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Discusses the importance of economic concepts and principles for librarianship in the U.S. Awareness of opportunity costs; Concepts of assets and investments; Law of diminishing marginal returns; Use of graphical presentation in depicting the effect of increase collection size on library services; Association of change in patron satisfaction with equal increases in the investment in the collection.

A new proposal by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision for setting the amount of capital banks must hold against potential losses from interest rate risk uses only a few, very stylized scenarios. Analysis shows the proposed scenarios are extremely unlikely to occur. While they may be appropriate for setting bank capital guidelines, they are much less relevant for everyday risk management. Instead, using a modeling framework with a plausible range of interest rate scenarios would be more relevant to help banks manage their interest rate risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El artículo discute la automatización o uso de robótica en las plantas panificadoras, con énfasis en el retorno de inversión y control de costos. Los temas tratados incluyen innovaciones tecnológicas en el uso de robótica en la línea de empacado, requerimientos de diseño para un cabezal robótico con aplicaciones en la industria panificadora y contribución de la robótica a la inocuidad alimentaria.

The article discusses the report, "Urban Water Blueprint: Mapping Conservation Solutions to the Global Water Challenge," from The Nature Conservancy, in collaboration with C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and the International Water Association. Topics discussed include the report providing evidence about cost savings from conserving water sources, and the lack of water in Toledo, Ohio in August 2014. Also mentioned are natural return on investment, and nature's many values for cities.

The July 12, 2010 issue of "FRBSF ECONOMIC LETTER: Lifecycle Investment Decisions and Labor Income Risk" is presented. It notes that the optimal proportion of financial wealth invested in stocks and risk-free bonds changes over an investor's life, and is also very sensitive to the long-run correlation between labor income and stock returns. It indicates that the optimal proportion of stocks is humpshaped and approximately zero at a young age if the correlation is assumed to be high.

The article focuses on the diversity and challenges faced by the cotton production in West Texas. Topics discussed include views of Dan Jackson, manager of the Meadow Farmers Co-op Gin, on the economic aspects for cotton farmers; restoration of the crop insurance guarantee; and focus of the farmer on the return on investment for new technology of agriculture.

El artículo discute el uso de robots en la industria de las bebidas, con énfasis en la reducción de costos a largo plazo. Los temas discutidos incluyen el punto de vista de Dick Motley, de la fabricante de robótica FANUC Corporation, sobre el retorno de inversión tras la automatización; la optimización de la cadena de suministros y los beneficios de la robotización de la línea paletizadora para la seguridad de los trabajadores.

Features the effects of cash-flow-return-on-investment improvements on the paralleled stock market performance in United States. Impact on positive momentum of companies; Continuance of improvement of performance level; Incentives of stock price performance for aerospace and defense management.

The article explores on how the hog farmers manage their expenses to keep the operation and maintain the balance of the financial statement. Topics discussed include the economic impact of the death loss and cull rates of the swine to the profitability of the business, the efficiency of the operation costs and the prevention of animal disease to improve the return on investment (ROI).

The article reports on the rediscovery by investors and investment advisers of the allocation of money between stocks, bonds, property and other asset classes in response to rising market volatility and economic uncertainty. Two cited reasons for the return of asset allocation are the indefinite destabilization of markets and the ban of adviser commission. Other recommended strategies to supplement asset allocation that impact investment performance are increase in exposure to both emerging market equities and alternative assets.

The article focuses on long run rate of return for the producers of wheat crops in the U.S. and discusses budgets for cost and return for Texas producers by agriculture solution providers Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service; alternative strategies to gain profit, and long term bonds.

The article discusses the disconnection between managing a commercial building for the building and for the health of the occupants driven by the civilization in the U.S. It examines the justification of a sufficient return on investment (ROI) for the labor and materials cost. It also cites the impact of buildings on the inhabitants wherein the indoor environments should fit for humans.

The article examines so-called "cause marketing" by corporations, heavily publicized efforts by companies to promote programs devoted to social or environmental issues. This type of philanthropy is popular, but some express doubt that it is a cost-effective use of marketing spending. Mark Hess, a researcher for Omnicom Group, states that cause marketing can actually offer a better return on investment than conventional marketing.

The article discusses the author's claim that law firms in Great Britain and the U.S. need to focus on disruptive technologies rather than innovation in order to beat their business competitors, and it mentions research which addresses the long-term impacts of innovations on American corporations and investors. Investment return rates are mentioned in relation to tobacco companies and the U.S. economy. The relationship between law and technology is examined, along with lawyers' finances.

The article looks at a 2013 report on construction industry safety programs by market analyst McGraw Hill Construction (MHC). Contractors were surveyed on the financial benefits of various project safety management practices, such as improved project schedules, lower construction project budgets, and increased returns on investment. Other topics include company reputation, worker injury rates, and project quality.

