| 121.
| - A Philosophy for Developing Products and Services for the Bottom of the Pyramid
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By
C.K. Prahalad
- Sep 23, 2009
- C.K. Prahalad introduces the concept that in order to provide products and services to the market at the Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP) you must challenge assumptions that you have developed over a long period of time.
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| 122.
| - Lessons for Multi National Corporations from Markets at the Bottom of the Pyramid
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By
C.K. Prahalad
- Sep 23, 2009
- In this excerpt from his book, C.K. Prahalad explains that the choices at the Bottom of the Pyramid are simple: either change your management systems to cut costs or lose significant amounts of money.
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| 123.
| - The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Innovate with Hybrids
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By
C.K. Prahalad
- Sep 23, 2009
- In this excerpt from his book, C.K. Prahalad explains that The BOP market can and must be addressed by the most advanced technologies creatively combined with existing (and evolving) infrastructure.
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| 124.
| - The Nature of the Bottom-of-the-Pyramid Market
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By
C.K. Prahalad
- Sep 23, 2009
- A common assumption is that the poor have no purchasing power and, therefore, do not represent a viable market. C.K. Prahalad refutes this assumption and goes on to show that markets "at the bottom of the pyramid" are accessible, brand-conscious, connected, and eager for advanced technology.
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| 125.
| - The Flexible Nature of Options: Risks for All Levels
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By
Michael C. Thomsett
- Sep 17, 2009
- Michael C. Thomsett explains the basics of options trading, and why it might be a good addition to your investment plans.
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| 126.
| - Introduction to Put Option Strategies
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By
Michael C. Thomsett
- Sep 15, 2009
- Michael C. Thomsett introduces his book, which is designed to explore a number of put strategies that can be used to provide profits when the markets are falling.
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| 127.
| - Homebuyers Beware: Getting the World's Cheapest Loan
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By
Carolyn Warren
- Sep 10, 2009
- Carolyn Warren shows you what you need to know to get a low rate and a fair deal on your next mortgage.
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| 128.
| - Homebuyers Beware: New Rip-Offs
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By
Carolyn Warren
- Sep 9, 2009
- Caroylyn Warren introduces her book, "Homebuyers Beware" and explains that mortgage rip-offs are still alive and well.
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| 129.
| - Shrimp: The Endless Quest for Pink Gold
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By
Jack Rudloe, Anne Rudloe
- Aug 27, 2009
- Jack Rudloe and Anne Rudloe provide an introduction to the abundant, easy to catch, and delicious shrimp and the conflict they can cause in a battle that is as old as humanity itself--hunter-gatherers versus agriculture.
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| 130.
| - Trends Are an Investor's Best Friend
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By
Tom Lydon
- Aug 25, 2009
- Tom Lydon shows you how to spot trends as early as possible in order to enjoy the longest ride possible.
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| 131.
| - How to Create a Synthetic Put
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By
Carley Garner
- Jul 29, 2009
- Futures and options traders can create a trading vehicle that replicates another trading instrument. Carley Garner describes an example of a synthetic long put option.
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| 132.
| - The Market at the Bottom of the Pyramid
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By
C.K. Prahalad
- Jul 28, 2009
- C.K. Prahalad offers a better approach to help the poor.
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| 133.
| - The World of Global Macro
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By
Jack Ablin, Suzanne McGee
- Jul 23, 2009
- Jack Ablin explains how his “global macro” and inductive decision-making process could spell the difference between building a modest retirement nest egg and turning those savings into a level of affluence that spells true wealth.
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| 134.
| - Introduction to Option Selling
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By
Carley Garner
- Jul 21, 2009
- Carley Garner explains why she believes that option selling is one of the most attractive forms of trading.
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| 135.
| - How One Man Wiped Out His Debts and Achieved the Life of His Dreams
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By
Trent Hamm
- Jul 20, 2009
- Trent Hamm introduces his book, The Simple Dollar: How One Man Wiped Out His Debts and Achieved the Life of His Dreams, which offers a step-by-step guide describing exactly how he managed to extract himself from this precarious debt situation and put his life in a whole new place.
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| 136.
| - How to Construct a Put Option Ratio Spread
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By
Carley Garner
- Jul 14, 2009
- Carley Garner discusses selling options in order to pay for other purchases.
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| 137.
| - The Dark Side of Valuation
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By
Aswath Damodaran
- Jul 9, 2009
- This chapter describes the four inputs that we have to estimate to value any company.
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| 138.
| - How to Swing Trade with Options
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By
Carley Garner
- Jul 8, 2009
- Carley Garne examines the opportunity presented by option spread trading.
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| 139.
| - Snap Judgment: Why Money Is a Drug
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By
David E. Adler
- Jun 30, 2009
- For most investors, doing what comes naturally means chasing trends, doing what everyone else is doing. But although this makes sense in other areas of life, it is not a wise strategy for investing.
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| 140.
| - Introduction to Snap Judgment: Second Thoughts About First Impressions
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By
David E. Adler
- Jun 29, 2009
- In this introduction to his book, Snap Judgment: When to Trust Your Instincts, When to Ignore Them, and How to Avoid Making Big Mistakes with Your Money, David E. Adler explains that when it comes to investing, fully trusting your gut is pretty much a disaster.
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