Public Economics: A Concise Introduction
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| Management number | 201823494 | Release Date | 2025/10/08 | List Price | $22.68 | Model Number | 201823494 | ||
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Public Economics: A Concise Introduction provides a concise and non-technical overview of the role of government in the economy, surveying the place of the public sector, examining the aims of state economic activity, and providing an international focus with examples from all over the globe. It is a valuable text for students on courses in public economics, welfare economics, public finance, public policy, and related areas.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Public Economics: A Concise Introduction offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of the crucial role of government in the economy. Written in a clear and concise manner, the book aims to provide a non-technical understanding of public economics for students, professionals, and anyone interested in this field.
The book begins by surveying the place of the public sector in a market economy, exploring the reasons why government intervention is necessary. It then examines the objectives and instruments of state economic activity, including taxation, expenditure, and regulation. The final chapter provides an insightful tour of economic history and economic thought, highlighting the evolution of government economic policies and their impact on society.
Throughout the book, a global perspective is maintained, with examples drawn from various countries and regions. Pedagogical features such as example boxes, chapter objectives, summaries, and end-of-chapter multiple choice and reflection questions are included to support readers' learning and understanding.
Public Economics: A Concise Introduction is an invaluable resource for students enrolled in courses in public economics, welfare economics, public finance, public policy, and related areas. It provides a solid foundation in public economics principles and helps readers develop a critical understanding of the role of government in shaping economic outcomes.
Weight: 420g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367773083
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