Construction Economics A New Approach

Name: Construction Economics A New Approach
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ISBN: 9780415527781

ISBN-10: 0415527783

ISBN-13: 9780415527781

Edition: 3rd 2013 (Revised)

Authors: Danny Myers

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Construction Economicsprovides students with the principles and concepts underlying the relationship between economic theory and the construction industry. The new approach adopts an argument that economics is central to government initiatives concerning sustainable construction. This third edition has been revised to explain the effects of the current economic crisis on the construction industry. In addition, sections relating to a low carbon economy, the economics of sustainable development, and the theory of the construction firm have all been rewritten. With new data, examples, initiatives, readings, glossary items and references, the third edition of this established core text builds…

Book details

List price: $121.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 11/29/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English



List of Tables and Figures


Acknowledgements



An Introduction to the Basic Concepts


Reading 1



Effective Use of Resources



Economic Systems for Resource Allocation



The Market Mechanism



The Theory of Demand



The Theory of Supply



Clients and Contractors



Costs of the Construction Firm



Types of Market Structure in the Construction Industry


Reading 2


Reading 3



Protection and Enhancement of the Environment



Markets for Green Buildings and Infrastructure



Market Failure and Government Intervention



Environmental Economics


Reading 4



Economic Growth that Meets the Needs of Everyone



Managing the Macroeconomy



The Economy and Construction: Measurement and Manipulation



The Business Case: Inflation and Expectations


Reading 5



Sustainable Construction


Reading 6


Glossary


References


Index