Tren Griffin

Chapter 1 of Information Rules begins with a description of the change brought on by technology at the close of the century--but the century described is not this one, it's the late 1800s. One hundred years ago, it was an emerging telephone and electrical network that was transforming business. Today it's the Internet. The point? While the circumstances of a particular era may be unique, the underlying principles that describe the exchange of goods in a free-market economy are the same. And the authors, Carl Shapiro and Hal Varian, should know. Shapiro is Professor of Business Strategy at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and has also served as chief economist at the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department. Varian is the Dean of the School of Information Management and Systems at UC Berkeley. Together they offer a deep knowledge of how economic systems work coupled with first-hand experience of today's network economy. They write: Sure, today's business world is different in a myriad of ways from that of a century ago. But many of today's managers are so focused on the trees of technological change that they fail to see the forest: the underlying economic forces that determine success and failure. Shapiro and Varian go to great lengths to purge this book of the technobabble and forecasting of an electronic woo-woo land that's typical in books of this genre. Instead, with their feet on the ground, they consider how to market and distribute goods in the network economy, citing examples from industries as diverse as airlines, software, entertainment, and communications. The authors cover issues such as pricing, intellectual property, versioning, lock-in, compatibility, and standards. Clearly written and presented, Information Rules belongs on the bookshelf of anyone who has an interest in today's network economy--entrepreneurs, managers, investors, students. If there was ever a textbook written on how to do business in the information age, this book is it. Highly recommended. --Harry C. Edwards

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Explore the science of self-organized criticality and discover a new way of understanding nature. This theory explains the complex patterns found throughout the natural world and delves into the fundamental question of why nature is complex, not simple. With applications ranging from the study of black holes to the evolution of life, this groundbreaking theory reveals how catastrophes can occur without any external triggers. How Nature Works is the first book to delve into this fascinating subject, presenting a simple yet profound idea and its impact on our understanding of the world around us.

Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book. You'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and how to defend yourself against them. Perfect for people in all walks of life, the principles of Influence will move you toward profound personal change and act as a driving force for your success.

Unlock the secret to identifying value-price gaps in the stock market with Expectations Investing. Authors Rappaport and Mauboussin provide readers with everything they need to utilize the discounted cash flow model while suggesting a new approach: start by estimating the expectations embedded in a company's stock price. Learn how to trace the process of value creation and assess the likelihood of expectations revisions with the "expectations infrastructure" framework. Whether you're an investor or a manager, Expectations Investing will give you a new way to evaluate and improve your approach to the stock market.

El matemático de origen polaco Benoît Mandelbrot es considerado como el «padre de la geometría fractal». Los fractales –estructuras geométricas de diversos niveles de tamaño, cada una de los cuales repite a pequeña escala la estructura total– son idóneos para mensurar la rugosidad de la Naturaleza y nos permiten acercarnos geométricamente a estructuras tan poco euclideanas –en realidad, tan barrocas– como una nube, el contorno de la costa, los meandros de un río, las ráfagas de viento, un pedazo de coliflor... y, al parecer, una jornada en la Bolsa.En efecto, en este libro, accesible a lectores no especializados, pero que fascinará tanto a expertos financieros como a matemáticos, sus autores muestran cómo aplicar los fractales al comportamiento de los mercados bursátiles. Fenómenos como las caídas y los repuntes bruscos de los índices o las llamadas «burbujas financieras» no siempre resultan explicables a partir de los análisis económicos clásicos. En cambio, las «finanzas fractales» permiten reducir a una idea matemática sencilla procesos tan complejos como la variación de los precios o la convertibilidad de una moneda en otra.

Explore the wireless revolution from every angle with this insightful analysis. From applications to technology, economics to system engineering, experience a comprehensive look at the impact of wireless access on the local telephone network.