Survey of economics : principles, applications, and tools /
O'Sullivan, Arthur.
Sheffrin, Steven M.
Perez, Stephen J.
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.
Economics.