Routledge Dictionary of Economics - Softcover

Rutherford, Donald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415122910 ISBN 13: 9780415122917

Publisher: Routledge, 1995

Synopsis

Compiled to meet the needs of students and professionals in economics, finance, accountancy and business, this wide-ranging, international Dictionary is for everyone who wants an up-to-date resource to the world of economics.

Key Features

• over 4200 comprehensive A to Z entries, from after-hours to z-score, provide clear, definitive explanations of the key terms, issues, theories and concepts in economics today - as well as describing the contributions of key figures in the field
• each entry is headed by a short definition for quick reference, and where relevant, followed by an annotated bibliography to lead the reader to further sources
• cross-referenced for ease of access
• the full range of subjects is covered, from classical economics and the study of value and growth, to contemporary concerns such as European Union and Green conditionality
• detailed coverage of vital econometric terms and statistics including entries such as eigenprices and M0
• includes specialised commercial and financial jargon
• illustrated with 94 line diagrams
• unique subject index for ease of access

About this title

About the Author

Donald Rutherford is Lecturer in Economics and Associate Dean in Social Sciences at Edinburgh University.

Review

"As impressive a collection of pithy summaries and explanations as can be found, an admirably comprehensive book." -- The Business Economist

"It furthers Rutherford's hopes that the dictionary is `a solace for the perplexed, a guide for the scholar and a map of a new terrain for the general reader.' Recommended for all libraries serving readers of international economic news." -- Choice

"The terms are concisely and accurately defined, or rather described and elucidated, with an unhesitating use of formulae and diagrams when appropriate . . . invaluable for the general reader of financial and economic journalism. the 5,000-odd entries are very well cross-referenced and meticulously alphabetised. A special word of praise is due for the biographical entries. The work is up-to-date, without neglecting the relevant history of the subject. . . . The author is to be congratulated." -- Library Association Record

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415122910
• ISBN 13: 9780415122917
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 552