A Dictionary of Economics: Second edition (Oxford Paperback Reference) - Softcover

Black, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198607679 ISBN 13: 9780198607670

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2003

Synopsis

The most up-to-date and comprehensive paperback dictionary of economics available. This fully up-to-date edition provides comprehensive definitions of over 2,500 economic terms. Covering all aspects of economic theory, from microeconomics to public finance and international trade, organizations, and institutions. Clear and jargon-free definitions provide an indispensable source of reference for school and university students of economics and related fields, as well as for anyone who comes into contact with the vocabulary of economics. Up-to-date entries on topics such as e-commerce and the Euro have been added. Mathematical and statistical terms widely used in economics, as well as words from related areas such as business and finance, are widely covered. The first edition of this dictionary was 'strongly recommended' by the Times Higher Educational Supplement and this edition continues to provide accurate and wide-ranging coverage of economic terms.

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Review

"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

John Black is Emeritus Professor at the University of Exeter, and Honorary Departmental Fellow at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0198607679
• ISBN 13: 9780198607670
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 528