Microeconomics in context /

Microeconomics in Context lays out the principles of microeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students. Like its counterpart, Macroeconomics in Context, the book is uniquely attuned to economic realities. The "in Context" books offer affordability, accessibl...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Goodwin, Neva R., 1944-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Armonk, N.Y. : M. E. Sharpe, 2014
Edition:3rd ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Pte.1. The context for economic analysis: 0. Microeconomics and well-being
  • 1. Economic activity in context
  • 2. Market and society
  • Pte.2. Basic economic analysis: 3. Supply and demand
  • 4. Elasticity
  • 5. Welfare analysis
  • 6. International trade and trade policy
  • Pte.3. Economics and society: 7. Economic behavior and rationality
  • 8. Consumption and the consumer society
  • 9. Markets for labor
  • Pte.4. Essential for contemporary economics: 10. Economic and social inequality
  • 11. Taxes and tax policy
  • 12. The economics of the environment
  • 13. Common property resources and public goods
  • Pte.5.: Resources, production, and market organization: 14. Capital stocks and resource maintenance
  • 15. Production costs
  • 16. Markets without poer
  • 17. Markets with market power
  • Glosary.