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Latin American-u.s. Economic Relations, 1982-1983
by Avraham SelaThis book, prepared by the Permanent Secretariat of the Latin American Economic System (SFXA), analyzes a range of factors in the current economic policies of the United States that affect Latin American and Caribbean countries. In particular, it pinpoints the effects of U.S. monetary policy on the region's economies and trade relations and on the
Latin America's Emerging Middle Classes
by Jeff Dayton-JohnsonWhat does it mean to be middle-class in Latin America? How is the middle class changing? What are the implications for economic development? Many look to the emergence of a middle class as a sign of Latin America's success in reducing poverty and inequality, a claim this book confirms. Political and business leaders hope that a booming middle class will drive economic growth and support progressive but not revolutionary political platforms, lending economic and democratic stability to countries long wracked by volatility. The contributors document the remarkable emergence of this middle group in Latin America (whose measurement turns out not to be an easy task). However, the authors consider it premature to declare middle-class Latin Americans ready to serve as a motor for economic growth or guarantors of democratic consolidation. Smart policies can nevertheless protect middle classes from poverty and allow them to fulfil the hopes invested in them.
Latin America's New Left and the Politics of Gender
by Karen KampwirthThe majority of Latin Americans now live in countries that are governed by democratically elected governments on the political left, which is unprecedented in that region. This book analyzes this occurrence by asking a question that up until now has been largely ignored in the literature on the contemporary Latin American left: to what extent have these governments governed with, and promoting the interests of, the women's movements that are an important part of their base of support? This question is examined by focusing on a critical case that is rarely analyzed in the literature on the new Latin American left, the case of Nicaragua. The broader implications for Latin America will be shown, making this book of interest to researchers and graduate students in Latin American studies as well as gender studies and political science.
Latina/o College Student Leadership: Emerging Theory, Promising Practice
by Lozano Guardia Susana Muñoz Moises Orozco Alicia Rodríguez Cristobal Salinas Cecilia Suarez Jesse Villalobos Nancy Barceló Cameron Beatty Eduardo Coronel Juan Escalante Juan Guardia Veronica Kann Corina Lopez Adele LozanoLatina/o College Student Leadership: Emerging Theory, Promising Practice examines Latina/o college student leadership and leadership development in higher education. This edited collection examines emerging frameworks, empirical research, leadership models, essays, and promising practices from the perspectives of scholars, educators, practitioners, and activists. Latina/o student leadership is analyzed through the lens of various institutional contexts (e.g. large research institution, community college, Hispanic-serving institution) as well as diverse intra-institutional contexts (e.g. academic, student organizations, student government, fraternities and sororities). The focus on theory and practice within various contexts, combined with an emphasis on student voice, helps provide deeper insight into how Latina/o students experience leadership in higher education, as well as how to promote and support the leadership development of Latina/o college students.
Latinas on the Line: Invisible Information Workers in Telecommunications (Latinidad: Transnational Cultures in the United States)
by Melissa Villa-NicholasLatinas on the Line provides a compelling analysis and historical and theoretical grounding of the oral histories, never before seen, of Latina information workers in the Bell System from their entrance in 1973 to their retirements by 2015. Author Melissa Villa-Nicholas demonstrates the importance of Latinas of the field of telecommunications through their own words and uses supporting archival research to provide an overview of how Latinas engage and remember a critical analysis of their work place, information technologies, and the larger globalized economy and shifting borderlands through their intersectional identities as information workers. The book offers a rich and engaging portrait of the critical history of Latinas in telecommunications, from their manual to automated to digitized labor.
Latinnovating: Green American Jobs and the Latinos Creating Them
by Graciela Tiscareño-SatoThis book profiles ten different career paths to becoming an environmental entrepreneur. This is the first book showcasing Latino-led innovation and entrepreneurship in the green economy. These ten case studies across ten sectors of our economy will inspire young people to follow these successful footsteps and emulate these highly educated, courageous Latino leaders as they create sustainable, industrial and social justice solutions to benefit all Americans.
