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Make That Grade Economics
By James O'Leary
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Category(ies): Economics
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A comprehensive yet succinct overview of the theory and practice of economics.

  • New to this edition:
    • The Irish banking crisis and how it was caused
    • The collapse of the ‘Celtic Tiger’ economy
    • The deterioration in the Irish Government’s finances
    • The economics of recession
    • The IMF/EU bailout
    • The sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone
    • The new constraints on Irish Government fiscal policy
    • New macroeconomic data reflecting the changed economic conditions of the Irish economy
    • Medium-term prospects for the Irish economy.
       
  • Provides instant access to key economic facts and concepts.

  • Simply and logically presented with test questions included at the end of each chapter.
Written For:
  • Those studying economics as part of an undergraduate diploma or degree.
  • Students of professional exams.
  • Postgraduate diploma students.
A comprehensive yet succinct overview of the theory
and practice of economics.
New to this edition:
Revised chapters incorporate new material regarding:
The Irish banking crisis and how it was caused
The collapse of the ‘Celtic Tiger’ economy
The deterioration in the Irish Government’s finances
The economics of recession
The IMF/EU bailout
The sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone
The new constraints on Irish Government fiscal policy
New macroeconomic data reflecting the changed
economic conditions of the Irish economy
Medium-term prospects for the Irish economy.
Provides instant access to key economic facts and
concepts.
Simply and logically presented with test questions included
at the end of each chapter.


Author Biography
James O’Leary, BSc(econ), MSc(econ), a graduate of the London School of Economics, has extensive experience lecturing and assessing Economics at undergraduate and professional level on a wide range of courses.



Table of Contents
Chapter 1: What is Economics?
Chapter 2: Supply and Demand
Chapter 3: Applications of Supply and Demand Analysis
Chapter 4: Consumer Theory
Chapter 5: Costs of Production
Chapter 6: Profit and the Behaviour of the Firm
Chapter 7: Market Structures
Chapter 8: Markets for Factors of Production
Chapter 9: Market Failure
Chapter 10: National Income
Chapter 11: The Determination of National Income
Chapter 12: Government in the Circular Flow
Chapter 13: Money and Banking
Chapter 14: IS/LM Model
Chapter 15: AS-AD Model
Chapter 16: International Trade
Chapter 17: Exchange Rates
Chapter 18: The Economics of European Integration

Answers to Self-Test Questions 

Chapter 1: What is Economics?
Chapter 2: Supply and Demand
Chapter 3: Applications of Supply and Demand Analysis
Chapter 4: Consumer Theory
Chapter 5: Costs of Production
Chapter 6: Profit and the Behaviour of the Firm
Chapter 7: Market Structures
Chapter 8: Markets for Factors of Production
Chapter 9: Market Failure
Chapter 10: National Income
Chapter 11: The Determination of National Income
Chapter 12: Government in the Circular Flow


Publication Details
Format Paperback, 256 pages
ISBN 9780717152698
Imprint Gill & Macmillan
Language English
Product Dimensions 234 x 156
Publication Date April 2012



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