AboutWarren D. Miller, CFA, ASA, CMA, CPA Expertise My in-depth knowledge of economics is confined to three sub-disciplines: Austrian economics, industrial organization, and evolutionary economics. Other questions dealing with macroeconomics, the traditional neoclassical paradigm, labor economics, environmental economics, agricultural economics, health economics, and so on should go to those who have the appropriate expertise.
N.B.: I DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS MARKED 'PRIVATE' because I believe that knowledge should be shared, not hoarded. I also believe that such questions are likely to come those trying to cheat. Similarly, as one who was a full-time academic for half a decade, I can recognize test and homework questions several time zones away. Therefore, please do not demean yourself by submitting such questions to me. Those who do so are cheating, pure and simple, and I WILL call you out publicly if I believe you are doing so. I have a zero-tolerance policy where cheating and dishonesty are concerned.
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Experience I work with Austrian economics (which is different in major respects from the traditional neoclassical model), industrial organization (which is about industry structure, conduct, and performance), and evolutionary economics (almost, but not quite, the economic analog of its biological counterpart) everyday in my work. I appraise closely-held businesses, provide exit-planning services, and offer high-level strategic analysis, advice, and clients to CEOs and owners of mid-sized businesses. Understanding, applying, and writing about these disciplines is an essential part of how I have made my living since 1993.
Organizations CFA Institute, Strategic Management Society, American Society of Appraisers, Institute of Management Accountants, Academy of Management, Culver Legion
Publications CFA Magazine, Strategic Finance, Valuation Strategies, Value Examiner, Journal of Advanced Property Economics, Harvard Business Review, American Fly Fisher, CFA Digest, CPA Expert, and Business Valuation Review, among others
Education/Credentials MBA - Oklahoma State (1991)
BBA - U. of Oklahoma (1975)
Chartered Financial Analyst designation (2006)
Accredited Senior Appraiser (2006)
Certified Management Accountant (1992)
Certified Public Accountant (1992)
Question QUESTION: hi
im aashritha and i have question related to disaster management
im not sure if it is related to economics but please try to answer
how do students volunteer help in disaster management?
please help me
thankyou,
ANSWER: Asshritha, I don't answer questions marked 'Private.' If I did, I'd be setting myself up to answer the same question a zillion times. I don't get paid to do this, so that would be a pretty uneconomic (and dumb) decision on my part if I did do that, wouldn't it?
If you want to re-mark your question, I'll be glad to respond.
WDM
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QUESTION: sorry i really did not mark it private
please can u answer my question?
how do students volunteer help in disaster management?
please help me
thankyou
ANSWER: Hi, Aashritha--
Thank you for fixing that. I'm assuming that your question is, "How do students volunteer to help in disasters?" I've removed 'management' because I don't think 'management' is something that student volunteers (or any other volunteers) would do. Now, if I have mischaracterized your question, please write back and tell me.
Do I have it right: "How do students volunteer to help in disasters?"
Once I'm sure about the question, then I'll respond to it. Please let me know if the question above is the one you're asking.
Sorry that this is so tedious, but my time is limited, and I don't want to answer a question that is different from what you're asking.
Take care, and thanks for your patience--
Warren
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QUESTION: hi
the question is how do student volunteers help in disaster management
that is nothing but how they manage a disaster.
thankyou
Answer Sorry I'm such a dunce, Aashritha.
How do student volunteers help in disaster management?
Well, I don't think they help at all in disaster "management." Managing is for professionals, not students. But they can certainly do go good things in helping those who have been subjected to disasters to begin to recover. They would comfort those who might be grieving, help those who can't walk, and help feed infants who cannot feed themselves. They would also serve food if it were available and help people try to find their belonging and gather them up. They would do all of this, however, under the direction of disaster professionals such as those at the American Red Cross and the U.S. armed forces (who also are top-notch disaster-relief professionals, as we saw in the Asian tsunami a few years ago).
I don't know if this is what you're looking for Aashritha, but I'm trying. Please let me know if this is helpful.
