Download or read book Unleashing Prosperity written by and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past few years, the countries of Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union have seen rapid productivity growth that has driven up living standards and reduced poverty. Unleashing Prosperity examines the microfoundations of the recent growth. The report shows that these countries have enjoyed substantial productivity gains from the reallocation of labor and capital to more productive sectors and firms, from the entry of new firms and the exit of obsolete firms, and from the more efficient use of resources. Unleashing Prosperity also illustrates that policy reforms that promote governance and macroeconomic stability, market competition, infrastructure quality, financial deepening, labor market flexibility, and skill upgrading are important in achieving higher productivity growth. However, significant challenges remain in sustaining productivity growth. The report argues that for the early reformers (most of the 10 new members of the European Union, plus Turkey), policy reforms aimed at improving the ability of firms to innovate and compete in global markets are a main concern. By contrast, for the late reformers (most of Southeastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States), policy reforms aimed at addressing the legacy of transition continue to be a top priority. Unleashing Prosperity shows why microeconomic reforms deserve more attention. It is a must-read for policy makers, government officials, researchers, and economists who are interested in furthering growth and prosperity in the region.
Download or read book A Few Thousand Dollars written by Robert E. Friedman and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to making the U.S. economy work for everyone, by a leading advocate of asset development The majority of Americans do not have a few thousand dollars to weather an unexpected illness, job loss, or accident. Most Americans, including 80 percent of people of color, are locked out of the mainstream economy, unable to add their talents, work, and dreams, unable to share in the bounty of this economy. Without a nest egg most Americans cannot invest in their future—and the future of our country—through saving, entrepreneurship, education, and homeownership. We can—and we should—do better. Longtime leader in the field of asset-building Robert E. Friedman demonstrates how a few simple policy changes would address wealth inequality—and build a better economy and a stronger country for us all. In six sharp, compelling chapters, accented by sixteen original black-and-white illustrations by Rohan Eason that present the realities of income and asset inequality and explain the needed policy interventions, Friedman addresses savings, business, education, home, and prosperity to articulate a vision for making inclusive investments without spending an additional dollar, just by transforming tax subsidies for the wealthy few into seeds for prosperity for everyone. This is an investment with a huge return: the redemption of the American promise of prosperity for all.
Download or read book Money Magic written by Deborah L. Price and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making, keeping, and enjoying money isn't just about investments, salaries, inheritances, or dividends, according to Deborah Price. It's also about the games people play around money and their character type in relation to it. In Money Magic, Price shows how to transform your relationship with money to obtain the wealth you desire. The book is structured around eight "types": the Innocent (the ostrich approach); the Victim (blaming circumstances); the Warrior (conquering money); the Martyr (always rescuing someone); the Fool (gambler looking for a windfall); the Creator/Artist (regarding money as evil); the Tyrant (controlling through money); and the Magician (benefitting spiritually and financially from money). The Magician is the book's ideal, and Price offers exercises to help readers attain it. Describes eight money types, and offers quizzes to determine your type. Shows readers how to stop making fear-based money choices.
Download or read book The 4 Solution written by The Bush Institute and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by President George W. Bush With contributions from world renowned economists and Nobel prizewinners, The 4% Solution is a blueprint for restoring America’s economic health The United States is reaching a pivotal point in its economic history. Millions of Americans owe more on their homes than they are worth, long-term unemployment is alarmingly high, and the Congressional Budget Office is projecting a sustainable growth rate of only 2.3%—a full percentage point below the average for the past sixty years. Unless a turnaround comes quickly, the United States could be mired in debt for years to come and millions of Americans will be pushed to the sidelines of the economy. The 4% Solution offers clear and unflinching ideas on how to revive America’s economy. It sets a positive economic goal and asks some of the top economic minds on how to achieve it. With a focus on removing government constraints, The 4% Solution defines the policies that will allow Americans to save, invest, and create the jobs that the United States needs. The 4% Solution draws on the best minds in the business, including five Nobel laureates: · Robert E. Lucas, Jr., on the history and future of economic growth · Gary S. Becker on why we need immigrants in order to grow · Edward Prescott on the cost (to growth) of the welfare state · Vernon Smith on why housing leads us into and out of recessions · Myron Scholes on why we need to innovate in order to grow the economy
Download or read book Powering Prosperity written by Indranil Ghosh and published by Bombardier Books. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the Global Financial Crisis, we have been approaching a crossroad in modern human history. The top 1 percent of people own more than half of the world’s wealth, while hundreds of millions suffer in extreme poverty. Governments quarrel over the politics of environmental policy, even as climate change poses an existential threat to life on the planet. And communities “hollowed out” by the forces of globalization still struggle to stand on their feet. How can we even begin to contemplate solutions to such immense and persistent problems? In Powering Prosperity: A Citizen’s Guide to Shaping the 21st Century, Dr. Indranil Ghosh brings together his decades of experience as a sustainable economic development investor, an entrepreneur, and an MIT-trained scientist, to provide a new framework for understanding the world’s challenges and the choices societies must make to address them. Central to Dr. Ghosh’s roadmap for positive change is a more inclusive form of governance, a collaborative model of long-term investment between public and private capital, and the empowerment of local communities to unleash their innovative and entrepreneurial energy.
