Author: Peter Bartelmus
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0306482215
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Does money blur perspectives for a better life? Lifting the money veil from our yardsticks of progress, income and wealth, reveals the trade-offs of economic growth. The book presents new indicators of the social, economic and ecological impacts of our lifestyles and production techniques. The indicators help to identify those responsible for these impacts and account for their accountability in terms of environmental and other ("social") costs. Sustainable development is to bring about long-term prosperity without undermining its natural foundation. For the assessment of the opaque concept we need both, physical impact measures and environmentally modified ("green") indicators of income, capital and output. Peter Bartelmus opens the dialogue between frequently hostile camps of economists and environmentalists, data producers and users, and scientists and policy makers. Together, they may steer us towards a sustainable future.
Unveiling Wealth
Author: Peter Bartelmus
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0306482215
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Does money blur perspectives for a better life? Lifting the money veil from our yardsticks of progress, income and wealth, reveals the trade-offs of economic growth. The book presents new indicators of the social, economic and ecological impacts of our lifestyles and production techniques. The indicators help to identify those responsible for these impacts and account for their accountability in terms of environmental and other ("social") costs. Sustainable development is to bring about long-term prosperity without undermining its natural foundation. For the assessment of the opaque concept we need both, physical impact measures and environmentally modified ("green") indicators of income, capital and output. Peter Bartelmus opens the dialogue between frequently hostile camps of economists and environmentalists, data producers and users, and scientists and policy makers. Together, they may steer us towards a sustainable future.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0306482215
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Does money blur perspectives for a better life? Lifting the money veil from our yardsticks of progress, income and wealth, reveals the trade-offs of economic growth. The book presents new indicators of the social, economic and ecological impacts of our lifestyles and production techniques. The indicators help to identify those responsible for these impacts and account for their accountability in terms of environmental and other ("social") costs. Sustainable development is to bring about long-term prosperity without undermining its natural foundation. For the assessment of the opaque concept we need both, physical impact measures and environmentally modified ("green") indicators of income, capital and output. Peter Bartelmus opens the dialogue between frequently hostile camps of economists and environmentalists, data producers and users, and scientists and policy makers. Together, they may steer us towards a sustainable future.
Unveiling the Secrets of the Rich
Author: Josh Nelson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The financial system around the world has been hijacked. There is a small group of corrupt families who control all of the worlds wealth and if your in a system and you don't know the rules, you will lose every time! This book was written to share with you the truth behind this corrupt system and will teach you about the tools the wealthy use to escape the trap they created! This book will teach you how to obtain and use these tools to position your family to escape the trap of the rigged system and to truly take back your financial control over your own money!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The financial system around the world has been hijacked. There is a small group of corrupt families who control all of the worlds wealth and if your in a system and you don't know the rules, you will lose every time! This book was written to share with you the truth behind this corrupt system and will teach you about the tools the wealthy use to escape the trap they created! This book will teach you how to obtain and use these tools to position your family to escape the trap of the rigged system and to truly take back your financial control over your own money!
