In 3 cases (25 x 17 cm.) each with two discs and one guidebook.
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Summary
Provides basic understanding of economic matters that will help explain both the U.S. and global economies on the microeconomic and macroeconomic levels. Defines basics terms used in economics to help non-specialists develop and understanding of how market forces relate to one another and affect fiscal health.
Contents
part 1. disc 1. How economists think ; Division of labor ; Supply and demand ; Price floors and ceilings ; Elasticity ; The labor market and wages -- part 1. disc 2. Financial markets and rates of return ; Personal investing ; From perfect competition to monopoly ; Antitrust and competition policy ; Regulation and degegulation ; Negative externalities and the environment -- part 2. disc 3. Positive externalities and technology ; Public goods ; Poverty and welfare programs ; Inequality ; Imperfect information and insurance ; Corporate and political governance -- part 2. disc 4. Macroeconomics and GDP ; Economic growth ; Unemployment ; Inflation ; The balance of trade ; Aggregate supply and aggregate demand -- part 3. disc 5. The unemployment-inflation tradeoff ; Fiscal policy and budget deficits ; Countercyclical fiscal policy ; Budget deficits and national saving ; Money and banking ; The Federal Reserve and its powers -- part 3. disc 6. The conduct of monetary policy ; The gains of international trade ; The debates over protectionism ; Exchange rates ; International financial crashes ; A global economic perspective.