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Establishing Conversion Values for New Currency Unions: Method and Application to the planned Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Currency Union
by Russell Krueger Bassem Kamar Jean-Etienne CarlottiA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Establishing Flexible Work Arrangements: Keeping Talented Women on the Road to Success
by Sylvia Ann HewlettAccording to the author, there are six essential elements that need to gain real traction if a company is to fully realize female talent over the long haul. This chapter examines some emerging models of best practices as it outlines one of these essential elements: establishing a rich menu of flexible work arrangements.
Establishing a Performance Index for Construction Project Managers
by Sushil Kumar Solanki Virendra Kumar Paul Abhijit Rastogi Parnika Singh YadavAssessment of professional competence for project managers and the measure of project success is well-trodden ground in the research and professional project management literature. Whilst standards and certifications like PMBOK and the IPMA competence baseline have been developed as a guide for the development of project managers’ competence, the manifestation of these competencies into good performance is neither guaranteed nor always easily ascertainable. This book presents a brand new, comprehensive, and reliable quantitative tool to assess the performance of a construction project manager. Though the performance of a project construction manager may be judged on time and cost criteria of a project, there is still no one conclusive evaluation tool based on the varied criteria or competencies that are usually ascribed to them. This book develops a performance index for construction project professionals which can be indicative of their performance measured over varied attributes over the lifetime of their professional development. This index has the potential to provide all project stakeholders with better control over selecting appropriate resources for managing projects and drive the project professional from within towards improving his/her credentials with every project. This book can be used by aspiring and practising project managers for measuring their own performance and assessing their relative strengths and weaknesses. Organizations can use the tool as a benchmark to select the best of their human resources for their projects, and training institutions can use the tool to set a baseline, highlight areas for intervention, and indicate the readiness of trainees to face real world projects.
Establishing a Sense of Urgency: Overcoming Barriers to Organizational Change
by John P. KotterCreating change in any organization is extremely difficult and requires a large number of employees to collaborate effectively. Creating a sense of urgency is crucial to inspiring needed cooperation, initiative, and willingness to make sacrifices. This chapter was originally published as Chapter 3 of "Leading Change."
Estado contra mercado
by Rodríguez Braun, CarlosLa delimitación de Estado y mercado se ha convertido en la principal cuestión económica de nuestro tiempo y en un problema político insoslayableLa delimitación de los ámbitos respectivos del Estado y el mercado se ha convertido en la principal cuestión económica de nuestro tiempo y en un problema político insoslayable. Las privatizaciones y desregulaciones, el medio ambiente y la desigualdad, las tensiones en diversos capítulos de la sociedad del bienestar, como la sanidad y las pensiones, están hoy más que nunca sobre el tapete.El objetivo de Estado contra mercado es colaborar en el debate abierto sobre estos asuntos cruciales. Carlos Rodríguez Braun, economista y catedrático de la Universidad Complutense, y destacado representante del pensamiento liberal, aborda el problema desde una perspectiva que defiende la economía de mercado. No se trata, sin embargo, de una postura extrema o maniquea, y no propicia un desmantelamiento del Estado sino unos criterios renovados de convivencia de ambas instituciones.Con un estilo accesible y no técnico, este libro analiza los aspectos teóricos pero también prácticos de la cuestión, y discute las reformas concretas planteadas sobre sus facetas más importantes.
Estanflación: Inflación con recesión. Cómo evitar un nuevo "Rodrigazo" y otros peligros de la
by Domingo Felipe CavalloReconociendo sus errores y equivocaciones, el ex ministro de Economíaque ha dedicado su vida profesional al estudio y combate de lainflación, escribe este libro para ayudar a entender la naturaleza deesta «enfermedad social». Si bien entre 1991 y 2001 conocimos una década de estabilidad deprecios, desde 2002 en adelante la inflación está de nuevo entrenosotros y nadie sabe por cuánto tiempo más. Hay mucha inflaciónreprimida por controles e intervenciones distorsivas del Estado en todoslos mercados. ¿Cómo hacer para que ésta no se descontrole y volvamos avivir la tan odiada hiperinflación? ¿Qué es la inflación y cómocombatirla? Se trata de una enfermedad, una suerte de robo serialfacilitado por el engaño que lleva a que las instituciones funcionencada vez peor y la desconfianza se extienda a todos los terrenos de lasociedad. Esconde los actos de corrupción y les brinda impunidad.
