Foundational Economic Concepts: The book likely covers fundamental economic concepts such as supply and demand, market structures, and basic economic principles.
Historical Context: An exploration of the historical development of economic thought and key events that have shaped economic systems.
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics: A distinction between microeconomics (individual markets, firms, and consumers) and macroeconomics (the economy as a whole, including factors like inflation, unemployment, and economic growth).
Economic Theories: Introduction to various economic theories, such as classical economics, Keynesian economics, and modern economic approaches.
Role of Government: Discussion on the role of government in the economy, including topics like fiscal policy and monetary policy.
Globalization: Examination of the impact of globalization on economies, including international trade, finance, and interconnectedness.
Environmental Economics: Consideration of how economic activities intersect with environmental concerns, such as sustainability and resource allocation.
Behavioral Economics: Insights into behavioral economics, which studies how psychological factors influence economic decision-making.
Economic Indicators: Explanation of key economic indicators used to assess the health of an economy, such as GDP, inflation rates, and unemployment rates.
Critical Thinking in Economics: Encouragement of critical thinking about economic concepts and the recognition of different perspectives within the field.
Language | English |
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ISBN-10 | 1848312156 |
ISBN-13 | 9781848312159 |
No of pages | 176 |
Font Size | Medium |
Book Publisher | Icon Books |
Published Date | 02 Jun 2011 |
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A comic-book introduction to economics from David Orrell, the author of Economyths: 11 Ways Economics Gets it Wrong. With illustrations from Borin Van Loon. Part of the internationally-recognised Introducing Graphic Guide series.
Today, it seems, all things are measured by economists. The so-called 'dismal science' has never been more popular - or, given its failure to predict or prevent the recent financial crisis, more controversial.
But what are the findings of economics? Is it really a science? And how can it help our lives?
Introducing Economics traces the history of the subject from the ancient Greeks to the present day. Orrell and Van Loon bring to life the contributions of great economists - such as Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman - and delve into ideas from new areas such as ecological and complexity economics that are revolutionizing the field.