Description

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’

Features

Ø      Combines information and analysis over 30 separate economics and business topic areas.

Ø      Clear and easy-to-read writing style

Ø      Well-balanced blend of theory and application

Ø      5 brand new chapters, including 'Health Economics' and 'Corporate Social and Ethicial Responsibilty'

Ø      Examination of global policy issues helps give a broader international context.

Ø      New material on the recent financial crisis and its impact on the world economy

Ø      Improved online supplements package provides enhanced animated Power Points and additional data questions 

Table of Contents

Guided tour                                                                                                                            Preface                                                                                                                                  Acknowledgements                                                                                                               

1   Changes in the economic structure                                                                            

Structure defined                                                                                                                

Structural change in the UK                                                                                           &n

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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’

This new edition has been thoroughly updated and includes the following features:

• Combines information and analysis over 30 separate economics and business topic areas.
• Clear and easy-to-read writing style
• Well-balanced blend of theory and application
• 5 brand new chapters, including 'Health Economics' and 'Corporate Social and Ethicial Responsibilty'
• Examination of global policy issues helps give a broader international context.
• New material on the recent financial crisis and its impact on the world economy
• Improved online supplements package provides enhanced animated Power Points and additional data questions 

You can visit the companion website for this book at www.pearsoned.co.uk/griffithswall where you will find a variety of multiple choice questions, up-to-date facts, links to relevant sites on the web, Instructor’s Manual, case-study materials, answers to questions and PowerPoint slides.

Applied Economics is ideal for undergraduate studying economics, business studies, management and the social sciences. It is also suitable for those studying professional courses, HND and A-Level courses.

Alan Griffiths, BA, MSc, is Reader in Economics in the Ashcroft International Business School, Anglia Ruskin University.

Stuart Wall, BA, MSc, is Professor of Business and Economics Education in Anglia Ruskin University, and Head of the Department of International Business and Strategy.

They are both authors of ‘Economics for Business and Management’, also published by Pearson.

Author

Alan Griffiths, BA, MSc, is Reader in Economics in the Ashcroft International Business School, Anglia Ruskin University.

Stuart Wall, BA, MSc, is Professor of Business and Economics Education in Anglia Ruskin University, and Head of the Department of International Business and Strategy.

They are both authors of ‘Economics for Business and Management’, also published by Pearson.