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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100192853457

ISBN-139780192853455

eBay Product ID (ePID)46975735

Product Key Features

Book TitleEconomics : a Very Short Introduction

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

TopicEconomic History, Economics / General

IllustratorYes

GenreBusiness & Economics

AuthorPartha Dasgupta

Book SeriesVery Short Introductions Ser.

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight12.8 Oz

Item Length6.9 in

Item Width4.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2007-297583

ReviewsAn excellent introduction... presents mathematical and statistical findings in straightforward prose., The text is direct, rigorous and thought-provoking. It provides an intelligent, rigorous and readable introduction to economics., 'The primer I have enjoyed most... the one I would recommend to a friend who wanted to learn how economists think about the world right now...'www.economicprincipals.com, I wish more people would read Dasgupta's book, and I wish more economists would write variations on its theme. It is a model specimen., 'The primer I have enjoyed most... the one I would recommend to a friend who wanted to learn how economists think about the world right now...' www.economicprincipals.com

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal330

Table Of ContentPrefacePrologue1: Macroeconomic History2: Trust3: Communities4: Markets5: Science and Technology as Institutions6: Households and Firms7: Sustainable Economic Development8: Social Well-Being and Democratic GovernmentEpilogueFurther Reading

SynopsisEconomics has the capacity to offer us deep insights into some of the most formidable problems of life, and offer solutions to them too. Combining a global approach with examples from everyday life, Partha Dasgupta describes the lives of two children who live very different lives in different parts of the world: in the Mid-West USA and in Ethiopia. He compares the obstacles facing them, and the processes that shape their lives, their families, and their futures. He shows how economics uncovers these processes, finds explanations for them, and how it forms policies and solutions. Along the way, Dasgupta provides an intelligent and accessible introduction to key economic factors and concepts such as individual choices, national policies, efficiency, equity, development, sustainability, dynamic equilibrium, property rights, markets, and public goods.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., Combining a global approach with examples from everyday life, Partha Dasgupta describes the lives of two children who live very different lives in different parts of the world: in the Mid-West USA and in Ethiopia. He compares the obstacles facing them, and the processes that shape their lives, their families, and their futures. He shows how economics uncovers these processes, finds explanations for them, and how it forms policies and solutions. Along the way, Dasgupta provides an intelligent and accessible introduction to key economic factors and concepts such as individual choices, national policies, efficiency, equity, development, sustainability, dynamic equilibrium, property rights, markets, and public goods., Here Partha Dasgupta, an internationally recognized authority in economics, presents readers with a solid introduction to its basic concepts, including efficiency, equity, sustainability, dynamic equilibrium, property rights, markets, and public goods. Throughout, he highlights the relevance of economics to everyday life, providing a very human exploration of a technical subject. Dasgupta covers enduring issues such as population growth, the environment, and poverty. For example, he explores how the world's looming population problems affect us at the local, national, and international level. Economics has the capacity to offer us deep insights into some of the most formidable problems of life. Here, Dasgupta goes beyond the basics to show it's innate effects on our history, culture, and lifestyles. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam., Economics has the capacity to offer us deep insights into some of the most formidable problems of life, and offer solutions to them too. Combining a global approach with examples from everyday life, Partha Dasgupta describes the lives of two children who live very different lives in different parts of the world: in the Mid-West USA and in Ethiopia. He compares the obstacles facing them, and the processes that shape their lives, their families, and their futures. Heshows how economics uncovers these processes, finds explanations for them, and how it forms policies and solutions. Along the way, Dasgupta provides an intelligent andaccessible introduction to key economic factors and concepts such as individual choices, national policies, efficiency, equity, development, sustainability, dynamic equilibrium, property rights, markets, and public goods. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combinefacts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., Economics has the capacity to offer us deep insights into some of the most formidable problems of life, and offer solutions to them too. Combining a global approach with examples from everyday life, Partha Dasgupta reveals the connections between economics, politics, and development, and shows how these interactions create the world we live in today.

LC Classification NumberHB171.5