Modern Asset Allocation for Wealth Management
Author: David M. Berns
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119566940
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
An authoritative resource for the wealth management industry that bridges the gap between modern perspectives on asset allocation and practical implementation An advanced yet practical dive into the world of asset allocation, Modern Asset Allocation for Wealth Management provides the knowledge financial advisors and their robo-advisor counterparts need to reclaim ownership of the asset allocation component of their fiduciary responsibility. Wealth management practitioners are commonly taught the traditional mean-variance approach in CFA and similar curricula, a method with increasingly limited applicability given the evolution of investment products and our understanding of real-world client preferences. Additionally, financial advisors and researchers typically receive little to no training on how to implement a robust asset allocation framework, a conceptually simple yet practically very challenging task. This timely book offers professional wealth managers and researchers an up-to-date and implementable toolset for managing client portfolios. The information presented in this book far exceeds the basic models and heuristics most commonly used today, presenting advances in asset allocation that have been isolated to academic and institutional portfolio management settings until now, while simultaneously providing a clear framework that advisors can immediately deploy. This rigorous manuscript covers all aspects of creating client portfolios: setting client risk preferences, deciding which assets to include in the portfolio mix, forecasting future asset performance, and running an optimization to set a final allocation. An important resource for all wealth management fiduciaries, this book enables readers to: Implement a rigorous yet streamlined asset allocation framework that they can stand behind with conviction Deploy both neo-classical and behavioral elements of client preferences to more accurately establish a client risk profile Incorporate client financial goals into the asset allocation process systematically and precisely with a simple balance sheet model Create a systematic framework for justifying which assets should be included in client portfolios Build capital market assumptions from historical data via a statistically sound and intuitive process Run optimization methods that respect complex client preferences and real-world asset characteristics Modern Asset Allocation for Wealth Management is ideal for practicing financial advisors and researchers in both traditional and robo-advisor settings, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on asset allocation.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119566940
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
An authoritative resource for the wealth management industry that bridges the gap between modern perspectives on asset allocation and practical implementation An advanced yet practical dive into the world of asset allocation, Modern Asset Allocation for Wealth Management provides the knowledge financial advisors and their robo-advisor counterparts need to reclaim ownership of the asset allocation component of their fiduciary responsibility. Wealth management practitioners are commonly taught the traditional mean-variance approach in CFA and similar curricula, a method with increasingly limited applicability given the evolution of investment products and our understanding of real-world client preferences. Additionally, financial advisors and researchers typically receive little to no training on how to implement a robust asset allocation framework, a conceptually simple yet practically very challenging task. This timely book offers professional wealth managers and researchers an up-to-date and implementable toolset for managing client portfolios. The information presented in this book far exceeds the basic models and heuristics most commonly used today, presenting advances in asset allocation that have been isolated to academic and institutional portfolio management settings until now, while simultaneously providing a clear framework that advisors can immediately deploy. This rigorous manuscript covers all aspects of creating client portfolios: setting client risk preferences, deciding which assets to include in the portfolio mix, forecasting future asset performance, and running an optimization to set a final allocation. An important resource for all wealth management fiduciaries, this book enables readers to: Implement a rigorous yet streamlined asset allocation framework that they can stand behind with conviction Deploy both neo-classical and behavioral elements of client preferences to more accurately establish a client risk profile Incorporate client financial goals into the asset allocation process systematically and precisely with a simple balance sheet model Create a systematic framework for justifying which assets should be included in client portfolios Build capital market assumptions from historical data via a statistically sound and intuitive process Run optimization methods that respect complex client preferences and real-world asset characteristics Modern Asset Allocation for Wealth Management is ideal for practicing financial advisors and researchers in both traditional and robo-advisor settings, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on asset allocation.
Unveiling Inequality
Author: Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz
Publisher: Russell Sage Foundation
ISBN: 1610446585
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Despite the vast expansion of global markets during the last half of the twentieth century, social science still most often examines and measures inequality and social mobility within individual nations rather than across national boundaries. Every country has both rich and poor populations making demands—via institutions, political processes, or even conflict—on how their resources will be distributed. But shifts in inequality in one country can precipitate accompanying shifts in another. Unveiling Inequality authors Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz and Timothy Patrick Moran make the case that within-country analyses alone have not adequately illuminated our understanding of global stratification. The authors present a comprehensive new framework that moves beyond national boundaries to analyze economic inequality and social mobility on a global scale and from a historical perspective. Assembling data on patterns of inequality in more than ninety-six countries, Unveiling Inequality reframes the relationship between globalization and inequality within and between nations. Korzeniewicz and Moran first examine two different historical patterns—"High Inequality Equilibrium" and "Low Inequality Equilibrium"—and question whether increasing equality, democracy, and economic growth are inextricably linked as nations modernize. Inequality is best understood as a complex set of relational interactions that unfold globally over time. So the same institutional mechanisms that have historically reduced inequality within some nations have also often accentuated the selective exclusion of populations from poorer countries and enhanced high inequality equilibrium between nations. National identity and citizenship are the fundamental contemporary bases of stratification and inequality in the world, the authors conclude. Drawing on these insights, the book recasts patterns of mobility within global stratification. The authors detail the three principal paths available for social mobility from a global perspective: within-country mobility, mobility through national economic growth, and mobility through migration. Korzeniewicz and Moran provide strong evidence that the nation where we are born is the single greatest deter-mining factor of how we will live. Too much sociological literature on inequality focuses on the plight of "have-nots" in wealthy nations who have more opportunity for social mobility than even the average individual in nations perennially at the bottom of the wealth distribution scale. Unveiling Inequality represents a major paradigm shift in thinking about social inequality and a clarion call to reorient discussions of economic justice in world-historical global terms.
