Essentials of Economics in Context: Edition 2
About this ebook
Aspects of history, institutions, gender, ethics, and ecology are integrated throughout the text, and economic analysis is presented within broader themes of human well-being, and social and environmental sustainability. Theoretical expositions in the text are kept close to reality by integrating numerous real-world examples and by presenting the material in the recognized accessible and engaging style of this experienced author team.
Key features include:
- a brand-new chapter devoted entirely to economic inequality
- up-to-date discussions of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on labor markets, inflation, and beyond
- an inclusive approach to economics, where the economy is analyzed within its social and environmental context (including a greater focus on topics outside of the United States)
- a focus on goals of human well-being, stability, and sustainability, instead of solely focusing on market activities
This text is the ideal resource for one-semester introductory economics courses globally. The book's companion website is available at www.bu.edu/eci/essentials.
About the author
Neva Goodwin is Distinguished Fellow at the Economics in Context Initiative at Boston University’s Global Development Policy Center, USA and Co-Director of the Global Development and Environment Institute (GDAE) at Tufts University, USA.
Jonathan M. Harris is Visiting Scholar at the Global Development and Environment Institute (GDAE) at Tufts University, USA and Senior Research Fellow at the Economics in Context Initiative at Boston University’s Global Development Policy Center, USA.
Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar is Assistant Director of the Economics in Context Initiative at Boston University’s Global Development Policy Center, USA and a lecturer at Boston University, USA and Brandeis University, USA.
Brian Roach is Director of the Theory and Education Program at the Global Development and Environment Institute (GDAE) at Tufts University, USA and Senior Research Fellow at the Economics in Context Initiative at Boston University, USA.
Tim B. Thornton is Senior Research Fellow at the Economics in Context Initiative at Boston University's Global Development Policy Center, USA and Director of the School of Political Economy, Australia.
