
Principles of Economics
An Irish Textbook
Gill Education (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 15. August 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
720 pages
978-0-7171-4025-1 (ISBN)
Description
NEW TO THIS EDITON: ? An introductory section on the Core Principles of Economics ? A section on Game Theory and its importance in market structure ? A chapter on 'Markets and States', which considers appropriate roles for both the market and the State while also examining market and State failures ? A chapter on 'Development and Transition' which examines a range of economic issues, problems and policies relating to developing countries and former socialist transition countries ? Contains updates on national partnership, taxation, competition policy and market liberalisation ? Provides updated information on the European Central Bank, the Euro, the Stability and Growth Pact and the Celtic Tiger ?New case studies and sets of questions at the end of each chapter
Also Includes FREE dynamic, interactive CD, which offers the following to students and lecturers: ? Interactive graphs and quizzes using Java Applets, which create an environment of 'learning by doing' ? Self-Test Multiple Choice Questions ? Uses macromedia flash to create colourful, animated and interactive lessons on the Principles of Economics
Also Includes FREE dynamic, interactive CD, which offers the following to students and lecturers: ? Interactive graphs and quizzes using Java Applets, which create an environment of 'learning by doing' ? Self-Test Multiple Choice Questions ? Uses macromedia flash to create colourful, animated and interactive lessons on the Principles of Economics
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Publishing group
Gill
Target group
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 39 mm
Weight
1288 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7171-4025-1 (9780717140251)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
09/2001
2nd Edition
Gill & Macmillan Ltd
€58.38
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Persons
Gerard Turley, B.A., MA. (Econ) , Ph.D., lectures in Economics at the National University of Ireland, Galway. He previously worked as a currency trader and economist with AIB Capital Markets, Dublin and as a Research Associate at the Centre for Economic Reform and Transformation, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Maureen Maloney, B.SW, M.B.A., M.EconSc lectures in Management at the National University of Ireland, Galway. She has also worked as an economic consultant to SIPTU. Francis O'Toole, B.A., M.Mangt.Sc., Ph.D. lectures in Economics at Trinity College Dublin. He has also worked as an economic consultant in the area of competition policy. CD designed by Helena Guiney, B.A. Economics & Mathematical Studies, MA Economics, MSC Multimedia Technology; and Patrick Felicia, MSC in Multimedia _x000D_ Technology
Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to Economics
Part 1: MICROECONOMICS
Chapter 2: Demand, Supply & Market Equilibrium
Chapter 3: Elasticities of Demand & Supply
Chapter 4: The Consumer & Demand
Chapter 5: The Firm & Supply
Chapter 6: Market Structures
Chapter 7: Factor Markets
Chapter 8: Markets and States
Chapter 9: Microeconomic Policy Issues in Ireland
Part 2: MACROECONOMICS
Chapter 10: Measuring the Macroeconomy
Chapter 11: The Keynesian Revolution
Chapter 12: The Determination of National Income
Chapter 13: Money, Interest Rates, the Central Bank & Monetary Policy
Chapter 14: A Basic Framework for Macroeconomic Analysis - the IS/LM
Model
Chapter 15: Open Economy Macroeconomics
Chapter 16: Explaining the Macroeconomy - the AD/AS Model
Chapter 17: Macroeconomic Issues
Chapter 18: Economic Growth & the Irish Economy
Chapter 19: Development and Transition
Part 1: MICROECONOMICS
Chapter 2: Demand, Supply & Market Equilibrium
Chapter 3: Elasticities of Demand & Supply
Chapter 4: The Consumer & Demand
Chapter 5: The Firm & Supply
Chapter 6: Market Structures
Chapter 7: Factor Markets
Chapter 8: Markets and States
Chapter 9: Microeconomic Policy Issues in Ireland
Part 2: MACROECONOMICS
Chapter 10: Measuring the Macroeconomy
Chapter 11: The Keynesian Revolution
Chapter 12: The Determination of National Income
Chapter 13: Money, Interest Rates, the Central Bank & Monetary Policy
Chapter 14: A Basic Framework for Macroeconomic Analysis - the IS/LM
Model
Chapter 15: Open Economy Macroeconomics
Chapter 16: Explaining the Macroeconomy - the AD/AS Model
Chapter 17: Macroeconomic Issues
Chapter 18: Economic Growth & the Irish Economy
Chapter 19: Development and Transition