Economics: The Basics - Tony Cleaver - 9780415571098

Now in its second edition Economics: The Basics provides an engaging and topical introduction to the key issues in contemporary economics. Fully updated to take into account the economic recession changing patterns in world trade housing and currency markets this book covers fundamental issues including: How different economic systems function The boom and bust cycle of market economies The impact of emerging markets How price supply and demand interact The role of the banking and finance industry Whether we can emerge from recession and reduce poverty The impact of economics on the environment With a glossary of terms suggestions for further reading and new case studies covering subjects including the sub-prime mortgage crisis changing commodity prices and speculative bubbles this comprehensive and accessible guide is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how economics works.

TITLE: Economics: The Basics

AUTHOR: Tony Cleaver

SKU: 9780415571098

PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Ltd

DATE PUBLISHED: 09/11/2010

PLACE PUBLISHED: United Kingdom

PAGES: 272

BINDING: Paperback / softback

LANGUAGE: English

DIMENSIONS: 133 mm x 197 mm

WEIGHT: 318 gr