Griffiths A., Wall S. (Eds.) Applied Economics

Financial Times Management, 2004. — 687 p. in color — 10th ed. — ISBN: 0273684329, 9780273684329Applied 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'Guided tourAcknowledgements
Changes in the UK economic structure
Theory of the firm
Company accounts as a source of financial information
Firm objectives and firm behaviour
The small firm
Mergers and acquisitions in the growth of the firm
Oligopoly
The multinational corporation
Privatization and deregulation
Pricing in practice
Environmental, regional and social economics
The economics of the environment
Regional and urban policy
Transport
Social policy
Distribution of income and wealth
Trade unions, wages and collective bargaining
Macroeconomics
Consumption and saving
Investment
Public expenditure
Taxation
Money and EMU
Financial institutions and markets
Inflation
Unemployment
Managing the economy
International economics
Globalization
Exchange rates
United Kingdom trade performance
Free trade, regional trading blocs and protectionism
The European Union
Transition economiesA guide to sources
Notes on contributors