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Skepticism and Freedom

A Modern Case for Classical Liberalism

By: Richard A. Epstein

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Skepticism and Freedom

A Modern Case for Classical Liberalism

By: Richard A. Epstein

With this book, Richard A. Epstein provides a spirited and systematic defense of classical liberalism against the critiques mounted against it over the past thirty years. One of the most distinguished and provocative legal scholars writing today, Epstein here explains his controversial ideas in what will quickly come to be considered one of his cornerstone works. He begins by laying out his own vision of the key principles of classical liberalism: respect for the autonomy of the individual, a strong system of private property rights, the voluntary exchange of labor and possessions, and prohibitions against force or fraud. Nonetheless, he not only recognizes but insists that state coercion is crucial to safeguarding these principles of private ordering and supplying the social infrastructure on which they depend. Within this framework, Epstein then shows why limited government is much to be preferred over the modern interventionist welfare state. Many of the modern attacks on the classical liberal system seek to undermine the moral, conceptual, cognitive, and psychological foundations on which it rests. Epstein rises to this challenge by carefully rebutting each of these objections in turn. For instance, Epstein demonstrates how our inability to judge the preferences of others means we should respect their liberty of choice regarding their own lives. And he points out the flaws in behavioral economic arguments which, overlooking strong evolutionary pressures, claim that individual preferences are unstable and that people are unable to adopt rational means to achieve their own ends. Freedom, Epstein ultimately shows, depends upon a skepticism that rightly shuns making judgments about what is best for individuals, but that also avoids the relativistic trap that all judgments about our political institutions have equal worth. A brilliant defense of classical liberalism, Skepticism and Freedom will rightly be seen as an intellectual landmark.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226213048

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9780226213040

The Stock Exchange and Investment Analysis

By: Richard Briston

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The Stock Exchange and Investment Analysis

By: Richard Briston

Originally published in 1973, Stock Exchange and Investment Analysis provides a detailed description of the London Stock Exchange and outlines both the principles and practice of finance, investment, and investment analysis. Split into four sections, the book provides critical analysis of the Stock Exchange and its functions, and the securities available to investors. It also addresses the latest developments in the field of investments and provides a detailed discussion on taxation and portfolio analysis. This book will be of interest to academics working in the field of finance and economics.

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650

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Routledge

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1351371258

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9781351371254

Quantitative Studies of the Renaissance Florentine Economy and Society

By: Richard T. Lindholm

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Quantitative Studies of the Renaissance Florentine Economy and Society

By: Richard T. Lindholm

Quantitative Studies of the Renaissance Florentine Economy and Society is a collection of nine quantitative studies probing aspects of Renaissance Florentine economy and society. The collection, organized by topic, source material and analysis methods, discusses risk and return, specifically the population’s responses to the plague and also the measurement of interest rates. The work analyzes the population’s wealth distribution, the impact of taxes and subsidies on art and architecture, the level of neighborhood segregation and the accumulation of wealth. Additionally, this study assesses the competitiveness of Florentine markets and the level of monopoly power, the nature of women’s work and the impact of business risk on the organization of industrial production.

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352

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Anthem Press

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1783086378

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9781783086375

Mass Torts in a World of Settlement

By: Richard A. Nagareda

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Mass Torts in a World of Settlement

By: Richard A. Nagareda

The traditional definition of torts involves bizarre, idiosyncratic events where a single plaintiff with a physical impairment sues the specific defendant he believes to have wrongfully caused that malady. Yet public attention has focused increasingly on mass personal-injury lawsuits over asbestos, cigarettes, guns, the diet drug fen-phen, breast implants, and, most recently, Vioxx. Richard A. Nagareda’s Mass Torts in a World of Settlement is the first attempt to analyze the lawyer’s role in this world of high-stakes, multibillion-dollar litigation. These mass settlements, Nagareda argues, have transformed the legal system so acutely that rival teams of lawyers operate as sophisticated governing powers rather than litigators. His controversial solution is the replacement of the existing tort system with a private administrative framework to address both current and future claims. This book is a must-read for concerned citizens, policymakers, lawyers, investors, and executives grappling with the changing face of mass torts.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226567621

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9780226567624

Economic Analysis of Law

By: Richard A. Posner

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Economic Analysis of Law

By: Richard A. Posner

Lucid, comprehensive, and definitive in its field, this text covers every aspect of economic analysis of the law. Features: Two new chapters, one on intellectual property, one on international and comparative law, both exploding fields of great importance. Earlier editions' questions have been converted to answers, making the book more accessible and informative. Revised to be clearer and less technical. More eclectic, reflecting recent criticisms of "rational choice" theory, in particular the need to supplement it with insights from psychology. Greater attention paid to judicial behavior, realistically modeled and explained in economic terms. Incorporates insights from the veritable explosion of books and articles published in the last few years on economic analysis of law.

