Applied Economics - 9th Edition

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Applied Economics 9/e
Alan Griffiths and Stuart Wall
Comments on previous editions-
'This book remains a tour de force! If only more students would buy it and read it, our job would be much easier.' University of Warwick
'I have been hooked on this book since the first edition. The coverage is broad, the research thorough, the presentation excellent, the writing most readable- economics comes alive.' University of Westminster
'Applied Economics is the premier applied economics book in the UK.' Bournemouth University
'...an extremely useful text with a very broad coverage, making it suitable reading to a range of introductory and non-specialists economics courses. The most attractive feature is the combination of theory and evidence in a fully integrated manner.' University of Wales, Swansea
'Griffiths and Wall have long held a unique market position in the undergraduate economics textbook market.' Staffordshire University.
Highly praised over eight editions for its clear presentation, its broad coverage of economic topics and its unique blend of theory and application, the ninth edition of Applied Economics builds on these strengths and 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'. Always at the forefront of economic debate and events, the ninth edition combines information and analysis over 30 separate topic areas and gives students an insight into the difficulties of formulating and implementing economic policy.
Features-
· Well balanced mixture of theory and application.
· Broad coverage and detailed analysis of a wide range of economic and business topics.
· Clear and easy to read writing style.
· Self-contained chapters allow lecturers the flexibility to fit the book around their courses.
· Ideal approach for modular courses covering a range of economic and business modules.
· Thorough examination of policy issues in the UK, Europe and the global economy.
New to this edition-
· Thoroughly updated and revised to exploit opportunities presented by the world wide web.
· A Companion Website provides web materials specific to each chapter, including self-check questions (with solutions), up-to-date facts, events and case study materials.
Applied Economics is ideal for undergraduates studying economics, business studies, management and the social sciences. It is also suitable for those studying professional courses, HND and A-level courses.
Alan Griffiths, B.A., M.S.c, is Reader in Economics at Anglia Polytechnic 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, B.A., M.Sc., was formerly Principal Lecturer and Head of Economics at Anglia Polytechnic University, and a visiting lecturer, supervisor and examiner at Cambridge University. He has returned to Anglia having 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.