Latino Small Businesses and the American Dream: Community Social Work Practice and Economic and Social Development
by Melvin DelgadoLatino small businesses provide social, economic, and cultural comfort to their communities. They are also excellent facilitators of community capacity—a major component of effective social work practice. Social work practitioners have a vested interest in seeing such businesses grow, not only among Latinos but all communities of color. Reviewing the latest research on formal and informal economies within urban communities of color, Melvin Delgado lays out the demographic foundations for a richer collaboration between theory and practice. Delgado deploys numerous case studies to cement the link between indigenous small businesses and community well-being. Whether regulated or unregulated, these establishments hire from within and promote immigrant self-employment. Latino small businesses often provide jobs for those whose criminal and mental health backgrounds intimidate conventional businesses. Recently estimated to be the largest group of color running small businesses in the United States, Latino owners top two million, with the number expected to double within the next few years. Joining an understanding of these institutions with the kind of practice that enables their social and economic improvement, Delgado explains how to identify and mobilize the kinds of resources that best spur their development.
Latinos and the Economy: Integration and Impact in Schools, Labor Markets, and Beyond
by Stephen J. Trejo David L. LealAt 15.4 percent of the population, Latinos are the largest minority group in the United States. They are a growing presence in all sectors of the economy, play an increasingly important role in government and politics, and are influential across a wide range of cultural domains. Despite the growing attention paid to Latinos in recent years, this population is characterized by relatively low socio-economic status, and Latinos frequently rank behind the majority white population and other minority groups when it comes to education, finances, and employment. This book contributes to the understanding of these issues by addressing a comprehensive range of topics on Latino economic incorporation, outcomes, and impact over an individual's lifetime. The volume starts with the foundational issue of education, and then moves to immigrant integration and adjustment, Latino and immigrant earnings, the economic impact of Latinos, and inter-generational incorporation and long-term integration issues. The contributions provide wide-ranging perspectives on the key factors that determine whether Latinos will be able to achieve their economic potential. The substantial individual, national, and international implications of these studies make this book of interest to scholars and policy-makers alike, particularly those concerned with the issues of education, immigration, employment, and earnings. The rapid and continuing growth of the Hispanic population ensures that the debate over social policy in the next few decades will increasingly focus on how best to alleviate the economic and social problems facing this population and perhaps encourage rapid assimilation. The studies in the volume edited by David Leal and Stephen Trejo provide an excellent foundation for this discussion. The conceptual issues and findings in these papers are sure to be valuable to both policy makers and researchers. George Borjas, Robert W. Scrivner Professor of Economics and Social Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University Latinos and the Economy provides a truly authoritative but accessible compilation of first-rate scholarship on Hispanic incorporation, educational and political gains, and ongoing economic and cultural impacts. It is "must reading" for anyone concerned about the future, especially as America moves inexorably towards becoming a majority-minority society by mid-century. Daniel T. Lichter, Ferris Family Professor, Department of Policy Analysis and Management, Cornell University This is the volume to read for anyone interested in current American immigration issues or the role of Hispanics in the U.S. economy." Daniel S. Hamermesh, Killam Professor of Economics, University of Texas at Austin "The future of America is closely intertwined with the successful integration--economically, politically, and socially--of the Latino population. Latinos now comprise one of every seven workers and almost one of every five students in the United States. The research reported in this volume describes the challenges faced by Latinos in schools, the labor market, and in communities and explains their prospects for upward mobility. These studies suggest that a significant investment in expanding educational opportunities may be the single most important policy lever to incorporate Latinos into the American mainstream." Charles Hirschman, Professor of Public Affairs and Boeing International Professor of Sociology, University of Washington
Latinx Art: Artists, Markets, and Politics
by Arlene DávilaIn Latinx Art Arlene Dávila draws on numerous interviews with artists, dealers, and curators to explore the problem of visualizing Latinx art and artists. Providing an inside and critical look of the global contemporary art market, Dávila's book is at once an introduction to contemporary Latinx art and a call to decolonize the art worlds and practices that erase and whitewash Latinx artists. Dávila shows the importance of race, class, and nationalism in shaping contemporary art markets while providing a path for scrutinizing art and culture institutions and for diversifying the art world.
