Essential Economics for Business


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Essential Economics for Business offers students a concise, accessible and engaging introduction to the key principles of micro and macroeconomics, in addition to broader business-related topics, including business organisation and strategy. Numerous cases and examples throughout the text illustrate how economics can be used to understand specific business problems or aspects of the business environment, from economic growth, to levels of business investment, interest rates, employment issues, the prices firms charge, the rise of online shopping and Brexit. This is the ideal text for students taking a module including economics on any business or management degree or diploma course. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you will receive via email the code and instructions on how to access this product. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.




Essential Mathematics for Economics and Business


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Essential Mathematics for Economics and Business is established as one of the leading introductory textbooks on mathematics for students of business and economics. Combining a user–friendly approach to mathematics with practical applications to the subjects, the text provides students with a clear and comprehensible guide to mathematics. The fundamental mathematical concepts are explained in a simple and accessible style, using a wide selection of worked examples, progress exercises and real–world applications. New to this Edition Fully updated text with revised worked examples and updated material on Excel and Powerpoint New exercises in mathematics and its applications to give further clarity and practice opportunities Fully updated online material including animations and a new test bank The fourth edition is supported by a companion website at www.wiley.com/college/bradley, which contains: Animations of selected worked examples providing students with a new way of understanding the problems Access to the Maple T.A. test bank, which features over 500 algorithmic questions Further learning material, applications, exercises and solutions. Problems in context studies, which present the mathematics in a business or economics framework. Updated PowerPoint slides, Excel problems and solutions. "The text is aimed at providing an introductory-level exposition of mathematical methods for economics and business students. In terms of level, pace, complexity of examples and user-friendly style the text is excellent - it genuinely recognises and meets the needs of students with minimal maths background." —Colin Glass, Emeritus Professor, University of Ulster "One of the major strengths of this book is the range of exercises in both drill and applications. Also the 'worked examples' are excellent; they provide examples of the use of mathematics to realistic problems and are easy to follow." —Donal Hurley, formerly of University College Cork "The most comprehensive reader in this topic yet, this book is an essential aid to the avid economist who loathes mathematics!" —Amazon.co.uk




Economics for Business


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Everything you need to know about the methods and techniques for successful economic decisions in the business environment, in one market-leading text. Economics for Business, 8th edition by Sloman, Garratt, Guest & Jones is an essential introduction to the subject, aiming to help you get a solid grasp of the economic principles for successful decisions in the business environment. Accessible and easy to read, the book demonstrates how you can use economic concepts to understand problems surrounding the business environment, broaching issues of production processes, location, employability, the nature of the market, and competition. The latest edition elaborates on various circumstances and factors that could impact successful decisions and affect businesses, from changes in government policies and regulations to additional factors such as Brexit, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The eighth edition combines a clear, engaging writing style with a wealth of pedagogical features to support learning and organise your studying. The chapters begin with a presentation of the issues covered and end with a summary, giving you an overview of the learning objectives and helping you in the exam revision process. Further features include the 'Definition Analysis' boxes and the 'Pause for Thought' questions, encouraging reflection and understanding on the topics. A plethora of real-life case studies based on smaller, and larger-scale businesses give a practical understanding of the economic issues in different business environments. With its focus on critical thinking development and employability, this edition is a must-read guide that will give you valuable tools for your future career in the field. Students, you can now further engage with the content via the Revel® edition for this text, a new interactive resource to support teaching and learning, offering you a fully digital experience.




EBOOK: Economics for Business


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Economics for Business 5th edition is an essential introduction to economics tailor-made for business students. Economic principles are clearly explained within the context of modern business, drawing on a wealth of contemporary examples that bring the topics to life.




Essentials of Business Economics


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Essentials of Business Economics is an introduction to modern microeconomic theory. The book lays the foundation required to understand how economic and policy analysis techniques are used to make sound managerial decisions. The presentation of the material is rigorous yet intuitive, to-the-point, and reader-friendly. The self-contained nature of the book makes it an ideal resource for accelerated and distance-learning undergraduate and MBA level microeconomics and managerial economics courses.




Economics for Business


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Economics for Business, 3rd edition, is an essential introduction to economics, tailor-made for business students. The text demonstrates the relevance of applying economics principles to solve business problems, using a unique business first approach. Key economic theories are clearly explained within the context of modern business, drawing on a wealth of contemporary examples to bring the topics to life. The pedagogy allows students to consolidate their learning and equips them with the economic tools to confront real business situations.




