Economics of Social Issues
17th Edition
Published on 3. May 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-07-298435-4 (ISBN)
Description
Designed as an introduction to general economics for non-majors, Sharp/Register/Grimes' "Economics of Social Issues" presents economic concepts as useful tools to analyze contemporary social issues. Each chapter presents economic concepts, then places them within the context of very current issues facing society. The book may also be used to supplement principles courses with lively social issues to add relevance to the economic principles being taught.
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Edition
17th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
712 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-298435-4 (9780072984354)
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New editions
Paul W. Grimes | Ansel Miree Sharp | Charles A. Register
Economics of Social Issues
Book
10/2007
18th Edition
McGraw Hill Higher Education
€126.26
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Previous edition
Ansel Miree Sharp | Charles A. Register
Economics of Social Issues
Book
04/2003
16th Edition
McGraw Hill Higher Education
€96.55
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Content
1. Alleviating Human Misery: The Role of Economic Reasoning 2. Economic Systems, Resource Allocation, and Social Well-Being: Lessons from China's Transition. 3. Government Control of Prices in Mixed Systems: What Are the Actual Outcomes? 4. Pollution Problems: Must We Foul Our Own Nests? 5. Economics of Crime and Its Prevention: How Much Is Too Much? 6. The Economics of Education: Crisis and Reform 7. Poverty Problems and Discrimination: Why Are So Many Still So Poor? 8. The Economics of Big Business: Who Does What to Whom? 9. The Economics of Professional Sports: What Is the Real Score? 10. Protectionism Versus Free Trade: Can We Restrict Ourselves into Prosperity? 11. Unemployment Issues: Why Do We Waste Our Labor Resources? 12. Inflation: How to Gain and Lose at the Same Time 13. Economic Growth: Are We Living in a "New Economy"? 14. Government Spending, Taxing, and the National Debt: Who Wins and Who Loses? 15. Social Security and Medicare: How Secure Is Our Safety Net for the Elderly?