American Stories from Puget Sound - Paperback

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by VI Hilbert (Translator), Jill La Pointe (Foreword by), Thom Hess (Introduction by)The stories and legends of the Lushootseed-speaking people of Puget Sound represent an important part of the oral tradition by which one generation hands down beliefs, values, and customs to another. Vi Hilbert grew up when many of the old social patterns survived and everyone spoke the ancestral language.Haboo, Hilbert's collection of thirty-three stories, features tales mostly set in the Myth Age, before th...

The Origins of Science Fiction - Paperback

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by Michael Newton (Author)'I seemed to gaze upon a vast space, the limits of which extended far beyond my vision...' This anthology gathers together seventeen gripping tales from the nineteenth and early twentieth century that make up the foundations of science fiction. It moves from Mary Shelley to H. G. Wells, from Edgar Allan Poe to W. E. B. Du Bois, and from George Eliot to Jack London. Before the term 'science fiction' was established, writers pursued a new and strange subject matter, to...

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Report copyright infringementby Wallace D. Wattles (Author)Being rich and successful is all about destiny; you either have it or you don't. Whoever says this, never had the good fortune of reading or knowing about this book, which has been an inspiration and a life changing phenomenon for many. This books precisely and logically explains how one can go on to becoming rich and successful. It is not just a mere coincidence that some become super successful. There is a stark similarity in their ...

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Report copyright infringementby Milton Friedman (Author)2010 Reprint of 1962 edition. Price Theory comprises the full text of Friedman's legendary course on price theory taught at the University of Chicago. Friedman was originally a Keynesian supporter of the New Deal and advocate of government intervention in the economy. However, his 1950s reinterpretation of the Keynesian consumption function challenged the basic Keynesian model. At the University of Chicago, Friedman became the main advoc...

The Moth Presents: Occasional Magic: True Stories about Defying the Impossible - Hardcover

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by Catherine Burns (Editor), Meg Wolitzer (Foreword by)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From storytelling phenomenon and hit podcast The Moth--and featuring contributions from Meg Wolitzer, Adam Gopnik, Krista Tippett, Andrew Solomon, Rosanne Cash, Ophira Eisenberg, Wang Ping, and more--a new collection of unforgettable true stories about finding the strength to face the impossible, drawn from the very best ever told on its stages Carefully selected by the creative minds at storytelling phenomenon...

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by Benjamin Disraeli (Author), Nicholas Shrimpton (Editor)Sybil, or The Two Nations is one of the finest novels to depict the social problems of class-ridden Victorian England. The book's publication in 1845 created a sensation, for its immediacy and readability brought the plight of the working classes sharply to the attention of the reading public. The "two nations" of the alternative title are the rich and poor, so disparate in their opportunities and living conditions, and so hostile to e...

Elements of Economics of Industry: Being the First Volume of Elements of Economics

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Report copyright infringementby Alfred Marshall (Author)British economist ALFRED MARSHALL (1842-1924) was one of the most prominent thinkers of his age on the philosophy of finance, and his groundbreaking Principles of Economics (1890) was for years the standard text on the subject. Here, in Elements of Economics of Industry, he adapts his classic text for students. First published in 1892, it still serves as an excellent primer on such topics as: . economics as part of the study of humanity ...

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Report copyright infringementby John Rogers Commons (Author)CLASSIC STUDY OF AMERICAN LABOR ECONOMICS "This book outlines an evolutionary and behavioral theory of value based on data drawn from court decisions. Analyzing the meaning of reasonable value as defined by the courts, Commons finds that the answer is based on a notion of reasonable conduct. Expanding this point to encompass the habits and customs of social life, he shows that court decisions are based on customs that are powerful fo...

Toward a Geography of Price: A Study in Geo-Econometrics

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Report copyright infringementby William Warntz (Author)Physical distance and time are considered basic dimensions not only of a physical system but of an economic system as well. Space, time, supply, and demand are, when interwoven into a pattern of analysis, a vitally important aspect of the American economic system viewed in a time-space continuum. This book presents the results of research into this theory of geographically influenced price ranges. With emphasis on the slowly recognized an...

Trends in the Distribution of Stock Ownership

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Report copyright infringementby Edwin Burk Cox (Author)This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.Author BiographyEdwin Burk Cox was Associate Professor of Sta...

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Report copyright infringementby S. Howard Patterson (Editor)The Future of Democratic Capitalism poses this question: what are the chances of survival for America's present economic and political way of life? Opposing totalitarian communism proclaimed by the USSR stands the democratic capitalism of the United States, which is being attacked from within as well as from without and is undergoing such serious, rapid changes that its fundamental nature has been altered within a single generation. ...

Other Peoples Money and How the Bankers Use It (1914)

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Report copyright infringementby Louis Dembitz Brandeis (Author)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1914 Edition. Number of Pages: 238 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: August 07, 2014

How To Make Money And How To Keep It Or Capital And Labor

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Ford (Author), Thomas A. Davies (Other)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1884 Edition. Number of Pages: 538 Dimensions: 1.09 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 30, 2014

A Plan for a Modified Central Bank (1907)

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Moritz Warburg (Author)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition. Number of Pages: 18 Dimensions: 0.04 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: August 07, 2014

The History of the Thrift Movement in America

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Report copyright infringementby S. W. Straus (Author), Rollin Kirby (Illustrator)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition. Number of Pages: 266 Dimensions: 0.56 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 30, 2014

Fisher's Capital and Income (Essential Economics Series: Celebrated Economists)

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Report copyright infringementby Thorstein Veblen (Author)Originally published in 1908, this is a work by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. It is an article written for the Political Science Quarterly publication on the subject of Irving Fisher's book 'The Nature of Capital and Income'. We are republishing this work with a brand new introductory biography of the author with the aim of placing it in the context of his other writings and achievements. Number o...