Estate Capital: The Contribution of Landownership to Agricultural Finance (Routledge Library Editions: Agribusiness and Land Use #5)
by D. R. DenmanOriginally published in 1957, this book introduces the term ‘estate capital’ to distinguish investment in land and buildings, in which agriculture rests, from investment in agricultural machinery and other forms of capital which are essentially agricultural. The book provides a general review of the formation of estate capital from estate income, the provision of estate capital from other sources the level of investment on agricultural estates. Concluding chapters describe the influence of estate character upon the formation, provision and investment level of estate capital. Estate duty levy on agricultural estates, tenants’ contributions to capital investment, and charity estates receive special attention.
Estate Planning
by William P. StrengPlan ahead: estate planning to secure your wishes Estate Planning is your overview of the estate planning concepts that are necessary to consider when advising your clients about the different facets of wealth transfer planning. This fundamental reference presents the basic estate, gift, and trust planning ideas in a descriptive and accessible manner--allowing you to easily and conveniently access the information you need when you need it. This essential text covers the development of estate planning strategies for your clients, the fundamentals of the federal transfer tax system, relevant federal income tax rules, lifetime donative asset transfers, gratuitous property transfers at death, generation-skipping transfers, special property transfer planning considerations, and post-mortem planning. When done effectively, estate planning enables your clients to make both lifetime and testamentary transfers of assets to beneficiaries of their choice. In the process, strategic, successful estate planning strategies conserve wealth for these beneficiaries, who are often family members of the client. Leveraging the right methods of estate planning can ensure that you achieve your client's objectives. Explore the fundamentals of estate planning as they relate to wealth transfer planning Dive into special property transfer planning considerations, including community property, life insurance, charitable transfers, closely held corporations, etc. Better serve your clients by having access to relevant, easy to navigate information on estate planning best practices Reinforce these new ideas with a comprehensive test bank Estate Planning is your guide to estate planning concepts that help you protect your assets during wealth transfer--and prepare for your assets to change hands as smoothly as possible.
Estate Planning (In Plain English)
by Amanda Bryan Leonard D. DuBoff"An invaluable tool to help you collect the information your attorney needs." —Michael Cragun, Utah State Tax Commissioner An Accessible Guide to Estate Planning With Estate Planning (in Plain English)®, readers will learn to comprehend the legal jargon and navigate the complex rules involved in preparing one’s estate. The authors provide clear information and cite actual cases to help readers approach the process with the confidence and knowledge they need to make the best decisions for their heirs. Chapters discuss important topics such as: Estate plans, wills, and a variety of trustsGuardians, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other essential documents. Life insurance Digital assets GiftsTax considerations Avoiding probate Identifying and caring for estate property Settling business assets Finding a lawyer An invaluable reference for those preparing their estates and for their families, Estate Planning (in Plain English)® will enable readers to take the necessary steps to preserve their legacies.
Estate Planning 101: From Avoiding Probate and Assessing Assets to Establishing Directives and Understanding Taxes, Your Essential Primer to Estate Planning (Adams 101)
by Vicki Cook Amy BlacklockDiscover the ins and outs of planning your own or your loved one&’s last wishes with this easy-to-understand guide to estate planning.No one likes to talk about death, but being prepared for any unexpected tragedy can help your loved ones navigate your loss more easily in the long run. From creating your advanced medical directives to designating your beneficiaries, estate planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are no longer around. With Estate Planning 101, you can get your affairs in order before any unfortunate incident occurs. This easy-to-understand guide comes with detailed information on what needs to be done to protect your estate. With information on creating a living will, minimizing estate taxes, choosing an executor, and more, you will be prepared for the future, no matter what it brings. Estate Planning 101 offers you step-by-step instructions and checklists to keep you organized for whatever life throws your way.
Estate Planning Basics
by Denis CliffordThis book provides concise, straightforward, and easy-to-read information about the major components of estate planning – without going into endless detail about arcane options that apply only to the wealthy. Topics include: choosing beneficiaries estate planning by parents with minor children wills living trusts avoiding probate trusts for people in a second marriage, and planning for incapacity. Best-selling Nolo author Denis Clifford uses plain-English to make these estate planning issues easy to understand, and he lets you know which tasks you can handle yourself, and when you’ll need a lawyer’s help.
Estate Planning Basics
by Denis CliffordEstate planning, in plain English This book provides concise, straight forward, and easy to read information about the major components of estate planning – without going into endless detail about arcane options that apply only to the wealthy. Topics include: choosing beneficiaries estate planning by parents with minor children wills living trusts avoiding probate trusts for people in a second marriage, and planning for incapacity. Best-selling Nolo author Denis Clifford uses plain-English to make these estate planning issues easy to understand, and lets you know which tasks you can handle yourself, and when you’ll need a lawyer’s help.
