Overview
- Brings together a number of essays covering a range of topical areas by one of Europe's leading young economists
Written in a highly entertaining and accessible style, this book will bring economics to life for students with a basic knowledge of economics
Will provide an excellent companion to any core textbook
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Economics and the Meaning of Life
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
Surfing Economics is a collection of essays by one of Europe's leading young economists. These essays are written to bring to life in a non-technical manner some of the fundamental ideas and concepts in contemporary economics, including new Keynesian economics, the natural rate, bounded rationality, social learning and the meaning of economics. Whilst primarily written for the undergraduate student, these essays will entertain and enlighten economists of all ages. Above all, the essays convey the enthusiasm and excitement of Huw Dixon for economics along with his valuable insights into the subject. Just the thing to brighten up your reading lists.
About the author
HUW DIXON is one of a new generation of outstanding academic economists who has already made a significant contribution to economic thought and is seen as an innovative and creative economist. Huw is Professor of Economics at the University of York.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Surfing Economics
Authors: Huw David Dixon
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-04142-5
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies Collection, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2001
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 222
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: Economic History