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A Dictionary of Economics is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date reference on economics available. Here, well-known and highly respected author John Black provides clear and jargon-free definitions for over 4,000 entries, including the most recent terms and concepts in economics as well as providing international coverage of economic organizations and institutions.
This handy volume covers all aspects of economic theory, from microeconomics to public finance and international trade. Succinct explanations are given for mathematical and statistical terms widely used in economics, as well as words from related areas such as business and finance. Anyone wanting a quick and complete guide to the sometimes confusing and convoluted terms associated with economics will find A Dictionary of Economics an indispensable source of reference in the classroom, home, or office.
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"John Black's dictionary provides clear and concise explanations.... Illuminates in a concise and accessible way many of the words and ideas used both in economics itself and in practical political debates on the subject."--Times Higher Education Supplement
Synopsis
The most up-to-date and comprehensive paperback dictionary of economics available, A Dictionary of Economics provides comprehensive definitions of over 2,500 economic terms. It covers all aspects of economic theory--from microeconomics to public finance and international trade, organizations, and institutions. Clear and jargon-free definitions provide an indispensable source of reference for students of economics and related fields, as well as for anyone who comes into contact with the vocabulary of economics. Up-to-date entries on topics such as e-commerce and the Euro have been added. Mathematical and statistical terms widely used in economics, as well as words from related areas such as business and finance, are widely covered.
Synopsis
This second edition provides comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date coverage of economics, with fully updated entries on developments such as e-commerce and the Euro.
The author, a leading academic in his field, provides over 2,500 clear and jargon-free definitions. All aspects of economic theory, from microeconomics to public finance and international trade are covered, as well as international coverage of economic organizations and institutions. Mathematical and statistical terms widely used in economics, as well as words in related areas such as business and finance, are also covered. Anyone who comes into contact with economic terms will find this dictionary an indispensable source of reference.
About the Author
About the Author:
John Black is retired Professor of Economic Theory, Exeter University. He is the author of a number of articles for journals including Review of Economic Studies and Economic Journal, and serves as an advisor to the Oxford English Dictionary on words relating to economics. His recent publications include The Economics of Modern Britain and Housing Policy and Finance.
Table of Contents
Preface Dictionary
The Greek Alphabet
Winners of the Nobel Prize for Economics