BU Libraries Business Blog
May 08, 2008
DocuTicker
If you have ever searched the web, but despaired of getting reports from "authoritative" sources, DocuTicker may be the web site for you. DocuTicker offers a hand-picked selection of resources, reports and publications from government agencies, NGOs, think tanks and other public interest organizations. There are reports available on a wide variety of topics. If you've seen a government or research study mentioned in the news, DocuTicker is a good place to go to find the full-text.
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March 28, 2008
Online & Data Services Move
The computers, statistical programming manuals, and ICPSR codebooks formerly located in the Online and Data Services Office have been relocated. The two computers containing Datastream, World Development Indicators and other data products are now in an alcove in the Government Documents room. The manuals are available on shelves near this area. ICPSR codebooks will primarily be accessible online via the ICPSR website Posted by chailey at 08:51 PM | Permalink | General News | Comments (0)
March 04, 2008
EIU database trial
The Libraries are running a trial of the EIU database. The database provides in-depth reports on almost 200 countries and areas of the world. We have access to three sections of the database. Country Reports provide in-depth analysis of political and economic trends in nearly 200 countries. Many reports are updated monthly. The Country Commerce section discusses operating conditions and business regulations in 55 countries. Country Profiles provide background and historical context of current economic and political events for over 200 countries. The database must be accessed on campus. The trial runs through May 30, 2008.
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February 19, 2008
It's Tax Time Again
It is that time of the year again. Federal forms can be found on the IRS tax site here. New York state tax forms are here. For additional tax sites, incuding those for other states, try the Virtual Reference Collection page for Tax Information.
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February 06, 2008
Datastream Upgrade
Datastream, the financial and economic database, has now been upgraded from version 2.5 to 4.0. The database has a different look, and it may take a few minutes to get used to the new format. Although it looks somewhat different, the searching in 4.0 is fairly similar to the earlier version.
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January 07, 2008
Global Warming Resources
Global warming is an increasingly hot (pardon the pun) topic right now. The latest UN Human Development Report, Fighting Climate Change, Human Solidarity in a Divided World is available full-text online. The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently won the Nobel Peace Prize. Their website contains reports and graphs on climate change and its impact. Articles on this topic can be found in many databases, but EconLit and Business Source Premier are probably the best for business/economics students. A short listing of business titles is below:
2007 Voluntary carbon markets : an international business guide to what they are and how they work HC79.P55 V65 2007
2007 Global warming and agriculture : impact estimates by country Science S600.7.G56 C58 2007
2007 Ignoring the apocalypse : why planning to prevent environmental catastrophe goes astray Science GE140 .D382 2007
2007 The economics of climate change : the Stern Review Science QC981.8.C5 G738 2007
2007 Carbon finance : the financial implications of climate change HC79.P55 L33 2007
2007 Assessment of U.S. cap-and-trade proposals H62.5.U5 N3 no.13176
2006 Emissions trading and business HC79.P55 E5 2006
2006 The economics of climate change H62.5.U5 N3 no.11923
2005 Ecological debt : the health of the planet and the wealth of nations HC79.E5 S45 2005
2004 Climate change policy and global trade Science QC981.8.C5 B647 2004
2004 The economics of climate change HC79.E5 E26 2004
2004 Climate change economics : why international accords fail Science QC981.8.C5 V36 2004
2004 Changing drivers : the impact of climate change on competitiveness and value creation in the automotive industry Science TD886.5 .C43 2003
2003 Global climate change : the science, economics and politics Science QC981.8.C65 G59 2003
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December 04, 2007
Most Influential Business Books
Last May, U.S. News and World Report asked 14 business leaders about the five books that they consider indispensible reading for managers. Their responses range from books that are business classics, to biology, history, and fiction. A partial list is below. For a complete listing, go here.
Chris Anderson, Editor in Chief Wired Magazine
Fooled by Randomness: the Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets HG4521 .T35 2001
The Cluetrain Manifesto: the End of Business as Usual HF5548.32 .C58 2000
Microcosm: the Quantum Revolution in Economics and Technology HD9696.A2 G55 1989
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference HM1033 .G53 2000
Carly Fiorina, former CEO, Hewlett Packard
The World is Flat: a Brief History of the Twenty-First Century HM846 .F74 2005
Strategy and Structure: Chapters in the History of American Industrial Enterprise HD70.U5 C5
Jack Brennan, CEO, the Vanguard Group
Only the Paranoid Survive: How to Exploit the Crisis Points that Challenge Every Company HD58.8 .G765 1996
Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analyzing Industries and Competitors HD41 .P67
Leadership is an Art HD57.7 .D46 1989
Jim Buckmaster, CEO, Craigslist
The Selfish Gene QH437 .D38 200
The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology QP376 .K85 2005
Manufacturing Consent: the Political Economy of the Mass Media P95.82.U6 H47 1988
John W. Rogers, Jr. chairman and CEO, Ariel Capital Management
The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York Fine Arts NA9085.M68 C37 1974
Parting the Waters : America in the King years, 1954-1963 E185.61 .B7914 1988
Mark Cuban, owner, Dallas Mavericks
The Gospel of Wealth, and other Timely Essays HB835 .C3 1933
The Fountainhead PS3535.A547 F68 1993
The Innovator’s Dilemma : When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail HD53 .C49 1997
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December 01, 2007
CQ Researcher
December's featured database is CQ Researcher. This is a weekly publication providing original in-depth analysis of the most current major and controversial issues of the day. Recent, business/economic related entries include The Mortgage Crisis in America, Consumer Safety, Aging Infrastructure, and Aging Baby Boomers. Reports provide a look at the current situation and background, the outlook, and list pros and cons of the issue. All reports include charts, graphs, or tables, and contain extensive bibliographies. If you are looking for an overview of a current economic issue, this is a good place to start.
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