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Adam Smith's The wealth of nations [electronic resource] : a modern-day interpretation of an economic classic / by Karen McCreadie.
ISBN:
9781907518591

9781907755804

9781282312791
Title:
Adam Smith's The wealth of nations [electronic resource] : a modern-day interpretation of an economic classic / by Karen McCreadie.
Author:
McCreadie, Karen.
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Publication Information:
Oxford : Infinite Ideas, 2009.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (vii, 118 pages) : illustrations.
Series:
Infinite Success ; v. 9
Contents:
Front cover; Copyright; Introduction; 1. How to increase productivity; 2. The sources of invention; 3. The importance of intuition; 4. Markets can be manipulated; 5. Habit creates talent; 6. Diversify into niche market; 7. Open up new markets; 8. The origin of money; 9. What is 'value'?; 10. The need for banking regulation; 11. How to make money; 12. The market dictates price; 13. Secrets are good for business; 14. Create a monopoly; 15. Avoid divisive management; 16. Pay your people well; 17. Don't have children; 18. Collaboration is better than domination; 19. Don't read this chapter.

20. Money makes money21. Working is good for the soul; 22. How wages are determined; 23. Success is usually dependent on ability; 24. Playing the lottery is not an economics strategy; 25. How insured are you really?; 26. A little extra can make a big difference; 27. The importance of education; 28. Falling standards of education; 29. Gender and money; 30. Choosing the right profession; 31. The curse of credit cards; 32. Safe as houses; 33. Keep the money moving; 34. Keep the coffers full; 35. The perils of inflation; 36. Economies prosper by 'productive labour'; 37. Thrift is not a difty word.

38. Confine your expenses within your income39. Bankruptcy is no longer a calamity; 40. Instant gratification is expensive; 41. Take an interest in your interest; 42. The connection between property and interest; 43. Export the extra; 44. The importance of long-range thinking; 45. A carrot is always better than a stick; 46. Emotion is bad for business; 47. Over-trading eventually weakens demand; 48. Get paid on time; 49. War is lucrative; 50. Focus on quality; 51. When is cheap too cheap?; 52. When is enough, enough?; Conclusion; Reference material; Index.
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Publication Date:
2009
Publication Information:
Oxford : Infinite Ideas, 2009.