Essentials of Economics in Context (Paperback)

Essentials of Economics in Context is specifically designed to meet the requirements of a one-semester introductory economics course that provides coverage of both microeconomic and macroeconomic foundations. It addresses current economic challenges, paying specific attention to issues of inequality, globalization, unpaid work, technology, financialization, and the environment, making the text a genuinely twenty-first century introduction to economics. Aspects of history, institutions, gender, ethics, and ecology are integrated throughout the text, and economic analysis is presented within broader themes of human well-being, and social and environmental sustainability. Theoretical expositions in the text are kept close to reality by integrating numerous real-world examples and by presenting the material in the recognized accessible and engaging style of this experienced author team. Key features of Essentials of Economics in Context include: * an inclusive approach to economics, where the economy is analyzed within its social and environmental context * an innovative chapter examining data on various economic indicators * focus on goals of human well-being, stability, and sustainability, and inclusion of core and public purpose spheres, instead of solely focusing on market activities a wealth of online materials such as slides, test banks, and answers to exercises in the book This text is the ideal resource for one-semester introductory economics courses globally. The book's companion website is available at: http://www.bu.edu/eci/education-materials/textbooks/essentials-of-economics-in-context/

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2020
First published:	2020
Authors:	Neva Goodwin • Jonathan M Harris • Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar • Brian Roach • Tim B. Thornton
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	634
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-24547-4
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Macroeconomics > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Microeconomics > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Labour economics > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > International economics > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Ownership & organization of enterprises > General
LSN:	0-367-24547-7
Barcode:	9780367245474

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