A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Paperback Reference)

by John Black (Author)

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  Paperback
  2010

  $3.27

  An authoritative and comprehensive dictionary containing 2,500 key economic terms with clear, concise definitions. It covers all aspects of economics including economic theory, applied microeconomics and macroeconomics, labour economics, public economics and public finance, monetary economics, environmental economics, and many others. There is strong coverage of international trade and many entries on economic organizations and institutions from around the world. This edition contains expanded coverage of common econometric concepts and highlights major theoretical concepts including agency, competition, equilibrium. Fully revised and updated, this edition now features recommended web links at entry level. These links are a valuable source of extra information and they are conveniently accessed and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Economics companion web page. The new appendix of institutional acronyms provides details for each organization, including the website of each to aid further research.With an A-Z format, this book is as ideal for browsing as it is useful for quick reference, and it remains an essential guide for students and teachers of economics, business, and finance, as well as professional economists and anyone who has to deal with economic data.

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.27

  In this comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of economics, John Black provides jargon-free definitions of terms likely to be encountered by school and university students. Anyone who comes into contact with economic terms should find this dictionary a useful source of reference. It includes: 4000 entries including the most recent terms and concepts; explanations of all aspects of economic theory, from microeconomics to public finance and international trade; international coverage of economic organizations and institutions; mathematical and statistical terms widely used in economics, as well as words from related areas such as business and finance.