Economics and Contemporary Issues
4th Edition
Published on 12. August 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
470 pages
978-0-03-024667-8 (ISBN)
Description
Taking a current issues approach to economics, this text teaches economic concepts by applying them to leading social issues, and examining issues important in the contemporary policy agenda. The book aims to equip students with a firm foundation in basic theory, and exposes them to real-world economic policies and issues in action, such as the Clinton Administration's deficit reduction plans, market power and economic growth, economic changes in Eastern Europe, and air pollution.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Mason, OH
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
726 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-03-024667-8 (9780030246678)
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Michael R. Edgmand | etc. | Ronald Moomaw
Economics and Contemporary Issues
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10/2000
5th Edition
South-Western
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Michael R. Edgmand | etc. | Ronald L. Moomaw
Economics and Contemporary Issues
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11/1995
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Thomson Learning
€47.18
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Content
Economic Systems: Why Do They Matter? Markets or Government? U.S. Farm Policy: How Is It Changing? Market Power: Does It Help or Hurt the Economy? Health Care Reform: How Much? Crime and Drugs: A Modern Dilemma. Air Pollution: Balancing Benefits and Costs. College Education: Is It Worth the Cost? Social Security: Where Are We? Where Are We Going? Poverty and Discrimination. Tracking the Macroeconomy. Unemployment: A Recurring Problem. Inflation: A Monetary Phenomenon. Deficits and Debts: What Legacy? The United States and the World Economy. Economic Growth: Poverty Reduction Par Excellence.