Publisher: Russell Sage Foundation
ISBN: 1610446585
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Despite the vast expansion of global markets during the last half of the twentieth century, social science still most often examines and measures inequality and social mobility within individual nations rather than across national boundaries. Every country has both rich and poor populations making demands—via institutions, political processes, or even conflict—on how their resources will be distributed. But shifts in inequality in one country can precipitate accompanying shifts in another. Unveiling Inequality authors Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz and Timothy Patrick Moran make the case that within-country analyses alone have not adequately illuminated our understanding of global stratification. The authors present a comprehensive new framework that moves beyond national boundaries to analyze economic inequality and social mobility on a global scale and from a historical perspective. Assembling data on patterns of inequality in more than ninety-six countries, Unveiling Inequality reframes the relationship between globalization and inequality within and between nations. Korzeniewicz and Moran first examine two different historical patterns—"High Inequality Equilibrium" and "Low Inequality Equilibrium"—and question whether increasing equality, democracy, and economic growth are inextricably linked as nations modernize. Inequality is best understood as a complex set of relational interactions that unfold globally over time. So the same institutional mechanisms that have historically reduced inequality within some nations have also often accentuated the selective exclusion of populations from poorer countries and enhanced high inequality equilibrium between nations. National identity and citizenship are the fundamental contemporary bases of stratification and inequality in the world, the authors conclude. Drawing on these insights, the book recasts patterns of mobility within global stratification. The authors detail the three principal paths available for social mobility from a global perspective: within-country mobility, mobility through national economic growth, and mobility through migration. Korzeniewicz and Moran provide strong evidence that the nation where we are born is the single greatest deter-mining factor of how we will live. Too much sociological literature on inequality focuses on the plight of "have-nots" in wealthy nations who have more opportunity for social mobility than even the average individual in nations perennially at the bottom of the wealth distribution scale. Unveiling Inequality represents a major paradigm shift in thinking about social inequality and a clarion call to reorient discussions of economic justice in world-historical global terms.
Happiness
Author: Ed Diener
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444356550
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Utilizing sophisticated methodology and three decades of research by the world's leading expert on happiness, Happiness challenges the present thinking of the causes and consequences of happiness and redefines our modern notions of happiness. shares the results of three decades of research on our notions of happiness covers the most important advances in our understanding of happiness offers readers unparalleled access to the world's leading experts on happiness provides "real world" examples that will resonate with general readers as well as scholars Winner of the 2008 PSP Prose Award for Excellence in Psychology, Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444356550
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Utilizing sophisticated methodology and three decades of research by the world's leading expert on happiness, Happiness challenges the present thinking of the causes and consequences of happiness and redefines our modern notions of happiness. shares the results of three decades of research on our notions of happiness covers the most important advances in our understanding of happiness offers readers unparalleled access to the world's leading experts on happiness provides "real world" examples that will resonate with general readers as well as scholars Winner of the 2008 PSP Prose Award for Excellence in Psychology, Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers
Sufism-The Soul of Islam
Author: Sultan ul Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib ur Rehman
Publisher: Sultan ul Faqr Publications
ISBN: 9699795913
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1026
Book Description
Sufism is a journey. A miraculous one. Filled with hurdles yet easy for those who are born pure and those who choose. It is the choices and not always the actions as they could be deceptive. Sufism is the spiritual and mystical aspect of Islam. The esoteric cosmos has every spiritual blessing, notion and trial. In the universe of Sufism, the destination is being One with the Divine Essence (tawhid) and the dear friend and leader on this path is the spiritual guide. Motivation and power to accomplish comes from loving Allah only, as Sultan Bahoo has famously said, “Only Allah! Everything other than Allah is lust.” The names Allah and Mohammad (Ism-e-Allah Zaat and Ism-e-Mohammad) are sustenance which strengthen the very soul of man. After all it is the journey of soul. Deep respect embedded in the heart for the family of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) is