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Report copyright infringementby Thorstein Veblen (Author)Thorstein Veblen was probably the greatest economist working in early 20th century America. In this treatise, Veblen sets out the preconceptions and uninformed ideas people have when beginning to study the economy, taking each problem and addressing it in turn, hoping to open the readers mind to a better understanding of one of the most difficult and complex problems of the modern world, the economy. We are republishing this work with a...

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Report copyright infringementby William Vickroy Marshall (Author)A Curb To Predatory Wealth is a book written by William Vickroy Marshall and published in 1912. The book is a critique of the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few individuals and the negative effects it has on society. Marshall argues that the accumulation of wealth by a small group of people leads to the exploitation of the working class and the erosion of democracy. He suggests that the government should take a more a...

A Standard Of Value: Considered In Its Relation To Currency (1893)

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Report copyright infringementby Lewis H. Blair (Author)""A Standard of Value: Considered in its Relation to Currency"" is a book written by Lewis H. Blair and published in 1893. The book explores the concept of a standard of value and its relationship with currency. The author argues that a standard of value is necessary for a stable economy and examines different historical examples of standards of value, including gold and silver. Blair also discusses the role of currency in the economy and...

A National Bank Or No Bank: An Appeal To The Common Sense Of The People Of The United States, Especially Of The Laboring Classes (1842)

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Report copyright infringementby John Russell Hurd (Author)""A National Bank Or No Bank: An Appeal To The Common Sense Of The People Of The United States, Especially Of The Laboring Classes"" is a book written by John Russell Hurd and published in 1842. The book argues for the establishment of a national bank in the United States, in order to stabilize the economy and provide greater access to credit for ordinary citizens, particularly those in the working class. Hurd contends that a national ...

A Solution Of Interests Dependent Upon Money, Subsidiary Money, Currency, Emergency Currency, And Banking For Every Nation (1910)

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Albert Long (Author)""A Solution Of Interests Dependent Upon Money, Subsidiary Money, Currency, Emergency Currency, And Banking For Every Nation"" is a book written by Charles Albert Long and published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive study of the monetary system and its impact on the economy of every nation. It discusses various aspects of money, including its nature, functions, and importance in the economy. The book also covers topics such as sub...

A Search For The Beginnings Of Stock Speculation (1906)

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew McFarland Davis (Author)A Search For The Beginnings Of Stock Speculation is a historical account written by Andrew McFarland Davis in 1906. The book explores the origins and early history of stock speculation in America, beginning with the early days of the New York Stock Exchange in the late 18th century.Davis delves into the political and economic factors that led to the rise of stock speculation, including the growth of industrialization and the expan...

A Money Market Primer And Key To The Exchanges: With Diagrams (1902)

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Report copyright infringementby George Clare (Author)""A Money Market Primer And Key To The Exchanges: With Diagrams"" is a book written by George Clare in 1902. The book is a comprehensive guide to the workings of the money market and the stock exchange. It is designed to provide readers with a clear understanding of the financial world, including the key players, the terminology, and the various market instruments.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different a...

A Criticism Of The Theory Of Trades' Unions (1892)

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas S. Cree (Author)""A Criticism of the Theory of Trades' Unions"" is a book written by Thomas S. Cree in 1892. It is a critical analysis of the theory and practices of trades unions, which were becoming increasingly popular in the late 19th century. Cree argues that trades unions, while well-intentioned, are ultimately detrimental to the interests of the working class. He believes that they create artificial barriers to entry in certain industries, leading...

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Report copyright infringementby J. L. Clifford-Smith (Author)A Manual For The Congress: With A Narrative Of Past Labors And Results (1882) is a book written by J. L. Clifford-Smith that provides a comprehensive guide for the Congress, as well as a detailed account of its past achievements and accomplishments. The book is intended to serve as a reference for members of the Congress, providing them with information on the various processes and procedures involved in their work. It covers topics...

A Consideration Of The Wealth And Poverty Of Nations: Embracing Also The Evolution Of Industry And Its Outcome (1887)

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Report copyright infringementby Wolcott Noble Griswold (Author)""A Consideration Of The Wealth And Poverty Of Nations"" is a book written by Wolcott Noble Griswold in 1887. The book explores the topics of wealth and poverty in different nations, taking into consideration the evolution of industry and its outcomes. Griswold examines the economic conditions of various countries, analyzing the factors that contribute to their prosperity or lack thereof. He discusses the impact of industrializati...

A Counting-House Guide: Containing Copies Of The Chief Commercial Documents Now Generally Used (1904)

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Report copyright infringementby William George Cordingley (Author)""A Counting-House Guide: Containing Copies Of The Chief Commercial Documents Now Generally Used"" is a book written by William George Cordingley and published in 1904. The book serves as a guide for individuals working in the field of commerce, providing them with copies of the most commonly used commercial documents. These documents include invoices, bills of lading, promissory notes, and other legal forms that are essential ...