Latinx Business Success: How Latinx Ingenuity, Innovation, and Tenacity are Driving Some of the World's Biggest Companies
by Frank Carbajal Jose MoreyAn inspiring new message of resilient leadership Latinx Business Success delivers a powerful and inspiring message of Latinx leadership. Via interviews with many of the most accomplished Latin business leaders in the United States, authors Frank Carbajal and José Morey offer readers a full picture of what it takes to succeed in modern leadership and how to close the digital divide that keeps Latinx people underrepresented in positions of authority. The book explores the authors’ DIGITAL framework—which includes the principles of Decision, Intelligence, Game Plan, Insight, Technology, Abundance, and Leverage—and explains how each element of the system contributes to leadership success for current and aspiring Latinx leaders. Readers will also find: Interviews with renowned and accomplished leaders from the Latinx community, including Ramiro Cavazos, President and CEO of the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Esther Aguilera, President & CEO at Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA), and Silvina Moschini, Executive Producer at The Unicorn Hunters Show, and Cofounder, President, & Chairwoman of the Board of Transparent Business. Discussions of what it means to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive society and how we’ll know when we’ve realized that goal Coverage of a wide variety of industry sectors, including healthcare, media, education, finance, tech, and athletics Perfect for managers, executives, and business leaders of all kinds who seek a new and refreshing perspective on leadership, Latinx Business Success is also required reading for any member of the Latinx community who hopes to make innovative contributions to the business world.
The Latte Factor: Why You Don't Have to Be Rich to Live Rich
by David Bach John David MannINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Discover #1 New York Times bestselling author David Bach&’s three secrets to financial freedom in an engaging story that will show you that you are richer than you think. Drawing on the author&’s experiences teaching millions of people around the world to live a rich life, this fast, easy listen reveals how anyone—from millennials to baby boomers—can still make his or her dreams come true.In this compelling, heartwarming parable, Bach and his bestselling coauthor John David Mann (The Go-Giver) tell the story of Zoey, a twenty-something woman living and working in New York City. Like many young professionals, Zoey is struggling to make ends meet under a growing burden of credit card and student loan debt, working crazy hours at her dream job but still not earning enough to provide a comfortable financial cushion. At her boss&’s suggestion, she makes friends with Henry, the elderly barista at her favorite Brooklyn coffee shop. Henry soon reveals his &“Three Secrets to Financial Freedom,&” ideas Zoey dismisses at first but whose true power she ultimately comes to appreciate. Over the course of a single week, Zoey discovers that she already earns enough to secure her financial future and realize her truest dreams—all she has to do is make a few easy shifts in her everyday routine. The Latte Factor demystifies the secrets to achieving financial freedom, inspiring you to realize that it&’s never too late to reach for your dreams. By following the simple, proven path that Henry shows Zoey, anyone can make small changes today that will have big impact for a lifetime, proving once again that &“David Bach is the financial expert to listen to when you&’re intimidated by your finances&” (Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Money: Master the Game).
Lattice Journeys: How Three Companies Put the Lattice Model into Practice
by Cathleen Benko Molly AndersonThe traditional corporate ladder is giving way to a new kind of organizational structure-the corporate lattice-in which success is no longer defined as a linear climb to the top. While it's too soon to claim that vertical hierarchies are a thing of the past, the traditional corporate structure is certainly becoming flatter and less rigid and the flow of information more expansive. In this chapter, the authors explore how the three lattice ways (of building careers, of working, and of participating) mesh and how each reinforces the others. They tell the stories of three companies-Cisco, Deloitte LLP, and Thomson Reuters-that put the lattice model into practice. And although their journeys are not complete, the experiences of these companies show how the lattice in action delivers extraordinary performance and sustainable career-life fit. This chapter was originally published as Chapter 6 of "The Corporate Lattice: Achieving High Performance in the Changing World of Work."
Lattice Semiconductor and the Future of Chinese High-Tech Acquisitions in the United States
by Meg Rithmire Yihao LiCase
Lattice Ways to Build Careers: An Operational Approach to Career Customization
by Cathleen Benko Molly AndersonThe changing world of work is dismantling the corporate ladder step by step. Tom Peters, the best-selling author of "In Search of Excellence," sums it up this way: "It's over. No more vertical. No more ladder. A career is now a checkerboard. Or even a maze." In this chapter, the authors explore how companies can redesign their talent practices through career enhancement and customization. They introduce the mass career customization (MCC) tool, which provides a framework and a process for creating personalized careers. The MCC framework takes into account growth and development, along with career-life fit, at both the individual and the organizational levels. It offers a set of options along four interrelated career dimensions: pace, workload, location/schedule, and role. The chapter concludes with the story of how one company, Thrivent Financial, used the MCC tool to develop a talent management strategy that focused on developing deep, long-term relationships with its people-while at the same time achieving its goal of vastly expanding its client base. This chapter was originally published as Chapter 3 of "The Corporate Lattice: Achieving High Performance in the Changing World of Work."