like Noah’s Arc and the sacred Companions are guiding stars. The Mohammadan Assembly is the determining factor declaring one worthy to embark on the quest of Sufism or to demote or worse to forever halt. Wolves, brigands and the negative powers that drive one away are Satan, innerself (an-nafs) and the mortal world. Sharia is the door into this esoteric world. This journey of gnosis has its own set of guidelines. These can come in the form of inspiration, unveiling, waham (inward conversation with Hoo ھُو) and ilm-e-dawat (communication with sacred souls of shrines). This book is all and MORE! A must read for every spiritual traveller. For online reading please visit https://sultan-ul-faqr-publications.com/ Contact # +923224722766 #sultanbahoo #sultanularifeen #sultanulashiqeen #imamhusainandyazid #sufismthesoulofislam #propheticwayofpurgationofinnerself #themohammadanreality #thespiritualrealityofsalat #thespiritualrealityoffast #thespiritualrealityofzakat #thespiritualrealityofhajj #thespiritualguidesofsarwariqadriorder #sultanulfaqr #fakir #faqr #theperfectspiritualguide #thedivinerealityofismeallahzaat #purificationofinnerselfinsufism #sultanulashiqeenbooks #sultanmohammadnajiburrehman #shamsulfuqara #shamsularifeen #risalaroohisharif #qurbedeedar #nurulhuda #kaleedultauheed #ameerulkaunain #sufism #haqbahoosultan #bahoosultan #haqbahusultan #sultanbahu #bahusultan #hazratsultanbahoo #hazratsultanbahu #sakhisultanbahoo #sakhisultanbahu
Publisher: Sultan ul Faqr Publications
ISBN: 9699795913
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1026
Book Description
Sufism is a journey. A miraculous one. Filled with hurdles yet easy for those who are born pure and those who choose. It is the choices and not always the actions as they could be deceptive. Sufism is the spiritual and mystical aspect of Islam. The esoteric cosmos has every spiritual blessing, notion and trial. In the universe of Sufism, the destination is being One with the Divine Essence (tawhid) and the dear friend and leader on this path is the spiritual guide. Motivation and power to accomplish comes from loving Allah only, as Sultan Bahoo has famously said, “Only Allah! Everything other than Allah is lust.” The names Allah and Mohammad (Ism-e-Allah Zaat and Ism-e-Mohammad) are sustenance which strengthen the very soul of man. After all it is the journey of soul. Deep respect embedded in the heart for the family of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) is like Noah’s Arc and the sacred Companions are guiding stars. The Mohammadan Assembly is the determining factor declaring one worthy to embark on the quest of Sufism or to demote or worse to forever halt. Wolves, brigands and the negative powers that drive one away are Satan, innerself (an-nafs) and the mortal world. Sharia is the door into this esoteric world. This journey of gnosis has its own set of guidelines. These can come in the form of inspiration, unveiling, waham (inward conversation with Hoo ھُو) and ilm-e-dawat (communication with sacred souls of shrines). This book is all and MORE! A must read for every spiritual traveller. For online reading please visit https://sultan-ul-faqr-publications.com/ Contact # +923224722766 #sultanbahoo #sultanularifeen #sultanulashiqeen #imamhusainandyazid #sufismthesoulofislam #propheticwayofpurgationofinnerself #themohammadanreality #thespiritualrealityofsalat #thespiritualrealityoffast #thespiritualrealityofzakat #thespiritualrealityofhajj #thespiritualguidesofsarwariqadriorder #sultanulfaqr #fakir #faqr #theperfectspiritualguide #thedivinerealityofismeallahzaat #purificationofinnerselfinsufism #sultanulashiqeenbooks #sultanmohammadnajiburrehman #shamsulfuqara #shamsularifeen #risalaroohisharif #qurbedeedar #nurulhuda #kaleedultauheed #ameerulkaunain #sufism #haqbahoosultan #bahoosultan #haqbahusultan #sultanbahu #bahusultan #hazratsultanbahoo #hazratsultanbahu #sakhisultanbahoo #sakhisultanbahu
The Economic Growth Engine
Author: Robert U. Ayres
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1848445954
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
It gives me great pleasure to review this important book. I recommend it highly to any physicist with an interest or curiosity about this economy thing within which we operate. . . There is no excuse not to get this invaluable volume onto your bookshelf. Simon Roberts, Institute of Physics Energy Group This book addresses a very important topic, namely economic growth analysis from the angle of energy and material flows. The treatment is well balanced in terms of research and interpretation of the broader literature. The book not only contains a variety of empirical indicators, statistical analyses and insights, but also offers an unusually complete and pluralistic view on theorizing about economic growth and technological change. This results in a number of refreshing perspectives on known ideas and literatures. The text is so attractively written that I found it very difficult to stop reading. All in all, this is a very original and important contribution to the everlasting debate on growth versus environment. Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh, University of Barcelona, Spain and Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Would you want your great-grandchildren in 2100AD to have a 22nd-century industrial economy? If so, read this book to grasp how strongly wealth depends on energy and its efficient use. Start treating fossil energy not as continuing income, but as one-time energy capital to spend on efficiency and long-term sustainable energy production. Otherwise, your descendants will inherit a broken 20th-century economy that only worked with cheap fossil fuels. They will not be rich and they will wonder what their ancestors were thinking. John R. Mashey, PhD, former Chief Scientist, Silicon Graphics Current economic theory attributes most income growth to technical progress. However, since technical progress can neither be defined nor measured, no one really knows what policies will encourage income growth. Ayres and Warr show that access to useful work, which can be defined and measured, explain the bulk of post-1900 income changes in Japan, Britain and the USA. They see rising real prices for fossil fuel and stagnating efficiencies of converting raw energy into useful work as a threat to continued income growth. This brilliant and original work has profound policy implications for future income growth without significant improvements in energy conversion efficiency. Thomas Casten, Chairman, Recycled Energy Development LLC Following the up-and-down energy shock of 2008, Ayres and Warr offer a unique analysis critical to our economic future. They argue that useful work produced by energy and energy services is far more important to overall GDP growth than conventional economic theory assumes. Their new theory, based on extensive empirical and theoretical analysis, has important implications for economists, businessmen and policymakers for anybody concerned with our economic future. Ayres and Warr argue persuasively that economic growth is not only endogenous but has been driven for the past two centuries largely by the declining effective cost of energy. If their new theory is correct, the inevitable future rise of the real cost of energy (beyond the $147 oil price peak in July 2008), could halt economic growth in the US and other advanced countries unless we dramatically improve energy with technology. J. Paul Horne, independent international market economist The historic link between output (GDP) growth and employment has weakened. Since there is no quantitively verifiable economic theory to explain past growth, this unique book explores the fundamental relationship between thermodynamics (physical work) and economics. The authors take a realistic approach to explaining the relationship between technological progress, thermodynamic efficiency and economic growth. Their findings are a step toward the integration of neo-classical and evolutionary perspectives on endogenous economic growth, concluding in a fundam
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1848445954
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
It gives me great pleasure to review this important book. I recommend it highly to any physicist with an interest or curiosity about this economy thing within which we operate. . . There is no excuse not to get this invaluable volume onto your bookshelf. Simon Roberts, Institute of Physics Energy Group This book addresses a very important topic, namely economic growth analysis from the angle of energy and material flows. The treatment is well balanced in terms of research and interpretation of the broader literature. The book not only contains a variety of empirical indicators, statistical analyses and insights, but also offers an unusually complete and pluralistic view on theorizing about economic growth and technological change. This results in a number of refreshing perspectives on known ideas and literatures. The text is so attractively written that I found it very difficult to stop reading. All in all, this is a very original and important contribution to the everlasting debate on growth versus environment. Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh, University of Barcelona, Spain and Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Would you want your great-grandchildren in 2100AD to have a 22nd-century industrial economy? If so, read this book to grasp how strongly wealth depends on energy and its efficient use. Start treating fossil energy not as continuing income, but as one-time energy capital to spend on efficiency and long-term sustainable energy production. Otherwise, your descendants will inherit a broken 20th-century economy that only worked with cheap fossil fuels. They will not be rich and they will wonder what their ancestors were thinking. John R. Mashey, PhD, former Chief Scientist, Silicon Graphics Current economic theory attributes most income growth to technical progress. However, since technical progress can neither be defined nor measured, no one really knows what policies will encourage income growth. Ayres and Warr show that access to useful work, which can be defined and measured, explain the bulk of post-1900 income changes in Japan, Britain and the USA. They see rising real prices for fossil fuel and stagnating efficiencies of converting raw energy into useful work as a threat to continued income growth. This brilliant and original work has profound policy implications for future income growth without significant improvements in energy conversion efficiency. Thomas Casten, Chairman, Recycled Energy Development LLC Following the up-and-down energy shock of 2008, Ayres and Warr offer a unique analysis critical to our economic future. They argue that useful work produced by energy and energy services is far more important to overall GDP growth than conventional economic theory assumes. Their new theory, based on