Understanding Economics
Understanding Economics by Ken Heather, published by Financial Times/Prentice Hall in 2000, is a comprehensive resource spanning 472 pages. This third edition offers a concise and accessible introduction to economics, making it suitable for those new to the subject. The book employs a unique case-study approach to address current and often controversial economic issues, helping students to connect economic theory with real-world applications.
Readers will find that each of the twenty carefully selected case studies builds a solid understanding of economic analysis, balancing microeconomic and macroeconomic topics. The text includes end-of-chapter discussion questions and key results summary boxes to reinforce learning. With its focus on economic conditions and the implications of monetary integration, Understanding Economics serves as a valuable resource for non-specialist students in introductory economics courses, as well as for those seeking supplementary material in business and economics.
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This successful text offers a concise and accessible introduction to economics, making it ideal for those coming to the subject for the first time.It adopts a unique case-study approach, addressing current and often controversial issues, to both stimulate and challenge the student. Each of the twenty cases has been carefully chosen to build up an understanding of economic analysis, showing how economic theory relates to the real world. The third edition has been substantially revised to reflect recent policy changes and includes more coverage of the single currency, The European Central Bank and economics of monetary integration.Features of the text: ? Balanced coverage of microeconomic and macroeconomic issues? Case-study approach allows students to apply economic analysis to real problems ? End-of-chapter discussion questions and key results summary boxes reinforce learning ? Comprehensive glossary Understanding Economics is particularly relevant for non-specialist students taking an introductory course in economics, whether as part of a business studies degree or any other course of study requiring a grounding in economics. It is also suitable as a supplementary text for special
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