A Barrel Of Oil Or A Bottle Of Wine

Author : Tahsin Saadi Sedik
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1455211796
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Barrel of Oil or a Bottle of Wine written by Tahsin Saadi Sedik and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper investigates the causes of extreme fluctuations in commodity prices from 1990 to 2010. Analyzing two very distinct commodities-crude oil and fine wine, we find that macroeconomic factors are the main determinants of commodity prices. Although supply constraints have the expected effect, aggregate demand growth is the key factor. The empirical results show that while advanced economies account for more than half of global consumption, emerging economies make up the bulk of the incremental change in demand, thereby having a greater weight in commodity price formation. The results also show that the shift in the composition of aggregate commodity demand is a recent phenomenon.

Author : Klaus Bosselmann
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1443817864
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Democracy, Ecological Integrity and International Law written by Klaus Bosselmann and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12-14 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Democracy, Ecological Integrity and International Law is the latest product of research by the Global Ecological Integrity Group (www.globalecointegrity.net), an organisation that has been meeting annually since 1992 to discuss scientific, philosophical, political and legal aspects of ecological integrity. This collection examines various aspects of governance from the standpoint of integrity: from democracy, to forms of Native governance, from globalization and neocolonialism to specific human rights to food, water and climate.

Author : Mike Veseth
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442234644
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Money, Taste, and Wine written by Mike Veseth and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It’s complicated!” That’s a simple way to describe the sort of relationship that seemingly defies simple explanations. Like a love triangle, money, taste, and wine are caught in a complicated relationship affecting every aspect of the wine industry and wine enthusiast experience. As wine economist and best-selling author Mike Veseth peels back the layers of the money-taste-wine story, he discovers the wine buyer’s biggest mistake (which is to confuse money and taste) and learns how to avoid it, sips and swirls dump bucket wines and Treasure Island wines, and toasts anything but Champagne. He bulks up with big-bag, big-box wines and realizes that sometimes the best wine is really a beer. Along the way he questions wine’s identity crisis, looks down his nose at wine snobs and cheese bores, follows the money, surveys the restaurant war battleground, and imagines wines that even money cannot buy before concluding that money, taste, and wine might have a complicated relationship but sometimes they have the power to change the world. His engaging and enlightening book will surprise, inform, inspire, and delight anyone with an interest in wine—or complicated relationships.

Author : Rebecca Gibb
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520385942
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vintage Crime written by Rebecca Gibb and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How fakes, fraudsters, and grape crusaders have shaped the world of wine. This novel take on the history of wine reveals that, whether by adding toxic sweeteners or passing off counterfeit bottles, wine fraud is abundant—and as old as wine itself. Vintage Crime will intrigue even the most sated of wine drinkers with its juicy tales of deception, raising interesting questions along the way: what counts as wine, why do we drink it, and what makes a wine truly authentic? The world of wine prides itself on its aura of respectability, but it has always had a murky side. Packed with engaging vignettes, Vintage Crime brings to life famous enthusiasts and crafty con artists from ancient Rome to modern-day California. It also introduces us to lesser-known industry figures: the scrupulous merchants, honest growers, and cutting-edge scientists who have led the fight against fraudsters. Author Rebecca Gibb holds the rare, sought-after distinction of Master of Wine, yet she writes in an engaging style that doesn’t require any prior wine knowledge, skillfully synthesizing popular wine histories for amateur sleuths and armchair sommeliers alike. A portion of book royalties will be donated by the author towards finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Author : Tony Aspler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470676744
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Canadian Wine for Dummies written by Tony Aspler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-08-26 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can the same grapes make two different wines? Can you tell what a wine tastes like by reading the label? By understanding wine, you can drink better wine. In grocery stores, liquor stores, and at the vineyard, the key to picking a tasty wine is knowing how the wine was made—not by looking at the price. Even the glass you drink wine out of can enhance the experience. With some basic guidance, being a wine connoisseur is as easy as knowing what you like. Canadian Wine For Dummies is for everyone from beginning wine drinkers who need a friendly primer on wine to experienced wine tasters who want a thorough introduction to the diverse variety of wines produced in Canadian. This is the perfect guide if you’re interested in: Entertaining at home Collecting wine Cooking with wine Touring Canadian vineyards Impressing your friends Explore all the factors that influence a wine 212;from the soil the grapes grow in to the winemaking process—and understand how to decipher this information from the label. Navigate any restaurant’s wine list and order the best tasting and priced bottle. Serve the perfect wine to complement the food your serving. This friendly guide helps you do these things and more: Introduce your friends to Icewine Happily marry food and wine at your wedding Purchase wine online from private shops Properly taste and describe any wine Organize wine tastings Know when to send back a bottle of wine Tired of relying on other people’s wine choices? Want to discover a vast country of delicious wines? There are many, many reasons to explore the world of Canadian wines. No matter what the reason, the experience you take away from delving into the savory world of Canadian wines will make itself useful the rest of your life.

Author : Guy Fraser-Sampson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470980087
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Alternative Assets written by Guy Fraser-Sampson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The investment landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years, destroying many of the old certainties by which investors lived their lives. In particular, it has shaken belief in the ability of traditional asset types such as bonds and equities to protect them from abnormal market conditions, and it has brought home how closely correlation between different markets can be squeezed together by extreme pressure. Future investors will have to regard so-called "alternative" assets as essential elements within their portfolios, and be prepared to deal with the complexities that this will entail. This will in turn force a re-appraisal of core concepts such as "risk" and "return", not least because some alternative asset classes do not lend themselves well to traditional return measures. Exciting times lie ahead, but a thorough working knowledge of the various alternative asset classes will be an essential pre-requisite to success, and perhaps even to survival. Alternative Assets meets investor's need for a guide on where to allocate in this new climate. It provides investors with a primer on each alternative asset class, as well as practical tips on the pros and cons, implementation, returns analysis, fees and costs. It also offers introductory guidance on how to set investment targets, and how alternative assets can be accommodated within the allocation process. Each chapter gives useful background knowledge on a particular asset type, including a discussion of whether a satisfactory beta return level exists and, if so, the different ways in which it might be accessed. Written by best-selling author Guy Fraser-Sampson, this book guides investors through the new look alternative investment arena, providing post-financial crisis perspective and investment advice on the alternatives landscape.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1272 pages
Book Rating : 4.3D/5 ( download)

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Author : Robert Kemp Philp
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Family friend [ed. by R.K. Philp]. written by Robert Kemp Philp and published by . This book was released on with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Johann EBERS
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1560 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A new hand-dictionary of the English language for the Germans and of the German language for Englishmen, etc.-Neues Hand-Wörterbuch der Englischen Sprache, etc written by Johann EBERS and published by . This book was released on 1802 with total page 1560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Johann Ebers
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1560 pages
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Download or read book Neues Hand-Wörterbuch der Deutschen Sprache für die Engländer und Englischen Sprache für die Deutschen written by Johann Ebers and published by . This book was released on 1802 with total page 1560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: