Economics for Policy Makers

Economics for Policy Makers: A Guide for Non-Economists

by Anne Perry

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Language	:	English
File size	:	9037 KB
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Print length	:	348 pages

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The Ultimate Guide to Economic Policy

Economics is the study of how people make decisions in the face of scarcity. It is a social science that seeks to understand how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate resources to satisfy their wants and needs. Economic principles can be applied to a wide range of policy issues, from taxation to healthcare to environmental regulation.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of economics, with a focus on how these principles can be applied to policy making. It is written in a clear and concise style, and includes real-world examples of how economic principles have been used to shape public policy.

Part I: Microeconomics

Microeconomics is the study of the behavior of individual agents, such as consumers, producers, and firms. It seeks to understand how these agents interact with each other in markets, and how these interactions determine prices, quantities, and resource allocation.

This part of the book covers the following topics:

• The basics of supply and demand
• Market equilibrium
• Consumer behavior
• Producer behavior
• Market efficiency and failure

Part II: Macroeconomics

Macroeconomics is the study of the economy as a whole. It seeks to understand how the economy grows, how it fluctuates, and how it can be managed. This part of the book covers the following topics:

• National income and output
• Inflation and unemployment
• Monetary policy
• Fiscal policy
• Economic growth

Part III: Applying Economics to Policy Making

The final part of the book shows how economic principles can be applied to a wide range of policy issues. It covers the following topics:

• Taxation
• Healthcare
• Environmental regulation
• International trade
• Economic development

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of economics, with a focus on how these principles can be applied to policy making. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand how the economy works and how it can be used to improve public policy.

About the Author

Dr. John Smith is a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a leading expert on public policy, and has advised governments around the world on economic development, taxation, and healthcare. He is the author of numerous books and articles on economics and public policy.

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Economics for Policy Makers: A Guide for Non-Economists

by Anne Perry

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9037 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	348 pages

FREE