Applied Economics
11th edition

By Alan Griffiths & Stuart Wall
June 2007
Distributed By Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.
Financial Times / Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780273708223
670 Pages, Illustrated, 7 3/8 x 9 5/8"
$117.50 Paper Original

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Highly praised over ten editions for its clear presentation, its broad coverage of economic topics and its unique blend of theory and application, the eleventh edition of Applied Economics continues the traditions which have established it as the best selling text for students of applied economics. With its unique blend of theory and application, Applied Economics communicates the vitality and relevance of the subject to students, bringing economics to life and helping them apply economic principles to the 'real world'.

Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
 

PART I: THEORY OF THE FIRM
2 Financial reports as a source of corporate information
3 Firm objectives and firm behaviour
4 The small firm
5 Mergers and acquisitions in the growth of the firm
6 Oligopoly
7 The multinational corporation
8 Privatization and deregulation
9 Pricing in practice

PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL, REGIONAL AND SOCIAL ECONOMICS
10 The economics of the environment
11 Regional and urban policy
12 Transport
13 Social policy
14 Distribution of income and wealth
15 Trade unions, wages and collective bargaining

PART III: MACROECONOMICS
16 Consumption and saving
17 Investment
18 Public expenditure
19 Taxation
20 Money and EMU
21 Financial institutions and markets
22 Inflation
23 Unemployment
24 Managing the economy

PART IV: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
25 Globalization
26 Exchange rates
27 United Kingdom trade performance
28 Free trade, regional trading blocs and protectionism
29 The European Union
30 Growth and Development
A guide to sources
Statistical sources
Information sources
Other applied materials
Electronic Media
Internet sources
Notes on contributors
Index

Features
Combines information and analysis over 30 seperate economic and business topic areas.

Examination of global policy issues provides students with an insight into the difficulties of formulating and implementing economic policy
Well-balanced mixture of theory and application
Clear and easy-to-read writing style

Self-contained chapters allow lecturers the flexibility to fit the book around their various courses

New chapter on Growth and Development

Companion Website includes: learning objectives for each chapter; multiples choice questions; up-to-date facts; links to relevant sites on the web; instructors manual; case study materials; answers to questions and powerpoints.

Authors
Alan Griffiths, B.A., M.S.c., is Reader in Economics in the Ashcroft International Business School, Anglia Ruskin University, having previously been Tutor in Economics at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. He is a fellow of the Japan Foundation and visiting Professor of Economics at Yokohama National University. He has also worked as Research Officer at the Research Institute for the National Economy, Tokyo.
Stuart Wall, BA, M.Sc., is Professor of Business and Economics Education in Anglia Ruskin University, and Head of the Department of International Business and Strategy. He has been a visiting lecturer, supervisor and examiner at Cambridge University. He has also acted as a consultant to the OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry, and as a member of economic degree awarding bodies in the UK.


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