Economics: the Basics

Name: Economics: the Basics
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ISBN: 9780073523187

ISBN-10: 0073523186

ISBN-13: 9780073523187

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Michael Mandel

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Overview:MandelâsEconomics: The Basicsis one of the first books on the market to be constructed "from the ground up" specifically for the one term survey course, designed for students who will not go on to take other economics courses. Mike Mandel, the former Chief Economist forBusinessWeek magazine,, now at The Wharton School, writes in a journalistic style, drawing upon news articles and experience throughout the text to present economic concepts in a way that is understandable, relevant, and exciting for a broad audience. The 2nd editionâs core approach focuses on developing a studentâs economic literacy without overwhelming, and providing a window into whatâs happening in the…

Book details

List price: $193.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 11/16/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 464
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English




Introduction


Appendix: The Basics of Graphs



Demand and Supply: The Basics of the Market Economy



Market Equilibrium and Shifts



How Businesses Work



Competition and Market Power



Government and the Economy


Appendix: Delving Deeper into Microeconomics



The First Step into Macroeconomics



Inflation



Growth



Business Cycles, Unemployment and Inflation



Fiscal Policy



Monetary Policy


Appendix: Delving Deeper into Macroeconomics



The Financial Markets



International Trade



Technological Change



Economics of the Labor Market



The Distribution of Income



Economics of Retirement and Healthcare



Economics of Energy, the Environment, and Global Climate Change


Glossary


Photo Credits


Index