Concise Economics

Computational Economics: A concise introduction is a comprehensive textbook designed to help students move from the traditional and comparative static analysis of economic models, to a modern and dyna

Computational Economics: A concise introduction is a comprehensive textbook designed to help students move from the traditional and comparative static analysis of economic models, to a modern and dyna

In this easily accessible, user-friendly volume, respected economist David R. Henderson brings together 152 of the most brilliant minds in economics to show how the analysis of economic topics can i

Editor Henderson (research fellow, Stanford U.; economics, Naval Postgraduate School) has compiled 168 articles by leading economists on issues that are of interest and relevance to people's daily liv

In today's complex and fast evolving environment, understanding India's economy is not just an intellectual challenge, but, with the country emerging as a major global player, also a requirement. This

This short handbook collects essays on all aspects of the motion picture industry by leading authorities in political economy, economics, accounting, finance, and marketing. In addition to offering the reader a perspective on what is known and what has been accomplished, it includes both new findings on a variety of topics and directions for additional research. Topics include estimation of theatrical and ancillary demand, profitability studies, the resolution of evident paradoxes in studio executive behavior, the interaction of the industry and government, the impacts of the most recent changes in accounting standards, and the role and importance of participation contracts. New results include findings on the true nature of the seasonality of theatrical demand, the predictive power of surveys based upon trailers, the impact of the Academy Awards, the effectiveness of prior history measures to gauge cast members and directors, and the substitutability of movies across different genres.

Financial economics is a fascinating topic where ideas from economics, mathematics and, most recently, psychology are combined to understand financial markets. This book gives a concise introduction i

舉例生活化本書利用眾多實際或與讀者貼近的例子來說明本書所介紹的理論。例如，以林書豪的投籃命中率以及大谷翔平的防禦率說明邊際概念與平均概念之間的關係。另外，本書也與時事結合，說明「新青安貸款」與AI熱潮的影響，以及我國實質薪資在過去數十年間的變化等重要的經濟現象與政府政策。視野國際化我國的經濟表現與個人生活水準深受國際景氣與主要國家經濟政策的影響，因此，本書除了介紹「國際貿易」與「國際金融」的基本知識外，也說明美國次級房貸風暴的成因與影響，以及美國提高進口關稅對美國總體經濟的影響等重要的國際經濟現象與政策措施。重點條理化本書在每一章的開頭列舉該章的學習重點，一方面有助於讀者一開始便能對各章的內容有基本的概念，另一方面也讓讀者在複習時能自我檢視學習成果。另外，每章章前以時事案例或有趣的內容作為引言，激發讀者繼續閱讀該章內容的興趣。

舉例生活化 本書利用眾多實際或與讀者貼近的例子來說明本書所介紹的理論。例如，以林書豪的投籃命中率以及陳偉殷的防禦率說明邊際概念與平均概念之間的關係。另外，本書也與時事結合，說明「一例一休」新制的影響、我國實質薪資在過去十餘年間停滯的原因，以及如何從經濟的角度來看「太陽花學運」等重要的經濟現象與政府政策。 視野國際化 我國的經濟表現與個人生活水準深受國際景氣與主要國家經濟政策的影響，因此，本書除了介紹「國際貿易」與「國際金融」的基本知識外，也說明歐洲與日本中央銀行的負利率政策，以及美國次級房貸風暴的成因與影響及政府政策等重要的國際經濟現象與政策措施。 重點條理化 本書在每一章的開頭列舉該章的學習重點，一方面有助於讀者一開始便能對各章的內容有基本的概念，另一方面也讓讀者在複習時能自我檢視學習成果。另外，每章章前以時事案例或有趣的內容作為引言，激發讀者繼續閱讀該章內容的興趣。

International Economics 17e combines rigorous economic analysis with attention to the issues of economic policy that are alive and important today in this field. Written in a concise and readable form

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Why is it that some countries become rich while others remain poor? Do markets require regulation to function efficiently? If markets offer an efficient way of exchanging goods, why do individuals even create firms? How are economic transactions organized in the absence of a state that could enforce contracts and guarantee property rights? Institutional economics has allowed social scientists to answer many fundamental questions about the organization and functioning of societies. This introduction to institutional economics is concise, yet easy to understand. It not only caters to students of economics but to anybody interested in this topical research area and its specific subfields. Both formal and informal institutions (such as customs, habits, and traditions) are discussed with respect to their causes and consequences, highlighting the important part they play for economic growth and development.

