Geoffrey Wood Knihy

In a desperate quest to save his friend, Pete Gregg uncovers a dangerous world of scams and organized crime after reconnecting with Neal Calder in Vancouver. As Pete navigates the treacherous landscape of the volatile stock market during the late 1980s and early 1990s, he faces the challenge of unraveling a deadly deal that threatens Neal's life. Set against the backdrop of the infamous Vancouver Stock Exchange, the story offers a gripping exploration of friendship, betrayal, and survival in a corrupt environment.

Focusing on the interplay between trade unions and democratic processes, this book examines how unions emerge as both reflections of democratic values and active participants in promoting them. It delves into their historical significance, the challenges they face, and their contributions to social justice and political engagement. Through various case studies, the text highlights the essential role of trade unions in advocating for workers' rights and their influence on democratic governance.

The book delves into the complexities of corporate governance regimes worldwide, shifting focus from overall growth to their specific impacts on firms. It examines how varying national governance structures influence worker rights and social protections, potentially affecting shareholder value maximization. The author critiques simplistic models that attribute firm dynamics solely to property rights, advocating for a nuanced understanding of institutional arrangements and their influence on human resource management, employment practices, and organizational performance, ultimately linking these factors to economic growth.

This book sets out, in straightforward, accessible terms, crucial aspects of monetary economics. It opens with an exposition of the fundamental question of what money is and what it does. Distinguished contributors then examine the key role of price stability and how to achieve it. Core issues addressed include:- -- an examination of the long run effect of money on prices -- an analysis of the complex and variable relationship between money and fluctuations in the real economy -- an investigation of inflation and its dangerous consequences -- an analysis of the effect of regulation on the stability of financial systems in developed and developing countries -- the relationship between the money supply regime and economic performance -- the effect of monetary fluctuations on the interest rate -- the choice of targets for monetary policy This book will be extremely useful to practicing economists, students and scholars of financial and monetary economics.