Studying economics

Author(s)

• Atkinson, G. B. J.
• Johns, Susan

Bibliographic Information

Studying economics

Brian Atkinson and Susan Johns

（Palgrave study guides）

Palgrave, 2001

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Studying Economics provides a thorough, yet digestible and friendly introduction to this often daunting subject. The complex components of economic theory and practice are broken down and explained using a logical approach, supported by working examples, tables and graphs. Introducing differing mainstream approaches to economic study, from Marxian to feminist to environmental, this book puts Economics into a context which is easy for any student to understand. Explaining why and how we should study Economics, the book contains invaluable information on course content, learning techniques, revision, writing essays and dissertations, and examination assessment.

Table of Contents

Introduction.- PART ONE.- Why Study Economics?.-Typical Course Content.- Mainstream Approaches to Economics.- Competing Approaches to Economics.- PART TWO.- Mathematics and Statistics in Economics.- Basic Study Skills.- Writing Economics Essays.- Assessment.- Dissertations and Projects in Economics.- Glossary.- Index.

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Details

• NCID: BA51643599
• ISBN:
  • 0333775449
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Basingstoke ; New York
• Pages/Volumes: xii, 184 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA51643395