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Discusses the production of goods and services, including factors involving the labor force, the cost of service, and how it relates to the worldwide economy.
In an era of prolonged and profound economic uncertainty, financial literacy has never been more important, especially for those who are on the brink of setting out on an independent adulthood. This series introduces readers to some of the fundamental principles of finance, both public finance and personal finance. Subjects covered include the production, distribution, purchase, and consumption of goods and services, savings and investments, money and banking, the stock market, supply and demand, and taxes and government spending. Readers are given both the macro and micro view of economic theory and practice.
The national income and product accounts that underlie gross domestic product (GDP), together with other key economic dataâ€"price and employment statisticsâ€" are widely used as indicators of how well the nation is doing. GDP, however, is focused on the production of goods and services sold in markets and reveals relatively little about important production in the home and other areas outside of markets. A set of satellite accountsâ€"in areas such as health, education, volunteer and home production, and environmental improvement or pollutionâ€"would contribute to a better understanding of major issues related to economic growth and societal well-being. Beyond the Market: Designing Nonmarket Accounts for the United States hopes to encourage social scientists to make further efforts and contributions in the analysis of nonmarket activities and in corresponding data collection and accounting systems. The book illustrates new data sources and new ideas that have improved the prospects for progress.
Manufacturing-led development has provided the traditional model for creating jobs and prosperity. But in the past three decades the conventional pattern of structural transformation has changed, with the services sector growing faster than the manufacturing sector. This raises critical questions about the ability of developing economies to close productivity gaps with advanced economies and to create good jobs for more people. At Your Service? The Promise of Services-Led Development (www.worldbank.org/services-led-development) assesses the scope of a services-driven development model and policy directions that can maximize the model’s potential.
In the context of the economy, the producers are those who create products that a country can export. The process of production is complex as some materials need to be imported. This book will not only introduce the process of production but will also showcase the different ways that goods are produced like in agriculture, trade, mining, and manufacturing. Grab a copy now.
This Guide to Measuring the Information Society is a compilation of concepts, definitions, classifications and methods for information society measurement and analysis.
This text seeks to raise the curtain on competitive pricing strategies and asserts that businesses often miss their best opportunity for providing consumers with what they want - an experience. It presents a strategy for companies to script and stage the experiences provided by their products.
