
An Introduction to Economics
Steve Dobson(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 25. February 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-19-877565-2 (ISBN)
Description
policies. ceptionally accessible and fresh approach to economics which will assist and hold the attention of undergraduate students taking subsidiary modules in economics. It is ideal for students following a wide variety of courses who are not going on to specialize in economics. The book assumes no prior knowledge of economics. It is packed with learning aids such as end-of-chapter questions, summaries, lists of key terms, and frequent use of illustrative material. This new book introduces students to some of the key concepts used by economists, and shows how economics can be used to analyse a variety of important social and economic issues. To this end, concepts are often introduced in the context of real world applications, and many of the macroeconomic themes are presented in the context of their historical development. Brevity has been achieved by including only those economic concepts which are the most useful for aiding students' understanding of real events and policies. 'the writing style, the level of the exposition and the structure of the book are all excellent.
The way material is introduced and explained is very clear and I think that the book will be very accessible for the intended audience...The cases presented are good choices which are likely to prove interesting to students.' Dr Martin J. Carter, Leeds University Business School
The way material is introduced and explained is very clear and I think that the book will be very accessible for the intended audience...The cases presented are good choices which are likely to prove interesting to students.' Dr Martin J. Carter, Leeds University Business School
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
numerous figures
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
636 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-877565-2 (9780198775652)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Stephen Dobson is a Lecturer in Economics, University of Hull Susan Palfreman teaches economics at the University of Hull
Content
PART 1: MICROECONOMICS ; 1. Making economic decisions ; 2. Scarcity and choice ; 3. Markets ; 4. Markets: some extensions ; 5. Applications of market analysis ; 6. Elasticity of demand ; 7. Production and costs ; 8. The competitive market model ; 9. Imperfect competition ; 10. Imperfect competition in action ; 11. The market for labour ; 12. Market failure ; PART 2: MACROECONOMICS ; 13. The focus for economics ; 14. Measuring the economy: output and living standards ; 15. Measuring the economy: inflation and unemployment ; 16. Macroeconomics and history ; 17. The aggregate demand and aggregate supply model ; 18. A closer look at aggregate supply ; 19. A closer look at aggregate demand: the Keynesian model ; 20. Fiscal policy ; 21. Money (1) ; 22. Money (2) ; 23. A review of inflation ; 24. The open economy: international trade and the exchange rate