Applied Economics equips you with the skills and knowledge to apply economic analysis to the current economic problems happening in the world today.
Highly praised for its clear presentation, broad coverage of topics, and unique blend of theory and application, Applied Economics brings the subject to life, helping you to understand the relevance of economics in the 'real world'
Changes in the economic structure
Part I Theory of the firm
Financial reports as a source of corporate information
Firm objectives and firm behaviour
Entrepreneurship and small/medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Mergers and acquisitions in the growth of the firm
Oligopoly in theory and practice
The multinational corporation
Privatization and deregulation
Beyond markets: critical approaches to microeconomics
Part II Environmental, regional and social economics
The economics of the environment
Transport
Health economics
Distribution of income and wealth
Trade unions, wages and collective bargaining
Corporate social and ethical responsibility
Part III Macroeconomics
Consumption and saving
Investment
Public expenditure
Taxation
Money and monetary policy
Financial institutions and markets
Inflation
Unemployment
Part IV International economics
Globalization
Exchange rates and trade performance
Free trade, regional trading blocs and protectionism
The European Union
The BRIC economies: Brazil, Russia, India and China
Growth and development
Managing the global economy: post 'credit crunch'
