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The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics

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Compiled, organized and edited by David R. Henderson (Research Fellow with Stanford University's Hoover Institution and an Associate Professor of Economics at the naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California), "The Concise Encyclopedia Of Economics" is a superbly presented introduction to economics comprised of more than 160 entries which draw upon the experience and expertise of some 152 contributors. Now it a completely revised, expanded and updated fourth edition, "The Concise Encyclopedia Of Economics" covers a diversity of subjects ranging from basic economic concepts, to discrimination and labor issues, to corporations and financial markets, to economic history, to economic legal issues, governmental regulation, taxes, environmental regulations, economic policies, macroeconomics, money and banking, international economics, economic systems within and outside of the United States, schools of economic thought, and so much more. "The Concise Encyclopedia Of Economics" is substantively enhanced with the inclusion of succinct biographies of leading and influential economists and a comprehensive Index. Also available in a hardcover edition (9780865976658, $45.00), "The Concise Encyclopedia Of Economics" ideal and indispensable addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Economic Studies reference collections.

I used the first edition extensively after it came out in 1993. This second edition is updated appropriately and retains all of the classic material that made the first edition so good.

This book is such a valuable resource! The articles are concise and simple to understand for the non-economist. I recommend this book to anyone interested in economics. Not only are the articles top-notch, but the further reading lists are all you need to start becoming an expert on each individual topic. This book is worth every penny.

For anyone who wants to have various economic theories explained in layman's terms, this is the book to have. Even though it is several years old, the principles described are timeless and pertinent in today's trying economic times.

Concise and insightful collection of article on Economics; an exceptional primer with something for everyone from beginnner to "enthusiast".

Also, if you ever get a chance to hear the author speak at a lecture or presentation, don't miss it!

Keep it within arm's reach at all times. Simply an outstanding reference for the rules of life. I know the price is a crunch; hopfully you can find a used one. Otherwise, take a deep breath, and make the purchase....you will be glad you did.

Let's face it: global financial crisis has been a hard shock for our economics understanding, and a compilation of pre-2008 articles look outdated in some areas. Otherwise excellent book.