Economics: Workbk. Ed. M. Sutcliffe - Couverture souple

Sloman, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0745010105 ISBN 13 : 9780745010106

Editeur : Prentice-Hall, 1991

Synopsis

This workbook accompanies a textbook of economics designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students. It has sufficient depth to challenge those students who have previously studied economics, yet is structured to allow those with no previous knowledge of the subject to find it accessible. The style and use of examples and case studies will attract those who will not study economics again. It is, however, sufficiently rigorous for those going on to specialize. There is an instructor's manual free to all purchasers, a student workbook to accompany the main text and starred sections for more advanced students. There are summaries at the end of each section, definitions in the margin and questions throughout the text. Case studies are highlighted in box format, there are person profiles, institutional material, advanced topics and coverage of contemporary and historical controversies. A special introductory chapter on the macro-economics section is written in an open economy context reflecting the increasingly interdependent world economy. The book covers the full range of topics in microeconomics and macroeconomics including marginal utility theory and indifference curve analysis, alternative theories of the firm, game theory and contestable markets, distribution of income, poverty and inequality, cost-benefit and analysis. In the field of applied microeconomics topics, coverage extends to agricultural policy, competition policy and the privatization/nationalization debate. Other topics addressed are recent developments in money and banking and monetary policy, a full examination of the Keynesian-Monetarist/new classical debate, a complete chapter on supply side policies, an examination of the effects of the 1992 single market initiative and the costs and benefits of alternative exchange rate regimes. International macroeconomic policy harmonization covers European monetary union and there is a complete chapter on the problems of economic development.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

easy to learn from, flexible to teach from...

John Sloman’s Economics has proven to be an extremely popular text, with consistently positive feedback from students.  Comprehensive and completely up-to-date, this sixth edition is the ideal introduction to economics for those looking to be interested and motivated by the subject.  It’s carefully designed to enhance your learning and help you to raise your marks too!

Classic features:

·                    Careful use of a wealth of examples and cases to make the subject relevant to the real world and bring it to life.

·                    Every sentence carefully considered to ensure clarity and ease of understanding.

·                    Learning features integrated throughout the text, such as questions, definitions, web references and summaries. These encourage you to reflect on what you’ve learnt and highlight the links between different areas of the subject.

·                    Suitable for a range of courses: advanced material is covered for more rigorous courses, but is easily identifiable and can be omitted without hindering understanding of basic concepts.

New to this edition:

·                    Thoroughly revised and updated: every sentence, table, chart and factual reference has been reviewed, and revised where necessary.

·                    Many new examples and boxes have been added.

·                    NEW Threshold Concepts feature explaining the core concepts you need to grasp in order to think like an economist.

·                    NEW Looking at the Maths panels express models and theories mathematically in addition to the words and diagrams used in the main body of the text.  They are backed up by fully worked examples with questions and answers on the Companion Website, but can easily be omitted on less rigorous courses.

·                    Policy sections have been updated to reflect recent changes, for example on competition policy, monetary policy and environmental policy.

·                    Extended coverage of various aspects of globalisation, such as the rapid economic growth in China, and attempts to reduce developing country debt.

The best resource package for introductory economics just got better!  Resources are carefully integrated with the text to provide a complete and blended learning experience.

·                    Now with MyEconLab: enables you to assess your own learning, and provides a personalised Study Plan which identifies areas you need to concentrate on to improve your grades.  Specific tools are provided for you to direct your study in the most efficient way.  Access to MyEconLab is provided with every new purchase of the main text.

·                    A wealth of resources is provided on the Companion Website for both lecturers and students.  See inside for further details.

·                    A printed Workbook containing a set of over 1500 questions of various types, carefully matched to the content of the main text, allows you to test your understanding and apply your knowledge.  Available for purchase on its own, or value packed with the main text at a discount.

·                    WinEcon CD contains award-winning interactive tutorials, especially customised for use with Sloman’s Economics.  Available for purchase at a discount with the main text.

Audience:

Suitable for use on principles of economics courses as a part of single or joint honours economics degree programmes, or on introductory economics courses as a part of a business, social science or other degree programme.

About the author:

John Sloman is Principal Lecturer in the School of Economics at the University of the West of England.  He is also Director of the Economics Network: the economics subject centre of the Higher Education Academy. Economics Network is based at the University of Bristol.

Quatrième de couverture

This new edition of Sloman's Economics has been thoroughly revised and updated, with several new features added.

It still has one overriding aim: to make the subject of economics exciting, relevant and clear to understand. John Sloman achieves this by combining a straightforward and direct writing style with a wealth of contemporary examples and case studies that bring economic theory alive. These features have made Economics the most successful European-originated introduction to economics.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

• New material on game theory, efficiency wages, capital markets, capital market efficiency and common property resources.
• Revision and streamlining of the macro section to reflect the latest developments in macroeconomics.
• Key ideas highlighted and explained where they first appear and then referred to whenever they recur. 
• Division of the book into six parts, each with a full-page introduction and 'part map', making student navigation easier. 
• Additional cases added to the Companion Web Site to support each chapter.
• Many new boxes and examples throughout the book.

CLASSIC FEATURES RETAINED

• Self-assessment questions integrated throughout the text to encourage a more active and reflective approach to learning. Additional questions at the end of each chapter.
• All technical terms highlighted and defined when they first appear and are included in a comprehensive glossary at the end of the book.
• Web references in the margin, referring students to a comprehensive list of sites which can be accessed directly from the book's own Companion Web Site.
• Full-page chapter introductions.
• Summaries at the end of each section to allow frequent checking on understanding.
• Many boxes within chapters providing case studies, news items, contemporary and historical debates and issues, institutional material, anecdotes and advanced topics.
• Plentiful examples drawn from around the world.

AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF SUPPLEMENTS Student Workbook and Reader. Web site: www.booksites.net/sloman This comprehensive, frequently-updated site is specifically designed to complement the text and provide an extensive set of additional material for both students and tutors. WinEcon. This award-winning software has been specially customised to be used with Sloman's Economics and is available on CD. WinEcon contains interactive tutorials which are attractive to use and are mapped chapter by chapter to the text. Tutor CD. This highly-acclaimed CD-ROM has been updated, revised and extended. It contains animated lecture plans, models and figures in PowerPoint, case studies, workshops, a tutor's guide and a large additional customisable test bank of questions.
JOHN SLOMAN is principal lecturer in the School of Economics at the University of the West of England. He is also Director of the Economics subject centre of the Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN) for higher education. Economics LTSN is based at the University of Bristol.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Prentice-Hall
• Date d'édition: 1991
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0745010105
• ISBN 13: 9780745010106
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Éditeur: Sutcliffe Mark
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible