Concise and informative essays examine a wide range of subjects, revealing entertaining stories and world-changing developments in the field, and shedding light on topics such as mercantilism, the Enlightenment, communism, econometrics, Keynesianism, macroeconomics, game theory, cliometrics, market design theory, and the "Keynesian Resurgence" that emerged in the wake of the Great Recession in the 2000s.
Examining the ins and outs of how musicians create and sell new songs and plan concert tours offers valuable lessons for what is in store for businesses and employees in other industries that are struggling to adapt to new technology.
It also introduces leading proponents and critics of capitalism, providing readers with both a theoretical and practical understanding of this fascinating subject.
Authors Alan Greenspan and Adrian Wooldridge present a compelling tale about the forces that have driven the U.
Using the Peltzman Effect to explain why the Joker keeps committing crimes, game theory to shed light on the battle between Captain America and Iron Man, comparative advantage to justify Wonder Woman’s lack of a sidekick, and more, this engaging resource not only introduces economic concepts but also unravels some of the mysteries of the […]
With clarity and precision, the book tackles many "misunderstandings that just won’t die" (which Krugman calls "zombies"), taking stock of where the United States has come from and where it’s headed.
For example, every time we drive a car, fly in a plane, or flick a light switch, we contribute to global warming.
Chapters cover fundamentals of economic analysis; demand, supply, market equilibrium, and welfare analysis; macroeconomic measures of performance; consumption, saving, investment, and the multiplier; aggregate demand and aggregate supply; fiscal policy, economic growth, and productivity; money, banking, and monetary policy; and international trade.
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