Economics
Theory and Practice
9th Edition
Published on 12. January 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-0-470-45009-3 (ISBN)
Description
The ninth edition introduces business professionals to basic economic concepts, institutions, relationships, and terminology. It has been updated with the most current qualitative data. Over 20 new applications have been added that help them connect economics to real-world experiences. They'll gain insight into green economics and how business and the environment are related. Critical Thinking Cases are presented at the end of the chapter to show how concepts are applied. Up for Debate sections also examine the different sides of current economic issues. These updates prepare business professionals to apply their economic knowledge in the field.
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Edition
9th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 206 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
888 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-45009-3 (9780470450093)
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Content
PART ONE: Introduction to Economics. Chapter 1 Introduction Economics. Chapter 2 Economic Decision Making and Economic Systems. Chapter 3 Demand, Supply, and Price Determination. PART TWO: The Macroeconomy. Chapter 4 Goals and Problems of the Macroeconomy: Employment, Prices, and Production. Chapter 5 Foundations of the Macroeconomy. Chapter 6 The Role of Government in the Macroeconomy. Chapter 7 Money, Financial Institutions, and the Federal Reserve. Chapter 8 Money Creation, Monetary Theory, and Monetary Policy. Chapter 9 Macroeconomic Viewpoints and Models. PART THREE: The Microeconomy. Chapter 10 Household and Businesses: An Overview. Chapter 11 Benefits, Costs, and Maximization. Chapter 12 Production and the Costs of Production. Chapter 13 Competition and Market Structures. Chapter 14 Government and the Markets. Chapter 15 Labor Markets, Unions, and the Distribution of Income. PART FOUR: The International Economy. Chapter 16 International Trade. Chapter 17 International Finance. Glossary. Answers to "Test Your Understanding". Index.