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Survey of Economics Irvin Tucker (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)

Survey of Economics By Irvin Tucker (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)

Survey of Economics by Irvin Tucker (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)

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Survey of Economics by Irvin Tucker (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)

Readable, practical and interesting, Tucker's SURVEY OF ECONOMICS, 10E provides the tools you need to understand the impact of economics in your own world. You examine the basics of economics within the context of real-world situations as you see economic issues at work on national and international levels. The latest edition of this popular book addresses intriguing topics in today's economics, such as the federal deficit and national debt, income levels and fair pay for females, social networking and gasoline prices. Interactive learning features and self-study tools guide your learning and make studying easier. With the help of learning resources and online tools such as homework powered by Aplia and MindTap personal learning experience, SURVEY OF ECONOMICS, 10E equips you with the understanding of economics you need to make informed decisions as a professional and consumer.

About Irvin Tucker (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)

Dr. Irvin B. Tucker spent more than 30 years teaching introductory economics at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He earned his B.S. in economics at North Carolina State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in economics from the University of South Carolina. He was a long-time member of the National Council on Economic Education. Dr. Tucker served as executive director of the S.C. Council of Education and director of the Center for Economic Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was recognized for his ability to relate basic principles to economic issues and public policy. His work has received national recognition with awards, including the Meritorious Levy Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education, the Federation of Independent Business Award for Postsecondary Educator of the Year in Entrepreneurship and Economic Education and the Freedom Foundation's George Washington Medal for Excellence in Economic Education. In addition, Dr. Tucker's research has been published in numerous professional journal articles on a wide range of topics, including industrial organization, entrepreneurship and economics of education. In addition to this title, Dr. Tucker authored other highly successful economics books that have shaped students' lives and impacted economics education.

Table of Contents

Part I: INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS. 1. Introducing the Economic Way of Thinking. Appendix 1: Applying Graphs to Economics. 2. Production Possibilities, Opportunity Cost, and Economic Growth. Part II: THE MICROECONOMY. 3. Market Demand and Supply. 4. Markets in Action. Appendix 4: Applying Supply and Demand Analysis to Health Care. 5. Price Elasticity of Demand. 6. Production Costs. 7. Perfect Competition. 8. Monopoly. 9. Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly. 10. Labor Markets and Income Distribution. Part III: THE MACROECONOMY AND FISCAL POLICY. 11. Gross Domestic Product. 12. Business Cycles and Unemployment. 13. Inflation. 14. Aggregate Demand and Supply. Appendix 14: The Self-Correcting Aggregate Demand and Supply Model. 15. Fiscal Policy. 16. The Public Sector. 17. Federal Deficits, Surpluses, and the National Debt. Part IV: MONEY, BANKING, AND MONETARY POLICY. 18. Money and the Federal Reserve System. 19. Money Creation. 20. Monetary Policy. Appendix 20: Policy Disputes Using the Self-Correcting Aggregate Demand and Supply Model. Part V: THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY. 21. International Trade and Finance. 22. Economies in Transition. 23. Growth and the Less-Developed Countries. Appendix A: Answers to Odd-Numbered Study Questions and Problems. Appendix B: Answers to Practice Quizzes. Appendix C: Answers to Road Map Questions. Glossary. Index.

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CIN133711152XG
9781337111522
133711152X
Survey of Economics by Irvin Tucker (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)
Irvin Tucker (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)
Used - Good
Paperback
Cengage Learning, Inc
20180312
592
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