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Applied Economics equips you with the skills and knowledge to apply economic analysis to the current economic problems happening in the world today.
Highly praised for its clear presentation, broad coverage of topics, and unique blend of theory and application,
Applied Economics brings the subject to life, helping you to understand the relevance of economics in the 'real world'
List of contents
- Changes in the economic structure
Part I Theory of the firmFinancial reports as a source of corporate informationFirm objectives and firm behaviourEntrepreneurship and small/medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Mergers and acquisitions in the growth of the firmOligopoly in theory and practiceThe multinational corporationPrivatization and deregulationBeyond markets: critical approaches to microeconomicsPart II Environmental, regional and social economicsThe economics of the environmentTransportHealth economicsDistribution of income and wealthTrade unions, wages and collective bargainingCorporate social and ethical responsibilityPart III MacroeconomicsConsumption and savingInvestmentPublic expenditureTaxationMoney and monetary policyFinancial institutions and marketsInflationUnemploymentPart IV International economicsGlobalizationExchange rates and trade performanceFree trade, regional trading blocs and protectionismThe European UnionThe BRIC economies: Brazil, Russia, India and ChinaGrowth and developmentManaging the global economy: post credit crunch
About the author
Alan Griffiths, BA, MSc, is Reader in Economics in the Ashcroft International Business School, Anglia Ruskin University.
Stuart Wall, BA, MSc, is Professor of Business and Economics Education in Anglia Ruskin University, and Head of the Department of International Business and Strategy.
They are both authors of Economics for Business and Management, also published by Pearson.
Summary
Applied Economics equips you with the skills and knowledge to apply economic analysis to the current economic problems happening in the world today.
Highly praised for its clear presentation, broad coverage of topics, and unique blend of theory and application, Applied Economics brings the subject to life, helping you to understand the relevance of economics in the ‘real world’
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Applied Economics equips you with the skills and knowledge to apply economic analysis to the current economic problems happening in the world today. Highly praised for its clear presentation, broad coverage of topics, and unique blend of theory and application, Applied Economics brings the subject to life, helping you to understand the relevance of economics in the 'real world'
