Survey of economics :

O'Sullivan, Arthur.

Survey of economics : principles, applications, and tools / 2014 Arthur O'Sullivan, Lewis and Clark College, Steven M. Sheffrin Tulane University, Stephen J. Perez California State University, Sacramento. - Sixth Edition. - xxiv, 474 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: what is economics? -- Key principles of economics -- Demand, supply, and market equilibrium -- Elasticity : a measure of responsiveness -- Production technology and cost -- Perfect competition -- Monopoly and price discrimination -- Market entry, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly -- Market failure : imperfect information, external benefits, and external costs -- The labor market and the distribution of income -- Measuring a nation's production and income -- Unemployment and inflation -- Why do economies grow? -- Aggregate demand and aggregate supply -- Fiscal policy -- Money and the banking system -- Monetary policy and inflation -- International trade and finance.

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Economics.

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