UID:
kobvindex_INT0000504
Format:
XXIV, 833, [77] pages :
,
26.5 cm.
Edition:
9th edition.
ISBN:
9781292064772 (pbk.)
,
1292064773 (pbk.)
Content:
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE: "Now in its 9th edition, Economics by Sloman et al is known and loved for its active learning, student-friendly approach and unmatched lecturer and student support. Retaining all the hall mark features of previous editions, it continues to provide a balanced, comprehensive and completely up-to-date introduction to the world of economics. Features: Comprehensive coverage of the credit crunch, the subsequent global recession, the legacy of debt, faltering recovery in the world economy and the policy debates about tackling the problems Complete update of boxes, examples and changes to data / legislation, including more cases that relate to policy development. Want to see economics in action? Search online for the Sloman Economics News Site - a blog that's updated several times a week with current affairs and topical stories ... all linked into your textbook so you can explore the background to the issues more deeply." -- "Were you looking for the book with access to MyEconLab? This product is the book alone, and does NOT come with access to MyEconLab. Buy Economics, plus MyEconLab with Pearson eText, ninth edition (ISBN 9781292064864) if you need access to the MyLab as well, and save money on this brilliant resource. Economics has never been so exciting to learn! Want to see economics in action? Search online for the Sloman Economics News Site - a blog that's updated several times a week with current affairs and topical stories ... all linked into your textbook so you can explore the background to the issues more deeply. The ninth edition of Economics contains the most up-to-the minute coverage of economic theory and the global economy, and uses the latest data to track and analyse economic events. Economics, ninth edition provides the foundation for the study of economics, while covering much of the recent turmoil in the economy. It reflects the debates that have taken place since the recession about the nature of economics and what should be studied. New: Recent developments in money and banking, and their impact on the economy An increased emphasis on the role of borrowing, debt, balance sheets and risk at the government, corporate and household levels The development of macroeconomic models, including the interaction between the IS/MP model and the ADI/ASI model Increased emphasis on behavioural economics." --
Note:
MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: PART A INTRODUCTION 1 Economics and Economies PART B FOUNDATIONS OF MICROECONOMICS 2 Supply and Demand 3 Markets in Action PART C MICROECONOMIC THEORY 4 Background to Demand 5 Background to Supply 6 Profit Maximising under Perfect Competition and Monopoly 7 Profit Maximising under Imperfect Competition 8 Alternative Theories of the Firm 9 The Theory of Distribution of Income PART D MICROECONOMIC POLICY 10 Inequality, Poverty and Policies to Redistribute Income 11 Markets, Efficiency and the Public Interest 12 Environmental Policy 13 Government Policy towards Business PART E FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMICS 14 The National Economy 15 Macroeconomic Issues and Analysis: An Overview PART F MACROECONOMICS 17 Short-run Macroeconomic Equilibrium 18 Banking, Money and Interest Rates 19 The Relationship between the Money and Goods Markets 20 Aggregate Supply, Unemployment and Inflation 21 Fiscal and Monetary Policy 22 Long-term Economic Growth 23 Supply-side Policies PART G THE WORLD ECONOMY 25 The Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates 26 Global and Regional Interdependence 27 Economics of Developing Countries Postscript: The Castaways or Vote for Caliban Appendix 1: Some Techniques of Economic Analysis Appendix 2: Websites Threshold Concepts and Key Ideas Glossary Index. -- Provided by publisher.
Language:
English
Keywords:
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