Bøger af John Merrifield

Navigation and Nautical Astronomy: Practical, Theoretical, Scientific is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of navigation and astronomy as they relate to seafaring. Written by John Merrifield and originally published in 1868, this book covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of chart reading and compass use to more advanced topics such as celestial navigation and the calculation of latitude and longitude.The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different aspect of navigation and astronomy. Part One provides an overview of the principles of navigation, including the use of charts, compasses, and other tools. Part Two focuses on the use of celestial navigation, including the use of the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies to determine a ship's position. Part Three covers the calculation of latitude and longitude, as well as the use of chronometers and other timekeeping devices. Finally, Part Four provides a detailed discussion of nautical astronomy, including the calculation of the positions of the sun, moon, and planets.Throughout the book, Merrifield provides clear explanations of the principles and techniques of navigation and astronomy, as well as numerous examples and exercises to help readers practice their skills. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the concepts being discussed.Overall, Navigation and Nautical Astronomy: Practical, Theoretical, Scientific is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art and science of navigation, whether for personal or professional purposes. Its clear explanations and practical examples make it an accessible and informative guide for sailors, navigators, and anyone else who wants to understand the principles of navigation and astronomy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This book explores new fiscal rules introduced in OECD countries and the relevance of fiscal rules for the unique fiscal policies and institutions in the United States. The rules in different countries are compared, with a more in depth analysis of two countries with arguably the most successful fiscal rulesSwitzerland and Sweden. The study compares the challenge of fiscal consolidation facing the U.S. with that in other OECD countries. The centerpiece of the study is analysis of fiscal rules using a dynamic simulation model. A Swiss style fiscal rule is compared to an alternative fiscal rule proposed by Representative Amash, H.J.Res 24.The authors propose a new fiscal rule designed for the unique fiscal institutions in the U.S. Dynamic scoring is used to measure the impact of different fiscal rules on the federal budget, economic growth, and revenue. The effectiveness of the different fiscal rules is analyzed with respect to several criteria. A major objective of the rules is fiscal stabilization in the long run to bring debt/GDP ratios below tolerance levels. The fiscal rules are also designed for budget stabilization in the medium term, such that deficits in periods of recession are offset by surplus revenue in periods of economic expansion. The concluding section of the study explores the political economy of enacting new fiscal rules in the U.S. The study proposes fundamental changes in budget process required for the proposed fiscal rule to be effective. The study concludes with a discussion of alternative routes to enacting new fiscal rules, and the prospects for new fiscal rules to be enacted in the U.S.