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Economics: An Integrated Approach
Benjamin G. Davis, St. Mary's Seminary and University

ISBN-10: 0130828106
ISBN-13: 9780130828101

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1997
Format: Paper; 329 pp
Published: 01/06/1997
Status: Out of Print

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Designed for a one semester undergraduate introductory college course in economics.

Introduces the fundamentals of economics within a comprehensive approach. Helps readers develop a new, non-mathematical view of current, important issues.

Leveled especially for students unfamiliar with the economic world around them. Pg.___

Integrates micro and macro economics in a full world picture. Pg. ___

Presents only essential mathematical contructs. Pg. ___

Assumes no prior knowledge of economic math Pg. ___

Emphasizes decision making. Pg.___

Provides economic explanations in words and easily understood analogies, not mathematics. Pg.___

Ensures the material is accessible and understandable to a wide range of students. Pg.___

Integrates ethical issues to the major topics of economics. Pg.___

Shows students how economics analysis can help foster social justice. Pg.___

Assumes a “free-market” bias and how people weigh the costs and benefits of each decision. Pg.___

Presents economics from the perspective of a practical orientation that allows students to quickly apply the tool of economic analysis. Pg.___

Allows students to begin making public policy analyses using the tools they have acquired. Pg.___

Differentiates economic perspectives clearly. Pg.___

I. UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD AROUND US.

1. Introduction to Economics.

2. Understanding—and Lying with—Graphs.

3. Trends in the World and Our Economy.

II. ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES.

4. Basic Ideas and Concepts in Economics.

5. Supply and Demand.

6. Elasticity.

7. Understanding Costs.

III. ECONOMIC STRUCTURES.

8. The Consumer.

9. Labor, Unions, and the Distribution of Income.

10. The Firm.

11. Competition and Monopoly.

12. Imperfect Competition.

13. Rent, Interest, and Profit.

IV. ECONOMIC ORGANIZATION.

14. Economic Systems.

15. Government and Taxes.

16. The National Economy.

17. Money, Banks, and the Interest Rate.

18. Economic Growth, Development, and Inflation.

19. The Global Economy.

V. A SUMMARY.

20. Economics: A Final Look.

Glossary.

Index.

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