Lattice Ways to Participate: Creating a Company Culture of Collaboration and Transparency
by Cathleen Benko Molly AndersonThe traditional corporate ladder is giving way to a new kind of organizational structure-the corporate lattice-in which success is no longer defined as a linear climb to the top, and rigid definitions of what work is, how it should be accomplished, and who gets to participate are being transformed. In this chapter, the authors examine how companies can enable broad-based, nonhierarchical forms of participation through the interrelated forces of collaboration and transparency. As the definition of the workplace expands from a physical and highly structured environment to a more virtual and adaptive one, so too does the notion of how people participate. In lattice organizations, people at all levels are free to voice their opinions and ideas, give feedback, and collaborate. (As technology thinker Clay Shirky has declared, "Here comes everybody.") These new forms of participation challenge traditional relationships and communication. They create empowered workers and an inclusive work environment. The authors turn to examples such as Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, AT&T, and Best Buy to show how companies are widening their views of whose voices can make a difference and where good ideas can come from. The result? A highly engaged, highly productive workforce. This chapter was originally published as Chapter 5 of "The Corporate Lattice: Achieving High Performance in the Changing World of Work."
Lattice Ways to Work: How Companies Can Reconfigure When, Where, and How Work Happens
by Cathleen Benko Molly AndersonThe traditional corporate ladder is giving way to a new kind of organizational structure-the corporate lattice-in which success is no longer defined as a linear climb to the top. Today people are working in many more varied ways than they did even 20 years ago. Telecommuting, modular job and process designs, global teams working around the clock, matrix-driven organizational models, and expanded options for customizing work are fast becoming the norm. The result is that "ladder" thinking about work is giving way to "lattice" thinking. In this chapter, the authors use real-life examples to explore the transformation of work and offer implementation steps companies can take to effectively navigate this new terrain-from abandoning traditional offices and cubicles in favor of shared workspaces and open floor plans, to encouraging telecommuting, to designing jobs that are no longer dependent on rigid descriptions of tasks and responsibilities. The chapter concludes with a section about how lattice ways of working often challenge ladder-era beliefs: The transition to this new model involves a realignment of corporate ground rules so that work simply works better-for everyone. This chapter was originally published as Chapter 4 of "The Corporate Lattice: Achieving High Performance in the Changing World of Work."
Latvia: Navigating the Strait of Messina
by Natalie Kindred Rawi Abdelal Rafael Di TellaThis case describes Latvia's transition from a Soviet republic into an EU member, its economic boom and subsequent bust in 2008, and its policy response. After implementing significant economic and political reforms in order to qualify for EU membership in 2004, Latvia had turned its sights toward joining the single-currency eurozone, pegging its currency to the euro in 2005 as a step toward that goal. From 2000 to 2007, Latvia achieved faster GDP growth than any EU state. However, when large inflows of capital suddenly dried up in 2008, Latvia had to obtain a financial rescue package from the IMF, World Bank, EU, and several regional countries in order to avoid a full-blown financial and currency crisis. Latvia then adopted an aggressive economic adjustment program centered on maintaining its currency peg, which meant competitiveness would have to be restored by reducing domestic prices, wages, and public expenditures in order to drive down the real exchange rate. Latvia's policy program and initial results are discussed in the case.
Latvia: Navigating the Strait of Messina
by Natalie Kindred Rafael Di Tella Rawi AbdelalThis case describes Latvia's transition from a Soviet republic into an EU member, its economic boom and subsequent bust in 2008, and its policy response. After implementing significant economic and political reforms in order to qualify for EU membership in 2004, Latvia had turned its sights toward joining the single-currency eurozone, pegging its currency to the euro in 2005 as a step toward that goal. From 2000 to 2007, Latvia achieved faster GDP growth than any EU state. However, when large inflows of capital suddenly dried up in 2008, Latvia had to obtain a financial rescue package from the IMF, World Bank, EU, and several regional countries in order to avoid a full-blown financial and currency crisis. Latvia then adopted an aggressive economic adjustment program centered on maintaining its currency peg, which meant competitiveness would have to be restored by reducing domestic prices, wages, and public expenditures in order to drive down the real exchange rate. Latvia's policy program and initial results are discussed in the case.
