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A Concise Guide to Macro Economics, Second Edition, Chapter 5, Fundamentals of GDP Accounting
Moss, David A.Book Chapter HBS-0017BC-EFinanceIn Chapter 5, Fundamentals of GDP Accounting (18 pages), the author considers the importance of and methods for measuring output. He presents the three basic approaches to measuring output: value added, income, and expenditure (and reviews the expenditure method in depth). He also examines the role of depreciation and looks briefly at gross national product (GNP). He explains adjustments to GDP that enable historical and cross-country comparisons...Starting at €8.20
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A Concise Guide to Macro Economics, Second Edition, Chapter 6, Reading a Balance of Payments Statement
Moss, David A.Book Chapter HBS-0018BC-EFinanceChapter 6, Reading a Balance of Payments Statement (15 pages), defines the essential information in a balance of payments (BOP) statement. The author explores how to read and analyze a BOP and explains how to look for indicators of economic health. The chapter concludes with a short essay on how accounting rules are evolving at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Starting at €8.20
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A Concise Guide to Macro Economics, Second Edition, Conclusion, Putting the Pieces Together
Moss, David A.Book Chapter HBS-0020BC-EFinanceIn Conclusion, Putting the Pieces Together (10 pages), the author reviews the key concepts in his description of macroeconomics and summarizes the relationships between them. He explores the concept of macroeconomics as an inexact science that provides a baseline for analysis and cautions against the dangers of accepting macroeconomic theory as ironclad prediction. The chapter includes an epilogue on the financial crisis of 2007-2009.Starting at €8.20
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The United States and Their Constitution--1763-92 (Spanish version)
Moss, David A.Case HBS-707S30Economics1) the reasons why the American colonists rebelled against Britain (1763-1774); 2) the problems the new nation confronted during the War of Independence and under the Articles of Confederation (1775-1788); 3) the main issues taken up at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia (1787); and 4) the enormous challenges facing Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury in the first Washington Administration (1789-1792). A complete version o...Starting at €8.20
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What Is Financial Intelligence: The Three Main Components
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6532BC-EFundamentally, financial intelligence boils down to three distinct skill sets: understanding the foundation, understanding the art of finance, and understanding financial analysis. This chapter provides an overview of all three skills, along with a discussion about some roadblocks to financial intelligence. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs."Starting at €8.20
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Cracking the Code of the Income Statement: Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6547BC-EThis chapter will help you understand the intricacies of the income statement. It outlines simple procedures and shows you how the income statement can help you understand what is going on in your company and how to use that information to lead. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs."Starting at €8.20
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Costs and Expenses - No Hard-and-Fast Rules: Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6549BC-EMost entrepreneurs watch expenses closely. But did you know that there are plenty of estimates and biases that go into those expense lines? This chapter examines the major line items in this section of the income statement - including cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and one-time charges, among others. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs."Starting at €8.20
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Understanding Balance Sheet Basics: Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6551BC-EGive a company's financials to a first-time entrepreneur, and the first thing he will turn to is the income statement. Conversely, an experienced investor will go right to the balance sheet. Why don't less experienced entrepreneurs do what the pros do? Understanding the importance of a balance sheet - and learning how to read it - will put you ahead of the game. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Re...Starting at €8.20
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On the Other Side - Liabilities and Equity: Understanding the Balance Sheet-Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6553BC-ELiabilities are what a company owes and equity is its net worth. The benefit of looking at this side of the balance sheet is that it shows how the assets were obtained. This view can be important to an entrepreneur because it gives you a picture of how your company is funded, which is critical to making future decisions about debt and equity. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know Ab...Starting at €8.20
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The Income Statement Affects the Balance Sheet: Understanding the Connection
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6555BC-EOne of the best-kept secrets in the world of financial statements is that a change in one statement nearly always has an impact on the other statements. This chapter examines how managing an income statement affects the balance sheet. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know About the Numbers."Starting at €8.20