Download or read book Unleashing the Second American Century written by Joel Kurtzman and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An optimistic, fact-based look at how four transformational forces-unrivaled manufacturing depth, soaring levels of creativity, massive new energy sources, gigantic amounts of capital available-will propel the U.S. to new economic heights In Unleashing the Second American Century, business expert Joel Kurtzman shows conclusively that all the talk about the relative decline of the United States is not only baseless-it's dead wrong. A widely-held misconception is that "America doesn't make things anymore." But the U.S is by far the world's dominant manufacturing power, and most of what we make is recession-proof. America also has a stunning level of talent and creativity in the world's fastest-growing economic sectors, such as biotech, pharmaceutical, computer hardware and software, and telecommunications. Due to shale and gas, America has the world's largest energy reserves, and is more favorably endowed than even the Middle East. Finally, America has an unprecedented amount of capital now idle-approximately $4.4 trillion, a sum that is about $1 trillion larger than the German economy, the world's fourth largest. As Kurtzman shows, when the business community fully grasps the opportunities in the U.S., prosperity will return-and much faster than we now think possible"--
Download or read book Economic Growth written by Edd Noell and published by A E I Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book outlines benefits and moral dimensions of economic growth. It provides evidence from the past two centuries showing the relationship between growth and human well-being, greater global income equality and environmental improvements and sustainability.
Download or read book A Capitalism for the People written by Luigi Zingales and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in Italy, University of Chicago economist Luigi Zingales witnessed firsthand the consequences of high inflation and unemployment -- paired with rampant nepotism and cronyism -- on a country's economy. This experience profoundly shaped his professional interests, and in 1988 he arrived in the United States, armed with a political passion and the belief that economists should not merely interpret the world, but should change it for the better. In A Capitalism for the People, Zingales makes a forceful, philosophical, and at times personal argument that the roots of American capitalism are dying, and that the result is a drift toward the more corrupt systems found throughout Europe and much of the rest of the world. American capitalism, according to Zingales, grew in a unique incubator that provided it with a distinct flavor of competitiveness, a meritocratic nature that fostered trust in markets and a faith in mobility. Lately, however, that trust has been eroded by a betrayal of our pro-business elites, whose lobbying has come to dictate the market rather than be subject to it, and this betrayal has taken place with the complicity of our intellectual class. Because of this trend, much of the country is questioning -- often with great anger -- whether the system that has for so long buoyed their hopes has now betrayed them once and for all. What we are left with is either anti-market pitchfork populism or pro-business technocratic insularity. Neither of these options presents a way to preserve what the author calls "the lighthouse" of American capitalism. Zingales argues that the way forward is pro-market populism, a fostering of truly free and open competition for the good of the people -- not for the good of big business. Drawing on the historical record of American populism at the turn of the twentieth century, Zingales illustrates how our current circumstances aren't all that different. People in the middle and at the bottom are getting squeezed, while people at the top are only growing richer. The solutions now, as then, are reforms to economic policy that level the playing field. Reforms that may be anti-business (specifically anti-big business), but are squarely pro-market. The question is whether we can once again muster the courage to confront the powers that be.
