
Principles of Economics
Gill Education (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 2. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
656 pages
978-0-7171-4988-9 (ISBN)
Description
Updated edition of this successful textbook, which introduces the theory andpractice of economics within an Irish and European context, with particular reference to both recent and current economic conditions.
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Includes a CD-ROM with interactive graphs, self-test
multiple choice questions and interactive lessons/tutorials.
New to this edition:
New material reflecting the changed economic conditions of the Irish economy resulting from the banking and fiscal crises that began in 2007
Revised chapter on economic growth and the Irish economy, which includesthe banking crisis and the property crash
Reflections on the Celtic Tiger era, including causes and consequences
New section on the eurozone and sovereign debt crisis
New case studies and questions, with answers now available online
Continues to provide the reader with a solid theoretical grounding in bothmicroeconomics and macroeconomics
Includes a CD-ROM with interactive graphs, self-test,multiple choice questions and interactive lessons/tutorials.
SUITABLE FOR:
Students taking economics at degree, diploma or certificate level.
Updated edition of this successful textbook, which introduces the theory and
practice of economics within an Irish and European context, with particular
reference to both recent and current economic conditions.
economy resulting from the banking and fiscal crises that began in 20
_ Revised chapter on economic growth and the Irish economy, which includes
the banking crisis and the property crash
_ Reflections on the Celtic Tiger era, including causes and consequences
_ New section on the eurozone and sovereign debt crisis
_ New case studies and questions, with answers now available online
_ Continues to provide the reader with a solid theoretical grounding in both
m
Includes a CD-ROM with interactive graphs, self-test
multiple choice questions and interactive lessons/tutorials.
New to this edition:
New material reflecting the changed economic conditions of the Irish economy resulting from the banking and fiscal crises that began in 2007
Revised chapter on economic growth and the Irish economy, which includesthe banking crisis and the property crash
Reflections on the Celtic Tiger era, including causes and consequences
New section on the eurozone and sovereign debt crisis
New case studies and questions, with answers now available online
Continues to provide the reader with a solid theoretical grounding in bothmicroeconomics and macroeconomics
Includes a CD-ROM with interactive graphs, self-test,multiple choice questions and interactive lessons/tutorials.
SUITABLE FOR:
Students taking economics at degree, diploma or certificate level.
Updated edition of this successful textbook, which introduces the theory and
practice of economics within an Irish and European context, with particular
reference to both recent and current economic conditions.
economy resulting from the banking and fiscal crises that began in 20
_ Revised chapter on economic growth and the Irish economy, which includes
the banking crisis and the property crash
_ Reflections on the Celtic Tiger era, including causes and consequences
_ New section on the eurozone and sovereign debt crisis
_ New case studies and questions, with answers now available online
_ Continues to provide the reader with a solid theoretical grounding in both
More details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Publishing group
Gill
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 176 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
1275 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7171-4988-9 (9780717149889)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Trinity Colleg
Gerard Turley, BA, MA(Econ), PhD, lectures in Economics at theJ.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, NUI Galway.
Maureen Maloney, BSW, MBA, MEconSc, lectures in Managementat the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, NUI Galway.
Francis O'Toole, BA, MMangtSc, PhD, lectures in Economics in the Schoolof Social Sciences and Philosophy, Trinity College Dublin.
Gerard Turley, BA, MA(Econ), PhD, lectures in Economics at theJ.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, NUI Galway.
Maureen Maloney, BSW, MBA, MEconSc, lectures in Managementat the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, NUI Galway.
Francis O'Toole, BA, MMangtSc, PhD, lectures in Economics in the Schoolof Social Sciences and Philosophy, Trinity College Dublin.
Content
CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction to Economics
Part 1: MICROECONOMICS
Chapter 2: Demand, Supply and Market Equilibrium
Chapter 3: Elasticities of Demand and Supply
Chapter 4: The Consumer and Demand
Chapter 5: The Firm and 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 and 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 and the Irish Economy
Chapter 19: Development and Transition
Chapter 1: Introduction to Economics
Part 1: MICROECONOMICS
Chapter 2: Demand, Supply and Market Equilibrium
Chapter 3: Elasticities of Demand and Supply
Chapter 4: The Consumer and Demand
Chapter 5: The Firm and 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 and 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 and the Irish Economy
Chapter 19: Development and Transition