Clashing Views on Controversial Economic Issues
10th Edition
Published in September 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
388 pages
978-0-07-248420-5 (ISBN)
Description
This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in economics. "Taking Sides" actively develops critical thinking skills by requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgements. Adopters can use the student Web site Dushkin Online for study support and to find related websites.
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Series
Edition
10th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-248420-5 (9780072484205)
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Thomas R. Swartz | Frank J. Bonello
Clashing Views on Controversial Economic Issues
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09/2003
11th Edition
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Thomas R. Swartz | Frank J. Bonello
Clashing Views on Controversial Economic Issues
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01/2000
9th Edition
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
€28.46
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Content
Part 1. Microeconomic Issues. Issue 1. Are Profits the Only Business of Business? Issue 2. Should We Encourage the Private Ownership of Guns? Issue 3. Should Cities Subsidize Sports and Sports Venues? Issue 4. Is There Discrimination in U.S. Labor Markets? Issue 5. Should California's Electric Utility Industry Be Deregulated? Issue 6. Should Markets Be Allowed to Solve the Shortage in Body Parts? Issue 7. Do Private Prisons Pay? Part 2. Macroeconomic Issues. Issue 8. Should Social Security Be Privatized? Issue 9. Does the Consumer Price Index Overstate Inflation and Changes in the Cost of Living? Issue 10. Is President George W. Bush's Tax Cut Plan Good Economic Policy? Issue 11. Is the New Economy Really New? Issue 12. Is It Time to Abolish the Minimum Wage? Issue 13. Has Wisconsin Ended Welfare as We Know It? Part 3. The World Around Us. Issue 14. Is Free Trade a Viable Option for the New Millennium? Issue 15. Should We Sweat About Sweatshops? Issue 16. Does Global Warming Require Immediate Government Action? Issue 17. Should Pollution Be Put to the Market Test? Issue 18. Has the North American Free Trade Agreement Been a Success?