Workers in the fields of green construction and business play an important role in the effort to conserve energy and protect the environment. Increasingly, new structures are built to standards that minimize environmental impact and utilize alternative forms of energy. Existing structures are also retrofitted to meet green standards.
The conservation of energy and the development of alternative and renewable sources of energy are key concepts in the effort to "go green." Power from coal, hydroelectric energy, nuclear energy, solar energy, and wind provide cleaner, more enduring energy sources than oil. Due to high interest in developing these alternatives, demand for skilled professionals is expected to grow in these fields in the coming years.
Postwar Japanese Economy: Lessons of Economic Growth and the Bubble Economy
Since the end of World War II, the Japanese economy has seen rapid changes and remarkable progress. It has also experienced a bubble economy and period of prolonged stagnation. The book seeks to address three major questions: What kind of changes have taken place in the postwar years? In what sense has there been progress? What lessons can be drawn from the experiences? The book is organized as follows: It begins with an overview of the postwar Japanese economy, using data to highlight historical changes.
Bull Market - Companies that can help you make something happen
I actually don’t thinkmuch of Consulting. That’s sort of funny, because when I was leaving business school, all I wanted to do was be a Consultant. After spending many hours studying the little booklet the University Consulting Club (yes, it really existed) had put together, I was sure that I wanted to work at Pittiglio, Rabin, Todd &McGrath. There was no second choice. I was going to be a Consultant and this was the place for me. Well, long story short, they refused to even grantme an interview
