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Beijing Rules

China's Quest for Global Influence

by Bethany Allen ...

LONGLISTED FOR FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDA FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Excellent . . . reveals an insidious matrix of spying, deception, censorship and repression . . . compelling' Daily Telegraph**'A timely read . . . Chilling . . . Startling . . . A powerful case for more coordinated western intervention' Guardian... ... Read more

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LONGLISTED FOR FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDA FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Excellent . . . reveals an insidious matrix of spying, deception, censorship and repression . . . compelling' Daily Telegraph**'A timely read . . . Chilling . . . Startling . . . A powerful case for more coordinated western intervention' Guardian...
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致富的特權：二十年來我們為央行政策付出的代價

by 陳虹宇吳聰敏李怡庭陳旭昇 ...

Series Book 26 - 春山之聲
房價高漲人才外流產業升級不力，都跟中央銀行脫不了關係？全面解析神祕面紗底下的中央銀行，瞭解央行政策究竟對臺灣經濟與我們的日常生活造成什麼樣的深遠影響。推薦序──陳南光｜中央銀行副總裁媒體上經常出現美國聯準會或是臺灣中央銀行的新聞，但是在一般人的生活當中，央行到底發揮了什麼作用？新聞中利率的升降匯率的升值或貶值貨幣的供給，這些看似抽象的貨幣政策調整，對普通人生活的影響絕對超過你我的想像。臺灣房價之所以如此高漲，就跟央行二十年來一直維持低利率有關。而長期壓低新臺幣匯率，雖然對於臺灣的出口貿易或許曾有助益，長期而言卻也導致產業升級不力的後果，對經濟體質有負面影響。為什麼這麼說呢？背後的道理是什麼？本書用簡潔的篇幅，提供外行人也能輕鬆看懂的解說，讓大家瞭解二十年來我們為央行政策付出多少代價。本書也說明我國央行為何擁有「致富的特權」。因為央行獨占了... ... Read more

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房價高漲人才外流產業升級不力，都跟中央銀行脫不了關係？全面解析神祕面紗底下的中央銀行，瞭解央行政策究竟對臺灣經濟與我們的日常生活造成什麼樣的深遠影響。推薦序──陳南光｜中央銀行副總裁媒體上經常出現美國聯準會或是臺灣中央銀行的新聞，但是在一般人的生活當中，央行到底發揮了什麼作用？新聞中利率的升降匯率的升值或貶值貨幣的供給，這些看似抽象的貨幣政策調整，對普通人生活的影響絕對超過你我的想像。臺灣房價之所以如此高漲，就跟央行二十年來一直維持低利率有關。而長期壓低新臺幣匯率，雖然對於臺灣的出口貿易或許曾有助益，長期而言卻也導致產業升級不力的後果，對經濟體質有負面影響。為什麼這麼說呢？背後的道理是什麼？本書用簡潔的篇幅，提供外行人也能輕鬆看懂的解說，讓大家瞭解二十年來我們為央行政策付出多少代價。本書也說明我國央行為何擁有「致富的特權」。因為央行獨占了...
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Wealth of Nations (Active TOC) (A to Z Classics)

by Adam Smith, AtoZ Classics ...

**With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)** and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook.Adam Smith's masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism. Written ... Read more

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**With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)** and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook.Adam Smith's masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism. Written
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JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE

Integration and Test Challenges Have Delayed Launch and Threaten to Push Costs Over Cap

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - Independent
JWST, a large, deployable telescope intended to be the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, is one of NASA’s most complex and expensive projects, at an anticipated cost of $8.8 billion. Congress set an $8 billion JWST development cost cap in 2011, and the remaining $837 million is for its operations costs. JWST is intended to revolutionize our understanding of star and planet formation and ... Read more

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JWST, a large, deployable telescope intended to be the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, is one of NASA’s most complex and expensive projects, at an anticipated cost of $8.8 billion. Congress set an $8 billion JWST development cost cap in 2011, and the remaining $837 million is for its operations costs. JWST is intended to revolutionize our understanding of star and planet formation and
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CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE

DHS Needs to Take Urgent Action to Identify Its Position and Critical Skill Requirements

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
DHS is the lead agency tasked with protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The Homeland Security Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2014 required DHS to identify, categorize, and assign employment codes to all of the department’s cybersecurity workforce positions. These codes define work roles and tasks for cybersecurity specialty areas such as program management ... Read more

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DHS is the lead agency tasked with protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The Homeland Security Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2014 required DHS to identify, categorize, and assign employment codes to all of the department’s cybersecurity workforce positions. These codes define work roles and tasks for cybersecurity specialty areas such as program management
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VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES

