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The Org

The Underlying Logic of the Office - Updated Edition

By: Ray Fisman,Tim Sullivan

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The Org

The Underlying Logic of the Office - Updated Edition

By: Ray Fisman,Tim Sullivan

We create organizations because we need to get a job done—something we couldn't do alone—and join them because we’re inspired by their missions (and our paycheck). But once we’re inside, these organizations rarely feel inspirational. So where did it all go wrong? In The Org, Ray Fisman and Tim Sullivan explain the tradeoffs that every organization faces, arguing that this everyday dysfunction is actually inherent to the very nature of orgs. The Org diagnoses the root causes of that malfunction, beginning with the economic logic of why organizations exist in the first place, then working its way up through the org’s structure from the lowly cubicle to the CEO’s office. You'll learn: The purpose of meetings and why they will never go away Why even members of al Qaeda are required to submit travel and expense reports What managers are good for How the army and other orgs balance marching in lockstep with fostering innovation Why the hospital administration—not the heart surgeon—is more likely to save your life Why CEOs often spend more than 80 percent of their time in meetings—and why that's exactly where they should be (and why they get paid so much)

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Princeton University Press

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069116651X

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9780691166513

Risky Business

Why Insurance Markets Fail and What to Do About It

By: Liran Einav,Amy Finkelstein,Ray Fisman

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Risky Business

Why Insurance Markets Fail and What to Do About It

By: Liran Einav,Amy Finkelstein,Ray Fisman

An engaging and accessible examination of what ails insurance markets—and what to do about it—by three leading economists Why is dental insurance so crummy? Why is pet insurance so expensive? Why does your auto insurer ask for your credit score? The answer to these questions lies in understanding how insurance works. Unlike the market for other goods and services—for instance, a grocer who doesn’t care who buys the store’s broccoli or carrots—insurance providers are more careful in choosing their customers, because some are more expensive than others. Unraveling the mysteries of insurance markets, Liran Einav, Amy Finkelstein, and Ray Fisman explore such issues as why insurers want to know so much about us and whether we should let them obtain this information; why insurance entrepreneurs often fail (and some tricks that may help them succeed); and whether we’d be better off with government-mandated health insurance instead of letting businesses, customers, and markets decide who gets coverage and at what price. With insurance at the center of divisive debates about privacy, equity, and the appropriate role of government, this book offers clear explanations for some of the critical business and policy issues you’ve often wondered about, as well as for others you haven’t yet considered.

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Yale University Press

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0300268556

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9780300268553

Corruption

What Everyone Needs to Know®

By: Ray Fisman,Miriam A. Golden

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Corruption

What Everyone Needs to Know®

By: Ray Fisman,Miriam A. Golden

Corruption regularly makes front page headlines: public officials embezzling government monies, selling public offices, and trading bribes for favors to private companies generate public indignation and calls for reform. In Corruption: What Everyone Needs to Know®, renowned scholars Ray Fisman and Miriam A. Golden provide a deeper understanding of why corruption is so damaging politically, socially, and economically. Among the key questions examined are: is corruption the result of perverse economic incentives? Does it stem from differences in culture and tolerance for illicit acts of government officials? Why don't voters throw corrupt politicians out of office? Vivid examples from a wide range of countries and situations shed light on the causes of corruption, and how it can be combated.

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Oxford University Press

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0190463996

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9780190463991

Handbook of Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease

By: K Ray Chaudhuri,Pablo Martinez-Martin,Per Odin,Angelo Antonini

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Handbook of Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease

By: K Ray Chaudhuri,Pablo Martinez-Martin,Per Odin,Angelo Antonini

Handbook of Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease is designed to provide practical tips and emphasize key priorities for treatment of non-motor aspects of the disorder. The quick-reference handbook format, with key points highlighted by the use of figures and tables, will provide the reader with high-value practical information.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1908517603

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9781908517609

Mind Boosters

A Guide to Natural Supplements That Enhance Your Mind, Memory, and Mood

By: Dr. Ray Sahelian

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Mind Boosters

A Guide to Natural Supplements That Enhance Your Mind, Memory, and Mood

By: Dr. Ray Sahelian

Everyone forgets things sometimes. But do you ever feel like you can't keep track of simple things like acquaintances' names, your car keys, and the two things you needed to pick up on the way home? As America's population ages, more and more people are struggling with the fact that their memory and mental power are not that they used to be. Maybe you've tried "exercising" your mind, or maybe you've just started keeping better "to do" lists. But a proven way to improve your mind, memory and mood is to feed your brain the nutrients it needs to function at its peak performance level. Over the past few years, scientists have discovered dozens of new supplements that enhance and sharpen memory, intelligence, vision, and mental performance. In Mind Boosters, one of the world's most respected nutritional experts examines the very latest research on these breakthrough brain nutrients, amino acids, herbs, and hormones. Along with a scientific and practical evaluation of their benefits and risks, Dr. Sahelian explains how to combine mind-boosting supplements to help patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, depression as well as those with normal age-related mental decline. People of all ages can benefit from the sensible, step-by-step programs tailored to the differing needs of the young, the middle aged and the elderly.