Estate Planning Basics
by Denis CliffordThis book provides concise, straightforward, and easy to read information about the major components of estate planning – without going into endless detail about arcane options that apply only to the wealthy. Topics include: Wills. Why you need one, how to make one, and when having just a will is enough. Living Trusts. When they’re useful, how they work, and whether you need a lawyer to make one. Young Beneficiaries. How to protect gifts you leave to young people to young people, by naming a responsible adult to manage the property until they come of age. Avoiding Probate. What is probate, why you might want to avoid it, and how to do it. Planning for Incapacity. Why you should make powers of attorney and health care directives to plan for a time when you cannot make decisions about your finances or your medical care. Best-selling Nolo author Denis Clifford uses plain English to make these estate planning issues easy to understand, and he lets you know which tasks you can handle yourself and when you’ll need a lawyer’s help.
Estate Planning Basics (4th edition)
by Denis CliffordFind out the fundamentals of estate planning, including wills, living trusts, estate taxes and more.
Estate Planning For Dummies
by Esq. N. Brian Caverly Jordan S. SimonIf you're like most people, you want to be sure that, once you've passed on, no more of your property and money will be lost to the government than is absolutely necessary. You want to know that you'll be leaving your heirs your assets and not your debts. You want to be absolutely certain that your will is ship-shape, your insurance policies are structured properly, and that every conceivable hole in your estate plan has been filled. And most of all, you'd like to do all of this without driving yourself crazy trying to make sense of the complicated jargon, jumble of paperwork, and welter of state and federal laws involved in the estate planning process. Written by two estate planning pros, this simple, easy-to-use guide takes the pain out of planning for your ultimate financial future. In plain English, the authors walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to: Put your estate into order Minimize estate taxes Write a proper will Deal with probate Set up trusts Make sure your insurance policies are structured properly Plan for special situations, like becoming incompetent and pet care Craft a solid estate plan and keep it up-to-date Don't leave the final disposition of your estate up to chance and the whims of bureaucrats. Estate Planning For Dummies gives you the complete lowdown on: Figuring out what you're really worth Mastering the basics of wills and probate Using will substitutes and dodging probate taxes Setting up protective trusts, charitable trusts, living trusts and more Making sense of state and federal inheritance taxes Avoiding the generation skipping transfer tax Minimizing all your estate-related taxes Estate planning for family businesses Creating a comprehensive estate plan Straightforward, reader-friendly, easy-to-use, Estate Planning For Dummies is the ultimate guide to planning your family's future.
Estate Planning For Dummies
by Jordan S. Simon Joseph MashinskiGet your arms around wills, trusts, probate, inheritance taxes, and other important estate planning essentials Estate Planning For Dummies teaches you the ins and outs of estate planning. It’s all about drafting wills, dealing with probate, assigning powers of attorney, establishing living trusts, and beyond. Think you don’t have enough assets to merit estate planning? Think again. This everyone-friendly guide walks you through building a solid estate plan, whatever your current financial situation. In easy-to-understand language, you’ll learn the ins and outs of estate planning, including what happens to your stuff—cash, real estate, businesses, retirement funds, everything—when you pass away. This new edition is updated for the many recent changes in estate taxes and inheritance law. Make sure your assets get into the pockets of your heirs or wherever you want them to go, and learn how to accomplish it the For Dummies way. Understand state and federal estate and inheritance taxes Build an air-tight will and make sure your heirs get as much as they can Protect your estate’s privacy even after you’re gone Plan for the transition of a family business Prevent disagreements and uncertainty among your heirs Figure out how to pass on your digital assetsThis friendly guide is a must for people of any age in the process of drafting their wills and planning where their assets ultimately end up.
Estate Planning for the Healthy, Wealthy Family: How to Promote Family Harmony, Affirm Your Values, and Protect Your Assets
by Stanley Neeleman Carla Garrity Mitchell BarisFilled with real-life case examples, Estate Planning for the Healthy, Wealthy Family combines a positive attitude, deep psychological insight, and "hard" financial know-how for passing on money between family members while keeping relationships and values intact. With competence and empathy, the authors discuss such important moral issues as the role money plays in a happy family; how parents model their children's values; and ways to build happy families where there is unequal wealth.
