Gittins' Guide to Economics
Published on 1. April 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-74114-799-5 (ISBN)
Description
A clear, concise and entertaining introduction to the economics of today, written by Sydney Morning Herald/The Age economics guru Ross Gittins. Drawing on many of Ross's popular columns and the needs of final year high school economics students, Gittins' Guide provides bite-sized, easy-to-follow explanations of the key issues in economics and macroeconomics that shape our world. Featuring Ross's trademark intelligence, clarity and down-to-earth approach, this book is essential reading for senior students and anyone who wants a better understanding of what economics - and economic policies - are all about.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
St Leonards NSW
Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-74114-799-5 (9781741147995)
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Person
Ross Gittins is the Economics Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and an economic columnist for The Age. Before joining the SMH, Ross worked as an auditor with the national chartered accounting firm, Touche Ross + Co. In 1993 he won the Citibank Pan Asia award for excellence in financial journalism. Ross has been a Nuffield press fellow at Wolfson College, Cambridge, and a journalist-in-residence at the Department of Economics at the University of Melbourne. He has written and contributed to various books and periodicals. His most recent book was How Australia Compares.
Content
1. Introduction to economics2. The labour market3. The financial markets4. Government in the economy5. The global economy6. Australia's place in the global economy7. Economic issues8. Economic policies and management