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St. Martin's Griffin

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1466830034

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9781466830035

Exercise Prescription for the High-risk Cardiac Patient

By: Ray White Squires

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Exercise Prescription for the High-risk Cardiac Patient

By: Ray White Squires

Exercise Prescription for the High-Risk Cardiac Patient is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of exercise prescription for chronic heart failure and myocardial ischemia. Dr. Ray W. Squires, director of the Cardiovascular Health Clinic at the Mayo Clinic, reviews the disease processes, basic treatment, exercise physiology, and outpatient exercise rehabilitation of patients with chronic left ventricular dysfunction, myocardial ischemia, or both. Specific case examples are included to illustrate the practical aspects of assessment and formulation of rehabilitation plans. Exercise training provides critical benefits for most cardiac patients. Exercise Prescription for the High-Risk Cardiac Patient offers in-depth information to help high-risk patients see improvement in areas such as aerobic exercise capacity, symptoms, and morbidity and mortality. Exercise Prescription for the High-Risk Cardiac Patient is organized into five chapters: defining the high-risk patient, pathophysiology and treatment options, responses to acute exercise and exercise testing, benefits of exercise training, and suggestions for exercise programming. Complete with dozens of helpful figures and tables, this book is specifically designed for cardiac rehabilitation specialists--MDs, nurses, physical therapists, and exercise physiologists.

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Human Kinetics

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0873229800

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9780873229807

The Inner Lives of Markets

How People Shape Them-And They Shape Us

By: Ray Fisman,Tim Sullivan

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The Inner Lives of Markets

How People Shape Them-And They Shape Us

By: Ray Fisman,Tim Sullivan

America's economic revolution isn't just driven by technology. It's about markets. The past twenty-five years have witnessed a remarkable shift in how we get the stuff we want. If you've ever owned a business, rented an apartment, or shopped online, you've had a front-row seat for this revolution-in-progress. Breakthrough companies like Amazon and Uber have disrupted the old ways and made the economy work better -- all thanks to technology. At least that's how the story of the modern economy is usually told. But in this lucid, wry book, Ray Fisman and Tim Sullivan show that the revolution is bigger than tech: it is really a story about the transformation of markets. From the auction theories that power Google's ad sales algorithms to the models that online retailers use to prevent internet fraud, even the most high-tech modern businesses are empowered by theory first envisioned by economists. And we're all participants in this revolution. Every time you book a room on Airbnb, hire a car on Lyft, or click on an ad, you too are reshaping our social institutions and our lives. The Inner Lives of Markets is necessary reading for the modern world: it reveals the blueprint for how we work, live, and shop, and offers wisdom for how to do it better.

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PublicAffairs

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1610394933

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The Inner Lives of Markets

How People Shape Them-And They Shape Us

By: Ray Fisman,Tim Sullivan

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How People Shape Them-And They Shape Us

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Movement Disorders, Third Edition

By: Ray L. Watts,David G. Standaert,José Obeso

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Movement Disorders, Third Edition

By: Ray L. Watts,David G. Standaert,José Obeso

A comprehensive clinical reference on managing the entire spectrum of movement disorders NEW DVD with video clips Featuring contributions from more than one hundred leading experts, this full-color text covers pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of all movement disorders - from ataxia to Parkinson's Disease. Movement Disorders examines the neurobehavioral changes and comorbidities that frequently occur and incorporates the latest genetic information and the most current references. Chapters cover Clinical Presentation and Course, Pathophysiology, Differential Diagnosis, Etiologies, and Treatment. The third edition is highlighted by a new full-color presentation, more than 240 color illustrations and photos, and a DVD with video clips of patients with movement disorders.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071613102

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The Org

The Underlying Logic of the Office - Updated Edition

By: Ray Fisman,Tim Sullivan

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The Underlying Logic of the Office - Updated Edition

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Princeton University Press

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Risky Business

Why Insurance Markets Fail and What to Do About It

By: Liran Einav,Amy Finkelstein,Ray Fisman

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Why Insurance Markets Fail and What to Do About It

By: Liran Einav,Amy Finkelstein,Ray Fisman

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The Org

How The Office Really Works

By: Ray Fisman,Tim Sullivan

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The Org

How The Office Really Works

By: Ray Fisman,Tim Sullivan

Why do members of Al Qaeda have to submit travel and expense reports? How do you create incentives for policemen, or priests? What are managers good for? We create organizations because they are an efficient way of doing something we couldn't do alone. We join organizations because we are inspired by their mission, or their payslip. But once we're inside, these organizations rarely feel efficient or inspiring. In The Org, Ray Fisman and Tim Sullivan explain the trade-offs that every organization makes, arguing that this everyday dysfunction is in fact actually inherent in the very nature of orgs. Woven throughout The Org are fascinating stories of organizations ranging from Google and McDonald's, to Al Qaeda and the island nation of Samoa. The Org tells us how the office really works. As such it is required reading for anyone who wants to come to terms with the frustrations of their workplace, or to work their way up the org.

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Hachette UK

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1848549954

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Man Ray

By: Man Ray,Guido Comis,Marco Franciolli,Janus

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Man Ray

By: Man Ray,Guido Comis,Marco Franciolli,Janus

An exciting monograph dedicated to an extraordinary figure and one of last century's most famous and influential artists. Man Ray (1890-1976) was a photographer, painter, and creator of objects, experimental films and images which were at times enigmatic. This catalogue, which presents more than 200 works and compares and contrasts images with biographical details, enables the reader to grasp the creative process involved in each work and reveals the mechanisms and motivating sources of the artist's inexhaustible imagination.

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Skira Editore

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8857209741

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9788857209746

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Handbook of Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease

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Mind Boosters

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Exercise Prescription for the High-risk Cardiac Patient

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The Inner Lives of Markets

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