Economics

Analysises tax systems and tax reforms in several Latin American countries since the early 1990's, including Argentina and Brazil, Costa Rica and Mexico, Paraguay, Colombia, Chile and Uruguay. This book presents and discusses tax systems from a quantitative and historical perspective and describes the main taxes existing in each country.

The ""quality of life"" concept of quality of life is a broad one. It incorporates basic needs but also extends beyond them to include capabilities, the ""livability"" of the environment, and life appreciation and happiness.

Using Tanzania as a case study this book shows how different definitions of Aid for Trade lead to different estimates of the amount being delivered. It suggests an alternative simple and practical methodology for recipient countries to classify and quantify it.

There is an investment crisis and, as a result, wage growth and yields are not keeping up with rising prices. But crisis brings opportunity. It is possible to protect savings and even profit handsomely by following a new investment paradigm-one that seeks to profit from the global trends that are already ...

It is no secret that Americans save very little: every economic index confirms as much. This book describes not only how the 'savings crisis' adversely influences personal lifestyles over the long term but also how it can undermine national wealth and standard of living.

The fiasco that sank millions of Americans, including one journalist, who thought he knew better.

This collection of papers presents the fruits of a collaborative project between African, American and French scholars seeking to understand in more specific terms how natural heritage, territory, and identity relate to each other.

This up-to-date guide to dealing with the pension crisis explains new rules to come into force in 2005 and outlines seven effective ways to secure a more prosperous retirement. Advice is aimed at the 40-plus age group - so it's never too late to take steps that will really make a difference.

Impersonal forces do not make economic decisions: we do. And what we decide not only determines our society's material well-being but also reflects ethical choices.

This annual series from the Brookings Institution and the Financial Institutions Center at the Wharton School provides timely and insightful analyses of the financial services industry.

The introduction of the single European currency is arguably the greatest financial development of our generation, yet there is still much work to be done in terms of both reaching the set criteria for member states and educating the business and financial world as to its implications.