Do the math! : on growth, greed, and strategic thinking
By: White, John K
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BookPublisher: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, Inc., c2013.Description: xix, 371 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781412999595 (pbk.)Subject(s): Economics -- Moral and ethical aspects | Statistics | CooperationDDC classification: 330.0151 WH DO Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
Do the Math: On Growth, Greed, and Strategic Thinking is a fresh look at the numbers of daily living, particularly in light of current economic troubles, where modern economic practices, mathematical concepts, and everyday moral dilemmas are discussed. The book is original because it tackles numbers directly to take aim at various unsubstantiated claims and popular misconceptions. The book is made up of a number of topic sections, introducing the reader to everyday mathematical concepts and more reasoned arguments on the value of cooperation.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 330.0151 WH DO (Browse shelf) | Available | T0057486 | ||
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 330.0151 WH DO (Browse shelf) | Available | T0045264 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 341-353) and index.
Do the Math: On Growth, Greed, and Strategic Thinking is a fresh look at the numbers of daily living, particularly in light of current economic troubles, where modern economic practices, mathematical concepts, and everyday moral dilemmas are discussed. The book is original because it tackles numbers directly to take aim at various unsubstantiated claims and popular misconceptions. The book is made up of a number of topic sections, introducing the reader to everyday mathematical concepts and more reasoned arguments on the value of cooperation.