Estate Planning, 5E (Idiot's Guides)
by Stephen MapleAnyone with assets and heirs needs a will to determine what will happen to their property and plan for the welfare of their children should they pass away unexpectedly. As people age, they tend to think more seriously about having a will and planning their estates, to help their heirs, and to give them the maximum amount of money possible. This book makes it easy to understand all the issues surrounding estates, and to draft a will. This book covers: • An introduction to the important concepts of estate planning and vital information on how to get started on a plan. • Valuing your property and assets, including businesses and self-employment issues. • Getting the most from life insurance, pensions, and retirement savings. • Creating a will and trusts, and learning how probate works. • Looking after minor children in the event of your death, planning for special situations such as divorce and bankruptcy, and avoiding family feuds over inheritance. • Everything you need to know about taxes: estate, gift, state and federal income—and how to ensure that your heirs receive the assets you have intended for them. • Planning for retirement, including Social Security benefits, power of attorney, and health care directives.
Estate Sales Made Easy
by Victoria GrayFrom first client contact to signed contract, and from setup to day of sale to takedown, Victoria Gray—an experienced estate sales manager and founder of Estate Sales by Victoria—guides you through what it takes to run a successful estate sale. With a thorough exploration of the legal, financial, familial, and business issues, Gray lays out the nuts and bolts of an estate sale with sensitivity to emotions that might arise during the process. Gray also delves into the spiritual energy that she has sensed in different houses throughout her 27 years in the business.With insightful tips and an easy-to-follow process, you will be equipped to: •Set up appointments with potential clients seeking an estate sale manager •Create a contract for the sale •Set up the sale, including pricing and arranging items for maximal efficiency and profit •Manage the sale, from client to customer •Take down the sale and distribute the proceeds •Build your customer base and keep itGray's efficient, no-nonsense advice will help you to tackle your first estate sale with little fuss and a full sense of preparation. Whether you want to establish your own estate sales business or conduct an estate sale for a loved one, this guide provides everything you need to know from an experienced manager who has seen it all.
Ester Boserup's Legacy on Sustainability
by Andreas Mayer Marina Fischer-Kowalski Anette Reenberg Anke SchaffartzikArising from a scientific conference marking the 100th anniversary of her birth, this book honors the life and work of the social scientist and diplomat Ester Boserup, who blazed new trails in her interdisciplinary approach to development and sustainability.
Estereotipas: Lady Ganga, Miss Prótesis, Conciliátrix y otras mujeres de hoy en día
by Luz Sánchez-MelladoIngeniosas, incisivas, inmisericordes, brutalmente divertidas, las ESTEREOTIPAS provocan la carcajada instantánea contándonos su vida. Se ríen de todos y de todas, pero sobre todo de ellas mismas. Exprimir ofertas y rebajas y convertirse en Lady Ganga; sacar el máximo partido al propio cuerpo aunque sea con trampa para proclamarse Miss Prótesis; cumplir años con clase y bregar con las nuevas tecnologías para que no te llamen Patética Viejuna; mudarse a los suburbios y sobrevivir como especie Periférica y Adosada; divorciarse y volver al mercado de las Depredadoras y Presas; tirarse a la yugular de la mejor amiga, la ex del novio o la suegra de marras como una buena Hermana Loba; combatir el estrés con la armadura de Conciliátrix, la superheroína que compatibiliza el trabajo con la familia, y poder contarlo todo con pelos, señales, glorias y miserias, orgullosa de ser una Incontinente Verbal, y a mucha honra. Así es el mundo bipolar de las ESTEREOTIPAS: les han dicho desde la cuna que tienen que ser perfectas y lo peor es que se lo han creído a pies juntillas. Luchan cuerpo a cuerpo en la jungla de la vida y casi siempre salen perdiendo, pero con dignidad y estilo. Contradictorias y coherentes, mezquinas y sublimes, cobardes y audaces, capaces de lo mejor y lo peor para salvar el pellejo y el tipo. Divinas, pero muy humanas.
Esterline Technologies: Lean Manufacturing
by Richard L. Nolan Karen A Brown Subodha KumarRaises the issue of the appropriate role of IT in lean manufacturing. Most large manufacturing companies have implemented ERP IT systems to support lean manufacturing practices. The Kerry plant of Esterline Technologies attempted an ERP implementation and then terminated it. Now the Kerry plant is revisiting the appropriate use of IT in an environment of highly innovative lean manufacturing.
Estimates of the Output Gap in Armenia with Applications to Monetary and Fiscal Policy
by Anke Weber Asmaa El-GanainyA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Estimating Building Costs (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
by Calin M. Popescu Nuntapong Ovararin Kan PhaobunjongCompanies live or die on the basis of estimating their costs. Preparing estimates and bidding for new jobs is a complex and often costly process. There is no substitute for on the job training -- until now. Drawing on the authors' combined experience of more than 70 years, Estimating Building Costs presents state-of-the-art principles, practices, a
Estimating Equilibrium Exchange Rates for Armenia and Georgia
by Omar Alshehabi Shuang DingA report from the International Monetary Fund.