A comprehensive yet succinct overview of the theory and practice of economics.

• New to this edition:
• • The Irish banking crisis and how it was caused
  • The collapse of the 'Celtic Tiger' economy
  • The deterioration in the Irish Government's finances
  • The economics of recession
  • The IMF/EU bailout
  • The sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone
  • The new constraints on Irish Government fiscal policy
  • New macroeconomic data reflecting the changed economic conditions of the Irish economy
  • Medium-term prospects for the Irish economy.
    
• Provides instant access to key economic facts and concepts.
  
  
• Simply and logically presented with test questions included at the end of each chapter.

Written For:

• Those studying economics as part of an undergraduate diploma or degree.
• Students of professional exams.
• Postgraduate diploma students.

A comprehensive yet succinct overview of the theory and practice of economics. New to this edition: Revised chapters incorporate new material regarding: The Irish banking crisis and how it was caused The collapse of the 'Celtic Tiger' economy The deterioration in the Irish Government's finances The economics of recession The IMF/EU bailout The sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone The new constraints on Irish Government fiscal policy New macroeconomic data reflecting the changed economic conditions of the Irish economy Medium-term prospects for the Irish economy. Provides instant access to key economic facts and concepts. Simply and logically presented with test questions included at the end of each chapter.