Observations on Polling Place Accessibility and Related Federal Guidance

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOJ
Federal law generally requires all polling places for federal elections to be accessible to all voters, and each polling place to have a system for casting ballots that is accessible for people with disabilities. GAO’s work during the 2000 and 2008 general elections showed mixed results on polling place accessibility. GAO was asked to examine voting access for people with disabilities during the ... Read more

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Federal law generally requires all polling places for federal elections to be accessible to all voters, and each polling place to have a system for casting ballots that is accessible for people with disabilities. GAO’s work during the 2000 and 2008 general elections showed mixed results on polling place accessibility. GAO was asked to examine voting access for people with disabilities during the
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AFRICA; THE COUNTER NARRATIVE

LEAPFROGGING THE ASIAN GIANT

by KELECHI NWAOKIKE ...

Based on visionary leadership, sound macro economic policies and people centred politics, like beauty from ashes, Africa, the last holdout of mass poverty is developing homegrown solutions to the plethora of problems beleaguering the continent, creating a sense of Afro-optimism across the globeWith China kicking away the ladder after climbing to the top, visionary leadership and a shift from ... Read more

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Based on visionary leadership, sound macro economic policies and people centred politics, like beauty from ashes, Africa, the last holdout of mass poverty is developing homegrown solutions to the plethora of problems beleaguering the continent, creating a sense of Afro-optimism across the globeWith China kicking away the ladder after climbing to the top, visionary leadership and a shift from
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FEDERAL BUILDINGS

Agencies Focus on Space Utilization As They Reduce Office and Warehouse Space

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOC
The federal government continues to work to reduce its real property inventory and associated costs. GSA provides space for agencies in government-owned and commercially leased buildings. In 2015, the OMB issued a memorandum requiring the 24 agencies with chief financial officers to reduce their domestic office and warehouse space. These agencies are required to set annual reduction targets for a ... Read more

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The federal government continues to work to reduce its real property inventory and associated costs. GSA provides space for agencies in government-owned and commercially leased buildings. In 2015, the OMB issued a memorandum requiring the 24 agencies with chief financial officers to reduce their domestic office and warehouse space. These agencies are required to set annual reduction targets for a
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U.S. PORTS OF ENTRY

CBP Public-Private Partnership Programs Have Benefits, but CBP Could Strengthen Evaluation Efforts

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
International trade and travel to the United States is increasing. On a typical day in fiscal year 2016, CBP officers inspected nearly 1.1 million passengers and pedestrians and over 74,000 truck, rail, and sea containers at 328 U.S. land, sea, and air ports of entry, according to CBP. To help meet the increased demand for these types of CBP services, since 2013, CBP has entered into public ... Read more

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International trade and travel to the United States is increasing. On a typical day in fiscal year 2016, CBP officers inspected nearly 1.1 million passengers and pedestrians and over 74,000 truck, rail, and sea containers at 328 U.S. land, sea, and air ports of entry, according to CBP. To help meet the increased demand for these types of CBP services, since 2013, CBP has entered into public
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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

Actions Needed to Improve the Effectiveness and Oversight of Continuing Disability Reviews

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - Independent
RRB is an independent agency that administers disability benefits for railroad workers. In fiscal year 2016, about 31,000 railroad workers with disabilities received $1.1 billion in disability benefits. RRB is generally required to periodically assess beneficiaries’ medical condition or earnings through continuing disability reviews (CDRs) to verify that they remain eligible for disability ... Read more

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RRB is an independent agency that administers disability benefits for railroad workers. In fiscal year 2016, about 31,000 railroad workers with disabilities received $1.1 billion in disability benefits. RRB is generally required to periodically assess beneficiaries’ medical condition or earnings through continuing disability reviews (CDRs) to verify that they remain eligible for disability
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CLIMATE-RELATED RISKS

SEC Has Taken Steps to Clarify Disclosure Requirements

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - Independent
Impacts from a changing climate can pose serious risks to the global economy and affect many economic sectors, according to reports. Public companies are generally required to disclose certain risks in their SEC filings. In 2010, SEC issued guidance to clarify how existing disclosure requirements apply for climate-related matters... ... Read more

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Impacts from a changing climate can pose serious risks to the global economy and affect many economic sectors, according to reports. Public companies are generally required to disclose certain risks in their SEC filings. In 2010, SEC issued guidance to clarify how existing disclosure requirements apply for climate-related matters...
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National Roadside Survey

NHTSA Changed Methodology to Address Driver Concerns

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOT
National Roadside Survey: NHTSA Changed Methodology to Address Driver Concerns ... Read more

