Business, Government & Economics

Book Information

Full Description:

The subject of this book is the way in which government activity impinges on both people and business and the inter-relationship between economics, government and business.
The text is concise and clear and starts with an assumption of no prior knowledge of the subject but develops rapidly to a higher level. Whilst being concise and brief, the text contains all the essential information for this area of study. Learning outcomes are stated at the start of each chapter and at the end of of each chapter case studies are used to illustrate and reinforce the issues covered.
It is heavily illustrated with diagrams and charts and is ideal for those with no prior knowledge of the subject area and who need to rapidly progress at higher levels of understanding.
Whilst it is ideal for first year undergraduates and those on foundation courses it will also be of invaluable assistance to those taking government and business modules, A Level business studies and part-time management courses.
Contents include: How government works, Unemployment, Inflation, Economics, Growth, Balance of payments, and the interrelationship between economic variables, how government can attempt to influence them and the consequences.

Table of Contents:

The Economic Problem and Some Solutions
The Development and Growth of Industry
The Economic Institutions
The Government Framework
The Decision Makers
Unemployment, Inflation and Economic Growth
International Trade
The Problems of Government Economic Policy

Author Information:

Dr John Pratten is Principal Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and Chief Examiner in Economics for the Southern Examining Group.
Nigel Proctor is Head of Division at Gateway Sixth Form College and Principle Moderator for the Southern Examining Group.