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Summary: How do countries evaluate the performance of their economic systems and national economies? In module one of this program, the Italian Statistical Office applies the U.S. concept of Gross Domestic Product, while in module two economists in Finland consider the GDP plus social indicators to gain a fuller economic picture. Module three illustrates how Hungary, a former communist bloc country,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005

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Karabell, Zachary

Summary: A history and critical assessment of leading indicators reveals their indelible impact on the economy, public policy, and other critical decisions, discussing their shortcomings while making suggestions for reducing dependence on them.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks 2015

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 330.01 KAR

Constable, Simon

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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Business 2011

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 339.3 CON

Summary: Sixty leading luminaries, including scientists, writers, artists, religious leaders, businesspeople, and politicians, offer their thoughts on what life will look like by the middle of the twenty-first century.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Nelson 2008

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 303.4909 WAY

Summary: Now in its 156th edition, The Statesman's Yearbook continues to be the reference work of choice for accurate and reliable information on every country in the world. Covering political, economic, social and cultural aspects, the Yearbook is also available online for subscribing institutions.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Palgrave Macmillan 2019

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1 available in Reference, Call number: R 310 STA

Eisler, Riane Tennenhaus.

Summary: Social scientist Eisler shows that the great problems of our time--such as poverty, inequality, war, terrorism, and environmental degradation--are due largely to flawed economic systems that set the wrong priorities and misallocate resources. Conventional economic models fail to value and support the most essential human work--caring and caregiving--so basic human needs are increasingly...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. 2008

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 330.12 EIS

Kurlansky, Mark

Summary: "A magnificent species whose survival is inextricably tied to the survival of the planet In what he calls "the most important environmental writing" in his long and award-winning career, best-selling author and journalist Mark Kurlansky recounts the sobering history of salmon and their perilous future. Kurlansky employs his signature multicentury storytelling and compelling attention to detail...

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

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Central Michigan University. Center for Government Research

Summary: "The Center for Governmental Research (the Center) of Central Michigan University, commissioned by Grand Traverse Area United Way to conduct a five county needs assessment study of health and human services, completed the report in January 1988. The five counties included in the project were Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska, Grand Traverse and Leelanau. The needs assessment consisted of three separate...

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Publisher / Publication Date: [Central Michigan University] 0000

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1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: R NEL 307 PER

Summary: "The Statistical Absract of the United States has provided a statistical portrait of the social, poliitical, demographic, and economic conditions of America since 1878"--Back cover.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2018

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1 available in Reference, Call number: R 317.3 PRO

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Summary: The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the best-known statistical reference in the country. As a comprehensive collection of statistics of the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States, it is a snapshot of America and its people.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2021

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1 available in Reference, Call number: R 317.3 PRO

Summary: In this dialogue, noted philosopher Sam Keen shares with Bill Moyers the importance of "personal storytelling"-a way of looking back at life to make sense of where you are today. Family mythology, which assigns roles to children early on, and economic mythology-"the most binding, unconscious myth we live out"-are discussed as major influences on who we become as adults.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006

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