Introductory Macroeconomics 1E + iStudy

Introductory Macroeconomics, 1st Australian edition is an adaptation of an original work by internationally renowned economists Joseph Stiglitz and Carl Walsh. The adapting Australian author team has contextualised the content to suit the needs of Australian university students. Key macroeconomics concepts are explained using the latest theory and research, with data relevant to the Australian economy. Throughout the text, these concepts are applied to contemporary local economic issues for businesses and individuals, such as:the Australian dollarthe mining industrybudget deficitsintergenerational equitytaxationinterest ratesunemploymentskills shortages and temporary work visasinternational financial marketsinternational tradeglobalisation. In addition to a thorough analysis of the contemporary macroeconomic landscape in Australia, the text provides useful international comparisons with economies in Asia and Europe, as well as that of the United States.At a concise 13 chapters, this textbook is an ideal resource for a one–semester university course in introductory macroeconomics.  INDICE: . Chapter 1 Modern economics and thinking like an economist... Chapter 2 Demand and supply... Chapter 3 Consuming and producing... Chapter 4 The competitive firm... Chapter 5 Labour and capital markets... Chapter 6 The efficiency of competitive markets... Chapter 7 Monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly... Chapter 8 Government policies towards competition... Chapter 9 Imperfections in the labour market... Chapter 10 Imperfect information... Chapter 11 Strategic behaviour... Chapter 12 Externalities, public goods and the public sector... Chapter 13 Environmental economics

• ISBN: 978-0-73031-552-0
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés