A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference) - Softcover

Black, John; Hashimzade, Nigar; Myles, Gareth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199696322 ISBN 13: 9780199696321

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2012

Synopsis

This authoritative and comprehensive dictionary contains clear, concise definitions of over 3,400 key economic terms, covering all aspects of the field, including economic theory, applied microeconomics and macroeconomics, labor economics, public economics and public finance, monetary economics, and environmental economics. There is strong coverage of international trade and many entries on economic organizations and institutions from around the world. Fully revised to keep up with this fast-moving field, this new edition expands the coverage to include terms relevant to the financial crisis, such as black swan, credit crunch, Northern Rock, and Iceland, making this dictionary the most up-to-date available. Entries are supplemented by web links which are regularly updated on a companion website.

About this title

About the Author:

John Black was a Fellow and Tutor in Economics at Merton College, Oxford and is now an Emeritus Professor of the University of Exeter. Nigar Hashimzade is Professor of Economics at the University of Reading. Gareth Myles is Professor of Economics at the University of Exeter and a Research Fellow of the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Review:

Review from previous edition: "John Black's dictionary provides clear and concise explanations...An excellent system of cross-referencing the various entries is a valuable aspect...this book is strongly recommended as a handy work of reference for any non-economist who wants to have a better
idea about what is going on in economic debates...this book deserves to sell well to a wide audience...it illuminates in a concise and accessible way many of the words and ideas used both in economics itself and in practical political debates on the subject."

--Times Higher Education Supplement

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0199696322
• ISBN 13: 9780199696321
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 464