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National Roadside Survey: NHTSA Changed Methodology to Address Driver Concerns
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HIGHER EDUCATION

Expert Views of U.S. Accreditation

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOEducation
Education provided more than $125 billion in federal student aid funds in fiscal year 2016 to help students pay for higher education. To participate in federal student aid programs, postsecondary schools must be accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by Education. Accreditors work with Education to oversee participating schools and play a critical role in assessing academic quality. GAO ... Read more

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Education provided more than $125 billion in federal student aid funds in fiscal year 2016 to help students pay for higher education. To participate in federal student aid programs, postsecondary schools must be accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by Education. Accreditors work with Education to oversee participating schools and play a critical role in assessing academic quality. GAO
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TAX FRAUD AND NONCOMPLIANCE

IRS Can Strengthen Pre-refund Verification and Explore More Uses

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOTreasury
IRS continues to confront the ongoing problems of identity theft (IDT) refund fraud. The agency estimates that at least $1.68 billion was paid in IDT refund fraud in 2016. To help address this issue, consistent with GAO’s prior reporting, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 advanced the deadline for employers to file W-2s to SSA to January 31 (about 1 to 2 months earlier than in ... Read more

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IRS continues to confront the ongoing problems of identity theft (IDT) refund fraud. The agency estimates that at least $1.68 billion was paid in IDT refund fraud in 2016. To help address this issue, consistent with GAO’s prior reporting, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 advanced the deadline for employers to file W-2s to SSA to January 31 (about 1 to 2 months earlier than in
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MILITARY PERSONNEL

DOD Needs to Reevaluate Fighter Pilot Workforce Requirements

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
Fighter pilots operate aircraft that are critical to achieving and maintaining air dominance during combat operations. The military services invest significant time and funding to train, compensate, and retain fighter pilots. According to Air Force officials, it costs between $3-$11 million and takes approximately 5 years to develop an individual fighter pilot to lead combat missions... ... Read more

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Fighter pilots operate aircraft that are critical to achieving and maintaining air dominance during combat operations. The military services invest significant time and funding to train, compensate, and retain fighter pilots. According to Air Force officials, it costs between $3-$11 million and takes approximately 5 years to develop an individual fighter pilot to lead combat missions...
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Federal Agencies Could Improve Dissemination of Resources to Colleges

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOJ
Colleges and other postsecondary schools must plan for various potential emergencies, ranging from natural disasters to violence. A number of federal agencies, including DHS, DOJ, and Education, offer resources to support these efforts. GAO was asked to review colleges’ awareness of these resources... ... Read more

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Colleges and other postsecondary schools must plan for various potential emergencies, ranging from natural disasters to violence. A number of federal agencies, including DHS, DOJ, and Education, offer resources to support these efforts. GAO was asked to review colleges’ awareness of these resources...
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IMMIGRATION DETENTION

Opportunities Exist to Improve Cost Estimates

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
In fiscal year 2017, ICE operated on a budget of nearly $3 billion to manage the U.S. immigration detention system, which houses foreign nationals whose immigration cases are pending or who have been ordered removed from the country. In recent years, ICE has consistently had to reprogram and transfer millions of dollars into, out of, and within its account used to fund its detention system. The ... Read more

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In fiscal year 2017, ICE operated on a budget of nearly $3 billion to manage the U.S. immigration detention system, which houses foreign nationals whose immigration cases are pending or who have been ordered removed from the country. In recent years, ICE has consistently had to reprogram and transfer millions of dollars into, out of, and within its account used to fund its detention system. The
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OFFICE OF FINANCIAL RESEARCH

Observations on GAO Access to Information on Programs and Activities

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOTreasury
In September 2014, the House Committee on Financial Services requested that GAO review OFR, an office within the Department of the Treasury. Among other things, GAO was asked to assess the agency’s usefulness to regulators and Congress in assessing systemic risk in the financial system and any delays or set-backs in its major undertakings. GAO subsequently initiated a review of OFR in January 2015 ... Read more

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In September 2014, the House Committee on Financial Services requested that GAO review OFR, an office within the Department of the Treasury. Among other things, GAO was asked to assess the agency’s usefulness to regulators and Congress in assessing systemic risk in the financial system and any delays or set-backs in its major undertakings. GAO subsequently initiated a review of OFR in January 2015
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2017 DISASTER CONTRACTING

Observations on Federal Contracting for Response and Recovery Efforts

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
The 2017 hurricane season affected approximately 25.8 million people and caused an estimated $265 billion dollars in damages, according to FEMA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration... ... Read more

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The 2017 hurricane season affected approximately 25.8 million people and caused an estimated $265 billion dollars in damages, according to FEMA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
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MED-CHAINS & COVID – 19: パンデミックのための革新的なソリューション -パンデミック管理の統合-

by Eyong Ebot, Ebot Eyong ...

