Construction Economics A New Approach

Name: Construction Economics A New Approach
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ISBN: 9780415527798

ISBN-10: 0415527791

ISBN-13: 9780415527798

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: $38.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 11/29/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English




Introduction to Basic Concepts



Economic Systems for Resource Allocation



The Market Mechanism



The Theory of Demand



The Theory of Supply



Clients and Contractors



Theory of the Construction Firm



Types of Market Structure in the Construction Industry



Markets for Green Buildings & Infrastructure



Market Failure and Government Intervention



Environmental Economics



Managing the Macroeconomy



The Economy & Construction: Measurement & Manipulation



The Business Case: Inflation, Expectations and Interest Rates



Sustainable Construction