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Sustainable Economic Development: Resources, Environment, and Institutions presents 25 articles that lay the foundations of sustainable development in a way that facilitates effective policy design. The editors mix broad thematic papers with focused micro-papers, balancing theories with policy designs. The book begins with two sections on sustainable development principles and practice and on specific settings where sustainable development is practiced. Two more sections illuminate institutions,...

Essentials of Economics offers brief yet balanced coverage of basic microeconomic principles. The Fourth Edition provides readers with a view of economic theories through real-world examples and applications. Gregory explains numerous modern topics in a non-technical manner, including modern industrial organization, information economics, public choice, and adaptive and rational expectations. Strong coverage of Keynesian economics and modern aggregate supply and demand remain hallmarks of the te...

Cross-Cultural Risk Perception demonstrates the richness and wealth of theoretical insights and practical information that risk perception studies can offer to policy makers, risk experts, and interested parties. The book begins with an extended introduction summarizing the state of the art in risk perception research and core issues of cross-cultural comparisons. The main body of the book consists of four cross-cultural studies on public attitudes towards risk in different countries, inc...

For a complete multimedia book tour of Bade/Parkin, Foundations of Economics 6e, Click HereFor a look at the Supply & Demand Chapter of this title, Click Here A practice-oriented learning system that breaks the traditional textbook mold.To help the student focus on the most important concepts-and effectively practice application of those concepts-Foundations of Microeconomics is structured around a Checklist/Checkpoint system. The result is a patient, confidence-building textbook that prepares t...

The marriage of neuroscience and the science of choice behaviour gave birth to neuroeconomics. Jan de Jong explores this new discipline, investigating the relationship between choice behaviour and brain activity, and the light that this sheds on our systems of reasoning.

This Handbook presents a synopsis of the current state of various aspects of the theory of financial economics and its application to important financial problems. The chapters, which are tutorial and survey-like in nature, have been written by leading experts in the field. The contributions are in two broad categories: capital markets and corporate finance. The key topics of the theory are included with strong emphasis on empirical work and practice. The volume should serve as a primary referen...

Provides techniques for achieving high scores on the AP economics exam, reviews important concepts, and includes two full-length practice exams with answers and explanations.

Takes a fresh approach in that it considers the underlying reasons, and the consequences of urban change for real estate investors and policy makers, not another traditional urban economics textbookIncludes chapter objectives, self-assessment questions, chapter summaries, learning outcomes, case studies, global data and statisticsMost up to date UK Urban Economics textbook, it is not overly mathematical and strikes the ideal balance between theory and practical policy analysis for the real estat...

Now you can master the principles of microeconomics with the help of the most popular economics textbook trusted by students worldwide -- Mankiw's PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, 9E. Using a clear, inviting writing style, this book emphasizes only the material that helps you better understand the world and economy in which you live. You learn to become a more astute participant in today's economy with a strong understanding of both the potential and limits of economic policy. The latest relevant e...