Economics
Published on 6. March 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
XVII, 414 pages
978-0-333-67397-3 (ISBN)
Description
Economics provides an introduction to modern economics in the context of commerce, financial markets, industry and government in local, national and international forums. The book includes topical examples and references and involves the reader in thinking about economic questions from new standpoints as well as from those of traditional theory. The book is ideal for those wishing to master the skills of the economist and a stimulus for those refreshing their knowledge.
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Series
Edition
1998
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Adult education
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
628 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-67397-3 (9780333673973)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
S.F. GOODMAN is Head of Economics at Roundwood Park School, Harpenden. He is an experienced teacher and examiner of Economics, Politics and Business Studies. He has a special interest in Applied Economics and the European Union and is the author of The European Union, 3rd edition, also published by Macmillan.
Content
List of Tables and Figures.- Introduction to Economics.- Key Concepts.- Underlying Economic Forces.- The Role of Governments.- The Business Framework.- Price Theory.- Degrees of Competition.- Degrees of Competition 2.- Markets; Distribution.- Markets; Services.- Markets; Labour 1.- Markets; Labour 2.- Capital and Financial Markets.- Markets; Land and Housing.- Foreign Exchange Markets.- Agriculture and Commodity Markets.- Trade and the Balance-of-Payments.- International Institutions.- The European Union.- Money.- Public Finance.- Introduction to Macroeconomics.- Price Stability, Employment and Growth.- World Development and the Environment.