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Economic issues today : alternative approaches /

Written in non-technical, everyday language that is accessible to the undergraduate audience, and requiring no background in economic analysis, this acclaimed text provides a unique approach to understanding what the practice of economics is all about. The authors address fourteen current economic i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Carson, Robert Barry, 1934-
Otros Autores: Thomas, Wade L., Hecht, Jason
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Routledge, 2015.
Edición:Eighth edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Figures and Tables; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I. Introduction; Alternative Economic Philosophies: A Survey of Conservative, Liberal, and Radical Critiques; Part II. Problems in the Marketplace; Issue 1 Responding to Market Outcomes: Competitionor Protection for American Agriculture?; Issue 2 Consumer Welfare: Is It Necessary to Protect the Consumer?; Issue 3 Dealing with Externalities: How Can We Save the Environment?; Issue 4 Imperfect Competition: Is Big Business a Threat or a Boon?
  • Issue 5 Economic Regulation. Which Path: Deregulation or Reregulation?Issue 6 Income Distribution: Does America Have an Income Inequality Problem?; Issue 7 Financing Government: What Is a Fair System of Taxation?; Part III. Problems of Aggregate Economic Policy; Issue 8 Macroeconomic Instability: Are We Depression-Proof?; Issue 9 Economic Growth and Stability: Can We Maintain High and Steady Rates of Economic Growth?; Issue 10 Balancing the Federal Budget: Should We Be Worried About the Rising Federal Deficit?; Issue 11 Unemployment: Is Joblessness an Overrated Problem?
  • Issue 12 Inflation: Can Price Pressures Be Kept Under Control?Issue 13 The New Population Problem: Can We Save Our Social Security System?; Issue 14 International Economics: Where Does America Fit into the New World Order?; Part IV. Conclusion; Reprise. The Market Versus Planning and Controls: Which Strategy Works Better?; Final Thoughts and Suggested Readings; Index; About the Authors.