The Economics of Governments and Markets

List of contents

Part One: Governments and Markets. Introduction. Part Two: The Economics of Public Issues. Problems of a Free Market. Government Intervention: Policy Objectives, Tools and Settings. Problems of Government Intervention. Part Three: Social Welfare. Healthcare. Education. Housing. Social Security. Part Four: The Public Utilities. Energy. Communications. Transport. Part Five: The Environment. Air Pollution. Congestion. Water and Waste.

Summary

This book provides a lively introduction to public policy, offering a concise economic framework from which to analyse the key issues. Mini-case studies are used throughout to break up the economic theory and provide a truly comparative viewpoint. A unique feature of the book is its presentation of both the national policies and the European Union approach to public sector economic problems.

Product details

• Authors: Lois Duff
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1997
• EAN: 9780582289840
• ISBN: 978-0-582-28984-0
• No. of pages: 261
• Weight: 790 g
• Series: Longman; Longman
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics