This is the classic text which set the standard for principles of economics texts when it was intriduced in 1948. It has been the standard-bearer in principles books for over 50 years, presenting a clear, accurate, and interesting introduction to economics. Bill Nordhaus is now the primary author of this modern treatment of economics which has been thoroughly updated.
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This text presents a clear and accurate introduction to economics. This edition features material on the economics of the information age, has a revised treatment of international economics and uses real-world examples to discuss concepts.
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Part One. Basic Concepts. Chapter 1. The Fundamentals of Economics. Appendix 1. How to Read Graphs. Chapter 2. Markets and Government in a Modern Economy. Chapter 3. Basic Elements of Supply and Demand. Part Two. Microeconomics: Supply, Demand and Product Markets. Chapter 4. Applications of Supply and Demand. Chapter 5. Demand and Consumer Behaviour. Appendix 5. Geometrical Analysis of Consumer Equilibrium. Chapter 6. Production and Business Organization. Chapter 7. Analysis of Costs. Appendix 7. Production, Cost Theory and Decisions of the Firm. Chapter 8. Analysis of Perfectly Competitive Markets. Chapter 9. Imperfect Competition and Its Polar Case of Monopoly. Chapter 10. Oligopoly and Monopolistic Competition. Chapter 11. Uncertainty and Game Theory. Part Three. Factor Markets: Land, Labor, Capital. Chapter 12. How Markets Determine Incomes. Chapter 13. The Labour Market. Chapter 14. Land and Capital. Part Four. Applied Microeconomics: International Trade, Government and the Environment. Chapter 15. Comparative Advantage and Protectionism. Appendix 15. Markets and Economic Efficiency. Chapter 16. Government Taxation and Expenditure. Chapter 17. Promoting More Efficient Markets. Chapter 18. Protecting the Environment. Chapter 19. Efficiency vs. Equality: The Big Tradeoff. Part Five. Macroeconomics: The Study of Growth and Business Cycles. Chapter 20. Overview of Macroeconomics. Appendix 20. The Data of Macroeconomics. Chapter 21. Measuring Economic Activity. Chapter 22. Consumption and Investment. Chapter 23. Business Fluctuations and the Theory of Aggregate Demand. Chapter 24. The Multiplier Model. Chapter 25. Money, Banking, and Financial Markets. Chapter 26. Central Banking and Monetary Policy. Part Six. Economic Growth and Macroeconomic Policy. Chapter 27. The Process of Economic Growth. Chapter 28. The Challenge of Economic Development. Chapter 29. Exchange Rates and the International Financial System. Chapter 30. Open-Economy Macroeconomics. Part Seven. Unemployment, Inflation and Economic Policy. Chapter 31. Unemployment and the Foundations of Aggregate Supply. Chapter 32. Ensuring Price Stability. Chapter 33. The Warring Schools of Macroeconomics. Chapter 34. Policies for Growth and Stability.
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ISBN
9780072314885
Publisert
2000-01-01
Utgave
17. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
Vekt
1950 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
211 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
800

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