Applied economics
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Applied economics
Prentice Hall/Financial Times, 2007
11th ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Highly praised over ten editions for its clear presentation, its broad coverage of economic topics and its unique blend of theory and application, the eleventh edition of Applied Economics continues the traditions which have established it as the best selling text for students of applied economics. With its unique blend of theory and application, Applied Economics communicates the vitality and relevance of the subject to students, bringing economics to life and helping them apply economic principles to the 'real world'.
Table of Contents
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
1 Changes in the UK economic structure
PART I: THEORY OF THE FIRM
2 Financial reports as a source of corporate information
3 Firm objectives and firm behaviour
4 The small firm
5 Mergers and acquisitions in the growth of the firm
6 Oligopoly
7 The multinational corporation
8 Privatization and deregulation
9 Pricing in practice
PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL, REGIONAL AND SOCIAL ECONOMICS
10 The economics of the environment
11 Regional and urban policy
12 Transport
13 Social policy
14 Distribution of income and wealth
15 Trade unions, wages and collective bargaining
PART III: MACROECONOMICS
16 Consumption and saving
17 Investment
18 Public expenditure
19 Taxation
20 Money and EMU
21 Financial institutions and markets
22 Inflation
23 Unemployment
24 Managing the economy
PART IV: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
25 Globalization
26 Exchange rates
27 United Kingdom trade performance
28 Free trade, regional trading blocs and protectionism
29 The European Union
30 Growth and Development
A guide to sources
Statistical sources
Information sources
Other applied materials
Electronic Media
Internet sources
Notes on contributors
Index
by "Nielsen BookData"