Authors:Martin Minoque, Martin Minogue, Ledivina V. Carino,
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Keywords: competition, regulation, development, series, crc, governance, developing, countries, regulatory
Number of Pages: 340
Published: 2007-01-07
List price: $130.00
ISBN-10: 1845426126
ISBN-13: 9781845426125

The past decade has seen a quickening of the pace and extent of privatisation reforms in developing countries. An associated set of post-privatisation policies has seen the introduction of new and changed regulatory institutions. This book critically reviews regulatory reforms in developing countries, with a particular focus on the strengths and weaknesses of the `best practice’ model of reform, the significance of institutions of regulatory governance, and the impact of post-privatisation governance on development and poverty reduction agendas. The contributors argue t

Authors:V.M. Malhotra, Nicholas J. Carino,
Publisher: CRC Press
Keywords: second, concrete, testing, nondestructive, handbook
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2003-12-29
List price: $162.95
ISBN-10: 0849314852
ISBN-13: 9780849314858

Civil and structural engineering consultants engaged in quality control or investigations of hardened concrete need a comprehensive resource that explains the methods of determining strength and other performance characteristics.Handbook on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete, Second Edition answers this demand by providing a thorough analysis of nondestructive testing used to evaluate concrete structures. The Handbook examines the tools and techniques used to estimate the in-place strength of concrete and permeation properties that relate to potential durability, and it also describes the meth

Authors:Jon A. Christopherson, David R. Carino, Wayne E.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Keywords: finance, investing, mcgraw, benchmarking, performance, measurement, portfolio
Number of Pages: 480
Published: 2009-05-15
List price: $95.00
ISBN-10: 0071496653
ISBN-13: 9780071496650

In order to make sound investment choices, investors must know the projected return on investment in relation to the risk of not being paid. Benchmarks are excellent evaluators, but the failure to choose the right investing performance benchmark often leads to bad decisions or inaction, which inevitably results in lost profits. The first book of its kind, Portfolio Performance Measurement and Benchmarking is a complete guide to benchmarks and performace evaluation using benchmarks. In one inclusive volume, readers get foundational coverage on benchmark construction, as well as expert insight i