extensive empirical and theoretical analysis, has important implications for economists, businessmen and policymakers for anybody concerned with our economic future. Ayres and Warr argue persuasively that economic growth is not only endogenous but has been driven for the past two centuries largely by the declining effective cost of energy. If their new theory is correct, the inevitable future rise of the real cost of energy (beyond the $147 oil price peak in July 2008), could halt economic growth in the US and other advanced countries unless we dramatically improve energy with technology. J. Paul Horne, independent international market economist The historic link between output (GDP) growth and employment has weakened. Since there is no quantitively verifiable economic theory to explain past growth, this unique book explores the fundamental relationship between thermodynamics (physical work) and economics. The authors take a realistic approach to explaining the relationship between technological progress, thermodynamic efficiency and economic growth. Their findings are a step toward the integration of neo-classical and evolutionary perspectives on endogenous economic growth, concluding in a fundam
System Innovation for Sustainability 1
Author: Arnold Tukker
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351280198
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Sustainable consumption and production (SCP) was adopted as a priority area during the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in 2002 and has since become one of the main vehicles for targeting international sustainability policy. Sustainable consumption focuses on formulating equitable strategies that foster the highest quality of life, the efficient use of natural resources, and the effective satisfaction of human needs while simultaneously promoting equitable social development, economic competitiveness, and technological innovation. But this is a complex topic and, as the challenges of sustainability grow larger, there is a need to re-imagine how SCP policies can be formulated, governed and implemented. The EU-funded project "Sustainable Consumption Research Exchanges" (SCORE!) consists of around 200 experts in the field of sustainable innovation and sustainable consumption. The SCORE! philosophy is that innovation in SCP policy can be achieved only if experts that understand business development, (sustainable) solution design, consumer behaviour and system innovation policy work together in shaping it. Sustainable technology design can be effective only if business can profitably make the products and consumers are attracted to them. To understand how this might effectively happen, the expertise of systems thinkers must be added to the mix. System Innovation for Sustainability 1 is the first result of a unique positive confrontation between experts from all four communities. It examines what SCP is and what it could be, provides a state-of-the-art review on the governance of change in SCP policy and looks at the strengths and weaknesses of current approaches. The SCORE! experts are working with actors in industry, consumer groups and eco-labelling organisations in the key consumption areas of mobility, food and agriculture, and energy use and housing – responsible for 70% of the life-cycle environmental impacts of Western societies – with the aim of stimulating, fostering or forcing change to SCP theory in practice. The System Innovation for Sustainability series will continue with three further volumes of comprehensive case studies in each of these three critical consumption areas. Each chapter of this book examines problems and suggests solutions from a business, design, consumer and system innovation perspective. It primarily examines the differing solutions necessary in the consumer economies of the West, but also comments on the differing needs in rapidly emerging economies such as China, as well as base-of-the-pyramid economies. The System Innovation for Sustainability series is the fruit of the only major international research network on SCP and will set the standard in this field for some years to come. It will be required reading for all involved in the policy debate on sustainable production and consumption from government, business, academia and NGOs for designers, scientists, businesses and system innovators.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351280198
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Sustainable consumption and production (SCP) was adopted as a priority area during the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in 2002 and has since become one of the main vehicles for targeting international sustainability policy. Sustainable consumption focuses on formulating equitable strategies that foster the highest quality of life, the efficient use of natural resources, and the effective satisfaction of human needs while simultaneously promoting equitable social development, economic competitiveness, and technological innovation. But this is a complex topic and, as the challenges of sustainability grow larger, there is a need to re-imagine how SCP policies can be formulated, governed and implemented. The EU-funded project "Sustainable Consumption Research Exchanges" (SCORE!) consists of around 200 experts in the field of sustainable innovation and sustainable consumption. The SCORE! philosophy is that innovation in SCP policy can be achieved only if experts that understand business