A comprehensive approach to the study of Behavioural Economics, which provides an alternative approach to the standard economics model in understanding how and why economic decisions are made.
Economics, Strategy and the Firm draws on the increasing synthesis of ideas from economics and business strategy to explain how organizations fulfil their corporate goals. The book provides an analytical framework showing how tools from economics can be used to explain, and even predict, the economic behaviour of organizations.
This text explores international business economics from a European perspective, dealing not only within business in Europe but with the external trading relationships of the EU and the position of European firms in a globalized economy. An extensive website provides lecturers with support material.
This book highlights the basic principles of monetary economics and their application to developing countries. Fully illustrated, the new edition includes four entirely new chapters, with material on financial crises, the debates surrounding inflation targeting, and an examination of the role and future of financial institutions.
'With its clarity of exposition and depth of coverage, Growth and Development has justifiably become the leading text in development economics. This new edition, which includes an extended discussion on topics such as globalisation, debt and trade, fair trade and the World Trade Organisation and a chapter-by-chapter weblink, has certainly confirmed this position.' - John McCombie, Director, Cambridge Centre for Economic and Public Policy, Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge, UK
For over thirty years this classic text has offered students a comprehensive overview of the economic aspects of growth and development which is clearly written without sacrificing rigour. The focus is on macroeconomic issues with unique chapters on the history of economic thought, project appraisal and input-output analysis and extensive material on growth theory and the growth process in developing countries. Mini case examples and numerous statistics support the theory, while discussion questions and weblinks encourage student reflection.
This new revised edition of Applied Econometrics is an ideal text for students who are looking for a reliable and practical grounding in the subject. Students are introduced to the various forms of econometric data and how they are formatted in electronic media, and shown how to transfer and use the data in the most popular software packages, including Excel, Microfit and Econometric Views (EViews).
This completely revised and updated edition of Environmental Economics: In Theory and Practice covers all the major topics in the field. Emphasis is placed on the application of economic analysis to real-world environmental problem solving, and examples are drawn from all over the world.
European Integration is an authoritative and accessible guide to the integration process of the European economies, suitable for undergraduate students of economics. It explores the core trade and currency issues and features full coverage of contemporary policy debates and institutional developments.
The new edition of Janette Rutterford's classic textbook has been updated to take account of all practical, technical and legal developments since the last edition was published. Its key strength is the provision of a practical, real life guide to the principles of stock market investment focusing on the UK stock exchange, but adopting a global perspective where appropriate. The book is now also enhanced by a range of new student-friendly features that will appeal to all those needing a straightforward introduction to investment in the stock exchange.
An Introduction to Global Financial Markets describes the various financial sectors in clear, easy to understand terms. It provides a broad and balanced introduction to financial markets across the world and comprehensive coverage of commercial and investment banking, foreign exchange, trade finance and other derivatives products.
'[This book] will provide business and finance students with a firm understanding of financial markets, a strong grounding in financial methods and a basis for continued study in finance.' - Dr Everton Dockery, Senior Lecturer in Finance, University of Portsmouth, UK
International Finance is a well-established and internationally renowned introduction to the subject for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides comprehensive coverage of both the traditional and modern theories relating to the balance of payments, exchange rate determination and the international monetary system. There is extensive use of data and empirical evidence to illustrate the relevance of theories and concepts discussed.
Introducing a new approach to International Economics, this engaging text addresses economics with a whole world perspective, and puts emphasis on empirical study. International Economics is the ideal book for instructors looking for a fresh uptodate approach to International Economics.
Review of previous edition:
'Excellent clear exposition. Good coverage of range of material. The market leader. Excellent aids for lecturers.' - Dr. S.W. Proce, Department of Economics, University of Leicester, UK
Mankiw's Macroeconomics is popular, widely adopted and well-known for clearly communicating the principles of Macroeconomics in a concise and accessible way. The sixth edition maintains the core features that have made it a best-selling Macroeconomics text - a balance of coverage between short and long-run issues, an integration of Keynesian and classical ideas, a variety of simple models and the incorporation of real world issues.
The European edition keeps the formula that has made this a best selling text, but introduces European cases and examples as well as relevant new theory content. With a vast array of support material available for both instructor and student this is the definitive book for intermediate macroeconomics courses.
The main purpose of this book is to show the relevance of international macroeconomics to understanding the world economy. It provides a succinct summary of open economy macroeconomics from a theoretical perspective and analyzes policy covering the balance of payments, exchange rates, capital flows and the co-ordination of macroeconomic policy.
'Once in a long while a textbook comes along that makes us re-think how introductory economics should be taught. Krugman and Wells have written such a book - smart, insightful, trenchant, thoughtful, and just plain resonant with good economic sense. The book is a true pleasure to read and a sound resource to draw on.' - Danny Quah, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
'Once in a long while a textbook comes along that makes us re-think how introductory economics should be taught. Krugman and Wells have written such a book - smart, insightful, trenchant, thoughtful, and just plain resonant with good economic sense. The book is a true pleasure to read and a sound resource to draw on.' - Danny Quah, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
Macroeconomics integrates models closely with real-world examples, so the relevance of the theoretical concept is clear throughout. The examples within the book cover a wide range of macroeconomic experiences from around the world. An array of supplements supports the text.
Economics: European Edition by leading economist Paul Krugman is the ideal text for introductory economics, bringing together an international scope of real world examples and economic theory. The text is supported by a number of features to enhance student understanding as well as supplements to consolidate the learning process.
Jack Harvey's Modern Economics is a classic in the world of economics teaching and learning and is an ideal entry to the subject for introductory students in business and economics. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect developments in a number of important and emerging areas of economics.
Economics , by Krugman and Wells, proves that an introductory textbook can be both intellectually uncompromising and compelling at the same time. Written by one of the leading economic thinkers of our time, Paul Krugman, and an experienced Economics lecturer, Robin Wells, it sets a new standard for the integration of real-world examples and basic economic theory. Also available as Microeconomics/ Macroeconomics splits. ' Once in a long while a textbook comes along that makes us re-think how introductory economics should be taught. Krugman and Wells have written such a book - smart, insightful, trenchant, thoughtful, and just plain resonant with good economic sense. The book is a true pleasure to read and a sound resource to draw on.' - Danny Quah, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
This thorough and lucid exposition of public sector economics sets out fundamental theories which students can cement their understanding of through web based applications.
This examination of transport economics brings alive important economic theories for students, elucidating traditional concepts by applying them in a fascinating real world context.
