A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference) - Softcover

Black, John

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9780192800183: A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)

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ISBN 10: 0192800183 ISBN 13: 9780192800183

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1997

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A Dictionary of Economics is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date reference on economics available. Here, well-known and highly respected author John Black provides clear and jargon-free definitions for over 4,000 entries, including the most recent terms and concepts in economics as well as providing international coverage of economic organizations and institutions.
This handy volume covers all aspects of economic theory, from microeconomics to public finance and international trade. Succinct explanations are given for mathematical and statistical terms widely used in economics, as well as words from related areas such as business and finance. Anyone wanting a quick and complete guide to the sometimes confusing and convoluted terms associated with economics will find A Dictionary of Economics an indispensable source of reference in the classroom, home, or office.

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About the Author:
John Black is retired Professor of Economic Theory, Exeter University. He is the author of a number of articles for journals including Review of Economic Studies and Economic Journal, and serves as an advisor to the Oxford English Dictionary on words relating to economics. His recent publications include The Economics of Modern Britain and Housing Policy and Finance.

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`John Black's dictionary provides clear and concise explanations of more than 2,000 words and phrases in common use within the discipline. An excellent system of cross-referencing the various entries is a particularly 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 does not pretend to be a substitute for more specialised texts. But 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.'
The Times Higher Education Supplement

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