Noted economist Douglas Vickers reexamines the relationship between economics and moral philosophy. That relationship, once very strong, is again the... subject of increasing attention and discussion both within and beyond the academy. Vickers reestablishes the substantial bridges between ethical philosophy and economics. He addresses three main issues: first, the historical means by which economics has consciously surrendered its original association with ethical categories and criteria; second, the need to articulate the appropriate thoughtforms and vocabulary of ethical theory; and third, the illustration of areas in economics where ethical awareness is desirable and should be allowed to exert influence. This work is a major analysis which will be of considerable interest to economists, the business community, government regulators, and all concerned with economic decisionmaking in modern society.

It is essential that both nurse administrators/managers and practitioners understand the theoretical and practical applications of economics and... incorporate these concepts in their practice. This text explains and demystifies these economic concepts in a clear and concise manner, paving the way for a successful career.

The role of the democratic state in the redistribution of wealth is the topic of this readable and lively examination of an often controversial issue.... Using public choice and rent-seeking analysis as a basis, Tullock discusses the role of the democratic state in the redistribution of wealth. He adds a refreshing dose of realism to a field of economics that is often dominated by idealistic visions. Charles K. Rowley is Duncan Black Professor of Economics at George Mason University and a Senior Fellow of the James M. Buchanan Center for Political Economy at George Mason University. He is also General Director of the Locke Institute. The entire series includes: Volume 1: Virginia Political Economy Volume 2: The Calculus of Consent Volume 3: The Organization of Inquiry (November 2004) Volume 4: The Economics of Politics (February 2005) Volume 5: The Rent-Seeking Society (March 2005) Volume 6: Bureaucracy (June 2005) Volume 7: The Economics and Politics of Wealth Redistribution (July 2005) Volume 8: The Social Dilemma: Of Autocracy, Revolution, Coup d'Etat, and War (December 2005) Volume 9: Law and Economics (December 2005) Volume 10: Economics without Frontiers (January 2006)

Designed more to complement an existing text on the subject of Law & Economics, this casebook has more complete cases than the leading texts. Brief... sections follow the cases in order to highlight the key points of economic analysis. The text fulfills the need for more complete case material, and important case material, that is sometimes glossed over in texts. At the same time, the analyses provide summaries of the key economic elements to the cases.

Economics and the Environment 6th Edition, provides a rigorous and comprehensive presentation of the "standard analysis," including the property-rights... basis of environmental problems, efficient pollution control, benefit-estimation procedures, and incentive based procedures. This text examines a broad range of topics in environmental and natural resource economics. It presents in-depth treatment of important issues at the cutting edge of environmental policy debates. The focus is on equipping readers with the tools necessary to analyse current environmental issues as an economist would. Broader topics such as the ethical foundations of environmental economics, an introduction to ecological economics, a safety-based approach to controlling pollution, the economic critique of growth, the potential for government failure, the promotion of "clean technology," and opportunities for sustainable development in poor countries are all covered throughout the text. 

This is an expanded second edition of Nicholas Mercuro and Steven Medema's influential book Economics and the Law, whose publication in 1998 marked the... most comprehensive overview of the various schools of thought in the burgeoning field of Law and Economics. Each of these competing yet complementary traditions has both redefined the study of law and exposed the key economic implications of the legal environment. The book remains true to the scope and aims of the first edition, but also takes account of the field's evolution. At the book's core is an expanded discussion of the Chicago school, Public Choice Theory, Institutional Law and Economics, and New Institutional Economics. A new chapter explores the Law and Economics literature on social norms, today an integral part of each of the schools of thought. The chapter on the New Haven and Modern Civic Republican approaches has likewise been expanded. These chapters are complemented by a discussion of the Austrian school of Law and Economics. Each chapter now includes an "At Work" section presenting applications of that particular school of thought. By providing readers with a concise, noncritical description of the broad contours of each school, this book illuminates the fundamental insights of a field with important implications not only for economics and the law, but also for political science, philosophy, public administration, and sociology.

The focus of this textbook is on the link between ethics and economic policy analysis. Basic philosophical concepts are systematically... described, followed by conventional welfare economic theory and policy, and applications to some topical economic problems such as income distribution and sustainable development. 

Offering an excellent supplement to any standard economic principles book, Economics as a Second Language helps readers gain a strong understanding of... the subject. It zeroes in on the concepts, assumptions, and models that they should learn as business professionals. With this book, they'll quickly discover how to identify what is important to understand and how to manipulate the models.

Economics: A Tool for Critically Understanding Society, 9/e, offers a clear, simple introduction to economic analysis in order to help readers use... economic concepts to analyze today’s issues, think about everyday decisions, and examine their preconceived ideas and belief. The authors take a historical perspective, presenting economic theories and their connections to a wide variety of schools of thought.

Here Partha Dasgupta, an internationally recognized authority in economics, presents readers with a solid introduction to its basic concepts, including... efficiency, equity, sustainability, dynamic equilibrium, property rights, markets, and public goods. Throughout, he highlights the relevance of economics to everyday life, providing a very human exploration of a technical subject. Dasgupta covers enduring issues such as population growth, the environment, and poverty. For example, he explores how the world's looming population problems affect us at the local, national, and international level.Economics has the capacity to offer us deep insights into some of the most formidable problems of life. Here, Dasgupta goes beyond the basics to show it's innate effects on our history, culture, and lifestyles. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

Books in Barron's "Business Review Series" are intended mainly for classroom use. They make excellent supplements to main texts when included in... college-level business courses. In adult education and business brush-up programs they can serve as main textbooks. All titles in this series include review questions with answers. This expanded, updated text explains plotting and understanding economic graphs, market equilibrium and the nature of the price system, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and the dynamics of international trade.

Books in Barron's Business Review Series are intended mainly for classroom use. They define and explain terms, summarize key concepts, and present... review questions with answers and explanations. This updated edition defines and distinguishes between macroeconomics and microeconomics. It demonstrates the uses of graphs and discusses the law of supply and demand, which is fundamental to understanding economic principles. A Macroeconomics section covers topics that include national output, inflation, types and costs of unemployment, aggregate demand and supply, the Keynesian model, fiscal and monetary policy, open-market macroeconomics, and more. Microeconomics topics covered include monopolies, forces that promote competition, game theory, labor markets and unions, economic profits, government spending and taxation, and more.This books is easy to read, insightful, and contains question-and-answer sessions in each chapter. A great book for students or anyone else who needs a refresher course in economics.