A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Paperback Reference) - Softcover

Black, John

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9780199237043: A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Paperback Reference)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199237042 ISBN 13: 9780199237043

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2010

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Comprehensively revised and updated, this outstanding reference work defines more than 2,500 key economic terms with clear, concise entries that cover all aspects of the field-from microeconomics and macroeconomics to e-commerce and international trade, including economic theory, labor economics, public finance, monetary economics, and environmental economics. Readers will find particularly strong coverage of international trade and economic organizations and institutions as well as expanded coverage of common econometric concepts, highlighting major theoretical concepts such as agency, competition, efficiency, and equilibrium. In addition, the authors provide appendices of Nobel Prize winners, the Greek alphabet, and institutional acronyms (providing details for each organization, including the website of each) Indeed, recommended web links updated regularly on the Dictionary of Economics website enable readers to access a wide range of up-to-the-moment information. An essential reference book for students and teachers of economics and the related fields of social studies, business studies, and finance, the book is invaluable to professional economists, those working in business and finance, and anyone who has to deal with economic data or writing.

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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

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An authoritative and comprehensive dictionary containing 2,500 key economic terms with clear, concise definitions. It covers all aspects of economics including economic theory, applied microeconomics and macroeconomics, labour economics, public economics and public finance, monetary economics, environmental economics, and many others. There is strong coverage of international trade and many entries on economic organizations and institutions from around the world. This edition contains expanded coverage of common econometric concepts and highlights major theoretical concepts including agency, competition, equilibrium. Fully revised and updated, this edition now features recommended web links at entry level. These links are a valuable source of extra information and they are conveniently accessed and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Economics companion web page. The new appendix of institutional acronyms provides details for each organization, including the website of each to aid further research.With an A-Z format, this book is as ideal for browsing as it is useful for quick reference, and it remains an essential guide for students and teachers of economics, business, and finance, as well as professional economists and anyone who has to deal with economic data.

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