Download or read book Theology of Prosperity How to Unleash Your Financial Power written by Donald Reid and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-03-31 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About this Book . . . This book is like a master key that unlocks the doors leading to Divine Prosperity and Spiritual Success, thereby guaranteeing us an even closer encounter with Almighty God, the Ultimate Source of all Wealth. About his other Books . . . This author’s other publications are entitled “Secrets of the Holy Spirit” “Finance and Romance” “Dynamics of Money and Power” and “Wealth and riches.” About his speaking . . . Your Author has hosted his own Television Christian Financial Talk Show and is available for Speaking engagements. “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Hosea 4:6 website: www.donaldreid.org
Download or read book Cashing in on Education written by Mercedes Mateo Díaz and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2016-10-19 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investments in education across countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have transformed the lives of millions of girls and the prospects of their families and societies. Unleashing the full economic potential of women is nevertheless still a curtailed issue in the region: just about half of women are unable to participate in paid work. The majority of the population out of the labor market is women between the ages of 24 and 45. This is the largest share of the available pool of unused human capital countries have, and where mothers of young children are concentrated. This book argues that more and better childcare constitutes a fundamental policy option to improve female outcomes in the labor market, but countries need to pay particular attention to the design and features of such services. First-rate educational programs will be useless if children are not enrolled or do not attend formal education centers. A large program expansion will be wasted if parents cannot enroll their children because they are unable to reach the center, don’t trust its quality, if the program is too expensive, or if work and care schedules are not compatible. Through an integrated framework applied to each country and an overview of the existing evidence, this book addresses the why and what questions about policy relevant instruments to achieve female labor participation. Parts I and II of the book lay out the motivation for Latin-American and Caribbean countries to act depicting their current situation both in terms of women’s labor participation and the use and provision of childcare services. Moreover, this book tackles the how question contributing to the incipient evidence about factors affecting the take-up of programs and demand for childcare services and other informal care arrangements. Part III of the book explores how to improve services and implement more and better formal, center-based care arrangements for young children. It looks at international benchmarks, discusses different experiences and proposes specific actions to solve potential inequalities in access to childcare.
Download or read book Unleashing Capitalism written by Russell S. Sobel and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of original research contains specific policy reform proposals for promoting prosperity in West Virginia. The authors present the case for why state policy should focus more heavily on promoting long-run economic growth. The authors review the scientific evidence on which policies best promote growth and conclude that a policy climate consistent with capitalism, or 'economic freedom, ' is the best way to accomplish growth and higher living standards. These policies work because they result in increased capital formation, higher labor productivity, and reduced levels of wasteful rent-seeking and lobbying activity. This volume concludes with a set of specific growth-oriented policy reforms that address the broad spectrum from tax policy to legal reform to the security of private property rights. We hope that readers of this volume will come away with a better understanding of capitalism's true potential to generate long-run economic progress.
Download or read book Unleashing the potential written by Marope, P.T.M. and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "UNESCO has recently published the third volume of its Education on the Move series, a series dedicated to the analysis of key trends in education with the hope of inspiring dialogue among policy makers, educators and other key stakeholders on the challenges of education for tomorrow. The latest publication, entitled Unleashing the Potential: Transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training is focused entirely on issues related to technical and vocational education and training (TVET). It takes stock of the steadily increasing demands and expectations on TVET systems around the globe and presents recent policy trends in the field of TVET. In their analysis, the authors provide insights into what it takes to unleash the potential of TVET systems around the world. They propose an integrated analytical approach that takes into consideration such factors as economic growth, social equity and issues related to sustainability so that TVET can contribute more effectively to contemporary policy issues such as youth unemployment, gender disparities and climate change. Overall, the book calls for a transformation of TVET systems to enable them to respond to the demands of their contexts. This transformation should enable TVET systems to acquire agility to stay current and responsive to the rapidly changing demands of the twenty-first century."--Publisher's website.
Download or read book Manifestation Mastery Unleashing the Power Within written by Dishani Seth and published by Dishani Seth. This book was released on with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Manifestation Mastery: Unleashing the Power Within" is an enlightening journey into the depths of conscious creation, offering readers a comprehensive roadmap to unlock their innate potential and manifest their deepest desires. Through this transformative guide, readers will embark on a soul-stirring exploration of the interconnectedness between mind, body, and the boundless universe, discovering the profound influence they hold over their own reality. This expansive volume delves into the art and science of manifestation, providing readers with practical tools, timeless wisdom, and empowering insights to harness the immense power within themselves. From understanding the fundamental principles of manifestation to mastering advanced techniques, each chapter offers illuminating guidance to help readers navigate their manifestation journey with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Readers will learn how to cultivate a mindset of abundance, set clear intentions, and align their thoughts, emotions, and actions with their deepest desires. Through visualization exercises, affirmations, and manifestation rituals, they will uncover the transformative potential of gratitude, belief, and inspired action in shaping their reality. Moreover, "Manifestation Mastery" explores the role of numerology, cosmic consciousness, and universal laws in the manifestation process, offering readers profound insights into the interconnected web of existence and their place within it. Through the manifestation numbers technique and cosmic alignment practices, readers will learn how to harness the energies of the universe to accelerate their manifestation efforts and unlock new levels of abundance, success, and fulfillment. Beyond individual transformation, this book invites readers to embrace their role as conscious creators in the collective evolution of humanity. By cultivating a deep sense of connection with the universe and contributing to the collective consciousness, readers will not only manifest their own dreams but also inspire positive change on a global scale. With its captivating prose, practical exercises, and profound wisdom, "Manifestation Mastery: Unleashing the Power Within" serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment for anyone seeking to manifest their highest potential and create a life of purpose, abundance, and joy. Embark on this transformative journey and awaken to the limitless possibilities that await when you dare to unleash the power within.
