Introduction to Applied Econometrics (with CD-ROM)
Author: Kenneth G Stewart
You'll find the "econ" back in econometrics with INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED ECONOMETRICS and its accompanying CD.. You'll have the opportunity to replicate classic empirical findings using original data sets and will develop an understanding of the relevance of economic theory to empirical analysis. The author integrates classic empirical examples and applications and builds toward a self-contained four-chapter introduction to time series analysis. The CD includes data sets formatted for STATA, Eviews, Excel, Minitab, SAS and ASCII, as well as an appendix presenting multiple regression in matrix form and another on treating portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model.
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Introduction to Hospitality
Author: John R R Walker
Tomorrow's managers are off to a strong start with this fully updated and streamlined edition. Each chapter includes an increased emphasis on globalization and environmental responsibility and a new chapter on Events Marketing appears in Part V.
The practicality of previous editions continues with mini-case studies, contributions from industry experts, profiles of corporations, profiles of hospitality professionals and a new student CD-ROM packed with resources to support readers’ coursework and their careers. It covers tourism, lodging, restaurants, managed services, beverages, conventions and meeting, and leisure/recreation; in addition to examining gaming entertainment, marketing and human resources, and leadership and management.
For individuals interested in a hospitality industry career.
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Designed for an introductory course in hospitality for students in hospitality management, this text reviews areas of the industry and features career information and personal and corporate profiles of leaders in the field. Coverage includes travel and tourism, lodging, conventions, and recreation, as well as marketing, human resources, and leadership. Learning features include case studies, key terms and concepts, and review questions. This third edition includes a new first chapter overview, and a new section on culinary arts. Walker is professor and director of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism management at Alliant International University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Table of Contents:
| Ch. 1 | Welcome to the hospitality industry | 3 |
| Ch. 2 | Careers in hospitality | 31 |
| Ch. 3 | Tourism | 81 |
| Ch. 4 | The hotel business | 125 |
| Ch. 5 | Rooms division operations | 167 |
| Ch. 6 | Food and beverage operations | 213 |
| Ch. 7 | The restaurant business | 247 |
| Ch. 8 | Restaurant operations | 279 |
| Ch. 9 | Managed services | 309 |
| Ch. 10 | Beverages | 343 |
| Ch. 11 | Recreation, theme parks, and clubs | 385 |
| Ch. 12 | Gaming entertainment | 417 |
| Ch. 13 | Meetings, conventions/exhibitions, and event management | 445 |
| Ch. 14 | Leadership and management | 481 |
| Ch. 15 | Hospitality marketing | 503 |
| Ch. 16 | Human resources management | 533 |
| Ch. 17 | Accounting, finance, and cost control | 563 |
| Ch. 18 | Hospitality information technology | 599 |
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