Economic Management Tools

Why Read This Book?In today's fast-paced, interconnected, and competitive world, understanding economics is no longer optional-it's a strategic necessity. Economic Management Tools: Simple Principles for Competing Globally is a clear, actionable, and insightful guide for professionals seeking to make smarter decisions, optimize resources, and create sustainable value in their organizations. Written by Dr.
Bernardo Javalquinto, PhD, a globally experienced economist and former executive at the World Bank and IFC, this book is inspired by the innovative tools developed at MIT and adapted to real-world business challenges. This book is more than just theory; it serves as a practical toolkit for achieving results. Each chapter is built around strategic questions every leader must face: Are my prices aligned with value and cost? Do I understand my hidden costs? Am I managing risk with precision? How can I use AI to drive business efficiency? From identifying inefficiencies to leveraging artificial intelligence, from managing trade-offs to aligning cost, value, and price, this book gives readers practical tools and frameworks to thrive in a complex economic environment.
Who Should Read It? Executives in finance, strategy, operations, or marketing. MBA students, educators, and professionals in business economics. Entrepreneurs who aspire to grow their business with intelligence and purpose will find this book useful. Consultants seeking relevant and modern decision-making models. This book is more than a guide-it's a mindset shift. It helps leaders move from reactive to proactive, from complexity to clarity.
If you're ready to compete smarter in the global economy, this book is your starting point.