The author of the best-selling Competing on Analytics outlines a concise, non-technical overview of big data and explains how managers can make the most of the opportunities it creates, citing working
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The Next Investment Revolution will uniquely highlight and explore the nexus of gender and investment and the wider impact on the economy and society. A gender lens adds value across the entire invest
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This book aims at uncovering the main obstacles and challenges to the Turkish accession to the European Union. Turkey's membership is one of the most important steps for the future of the European Uni
