Author Description

This new text is designed to give the reader a good understanding of the essentials of economics in a concise form. Although concise, it still analyzes some of the most sophisticated and up-to-date ideas and issues in the field, including interest rate volatility, contestable markets and the EMS. The text is divided into three sections - microeconomics; national macroeconomics; and international macroeconomics. It should be suitable for introductory courses in economics at all levels and ideal for modular courses, courses with a business or financial emphasis, MBA courses and professional training programmes.