Applied Economics
Published on 11. May 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
XVI, 512 pages
978-0-333-67382-9 (ISBN)
Description
Written by a team of experienced writers with contributions from specialist economists, Applied Economics combines up-to-date information with theory to provide an excellent introduction to real-world economics. The book includes chapters on the most important aspects of micro and macro economics, each containing the appropriate theory, but with the main emphasis on application. There are numerous examples, with a focus on Europe in every chapter.
This is an essential text for students on undergraduate courses in economics, business and social science.
This is an essential text for students on undergraduate courses in economics, business and social science.
Reviews / Votes
'This book is very suitable for those students who have little or no previous studies in economics. It is student friendly and provides an excellent exposition of most of the topics.' - Dr L. Wahid, Business School, University of WestminsterMore details
Persons
BRIAN ATKINSON was formerly Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Central Lancashire and is now a full-time writer and part-time lecturer. He is former Chair of the Economics and Business Education Association. He is co-author of Economics: A Study Guide, written to accompany Economics by Parkin and King.
FRANK LIVESEY was formerly Professor of Economics at the University of Central Lancashire. He is a well known, established author in this area.
BOB MILWARD is Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Central Lancashire.
FRANK LIVESEY was formerly Professor of Economics at the University of Central Lancashire. He is a well known, established author in this area.
BOB MILWARD is Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Central Lancashire.
Content
List of Tables and Figures.- Introduction; B.Atkinson.- How Firms Decide Prices; F.Livesey.- Small Firms; F.Livesey.- How Firms Grow; F.Livesey.- Oligopoly and Monopoly; F.Livesey.- Competition Policy; F.Livesey.- Privatisation; F.Livesey.- Multinationals; F.Livesey.- Labour Markets; S.Smith.- Poverty; B.Milward.- Social Policy: Health and Education; B.Atkinson.- Housing; P. Balchin.- Economics of the Environment; B.Milward.- Regional Policy; P.McKeown.- Agriculture; D.Colman.- The Motor Industry; G.Rhys.- The Service Industries; F.Livesey.- Spending and Saving; J.Darby & J.Ireland.- Investment; M.Kitson.- Public Expenditure; B.Milward.- Taxation; B.Milward.- Money; D.Gowland.- Inflation; B.Atkinson.- Unemployment; B.Atkinson.- International Trade; B.Atkinson.- Economic Aspects of the European Treaties; B.Atkinson.- Economic and Monetary Union; B.Atkinson.- Developing Countries; B.Milward.- Asian Tigers; B.Milward.- Finding Out in Economics; C.Ironfield.