Welcome to the Companion Website for Economics for Business by Chris Mulhearn, Howard Vane and James Eden
Case Studies
These case studies further consider the application of economic principles in such diverse areas as the car industry, the Euro and e-business.
Case Study 1 - Dot.Gone?
Case Study 2 - Car Making: Still a difficult business
Case Study 3 - Economic growth: keep it going if you can but don't take risks with inflation
Case Study 4 - Eurotrash?
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Useful websites
This section is designed to guide students through the plethora of websites which will support their study of economics. It includes the websites of several organisations and businesses used as cases and examples throughout the text.
1. Economics and Business
2. The Market
3. The Firm
5. Market concentration and power
6. Investment policy and appraisal
7. Business and Government
8. Factor Markets
9. The Macroeconomy, Macroeconomic Policy and Business
10. Unemployment and Inflation
11. Economic Growth and Business Cycles
12. Stabilizing the Economy
13. International Trade
14. The Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates
15. Multinational Firms
16. International or Global Economy
PowerPoint Presentation slides
There is a presentation for each chapter in the book. These PowerPoint presentation slides can be also printed out or copied onto OHP acetates. They provide lecturers the opportunity to cut and customise the material to suit their own purposes.
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