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Foundations of Economics Andrew Gillespie

Foundations of Economics By Andrew Gillespie

Foundations of Economics by Andrew Gillespie


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Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, this book focuses on the basic principles of micro and macroeconomics, giving the reader the tools to analyse different economic situations. It contains topical examples that help to show the relevance of economics to real life situations. It also helps in understanding the business environment.

Foundations of Economics Summary

Foundations of Economics by Andrew Gillespie

Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, this exciting new text focuses on the basic principles of micro and macroeconomics, giving the reader the tools to analyse any economic situation. The book is filled with topical examples that bring the subject to life, helping to show the relevance of economics to real life situations such as why house prices are so high in the UK or the benefits of spending an extra hour on an assignment. This book will give the reader a solid foundation in order to understand the business environment or it can serve as the building blocks for further study in economics and business. The content is broken into short bite sized units and the theory is illustrated throughout with topical examples and short case studies. There are a variety of pedagogical features throughout that allow readers to reflect on their learning and apply their understanding. ONLINE RESOURCE CENTRE l For lecturers: PowerPoint slides, instructor/solutions manual and a multiple-choice test bank. For students: answers to review questions, self testing, web links and case study support.

Table of Contents

MICROECONOMICS; 1. What is economics?; 2. The Production Possibility Frontier; 3. Demand; 4. The Elasticity of Demand; 5. Supply; 6. Market Equilibrium; 7. The Free Market System: Advantages and Disadvantages; 8. Intervening in the Market System; 9. Costs: Short Run and Long Run; 10. Revenues, Costs and Profit; 11. Perfect Competition; 12. Monopoly; 13. Oligopoly; 14. Monopolistic Competition and Non Price Competition; 15. Barriers to Entry and Price Discrimination; 16. Integration and Competition Policy; 17. Business Objectives; 18. The Labour Market; MACROECONOMICS; 19. Introduction to Macroeconomics; 20. Equilibrium in the Economy; 21. National Income and the Standard of Living; 22. Economic Growth and the Economic Cycle; 23. Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply and the Price Level; 24. Consumption; 25. Investment; 26. Fiscal Policy; 27. Unemployment; 28. Money; 29. Inflation; 30. Exchange Rates; 31. International Trade; 32. European Union; 33. Developing Economies; 34. Globalisation

Additional information

GOR003143426
9780199296378
0199296375
Foundations of Economics by Andrew Gillespie
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
20070329
520
N/A
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