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Construction Economics provides students with the principles underlying the relationship between economic theory and the construction industry.
List of contents
Introduction to the Fifth Edition
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Basic Concepts
Reading 1
Research Guidance: Introduction
Part A Effective Use of Resources Chapter 2: Economic Systems for Resource Allocation
Chapter 3: The Market Mechanism
Chapter 4: The Theory of Demand
Chapter 5: The Theory of Supply
Chapter 6: Clients and Contractors
Chapter 7: Costs of the Construction Firm
Chapter 8: Types of Market Structure in the Construction Industry
Reading 2
Reading 3
Research Guidance: Literature Review
Part B Protection and Enhancement of the Environment Chapter 9: Markets for Green Buildings and Infrastructure
Chapter 10: Market Failure and Government Intervention
Chapter 11: Environmental Economics
Reading 4
Research Guidance: Data Collection
Part C Economic Growth that Meets the Needs of Everyone Chapter 12: Managing the Macroeconomy
Chapter 13: The Economy and Construction: Measurement and Manipulation
Chapter 14: The Business Case: Inflation and Expectations
Reading 5
Research Guidance: Critical Thinking
Chapter 15: Sustainable Construction
Reading 6
Reading 7
Reading 8
Research Guidance: Triangulation
Glossary
References
Index
About the author
Danny Myers is an experienced author who worked for many years as a researcher and lecturer at the University of Bath and UWE in Bristol. He is currently an associate tutor at the University College of Estate Management.
Summary
Construction Economics provides students with the principles underlying the relationship between economic theory and the construction industry.
