
Economics
A Concise Guide
Barry Harrison(Author)
Longman (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 11. November 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-582-05726-5 (ISBN)
Description
This is an introduction to economics suitable for A-level and home study. Offering information on a variety of topics in economics including market structure, national income and investment, the author also provides advice on exam and essay writing techniques. This edition has been revised and updated, the coverage of economic theory has been expanded with the addition of five new chapters. As with the previous edition, the author has made extensive use of real world examples to illustrate the relevance and importance of theory. Revision exercises, complete with answers are included in the text as an aid to revision and self-study. The book is aimed at students studying economics at A level or as part of a first year course of a business or combined social science degree. It is considered to be particularly suitable for students on a wide range of professional courses in banking, accountancy and marketing.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-05726-5 (9780582057265)
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Content
The economic problem; economic systems; production; costs of production; demand, supply and price determination; elasticity; market structure; the structure of industry; national income accounting; national income determination; investment; wages and trade unions; interest, rent and profit; money and banking; the value of money; international trade and protection; the balance of payments and exchange rates; public finance; the aims and methods of economic policy.