development, (sustainable) solution design, consumer behaviour and system innovation policy work together in shaping it. Sustainable technology design can be effective only if business can profitably make the products and consumers are attracted to them. To understand how this might effectively happen, the expertise of systems thinkers must be added to the mix. System Innovation for Sustainability 1 is the first result of a unique positive confrontation between experts from all four communities. It examines what SCP is and what it could be, provides a state-of-the-art review on the governance of change in SCP policy and looks at the strengths and weaknesses of current approaches. The SCORE! experts are working with actors in industry, consumer groups and eco-labelling organisations in the key consumption areas of mobility, food and agriculture, and energy use and housing – responsible for 70% of the life-cycle environmental impacts of Western societies – with the aim of stimulating, fostering or forcing change to SCP theory in practice. The System Innovation for Sustainability series will continue with three further volumes of comprehensive case studies in each of these three critical consumption areas. Each chapter of this book examines problems and suggests solutions from a business, design, consumer and system innovation perspective. It primarily examines the differing solutions necessary in the consumer economies of the West, but also comments on the differing needs in rapidly emerging economies such as China, as well as base-of-the-pyramid economies. The System Innovation for Sustainability series is the fruit of the only major international research network on SCP and will set the standard in this field for some years to come. It will be required reading for all involved in the policy debate on sustainable production and consumption from government, business, academia and NGOs for designers, scientists, businesses and system innovators.
Unveil Your Intuition
Author: Michelle Piper
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982246707
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
During the decades of delivering Spirit messages to the world, Michelle “Motherella” Piper realized how many people desire to learn how to utilize their own intuition and connect with Spirit the same way she does. Many think you need a “special gift” to connect with Spirit. Your ability to unveil your natural-born intuition will allow you to see that you, and everyone, possess the gift of intuition. The question is, are you and others actually using your intuition to connect with your higher self and Spirit? This workbook compiles years of wisdom, experiences, knowledge, and Spiritual insight for those wanting to harness their intuition at any level. These activities can accelerate your Spiritual growth and inner power by allowing you to expand your consciousness, deepen your connection, and connect with your Spirit Guides and loved ones. In this workbook you will: • Understand the levels of consciousness and expansion from 3D to 5D • Learn about the difference between Angels, Spirit Guides & loved ones • Expand your natural-born gifts of intuition and abilities; including psychic and mediumship • Utilize writing prompts to help you grow and develop your innate gifts while connecting with your higher self and Spirit. Motherella strongly believes that developing your intuitive self and natural-born gifts is something that will help you in your life. You will gain clarity, receive your own guidance, and begin to live a true authentic life. This workbook will help you sharpen your natural intuition and develop your psychic and mediumship abilities so you can begin to receive your own Spirit guidance from Spirit Guides.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982246707
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
During the decades of delivering Spirit messages to the world, Michelle “Motherella” Piper realized how many people desire to learn how to utilize their own intuition and connect with Spirit the same way she does. Many think you need a “special gift” to connect with Spirit. Your ability to unveil your natural-born intuition will allow you to see that you, and everyone, possess the gift of intuition. The question is, are you and others actually using your intuition to connect with your higher self and Spirit? This workbook compiles years of wisdom, experiences, knowledge, and Spiritual insight for those wanting to harness their intuition at any level. These activities can accelerate your Spiritual growth and inner power by allowing you to expand your consciousness, deepen your connection, and connect with your Spirit Guides and loved ones. In this workbook you will: • Understand the levels of consciousness and expansion from 3D to 5D • Learn about the difference between Angels, Spirit Guides & loved ones • Expand your natural-born gifts of intuition and abilities; including psychic and mediumship • Utilize writing prompts to help you grow and develop your innate gifts while connecting with your higher self and Spirit. Motherella strongly believes that developing your intuitive self and natural-born gifts is something that will help you in your life. You will gain clarity, receive your own guidance, and begin to live a true authentic life. This workbook will help you sharpen your natural intuition and develop your psychic and mediumship abilities so you can begin to receive your own Spirit guidance from Spirit Guides.
