The Allocation of Resources
Theory and Policy
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 21. November 2025
Book
Hardback
270 pages
978-1-041-12792-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Allocation of Resources (1978) examines the main problems associated with resource allocation, such as those arising from economies of scale, externalities, short- and long-run market adjustments, and government intervention in various sectors of the economy.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Adult education
Academic, Adult education, General, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
581 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-041-12792-5 (9781041127925)
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E-Book
11/2025
Routledge
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E-Book
11/2025
Routledge
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Available for download
Persons
Kenneth D. George and John Shorey
Content
1. Introduction 2. Optimal Allocation and Economic Welfare 3. Changes in Welfare 4. The Distribution of Income and Wealth 5. Public Utility Pricing and Investment 6. Factor Indivisibilities, Size and Efficiency in the Private Sector 7. Problems of Adjustment 8. Externalities and Public Goods 9. Cost-Benefit Analysis