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Hill, Berkeley,

An introduction to economics : concepts for students of agriculture and the rural sector / Berkeley Hill. - 5th edition. - ix,253 pages ill, 25cm


Table of Contents

1. What is Economics

2. Explaining the Behaviour of Individuals: Theory of Consumer Choice

3. Demand and Supply: the Price Mechanism in a Market Economy

4. Markets and Competition

5. Factors of Production and their Rewards: Theory of Distribution

6. Production Economics: Theory of the Firm

7. Market Failure: Some Problems of Using the Market to Allocate Resources

8. Macroeconomics: the Working of the Whole Economy

9. International Trade

10. Government Policy for Agriculture and Rural Areas

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is Economics? -- Explaining the Behaviour of Individuals: Theory of Consumer Choice -- Demand and Supply: the Price Mechanism in a Market Economy -- Markets and Competition -- Production Economics: Theory of the Firm -- Factors of Production and their Rewards: Theory of Distribution -- Market Failure: Some Problems of Using the Market to Allocate Resources -- Macroeconomics: the Workings of the Whole Economy -- International Trade -- Government Policy for Agriculture and Rural Areas.

"A simple but effective introduction to economics. Fully updated and revised, this fifth edition covers the impacts of Brexit, animal welfare, sustainable agriculture, and the importance of natural, social and cultural capital on agricultural economics. It is an invaluable learning tool for students of agriculture, economics and related sectors"--



ISBN: 9781800620063

LCCN: 2021006807

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Economics.
Agriculture--Economic aspects.

Dewey Class. No.: 330.024/631