Title:
Economics
Author:
Parkin, Michael, author.
ISBN:
9781292433639
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Edition:
Fourteenth edition ; Global edition.
Physical Description:
824, G-12, I-25, C-2 pages : illustrations (color) ; 28 cm
Contents:
Chapter 1. What is economics? -- Chapter 2. The economic problem -- Chapter 3. Demand and supply -- Chapter 4. Elasticity -- Chapter 5. Economics in the news and equity -- Chapter 6. Government actions in markets -- Chapter 7. Global markets in action -- Chapter 8. Utility and demand -- Chapter 9. Possibilities, preferences, and choices -- Chapter 10. Organizing production -- Chapter 11. Output and costs -- Chapter 12. Perfect competition -- Chapter 13. Monopoly -- Chapter 14. Monopolistic competition -- Chapter 15. Oligopoly -- Chapter 16. Public choices, public goods, and healthcare -- Chapter 17. Externalities -- Chapter 18. Markets for factors of production -- Chapter 19. Economic inequality -- Chapter 20. Uncertainty and information -- Chapter 21. Monitoring the value of production: gdp -- Chapter 22. Monitoring jobs and inflation -- Chapter 23. Economic growth -- Chapter 24. Finance, saving, and investment -- Chapter 25. Money, the price level, and inflation -- Chapter 26. The exchange rate and the balance of payments -- Chapter 27. Aggregate supply and aggregate demand -- Chapter 28. Expenditure multipliers -- Chapter 29. The business cycle, inflation, and deflation -- Chapter 30. Fiscal policy -- Chapter 31. Monetary policy
Abstract:
Economics, 14th edition, by Michael Parkin is an intuitive guide to modern economics that teaches you how to think like an economist on global issues. Grounded in real-life examples, the text brings together the latest policy and thoughts on world events and encourages critical thinking to enable you to join the discussion. This new edition emphasises real-world applications with diagrams renowned for their pedagogy and clarity throughout. With a range of learning features across its chapters, this title will give you the necessary skills to gain a clearer and deeper understanding of today's events.
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