Lauderdale's Notes on Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations
by Chuhei SugiyamaFirst Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Laugh out Loud: A User’s Guide to Workplace Humor
by Kerr Inkson Barbara PlesterThis book is the first-ever authoritative work on the use and management of humor in the workplace. It is a practical guide for everyone involved: the humorists (‘jokers’), the targets (sometimes ‘victims’), the observers (‘audience’) and most of all the managers who have to ‘set the tone’ and encourage, control and manage humor. Humor is part and parcel of every workplace. However, while it usually demonstrates and fosters a united, happy workforce, it can at times be deeply damaging and divisive. The authors – academics with vast organizational experience and a research-based understanding of humor at work – bring together state-of-the art knowledge of the topic, making it fun, accessible and readable for all humor participants. The topics include how humor works, humor cultures in organizations, the many forms of workplace humor and their pros and cons, humor rituals at work, digital humor, workplace jokers, the 21st century issue of ‘political correctness’, and both the ‘bright side’ of humor (assisting positive cultures, making work ‘fun’), and its ‘dark side’ (where humor offends and humiliates). With over 60 ‘real life’ illustrative stories of workplace humor, a self-completion questionnaire to measure the Humor Climate in your organization, end-of-chapter ‘takeaways’ and an end-of-book summary advocating ‘best practice’, the book is a ‘fun’, how-to-do-it guide that will both inform and entertain.
Launch!: The critical 90 days from idea to market
by Scott DuffyAbout ninety-seven percent of a rocket's fuel is used in the first three feet of its launch. The same is true in launching a new business, product, or service. Those first few steps are absolutely critical.Scott Duffy has developed a practical approach for turning your big idea into a thriving venture by focusing on the crucial period immediately before, during, and after opening your doors (literally or online).His approach is based on his experiences working with top entrepreneurs like Tony Robbins and Richard Branson, who taught him how to balance the two key sides of entrepreneurship: The personal side, including personal finances, relationships, and health.The business side, including raising capital, building teams, establishing partnerships, and closing sales. Duffy also draws on the true stories of other big names, such as Howard Schultz, Lou Holtz, and MC Hammer, to offer guidance on turning your vision into a full-fledged enterprise.
Launch!
by Scott DuffyAbout ninety-seven percent of a rocket's fuel is used in the first three feet of its launch. The same is true in launching a new business, product, or service. Those first few steps are absolutely critical. Scott Duffy has developed a practical approach for turning your big idea into a thriving venture by focusing on the crucial period immediately before, during, and after opening your doors (literally or online). His approach is based on his experiences working with top entrepreneurs like Tony Robbins and Richard Branson, who taught him how to balance the two key sides of entrepreneurship: The personal side, including personal finances, relationships, and health. The business side, including raising capital, building teams, establishing partnerships, and closing sales. Duffy also draws on the true stories of other big names, such as Howard Schultz, Lou Holtz, and MC Hammer, to offer guidance on turning your vision into a full-fledged enterprise.
Launch
by Michael A. StelznerIf you've been let down by the undelivered promises of marketing, this book is for you. Launch reveals a new way to grow your business that involves focusing on the needs of others, giving gifts, working with outsiders, and restraining your marketing messages. These principles are precisely the opposite of traditional marketing. Yet they work. And they are the future. If you follow the formula outlined in this book, you can attract countless customers and prospects, resulting in amazing business growth. This book will show you how to: * Create highly sharable content that meets people's needs * Identify and work with outside experts, many of whom will gladly promote your content * Attract and retain raving fans that will help your business grow * Creatively market and sell to people who will gladly purchase your products and services Launch isn't like other marketing books. Rather than making keen observations about others who've achieved success, the ideas and principles in this book were developed, refined, and practiced by the author to great success. Pick up a copy for yourself and one for a friend.
Launch
by Jeff WalkerLaunch will build your business - fast. In this book, a New York Times Number One bestseller, Jeff Walker reveals how to sell anything online, make a fortune and fulfil your dreams. Whether you've already got a business or you're itching to start one, this book provides the perfect recipe for how to do it. No wonder Brendon Burchard called it 'the most important book ever written on online marketing'. What if you could launch like Apple or one of the big Hollywood studios? What if your prospects eagerly counted down the days until they could buy your product? What if you could create such powerful positioning in your market that you could all but eliminate the competition? And you could do all of that, no matter how humble your business or budget? Since 1996 Jeff Walker has been creating hugely successful online launches. After building his first internet business from his basement, he quickly developed a process for launching new products and businesses with unprecedented success. Once he started teaching his formula to other entrepreneurs, the results were simply breathtaking. Launch is the guide to that world where digital entrepreneurs create amazing new triumphs. So whether you're an existing business, or want to develop your own products, or you are still at the planning stage, this is how you start fast and change the future of your business and your life.