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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, the second edition of Foundations of Economics introduces students to both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles. This is the ideal text for foundation degrees and non-specialist courses for first year undergraduates.

Foundations of Economics Summary

Foundations of Economics by Andrew Gillespie

Building upon the success of the first edition, Foundations of Economics is the ideal text for students taking their first course in economics. Assuming no prior knowledge, it introduces students to both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles. Its student-friendly approach is reflected by the topical real-world examples applying theory to practice and the step-by-step explanations of the key concepts. Online Resource Centre For lecturers: - Instructor's manual - PowerPoint slides - Test bank - VLE cartridge. For students: - Visual walk-throughs of key concepts - Self-test questions - Advanced material - An author blog - Web links - Flashcard glossaries

Table of Contents

PART 1: MICROECONOMICS ; 1. What is economics? ; 2. The production possibility frontier (PPF) ; 3. Demand ; 4. The elasticity of demand ; 5. Supply ; 6. Market equilibrium ; 7. The free market system ; 8. Intervening in the market system ; 9. Costs: short run and long run ; 10. Revenues, costs and profits ; 11. Perfect competition ; 12. Monopoly ; 13. Oligopoly ; 14. Monopolistic competition and non-price competition ; 15. Barriers to entry and price discrimination ; 16. Business objectives ; 17. The labour market ; PART 2: MACROECONOMICS ; 18. Introduction to macroeconomics ; 19. Equilibrium in the economy ; 20. National income and the standard of living ; 21. Economic growth and the economic cycle ; 22. Aggregate demand, aggregate supply, and the price level ; 23. Consumption ; 24. Investment ; 25. Fiscal policy ; 26. Unemployment ; 27. Money and monetary policy ; 28. Inflation ; 29. International trade, balance of payments, and protectionism ; 30. Exchange rates

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GOR004439552
9780199586547
0199586543
Foundations of Economics by Andrew Gillespie
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
20110324
592
N/A
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