Download or read book Unleashing Abundance written by Carl Collins and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-05-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleashing Abundance: The Path to Prosperity and Fulfillment Are you ready to break free from scarcity and unlock the boundless potential within you? In "Unleashing Abundance: The Path to Prosperity and Fulfillment," you will embark on a transformative journey that will empower you to live a life of abundance in all areas. In this groundbreaking book, renowned author and abundance expert delve deep into the principles, strategies, and mindset shifts necessary to unleash abundance in every aspect of your life. Drawing from a wealth of research, personal anecdotes, and practical wisdom, they guide you on a step-by-step path towards creating a life of prosperity, joy, and fulfillment. Through the pages of this book, you will: 1. Discover the true meaning of abundance and its significance in creating a life of fulfillment. 2. Gain insights into the mindset shifts necessary to break free from scarcity and embrace a mindset of abundance. 3. Learn practical strategies to attract financial abundance, create wealth, and develop a healthy relationship with money. 4. Cultivate harmonious and fulfilling relationships that radiate love, connection, and abundance. 5. Uncover the secrets to vibrant health and well-being, allowing you to experience abundance in your body and mind. 6. Explore the power of personal growth and fulfillment, discovering your passions, setting meaningful goals, and celebrating your journey. 7. Embrace the joy of giving and making a positive impact in the world, understanding that abundance is meant to be shared. With a combination of insightful teachings, inspiring stories, and practical exercises, "Unleashing Abundance" provides you with the tools and guidance needed to manifest abundance and prosperity in your life. Each chapter offers profound insights, actionable steps, and transformative practices that will empower you to tap into your unlimited potential and create a life that exceeds your wildest dreams. Whether you desire financial abundance, loving relationships, vibrant health, or personal growth, this book serves as your comprehensive guide to unleashing abundance in every area of your life. It is a roadmap to prosperity, fulfillment, and the limitless possibilities that await you. If you are ready to step into a life of abundance and unlock your true potential, then "Unleashing Abundance: The Path to Prosperity and Fulfillment" is the book for you. Embrace the journey, ignite your abundance consciousness, and create the life you have always dreamed of. It's time to unleash your abundance and live life to the fullest!
Download or read book Britannia Unchained written by Kwasi Kwarteng and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain is at a cross-roads; from the economy, to the education system, to social mobility, Britain must learn the rules of the 21st century, or face a slide into mediocrity. Brittania Unchained travels around the world, exploring the nations that are triumphing in this new age, seeking lessons Britain must implement to carve out a bright future.
Download or read book Unleashing Wealth written by Melvin Fillmore and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to break free from the shackles of financial uncertainty and embark on a transformative journey toward lasting wealth and prosperity? "Unleashing Wealth" presents a revolutionary blueprint for achieving a lifetime of income and financial abundance within just 3-5 years. This book is not just about accumulating wealth; it's a strategic guide to unlocking your full potential and seizing control of your financial destiny. Through a fusion of proven wealthy building strategies, passive income pathways, and timeless principles of prosperity, "Unleashing Wealth" empowers you to: Redefine Your Financial Trajectory: Discover how to strategically position yourself for accelerated wealth creation and long-term financial security. Create Sustainable Income Streams: Explore a diverse array of passive income opportunities, from real estate investments to entrepreneurial endeavors, designed to cultivate a robust and enduring income flow. Cultivate a wealthy oriented Mindset: Gain insights into the mindset and habits of successful wealth builders, empowering you to adopt a similar approach and unleash your full potential for financial abundance. It's time to shatter the limitations that have held you back and embrace a future brimming with prosperity and financial freedom. "Unleashing Wealth" is s your definitive guide to realizing your financial aspirations and securing a legacy of abundance for generations to come. Ready to transform your financial future and unleash a lifetime of prosperity? Grab your copy of "Unleashing Wealth" today and take the first step toward building the wealth and lifestyle you deserve!
Download or read book Under Rewarded Efforts written by Santiago Levy Algazi and published by Inter-American Development Bank. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why has an economy that has done so many things right failed to grow fast? Under-Rewarded Efforts traces Mexico’s disappointing growth to flawed microeconomic policies that have suppressed productivity growth and nullified the expected benefits of the country’s reform efforts. Fast growth will not occur doing more of the same or focusing on issues that may be key bottlenecks to productivity growth elsewhere, but not in Mexico. It will only result from inclusive institutions that effectively protect workers against risks, redistribute towards those in need, and simultaneously align entrepreneurs’ and workers’ incentives to raise productivity.
