Routledge Dictionary of Economics (Routledge Reference) - Hardcover

Rutherford, Donald

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415065666 ISBN 13: 9780415065665

Publisher: Routledge, 1992

Synopsis

Compiled to meet the needs of students and professionals in economics, finance, accountancy and business, this wide-ranging, international Dictionary is for everyone who wants an up-to-date resource to the world of economics.

Key Features

• over 4200 comprehensive A to Z entries, from after-hours to z-score, provide clear, definitive explanations of the key terms, issues, theories and concepts in economics today - as well as describing the contributions of key figures in the field
• each entry is headed by a short definition for quick reference, and where relevant, followed by an annotated bibliography to lead the reader to further sources
• cross-referenced for ease of access
• the full range of subjects is covered, from classical economics and the study of value and growth, to contemporary concerns such as European Union and Green conditionality
• detailed coverage of vital econometric terms and statistics including entries such as eigenprices and M0
• includes specialised commercial and financial jargon
• illustrated with 94 line diagrams
• unique subject index for ease of access

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Product Description

RUTHERFORD, D. DICTIONARY OF ECONOMICS[HARDBACK]. LONDON, 1992, viii 560 p.,graficos. Encuadernacion original. Nuevo.

Synopsis

Compiled to meet the needs of students and professionals in economics, finance, accountancy and business, this wide-ranging, international Dictionary is for everyone who wants an up-to-date resource to the world of economics. Over 4300 comprehensive A to Z entries provide clear, definitive explanations of the key terms, issues, theories and concepts in economics today - as well as describing the contributions of key figures in the field. In addition, each entry is headed by a short definition for quick reference, and where relevant, followed by an annotated bibliography to lead the reader to further sources. The full range of subjects is covered, from classical economics and the study of value and growth, to contemporary concerns such as welfare economics and environmental determinism . The areas of econometrics and statistics are examined and include entries such as eigenprices and M0 . The constantly developing language of economists, accountants and others at work in international finance and commerce is examined and explained.

The Dictionary of Economics also defines the current usage of common and specialized terms, acronyms and jargon used in lectures, boardrooms and dealing rooms as far apart as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, New York, London and Frankfurt. Special Features: * More than 4300 entries - from after-hours dealing to z-score * Illustrated with 94 line diagrams * Compiled for economists and all students and professionals in finance, accountancy and business * Detailed coverage of vital econometric terms and statistics * Includes specialized commercial and financial jargon * Unique subject index based on the internationally recognised classification system of the Economic Journal * Entries include cross-referencing and bibliographies

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415065666
• ISBN 13: 9780415065665
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 560