Economics /
Sloman, John, 1947-
Economics / John Sloman, Dean Garratt, Jon Guest. - Tenth edition. - 1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Electronic copy is ninth edition. \5 EG-CaTKH
Includes bibliographical references and index.
PART A INTRODUCTION Why Economics is Good for You 1. Economics and Economies PART B FOUNDATIONS OF MICROECONOMICS 2. Supply and Demand 3. Government and the Market PART C MICROECONOMIC THEORY 4. Background to Demand: the Rational Customer 5. Consumer Behaviour in an Uncertain World 6. Background to Supply 7. Profit Maximising under Perfect Competition and Monopoly 8. Profit Maximising under Imperfect Competition 9. The Behaviour of Firms 10. The Theory of Distribution of Income PART D MICROECONOMIC POLICY 11. Inequality, Poverty and Policies to Redistribute Income 12. Markets, Efficiency and the Public Interest 13. Environmental Policy 14. Government Policy towards Business PART E FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMICS 15. An Introduction to Macroeconomic Issue and Ideas 16. The Development of Macroeconomic Thinking: A Historical Perspective PART F MACROECONOMIC MODELS, THEORIES AND POLICY 17. Short-run Macroeconomic Equilibrium 18. Banking, Money and Interest Rates 19. The Relationship between the Money and Goods Markets 20. Aggregate Supply, Inflation and Unemployment 21. The relationship between Inflation, Unemployment and Output 22. Fiscal and Monetary Policy 23. Long-term Economic Growth and Supply-side Policies PART G THE WORLD ECONOMY 24. International Trade 25. The Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates 26. Economies in an Interdependent World Appendix 1: Some Techniques of Economic Analysis Appendix 2: Websites Threshold Concepts and Key Ideas Glossary Index
Now in its 10th edition, Economics by Sloman, Garratt & Guest is known and loved for its active learning, student-friendly approach and unrivalled lecturer and student support. Retaining all the hall mark features of previous editions, it continues to provide a balanced, comprehensive and completely up-to-date introduction to the world of economics. "Economics 10th edition will help you : learn to apply economics to real-world issues and data - over 170 case studies and applications illustrate concepts and show how they translate into actual policy. Develop critical thinking skills - frequent questions in each chapter encourage you to reflect on and engage with what you have juste read, building confidence to understand and evaluate different economic policies. Enhance your employability skills - learn how to analyse and find your own solution to problems and to think flexibly and critically, applying core concepts and ideas to new situations. Keep up-to-date with current issues in economics - a regularly updated news blog accompanies the text, including links to a range of articles, videos, podcasts, data and reports. A wealth of additional material to support your learning via the Companion Website and MyLab Econmics can be found at www.pearsoned.co.uk/sloman." Written from a European perspective, this text acquaints students with basic microeconomics, macroeconomics and EU institutions and policy.
9781292187853
2017048463
Economics.
HB171.5 / .S635 2017
330 SL.E 2018
Economics / John Sloman, Dean Garratt, Jon Guest. - Tenth edition. - 1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Electronic copy is ninth edition. \5 EG-CaTKH
Includes bibliographical references and index.
PART A INTRODUCTION Why Economics is Good for You 1. Economics and Economies PART B FOUNDATIONS OF MICROECONOMICS 2. Supply and Demand 3. Government and the Market PART C MICROECONOMIC THEORY 4. Background to Demand: the Rational Customer 5. Consumer Behaviour in an Uncertain World 6. Background to Supply 7. Profit Maximising under Perfect Competition and Monopoly 8. Profit Maximising under Imperfect Competition 9. The Behaviour of Firms 10. The Theory of Distribution of Income PART D MICROECONOMIC POLICY 11. Inequality, Poverty and Policies to Redistribute Income 12. Markets, Efficiency and the Public Interest 13. Environmental Policy 14. Government Policy towards Business PART E FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMICS 15. An Introduction to Macroeconomic Issue and Ideas 16. The Development of Macroeconomic Thinking: A Historical Perspective PART F MACROECONOMIC MODELS, THEORIES AND POLICY 17. Short-run Macroeconomic Equilibrium 18. Banking, Money and Interest Rates 19. The Relationship between the Money and Goods Markets 20. Aggregate Supply, Inflation and Unemployment 21. The relationship between Inflation, Unemployment and Output 22. Fiscal and Monetary Policy 23. Long-term Economic Growth and Supply-side Policies PART G THE WORLD ECONOMY 24. International Trade 25. The Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates 26. Economies in an Interdependent World Appendix 1: Some Techniques of Economic Analysis Appendix 2: Websites Threshold Concepts and Key Ideas Glossary Index
Now in its 10th edition, Economics by Sloman, Garratt & Guest is known and loved for its active learning, student-friendly approach and unrivalled lecturer and student support. Retaining all the hall mark features of previous editions, it continues to provide a balanced, comprehensive and completely up-to-date introduction to the world of economics. "Economics 10th edition will help you : learn to apply economics to real-world issues and data - over 170 case studies and applications illustrate concepts and show how they translate into actual policy. Develop critical thinking skills - frequent questions in each chapter encourage you to reflect on and engage with what you have juste read, building confidence to understand and evaluate different economic policies. Enhance your employability skills - learn how to analyse and find your own solution to problems and to think flexibly and critically, applying core concepts and ideas to new situations. Keep up-to-date with current issues in economics - a regularly updated news blog accompanies the text, including links to a range of articles, videos, podcasts, data and reports. A wealth of additional material to support your learning via the Companion Website and MyLab Econmics can be found at www.pearsoned.co.uk/sloman." Written from a European perspective, this text acquaints students with basic microeconomics, macroeconomics and EU institutions and policy.
9781292187853
2017048463
Economics.
HB171.5 / .S635 2017
330 SL.E 2018