Unveiling the Scam: The Truth about 'Make Millions with Your E-Book
Author: Shu Chen Hou
Publisher: KOKOSHUNGSAN®
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Are you an aspiring author, lured by the promise of immense wealth and success in the e-book industry? Have you been tempted by the tantalizing claims of self-proclaimed experts who guarantee millions from your e-book? If so, it's time to uncover the truth and protect yourself from the web of deception. In "Unveiling the Scam: The Truth about 'Make Millions with Your E-Book'", we pull back the curtain on the misleading tactics, false promises, and hidden dangers that plague the e-book industry. This eye-opening guide is your shield against falling victim to scams and your roadmap to a more realistic and sustainable path to success. With our in-depth analysis, we expose the seductive sales pitch that captivates unsuspecting authors. Discover the secrets behind the fake testimonials and reviews that entice you with tales of overnight riches. We delve into the world of shady websites and landing pages, revealing the smoke and mirrors designed to trick you into parting with your hard-earned money. But that's not all. "Unveiling the Scam" goes beyond the surface to explore the reality of e-book success rates. We dismantle the myths surrounding instant wealth and delve into the challenges and obstacles authors face in a saturated market. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the e-book market landscape and learn how to navigate it wisely. Quality content is paramount in the e-book world, and we emphasize its importance. Discover the role of effective marketing and promotion in achieving genuine success. We provide practical tips and advice to help you stand out from the crowd, build your brand, and connect with your target audience. Moreover, "Unveiling the Scam" sheds light on the role of luck and timing, backed by real-life examples and case studies. You'll gain valuable insights into alternative revenue streams and supplementary strategies for generating income as an e-book author. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be equipped to protect yourself from scams and make informed decisions. We guide you in recognizing red flags, seeking reputable publishing platforms and professionals, and understanding industry practices that safeguard your interests. In the conclusion, we summarize the key takeaways and lessons learned, empowering you to pursue your e-book dreams realistically. We encourage you to embrace the power of persistence and hard work while providing practical advice for building a sustainable writing career. Don't be another victim of the e-book scam! Take control of your writing journey and join us in "Unveiling the Scam: The Truth about 'Make Millions with Your E-Book'." It's time to separate fact from fiction and pave your own path to success in the e-book industry. Don't delay. Start your journey today and unlock the truth that will transform your e-book aspirations. Your success awaits!
Publisher: KOKOSHUNGSAN®
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Are you an aspiring author, lured by the promise of immense wealth and success in the e-book industry? Have you been tempted by the tantalizing claims of self-proclaimed experts who guarantee millions from your e-book? If so, it's time to uncover the truth and protect yourself from the web of deception. In "Unveiling the Scam: The Truth about 'Make Millions with Your E-Book'", we pull back the curtain on the misleading tactics, false promises, and hidden dangers that plague the e-book industry. This eye-opening guide is your shield against falling victim to scams and your roadmap to a more realistic and sustainable path to success. With our in-depth analysis, we expose the seductive sales pitch that captivates unsuspecting authors. Discover the secrets behind the fake testimonials and reviews that entice you with tales of overnight riches. We delve into the world of shady websites and landing pages, revealing the smoke and mirrors designed to trick you into parting with your hard-earned money. But that's not all. "Unveiling the Scam" goes beyond the surface to explore the reality of e-book success rates. We dismantle the myths surrounding instant wealth and delve into the challenges and obstacles authors face in a saturated market. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the e-book market landscape and learn how to navigate it wisely. Quality content is paramount in the e-book world, and we emphasize its importance. Discover the role of effective marketing and promotion in achieving genuine success. We provide practical tips and advice to help you stand out from the crowd, build your brand, and connect with your target audience. Moreover, "Unveiling the Scam" sheds light on the role of luck and timing, backed by real-life examples and case studies. You'll gain valuable insights into alternative revenue streams and supplementary strategies for generating income as an e-book author. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be equipped to protect yourself from scams and make informed decisions. We guide you in recognizing red flags, seeking reputable publishing platforms and professionals, and understanding industry practices that safeguard your interests. In the conclusion, we summarize the key takeaways and lessons learned, empowering you to pursue your e-book dreams realistically. We encourage you to embrace the power of persistence and hard work while providing practical advice for building a sustainable writing career. Don't be another victim of the e-book scam! Take control of your writing journey and join us in "Unveiling the Scam: The Truth about 'Make Millions with Your E-Book'." It's time to separate fact from fiction and pave your own path to success in the e-book industry. Don't delay. Start your journey today and unlock the truth that will transform your e-book aspirations. Your success awaits!