Applied Economics: An Introductory Course - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0582072352 ISBN 13: 9780582072350

Publisher: Longman, 1991

Synopsis

To appreciate more fully the workings of the economic system, and to cope adequately with examination questions, students need a judicious blend of theory and up-to-date descriptive material. This new revised fifth edition aims to meet this need over a wide range of topic areas. It includes a completely new chapter on transport, and particular attention is paid to the increasing impact of the European Community on UK economics. It also takes account of the very latest sources of economic information and data. It has been updated to December 1992 and includes full coverage of the turmoil in the Exchange Rate Mechanism. It also covers business-related topics and has a new chapter on environmental economics. It is suitable for first and second year undergraduates and for courses covering economics, business studies, social sciences and for professional and B/TEC courses with an economics element.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Applied Economics equips you with the skills and knowledge to apply economic analysis to the current economic problems happening in the world today.

Highly praised for its clear presentation, broad coverage of topics, and unique blend of theory and application, Applied Economics brings the subject to life, helping you to understand the relevance of economics in the ‘real world’

This new edition has been thoroughly updated and includes the following features:

• Combines information and analysis over 30 separate economics and business topic areas.
• Clear and easy-to-read writing style
• Well-balanced blend of theory and application
• 5 brand new chapters, including 'Health Economics' and 'Corporate Social and Ethicial Responsibilty'
• Examination of global policy issues helps give a broader international context.
• New material on the recent financial crisis and its impact on the world economy
• Improved online supplements package provides enhanced animated Power Points and additional data questions 

You can visit the companion website for this book at www.pearsoned.co.uk/griffithswall where you will find a variety of multiple choice questions, up-to-date facts, links to relevant sites on the web, Instructor’s Manual, case-study materials, answers to questions and PowerPoint slides.

Applied Economics is ideal for undergraduate studying economics, business studies, management and the social sciences. It is also suitable for those studying professional courses, HND and A-Level courses.

Alan Griffiths, BA, MSc, is Reader in Economics in the Ashcroft International Business School, Anglia Ruskin University.

Stuart Wall, BA, MSc, is Professor of Business and Economics Education in Anglia Ruskin University, and Head of the Department of International Business and Strategy.

They are both authors of ‘Economics for Business and Management’, also published by Pearson.

About the Author

Alan Griffiths, BA, MSc, is Reader in Economics in the Ashcroft International Business School, Anglia Ruskin University.

Stuart Wall, BA, MSc, is Professor of Business and Economics Education in Anglia Ruskin University, and Head of the Department of International Business and Strategy.

They are both authors of ‘Economics for Business and Management’, also published by Pearson.

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582072352
• ISBN 13: 9780582072350
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 680
• Editor: Griffiths Alan, Wall Stuart