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It does not attempt to cover the entire body of economic theory, but rather presents those elements of theory most relevant to courses in public economics and public policy in such programs as public administration, policy analysis, health planning, environmental management, urban affairs, and urban planning.

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Addressing the chronic underestimation of capital and operating costs in urban transportation projects, this book provides a detailed analysis of the cost estimating process using case studies from three U.S. cities and outlines a practical framework for this process.

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A revision of the author's thesis, University of Michigan, 1975.

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The first edition of Richard Wolf's volume was written during the infancy of the field of evaluation. A new chapter surveys the contemporary scene in educational evaluation: the development of evaluation;

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Since the 1980s, there has been explosive growth in the use of experimental methods in economics, leading to exciting developments in economic theory and policy. Despite this, the status of experimental economics remains controversial. This title offers an integrated look at the nature and reliability of claims based on experimental research.

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A complete handbook for fair value measurement (IFRS & US GAAP). The book combines professional accounting literature, standards and practice into a single well-rounded and user-friendly resource.

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Accordingly, the main objective of this book is to explain the conventional notion of fairness in presentation before elaborating on the more interesting notions of fairness in distribution, fairness in disclosure and fairness in resource allocation.

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To clarify the issues in estate and gift taxation, a conference was held at the Brookings Institution where a group of experts reviewed the major controversial issues, analyzed the provisions of the present law, and clarified differences of opinion on this part of the tax system.

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The federal income tax exemption for state and local government securities has been a controversial issue for many years. Proponents argue that elimination of the tax exemption would make the cost of borrowing money to many state and local governments prohibitive.

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Although ratio analysis is generally used as a univariate strategy, the accounting and finance literature has evolved to include multivariate-based models in financial analysis, and these models can be used to explain economic events and often predict them.

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Since the opening of the Ottoman Archives, research on the history of the Ottoman Empire prior to 1800 has resulted primarily in the publication of individual financial and administrative records, sometimes with analysis. Dr. Shaw's study is the first effort to use all the available records concerning an individual province, synthesizing them into

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Although the financial futures and options markets have only existed since 1972, many current participants have little understanding of their genesis.

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A variety of quantitative concepts and models essential to understanding financial markets are introduced and explained in this overview of financial analytical tools.

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The commonly used financial statements--balance sheet, income statement, and statement of changes in cash flows-- focus on a firm's financial structure and performance over a defined period of time.

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Ideal for college students in intermediate finance courses, this book uniquely applies mathematical formulas to teach the underpinnings of financial and lending decisions, covering common applications in real estate, capital budgeting, and commercial loans.

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This book explores the financial issues facing startup companies.

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A must-read for those looking for the next growth industry opportunities.