Economics: a Very Short Introduction

Name: Economics: a Very Short Introduction
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ISBN: 9780192853455

ISBN-10: 0192853457

ISBN-13: 9780192853455

Edition: 2006

Authors: Partha Dasgupta

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In this Very Short Introduction, Partha Dasgupta demonstrates the empirical foundation of good economics and its concern with questions of direct relevance to everyday life. The book thus opens with a consideration of 'the population problem', examining influencing factors both at the level of individual choices and national policies. It goes on to introduce the reader to other economic concepts such as efficiency, equity, sustainability, dynamic equilibrium, property rights, markets, and public goods. Throughout the book, Dasgupta highlights the fact that economics has the capacity to offer us deep insights into some of the most formidable problems of life, and will show the indivisible…

Book details

List price: $12.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/5/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 4.37" wide x 6.85" long x 0.47" tall
Weight: 0.330
Language: English



Preface


List of illustrations


List of tables


Prologue



Macroeconomic history



Trust



Communities



Markets



Science and Technology as institutions



Households and firms



Sustainable economic development



Social well-being and democratic government


Epilogue


Further reading


Index