MED-CHAINS & COVID – 19: Innovative Solutions for Pandemics is the groundbreaking new book by Dr. Eyong, offering the medical community new insight into COVID-19 and previous pandemics. Rather than quarreling over the inadequacies and inconsistencies of current pandemic practices, Dr. Eyong's new book offers his tangible and innovative solutions on how to approach, analyze and handle a pandemic ... Read more

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MED-CHAINS & COVID – 19: Innovative Solutions for Pandemics is the groundbreaking new book by Dr. Eyong, offering the medical community new insight into COVID-19 and previous pandemics. Rather than quarreling over the inadequacies and inconsistencies of current pandemic practices, Dr. Eyong's new book offers his tangible and innovative solutions on how to approach, analyze and handle a pandemic
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Das Nichtanwendungsgesetz als Instrument der Steuerpolitik

by Jendrik Suck ...

Series Book 32 - Bochumer Schriften zum Steuerrecht
Die Untersuchung über steuerliche Nichtanwendungsgesetze nimmt ihren Ausgang in der Breitenwirkung und der Veröffentlichung der Rechtsprechung des Bundesfinanzhofs (BFH). Die Arbeit zeigt die verschiedenen Reaktionsmöglichkeiten der Exekutive und Legislative auf die Rechtsprechung des BFH. Das Nichtanwendungsgesetz steht hierbei im Fokus der Betrachtung, weshalb mehr als 160 steuerliche ... Read more

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Die Untersuchung über steuerliche Nichtanwendungsgesetze nimmt ihren Ausgang in der Breitenwirkung und der Veröffentlichung der Rechtsprechung des Bundesfinanzhofs (BFH). Die Arbeit zeigt die verschiedenen Reaktionsmöglichkeiten der Exekutive und Legislative auf die Rechtsprechung des BFH. Das Nichtanwendungsgesetz steht hierbei im Fokus der Betrachtung, weshalb mehr als 160 steuerliche
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Un tango con el dragón

Un uruguayo en el gobierno chino y el ascenso de una potencia global desde adent

by Nicolás Santo ...

La educación, la cultura, el gobierno y el crecimiento de China a nivel global son expuestos a través de la experiencia personal del autor, residente y uno de los principales referentes de las relaciones entre China y Uruguay.En tiempos en que América Latina se enfrenta al desafío de transitar hacia la integralidad de una asociación estratégica con una China que ha irrumpido como socio comercial ... Read more

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La educación, la cultura, el gobierno y el crecimiento de China a nivel global son expuestos a través de la experiencia personal del autor, residente y uno de los principales referentes de las relaciones entre China y Uruguay.En tiempos en que América Latina se enfrenta al desafío de transitar hacia la integralidad de una asociación estratégica con una China que ha irrumpido como socio comercial
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Guerres des tarifs, la mondialisation qui s'effondre

by Patrick Soulard ...

Et si la prochaine guerre mondiale ne se jouait ni avec des missiles, ni avec des chars… mais dans votre cuisine, votre voiture et votre ticket de caisse ?Un matin comme les autres, Thomas se réveille dans le nord de la France. Il prépare son café, s'habille, prend sa voiture, part travailler, fait ses courses. Une routine banale. Pourtant, sans le savoir, chacun de ses gestes dépend de décisions ... Read more

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Et si la prochaine guerre mondiale ne se jouait ni avec des missiles, ni avec des chars… mais dans votre cuisine, votre voiture et votre ticket de caisse ?Un matin comme les autres, Thomas se réveille dans le nord de la France. Il prépare son café, s'habille, prend sa voiture, part travailler, fait ses courses. Une routine banale. Pourtant, sans le savoir, chacun de ses gestes dépend de décisions
... Read more
FEDERAL PRISONS

Information on Inmates with Serious Mental Illness and Strategies to Reduce Recidivism

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOJ
In 2016, SAMHSA estimated that about 10.4 million adults in the United States suffered from a serious mental illness, which generally includes conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. As of May 27, 2017, BOP was responsible for overseeing 187,910 inmates and 7,831 of these inmates were considered to have a serious mental illness. Research has shown that inmates with serious mental ... Read more

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In 2016, SAMHSA estimated that about 10.4 million adults in the United States suffered from a serious mental illness, which generally includes conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. As of May 27, 2017, BOP was responsible for overseeing 187,910 inmates and 7,831 of these inmates were considered to have a serious mental illness. Research has shown that inmates with serious mental
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