Economics


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First published as ‘Markets for Managers’, this book has proved to be a popular way for non-economists to understand and apply the key tools of economics. Professor Anthony J. Evans, one of Europe’s leading Managerial Economics instructors, brings the content that works in his classrooms to an even wider audience. Written in an engaging and informal way, whether you are a busy executive or simply an interested amateur this is your go-to guide. In this revised and updated edition, you will be led through the building blocks of economic theory and how they relate to the real world. You will see how thinking like an economist can improve your decision making, and how markets can be used to generate value within organizations and in society at large. The book incorporates the main principles of both micro and macroeconomics and takes a broad and diverse approach. In it you will encounter the most interesting economists and understand their contributions in a historical context. The practical format is perfect for professionals and students who want to gain an applied perspective on today’s most pressing economic issues.




Essentials of Development Economics


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Written to provide students with the critical tools used in today’s development economics research and practice, Essentials of Development Economics represents an alternative approach to traditional textbooks on the subject. Compact and less expensive than other textbooks for undergraduate development economics courses, Essentials of Development Economics offers a broad overview of key topics and methods in the field. Its fourteen easy-to-read chapters introduce cutting-edge research and present best practices and state-of-the-art methods. Each chapter concludes with an embedded QR code that connects readers to ancillary audiovisual materials and supplemental readings on a website curated by the authors. By mastering the material in this book, students will have the conceptual grounding needed to move on to higher-level development economics courses.




Essentials of Business Economics


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There Has Been A Rapidly Growing Demand For Professional Managerial Manpower Over The Past Two Decades, As A Result Of Which Most Indian Universities And Management Institutes Had To Introduce Degree And Diploma Courses Right At The Undergraduate Level, With Business Economics As A Separate Paper. To Meet The Requirement Of The Students Who Take On Economics For Business For The First Time, The Subject Matter Needs To Be Within Their Comprehension Level That At The Same Time Lays A Strong Foundation. This Book Meets This Requirement By Presenting A Short, Simpler And Restructured Version Of The Author S Popular Book Managerial Economics. The Book Is As Per The Model Syllabus Of Business Economics Recommended By The Ugc For Bba Students, With Additional Topics For The Sake Of Completeness And To Cover The Syllabi Of A Large Number Of Universities. The Book Also Caters To Bbe, B Com, And Pgdbm Courses Run By The Indian Universities And Management Institutes. The Book Differs From The Author S Managerial Economics In Its Scope Of The Subject Matter And The Level Of Analytical Treatment, Inasmuch As Here Only The Microeconomic Aspects Of Managerial Economics Are Covered.




Economics for Business


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The third EDITION of this highly successful textbook is direct and readable, with a firm focus on applying economic principles to the real world of business. It has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect current issues and is therefore ideal for a first course in economics taking a business perspective. Features bull; bull; bull;Contains a wealth of applied material and case studies which demonstrate how economics can be used to understand real business situations. bull;Covers all the major topics of economics, as well as several specialist business chapters and sections. bull;Provides a balanced coverage of microeconomic, macroeconomic and international economic issues. bull;'FT Reports' throughout which include articles from the Financial Times examining topical news stories. bull;A range of pedagogical features to aid learning, including review questions and a web appENDix. New to this EDITION bull; bull;Use of icons throughout to highlight and explain key ideas. bull;'Pause for thought' questions integrated throughout encourage reflective learning. Answers are on the Companion Website. bull;New chapter on strategic management and a new section on globalisation. bull;Extensive web references which can be hotlinked from the book's excellent Companion Website. Student supplements This textbook is accompanied by an outstanding Companion Website, full of resources for students. These include: multiple-choice questions for each chapter; monthly updated links to news articles, with questions and commentary; hotlinks to related websites; case studies referenced in the main text; and answers to questions in the text. Visit www.booksites.net/sloman About the AUTHORs John Sloman lectures in the School of Economics at the University of the West of England. He is also Director of the Economics Subject Centre of the UK government-funded Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN) for higher education. Economics LTSN is based at the University of Bristol. Mark Sutcliffe is based at Bristol Business School at the University of the West of England and has many years of experience teaching economics to business studies students.