Economics : a tool for critically understanding society
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Economics : a tool for critically understanding society
（Addison-Wesley series in economics）
Addison-Wesley, c2002
6th ed
Available at 5 libraries
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Includes indexes
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Description
The Sixth Edition of Economics: A Tool for Critically Understanding Society develops fundamental economic analysis tools in clear, simple, and understandable terms. This one-semester text introduces students to economic theories and ideas and how those theories and ideas have changed over time. The text's overarching goal is to encourage critical thinking and to challenge students to examine preconceived ideas and beliefs. It exposes various and contending schools of economic thought and successfully gives students perspective on the historical changes in the material conditions, economic institutions, and social relations of human society. By providing students with an opportunity to use economic concepts in solving real-world problems, Economics: A Tool for Critically Understanding Society prepares a foundation for future and continued learning.
Table of Contents
I. ECONOMICS AS A TOOL FOR CRITICAL THINKING IN A CHANGING GLOBAL ECONOMY.
1. Economics as a Social Science.
2. Exploring the Emerging Global Economy.
II. ECONOMIC HISTORY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN ECONOMIC THOUGHT.
3. The Evolution of Economic Systemst.
4. Property, Adam Smith, and the Division of Labor.
5. The Rise of Laissez-Faire.
6. The Marxian Critique of Capitalism.
III. MICROECONOMICS.
7. Scarcity: "You Can't Always Get What You Want".
8. The Theory of Markets.
9. Perfect Competition and Efficiency.
10. Noncompetitive Markets and Inefficiency.
11. Resource Markets and the Distribution of Income.
12. Corporations and Labor Unions.
13. The Economic Role of Government.
IV. MACROECONOMICS.
14. Macroeconomics: Issues and Problems.
15. The Classical and Keynesian Models of the Macroeconomy.
16. Fiscal Policy: Government Spending and Taxation.
17. Financial Markets, Money, and Monetary Policy.
18. Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply.
19. Unemployment, Inflation, and Stabilization Policy in a Global Economy.
V. INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE.
20. International Trade and Interdependence.
21. International Finance.
22. The Economics of Developing Nations.
23. Economic Systems in Transition.
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