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Autore |
Seidman Laurence S. |
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Economic parables & policies : an introduction to economics / / Laurence S. Seidman |
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Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2015 |
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ISBN |
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1-317-47251-9 |
1-315-70499-4 |
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Edizione |
[Third edition.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (270 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Economics |
United States Economic policy |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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First published 2004 by M.E. Sharpe. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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""Cover""; ""Half Title""; ""Title Page""; ""Copyright Page""; ""Dedication""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Tables and Figures""; ""Preface""; ""I. Introduction to Economics""; ""1. An Economist's Genesis""; ""II. Microeconomics""; ""2. Markets: Demand and Supply""; ""3. Environmental Pollution""; ""4. International Trade""; ""III. Macroeconomics""; ""5. Recession""; ""6. Inflation""; ""7. Growth""; ""8. Growth Through Tax Reform""; ""IV. Policy Issues""; ""9. The Social Contract""; ""10. Social Security""; ""11. Health Insurance""; ""12. Education""; ""13. Poverty""; ""Index"" |
""About the Author"" |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This work includes sections on combating recessions and the free market, as well as updated material on the pros and cons of establishing new individual accounts under Social Security. It also includes a discussion of the tax-credit approach to encourage the purchase of health insurance. |
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