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1717

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Aspen Publishing

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1454845538

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9781454845539

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers,Alan J. Marcus

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Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers,Alan J. Marcus

Prepared by Matthew Will of the University of Indianapolis, the Study Guide contains a thorough list of activities for the student, including an introduction to the chapter, sources of business information, key concepts and terms, sample problems with solutions, integrated PowerPoint slides, and related web links.

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McGraw-Hill/Irwin

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0072909870

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9780072909876

Financing and Risk Management

By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers,Stewart Myers

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Financing and Risk Management

By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers,Stewart Myers

The features of this text include: the six lessons of market efficiency; patterns of corporate financing; stockholders' rights; convertible securities; duration and volatility of debt; hedging with futures; debt borrowing issues; and risk management, both domestic and international.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071383786

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9780071383783

Real World Project Management

Beyond Conventional Wisdom, Best Practices and Project Methodologies

By: Richard Perrin

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Real World Project Management

Beyond Conventional Wisdom, Best Practices and Project Methodologies

By: Richard Perrin

If you're a project manager, you need this guide to fill in the gaps in the PM canon. The Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge, fails to fully explain certain PM tools and how they work, among other failures. Real-World Project Management fills in those major gaps with irreverence, wit, and wisdom. For any kind of project you’re managing, this book presents the high-quality tools and tactics you need to succeed.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470260831

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9780470260838

Capital Investment and Valuation

By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers

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Capital Investment and Valuation

By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers

Capital Investment and Valuation addresses the many ways in which corporations value assets and make investment decisions. Filled with information and ideas that are both thought provoking and functional, it provides an indispensable look into the theory and mechanics of valuation and investing, including: the six ideas that must be understood for effective capital investment and valuation; cost/benefit analyses of mergers, buyouts, spinoffs, and other corporate control issues; and strategies for creating shareholder value through integrated investment and operation programs. -- Book jacket.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071383778

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9780071383776

The Futures Game? Who Wins? Who Loses? Why?

By: Richard J. Teweles,Frank J. Jones

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The Futures Game? Who Wins? Who Loses? Why?

By: Richard J. Teweles,Frank J. Jones

A virtual encyclopedia that covers every aspect of futures trading from market analysis and trading standpoints. There are trading comments and separate chapters on each individual market. This is likely the most comprehensive, all-inclusive book to be found on futures trading.

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McGraw-Hill Companies

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0070637342

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9780070637344

Principles of Corporate Finance

By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers,Franklin Allen

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Principles of Corporate Finance

By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers,Franklin Allen

Brealey, Principles of Corporate Finance 13e describes the theory and practice of corporate finance. We hardly need to explain why financial managers must master the practical aspects of their job, but we should spell out why down-to-earth managers need to bother with theory. Throughout this edition, the authors demonstrate how managers use financial theory to solve practical problems. They also explore what financial managers should do to increase company value. Some of the biggest changes in this edition were prompted by the tax changes enacted in the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December 2017.

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1260565556

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9781260565553

Capital Investment and Valuation

By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers

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By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers

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Financing and Risk Management

By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers,Stewart Myers

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By: Richard A. Brealey,Stewart C. Myers,Stewart Myers

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Book's by Richard A. Brealey

Skepticism and Freedom

Skepticism and Freedom

The Stock Exchange and Investment Analysis

The Stock Exchange and Investment Analysis

Quantitative Studies of the Renaissance Florentine Economy and Society

Quantitative Studies of the Renaissance Florentine Economy and Society

Mass Torts in a World of Settlement

Mass Torts in a World of Settlement

Economic Analysis of Law

Economic Analysis of Law

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

Financing and Risk Management

Financing and Risk Management

Real World Project Management

Real World Project Management

Capital Investment and Valuation

Capital Investment and Valuation

The Futures Game? Who Wins? Who Loses? Why?

The Futures Game? Who Wins? Who Loses? Why?

Principles of Corporate Finance

Principles of Corporate Finance

Capital Investment and Valuation

Capital Investment and Valuation

Financing and Risk Management

Financing and Risk Management

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