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ISBN: 9780730319856
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia
Pages: 528
Description:
Principles of Economics, 2nd Australian edition, is an adaptation of an original work by internationally renowned economists Joseph Stiglitz and Carl Walsh. In addition to a thorough analysis of the contemporary economic landscape in Australia — with updated statistics, figures, and political and business developments — the second edition provides useful international comparisons with economies in Asia and Europe, as well as that of the United States.The adapting Australian author team has contextualised the content to suit the needs of Australian university students. Key introductory microeconomic and macroeconomics concepts are explained using the latest theory and research, with data relevant to the Australian economy.
Throughout the text, these concepts are applied to contemporary local economic issues for businesses and individuals, such as:
the Australian dollart
the mining industry
the National Broadband Network
petrol prices
privatisation
the banking and finance sectors
the automotive industry
the carbon tax
the ageing population
skills shortages
international trade.
At an expanded 18 chapters for the second edition, this textbook is an ideal resource for a one?semester university course in introductory economics.
ISBN: 9780730319856
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia
Pages: 528
Description:
Principles of Economics, 2nd Australian edition, is an adaptation of an original work by internationally renowned economists Joseph Stiglitz and Carl Walsh. In addition to a thorough analysis of the contemporary economic landscape in Australia — with updated statistics, figures, and political and business developments — the second edition provides useful international comparisons with economies in Asia and Europe, as well as that of the United States.The adapting Australian author team has contextualised the content to suit the needs of Australian university students. Key introductory microeconomic and macroeconomics concepts are explained using the latest theory and research, with data relevant to the Australian economy.
Throughout the text, these concepts are applied to contemporary local economic issues for businesses and individuals, such as:
the Australian dollart
the mining industry
the National Broadband Network
petrol prices
privatisation
the banking and finance sectors
the automotive industry
the carbon tax
the ageing population
skills shortages
international trade.
At an expanded 18 chapters for the second edition, this textbook is an ideal resource for a one?semester university course in introductory economics.