Economics: Principles and Policy, 2004 Update - Hardcover

Baumol, William J.; Blinder, Alan S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 032420163X ISBN 13: 9780324201635

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2004

Synopsis

This text remains a proven leader in the world of economics. Since introducing the aggregate supply/ aggregate demand model as a fundamental tool for learning economics over two decades ago, in this edition William J. Baumol and Alan S. Blinder continue their long tradition of equipping students with the knowledge and tools they need to apply modern economics to their world. Hallmark features include one of the strongest policy treatments on the market and a careful and in-depth focus on the most important economic tools students should retain after the course is over.

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About the Author:

William J. Baumol received his B.S.S. at the College of the City of New York and his Ph.D. at the University of London. He is professor of economics at New York University and senior research economist and professor emeritus at Princeton University. He is a frequent management consultant to major firms in a wide variety of industries in the United States and other countries as well as to a number of governmental agencies. He has been president of the American Economic Association, and three other professional societies. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, created by the U.S. Congress, and a member of the American Philosophical Society, founded by Benjamin Franklin. Dr. Baumol is the author of more than 35 books as well as hundreds of journal and newspaper articles that have been translated into more than a dozen languages.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 032420163X
• ISBN 13: 9780324201635
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 816