A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Paperback Reference) - Softcover

Black, John

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9780192800183: A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Paperback Reference)

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ISBN 10: 0192800183 ISBN 13: 9780192800183

Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks, 1997

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In this comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of economics, John Black provides jargon-free definitions of terms likely to be encountered by school and university students. Anyone who comes into contact with economic terms should find this dictionary a useful source of reference. It includes: 4000 entries including the most recent terms and concepts; explanations of all aspects of economic theory, from microeconomics to public finance and international trade; international coverage of economic organizations and institutions; mathematical and statistical terms widely used in economics, as well as words from related areas such as business and finance.

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"John Black's dictionary provides clear and concise explanations.... Illuminates in a concise and accessible way many of the words and ideas used both in economics itself and in practical political debates on the subject." "John Black's dictionary provides clear and concise explanations.... Illuminates in a concise and accessible way many of the words and ideas used both in economics itself and in practical political debates on the subject."--Times Higher Education Supplement "John Black's dictionary provides clear and concise explanations.... Illuminates in a concise and accessible way many of the words and ideas used both in economics itself and in practical political debates on the subject."--Times Higher Education Supplement "John Black's dictionary provides clear and concise explanations.... Illuminates in a concise and accessible way many of the words and ideas used both in economics itself and in practical political debates on the subject."--Times Higher Education Supplement "John Black's dictionary provides clear and concise explanations.... Illuminates in a concise and accessible way many of the words and ideas used both in economics itself and in practical political debates on the subject."--Times Higher Education Supplement

About the Author:

About the Author John Black is retired Professor of Economic Theory, Exeter University. He is the author of a number of articles for journals including Review of Economic Studies and Economic Journal, and serves as an advisor to the Oxford English Dictionary on words relating to economics. His recent publications include The Economics of Modern Britain and Housing Policy and Finance.

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