The twelfth edition of Economics of Monetary Union provides a concise analysis of the theories and policies relating to monetary union. The author addresses current issues surrounding the Eurozone, in

This authoritative and comprehensive dictionary contains clear, concise definitions of approximately 3,500 key economic terms. Covering all aspects of economics including economic theory and policy, a

This book offers a concise, rigorous presentation of the economic fundamentals of the music industry in particular and the music economy in general. It highlights the economic principles that govern t

This book offers a concise, rigorous presentation of the economic fundamentals of the music industry in particular and the music economy in general. It highlights the economic principles that govern t

The 8th Edition of Contemporary Economics continues to offer a clear, concise presentation of basic micro- and macroeconomic theory. Emphasising how the discipline of economics connects to the world,

The 8th Edition of Contemporary Economics continues to offer a clear, concise presentation of basic micro- and macroeconomic theory. Emphasising how the discipline of economics connects to the world,

The eleventh edition of Economics of Monetary Union provides a concise analysis of the theories and policies relating to monetary union. The author addresses current issues surrounding the Eurozone, i

A concise and vibrant introduction to economics for business and management students which covers all the most relevant theory applied to engaging examples from the business world and everyday life, o

This book provides an introductory treatment of time series econometrics, a subject that is of key importance to both students and practitioners of economics. It contains material that any serious stu

Economics is too important to be left to the economists. This concise and readable book provides non-specialist readers with all the information they need to understand how capitalism works (and how i

Economics is too important to be left to the economists. This concise and readable book provides non-specialist readers with all the information they need to understand how capitalism works (and how i

A concise introduction to the key ideas and issues in the study of media economics, drawing on a broad range of case studies - from Amazon and Twitter, to Apple and Netflix - to illustrate how economi

This book covers the main aspects of regional and urban economics and presents state-of-the-art theories in a comprehensive and concise way. The book will be of interest to undergraduates in business

International Economics, 16e continues to combine rigorous economic analysis with attention to the issues of economic policy that are alive and important today in this field. Written in a concise and

Now in its 15th edition, this proven, market-leading book remains a favorite among readers of all backgrounds for its clear, concise treatment of international trade and finance theory. Using a wealth

This book is an introductory text on analyzing economic data, covering all the key issues required for students wishing to understand and analyse core empirical issues in economics. It focuses on desc

This popular text combines a clear, concise presentation of basic micro- and macroeconomic theory with an abundance of contemporary applications to motivate the reader. This new 7th edition is very st

Each year, people around the world spend well over one trillion dollars on travel and tourism, making this sector the world's largest, with employment of 300 million people, one-tenth of the global workforce. In this book Harold L. Vogel examines the business economics and investment aspects of major industry components that include airlines, hotels, casinos, amusement and theme parks, and tourism. The result is a concise, up-to-date reference guide for financial analysts, economists, industry executives, legislators, regulators and journalists interested in the economics, financing and marketing of travel-related goods and services. The new edition expands coverage to airport management, Asian gaming, recreational resorts, restaurants, private jet services and advertising. Sections on the pricing and availability of oil and public policy issues such as antitrust and predation have also been added. A glossary, timeline diagrams and technical appendices enhance the book's appeal as a re

The ninth edition of Economics of Monetary Union provides a concise analysis of the theories and policies relating to monetary union. The author analyses both the costs and benefits associated with ha

The second edition of the Economics Study Guide covers the new 2011 IB Economics Diploma Programme, and is suitable for both Higher and Standard level students. Concise coverage of all syllabus topics

The book is a concise introduction to an emerging field within economics. Drawing on numerous disciplines, including environmental science, environmental and ecological economics and optimal growth th

The book is a concise introduction to an emerging field within economics. Drawing on numerous disciplines, including environmental science, environmental and ecological economics and optimal growth th

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. Economics and Syndicalism by Adam W. Kirkaldy was first published in 1914. The book contains an informative discussion of the relationship between economics, socialism and syndicalism.

International Economics, 15e continues to combine rigorous economic analysis with attention to the issues of economic policy that are alive and important today in this field. Written in a concise and

In a concise and crisp manner, this book presents the state of the art in ecological economics, an interdisciplinary field focused on the analysis of sustainability of global, national and regional ec

In its first Spanish edition, Herbert Klein's A Concise History of Bolivia won immediate acceptance within Bolivia as the new standard history of this important nation. Surveying Bolivia's economic, social, cultural and political evolution from the arrival of early man in the Andes to the present, this current version brings the history of this society up to the present day, covering the fundamental changes that have occurred since the National Revolution of 1952 and the return of democracy in 1982. These changes have included the introduction of universal education and the rise of the mestizos and Indian populations to political power for the first time in national history. This second edition brings this story through the first administration of the first self-proclaimed Indian president in national history and the major changes that the government of Evo Morales has introduced in Bolivian society, politics and economics.

Now in its Thirteenth Edition, this proven, market-leading book remains a favorite among readers of all backgrounds for its clear, concise treatment of international trade and finance theory. Using a