Editorial: European Investment Bank
The annual EIB Investment Survey (EIBIS) gathers qualitative and quantitative information on investment activities by arond 12 000 companies across the EU, their financing requirements and the difficulties they face.This brochure provides an overview of 2018 results for Romania.
How healthy is your technology environment?Your CDO,CIO,CTO, and CFO may each have a different answer.The truth is no one knows for sure how healthy their technology environment is today or how much it will be able to support tomorrow.As CEO of Fortified, a next-generation database consultancy focused on planning and designing data systems for performance and scalability, Ben DeBow has seen time and again how much money enterprises are wasting on excess capacity and inefficient code–to the detriment of the environment as well as their balance sheets.This book presents a blueprint for evaluating and scoring system health now, with an eye toward creating real business value over the next five-10 years. Only then, will IT claim its rightful seat at the table as a true partner in enterprise growth.Ver libro
Embark on an enlightening journey through the digital age with Gustavo Morale's "The History of the Internet, bits and bobs and beyond." Born under the vibrant skies of São Paulo, Brazil, in 1981, Gustavo, affectionately known as Gut, has lived parallel to the rapid evolution of the Internet. This book is his first, blending a deep-rooted fascination with digital technology with personal anecdotes and historical facts, offering readers a unique perspective on the Internet's transformative journey from 1960 to a speculative 2060. Gustavo's narrative weaves through the dawn of connectivity, the digital revolutions of successive decades, and ventures into the future with forecasts on augmented reality, brain-computer interfaces, and beyond. Through 31 meticulously crafted chapters, readers are treated to a comprehensive chronicle that spans a full century, marked by in-depth research, personal insights, and a seamless integration of technological, cultural, and economic narratives. This book targets tech enthusiasts, historians, cultural analysts, futurists, and general readers alike, promising educational insights, inspirational stories, and a glimpse into future technological advancements. Gustavo offers a narrative rich in analytical depth and warmth, bridging the gap between technical intricacies and the personal stories that give the Internet life. "The History of the Internet, bits and bobs and beyond" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the forces that have shaped our digital world and those that will continue to define our future. Join Gustavo Morale on this immersive journey through time, exploring the intricate tapestry of the digital age.Ver libro
Does the GOP represent "forgotten" Americans? Or does it represent the superrich? In Let Them Eat Tweets, bestselling political scientists Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson offer a definitive answer: the Republican Party serves its plutocratic masters to a degree without precedent in modern global history. Conservative parties, by their nature, almost always side with the rich. But when faced with popular resistance, they usually make concessions, allowing some policies that benefit the working and middle classes. After all, how can a political party maintain power in a democracy if it serves only the interests of a narrow and wealthy slice of society? Today's Republicans have shown the way, doubling down on a truly radical, elite-benefiting economic agenda while at the same time making increasingly incendiary racial and cultural appeals to their almost entirely white base. Telling a forty-year story, Hacker and Pierson demonstrate that since the early 1980s, when inequality started spiking, extreme tax cutting, union busting, and deregulation have gone hand in hand with extreme race-baiting, outrage stoking, and disinformation. As Hacker and Pierson argue, Trump isn't a break with the GOP's recent past. On the contrary, he embodies its tightening embrace of plutocracy and right-wing extremism.Ver libro
“Specific examples of how to develop the skillset and mindset you need to . . . build the career that you genuinely want.” —Marshall Goldsmith, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Triggers Meet Justin, a twenty-something college graduate. He’s probably a lot like you—young, driven, and determined to succeed. After landing a job in corporate America, Justin quickly learns the road to success is more complex than he thought, and his college education is simply not enough. Justin must become a student again. But this time, the classroom is an office packed with negative coworkers and a disgruntled boss. With the guidance and support of a mentor and professional coach, Justin learns the keys to succeeding in any workplace. From a seasoned human resources professional, Too Sharp to Fail is packed with real-life experiences and life-changing lessons. After reading Justin’s story, you’ll never view your career in the same way.Ver libro
This audiobook narrated by acclaimed economist Diane Coyle explains how GDP came to rule our lives—and why it needs to changeWhy did the size of the U.S. economy increase by 3 percent on one day in mid-2013—or Ghana's balloon by 60 percent overnight in 2010? Why did the U.K. financial industry show its fastest expansion ever at the end of 2008—just as the world’s financial system went into meltdown? And why was Greece’s chief statistician charged with treason in 2013 for apparently doing nothing more than trying to accurately report the size of his country’s economy? The answers to all these questions lie in the way we define and measure national economies around the world: Gross Domestic Product. This entertaining and informative book tells the story of GDP, making sense of a statistic that appears constantly in the news, business, and politics, and that seems to rule our lives—but that hardly anyone actually understands.Diane Coyle traces the history of this artificial, abstract, complex, but exceedingly important statistic from its eighteenth- and nineteenth-century precursors through its invention in the 1940s and its postwar golden age, and then through the Great Crash up to today. The reader learns why this standard measure of the size of a country’s economy was invented, how it has changed over the decades, and what its strengths and weaknesses are. The book explains why even small changes in GDP can decide elections, influence major political decisions, and determine whether countries can keep borrowing or be thrown into recession. The book ends by making the case that GDP was a good measure for the twentieth century but is increasingly inappropriate for a twenty-first-century economy driven by innovation, services, and intangible goods.Ver libro
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in the Philippines, ensuring that you arrive aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. The inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience.Ver libro