The article discusses a 2013 report from the Boston Consulting Group Inc. which suggests that the chemical industry has generated a larger total shareholder return than many industries during the period of 2007 to 2011. Topics include value creation, the performance of South Korean companies, and the performance of fluorochemical companies.

The article discusses the financial returns versus costs of higher education within the U.S. It explains that while the cost associated with attaining a college degree has increased, a more accurate metric to determine financial value concerns the return on investment of advanced education systems. Statistics concerning lifetime earnings as well as citations from a speech given by President Barack Obama are also presented.

The article offers information on the Sustainable Return on Investment (SROI) process that measures the value of the social and environmental benefits of construction projects. It was developed by engineering consultant HDR and enables the evaluation of overall sustainability benefits by assigning monetary values to environmental, social and economic impacts. According to Elwin Larson, HDR executive vice president, the system will give communities the ability to compare sustainable benefits on a monetary basis.

The article focuses on the advertising effectiveness of online social network Twitter.com's advertising program called Promoted Tweets. Airliner Virgin American, television network Bravo TV and energy drink manufacturer Red Bull are satisfied with the program and provide evidence of their return on investment (ROI). Information about how Promoted Tweets works is also provided.

The article focuses on the value of property investments near transport stations in Australia. Jim Downs, The Rein Group owner argues that properties near railway stations are always occupied and has at least 5% yield. It cites that the increase of fuel costs and longer hours at work are other factors which make properties near transport station more attractive. Moreover, demographer Bernard Salt believes that rate of returns are better if there will be supermarkets close to the train station.

The article focuses on Ruslan Kogan and his decision of investing in businesses. It mentions that Kogan, who made it to 100th place in the "BRW" Young Rich ranking, did not join Australia's bandwagon of property investment and opted to invest on gold instead. He mentions that gold is the safest commodity of all times and notes that despite his zero property investment, he does not see any reason to change because his growing business is providing him with great returns.

The article examines the use of marketing research by public relations firms. Such firms are developing increasingly specific means of measuring the rate of return for their clients on public relations activities. Such information also allows the firms to alter the mix of their operations to reflect the research. The agency MS & L Worldwide is used as an example. INSET: Three keys for effective PR measurement.

The article discusses the national gross rental yields for units in the suburbs of Australia as shown in the 10 best performing locations released by RP Data Ltd. It notes that the highest rental yield was due to the fall in price and increase in rents of the units. Senior research analyst Cameron Kusher implies the role of resources industry in booming the local economy as seen in the case of suburb of South Hedland. It also cites the yield performances of other suburbs included in the list.

The article discusses the economic performance of premium industrial property in Australia as reported by Colliers International. It notes on the 8% increase in the national average yield on prime-grade industrial property for January 2009 and presents the percentage of yields from other states of Australia. It also presents the observations of industrial managing director of Colliers International Malcolm Tyson and divisional director of research for New South Wales Belinda Nowland.

The article provides information on investment alternatives in Australia aside from residential property. It discusses cash investments, wherein investors can have an easy access of cash but do not provide capital growth. It examines that Australian real estate investment trusts (A-REITs) property focuses its shares on stock exchange and exhibits development and fund management exposure. It also considers fixed interests that have reasonable investment returns.

The author offers opinions on so-called "cause marketing," philanthropic efforts by corporations designed to earn them favorable opinions from consumers. Such marketing campaigns are very popular, and can justify their expense in purely financial terms. The author notes they can also be dangerous if a company is perceived as insincere by consumers.

The article reports on the growth of the economic returns of Shandong Jinjing Science and Technology Stock Co., Ltd. The company's ultra clear glass business driven the increase of operating revenue at 81.62% and the net profit at 237.35% in 2007. In 2008, the company's growth of economic returns are driven by the opening of 600t/d UV-resistant energy-saving glass sheet production line and the 1.0 million t/a soda ash project.

The author discusses her own experiences of being a collector of miscellaneous items. According to the author American retail sales for miscellaneous items is reportedly to be in excess of $10 billion annually in 2007. The author analyzes why American consumers love to buy miscellaneous items that serve no purpose or function. It is suggested by the author that one of the reasons is that collectors get a high right of return on collectible items.

The article reports on the effects of ethanol plant to the local economy of the state of Iowa, which is considered as the national center of an ethanol plant construction boom. Researchers Swenson and Liesl Eathington found out that the job created by these plants varies to the percentage of the plant that is under local ownership. With no local ownership, the plant would either create or stimulate 133 jobs in the regional economy, with 29 more jobs created for every 25 percent increase in local ownership. In addition, higher levels of local ownership yield higher jobs impact for rural areas, while returns to investors are robust and competitive with other alternatives.

Reports on a study by the Council for Chemical Research (CCR) on the after-tax rate of return for chemical research investments. Company innovation's dependence on academic chemical research; Research and development (R&D) intensity of pharmaceutical companies in 1999; Industry's increased focus on process improvements, line extensions and product improvements.