It is no secret that Americans save very little: every economic index confirms as much. This book describes not only how the 'savings crisis' adversely influences personal lifestyles over the long term but also how it can undermine national wealth and standard of living.
This collection of papers presents the fruits of a collaborative project between African, American and French scholars seeking to understand in more specific terms how natural heritage, territory, and identity relate to each other.
This up-to-date guide to dealing with the pension crisis explains new rules to come into force in 2005 and outlines seven effective ways to secure a more prosperous retirement. Advice is aimed at the 40-plus age group - so it's never too late to take steps that will really make a difference.
Impersonal forces do not make economic decisions: we do. And what we decide not only determines our society's material well-being but also reflects ethical choices.
This annual series from the Brookings Institution and the Financial Institutions Center at the Wharton School provides timely and insightful analyses of the financial services industry.
The introduction of the single European currency is arguably the greatest financial development of our generation, yet there is still much work to be done in terms of both reaching the set criteria for member states and educating the business and financial world as to its implications.
