Essentials of economics

Author(s)

• Krugman, Paul R.
• Wells, Robin
• Graddy, Kathryn

Bibliographic Information

Essentials of economics

Paul Krugman, Robin Wells, Kathryn Graddy

Worth, c2014

3rd ed

Note

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Essentials of Economics brings the captivating writing and innovative features of Krugman/Wells to the one-term micro/macro module. It is ideal for teaching basic economic principles in a real-world context.

Table of Contents

PART I: WHAT IS ECONOMICS?.- 1. First Principles .- 2. Economic Models: Trade-offs and Trade <.- Appendix Graphs in Economics .- PART II: SUPPLY AND DEMAND.- 3. Supply and Demand .- 4. Price Controls and Quotas: Meddling with Markets .- 5. Elasticity and Taxation.- PART III: THE PRODUCTION DECISION.- 6. Behind the Supply Curve: Inputs and Costs .- 7. Perfect Competition and the Supply Curve .- PART IV: BEYOND PERFECT COMPETITION.- 8. Monopoly, Oligopoly, and Monopolistic Competition .- 9. Externalities and Public Goods.- PART V: INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS.- 10. Macroeconomics: The Big Picture .- 11. GDP and CPI: Tracking the Macroeconomy .- 12. Unemployment and Inflation .- PART VI: ECONOMIC GROWTH AND FLUCTUATIONS.- 13. Long-Run Economic Growth .- 14. Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply .- PART VII: STABILIZATION POLICY.- 15. Fiscal Policy .- 16. Money, Banking, and the Federal Reserve System .- 17. Monetary Policy .- 18. Crises and Consequences.- PART VIII: THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY.- 19. International Trade, Capital Flows, and Exchange Rates.- Macroeconomic Data Tables .- Solutions to 'Check Your Understanding' Questions.

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Details

• NCID: BB14437201
• ISBN:
  • 9781429278508
• LCCN: 2013938794
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xxxi, 613, 26, 10, 11 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 330
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Economics