General Economics

Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction

Christopher J. Berry

9780198784456
Paperback
25 October 2018

Very Short Introductions

Today Adam Smith, author of the Wealth of Nations, is associated with the promotion of self-interest and a defence of greed. Yet if Smith is actually read this is more a caricature than a faithful portrait. Berry offers a balanced and nuanced view of this seminal thinker, set against contemporary European history, politics, and philosophy.

Poverty: A Very Short Introduction

Philip N. Jefferson

9780198716471
Paperback
26 July 2018

Very Short Introductions

This Very Short Introduction considers who the poor are, where they live, what their lives are like, and what obstacles or barriers they face. Looking at the complex issues that cause the prevalence, depth, and severity of poverty to vary across countries and over time, it considers possible future solutions.

Economics: A Primer

Simon Hayley, Alec Chrystal

9780198787051
Paperback
22 February 2018

Concise, engaging and highly intuitive, Economics: A Primer equips you with an understanding of all the basic principles of economics.

Behavioural Economics: A Very Short Introduction

Michelle Baddeley

9780198754992
Paperback
26 January 2017

Very Short Introductions

Behavioural economics blends insights from economics and psychology to explain how people make everyday decisions. Analysing the forces that drive everyone's behaviour it helps us understand what people are motivated by, our impulse purchases, why we struggle to save, and how supermarkets can manipulate what and how much we buy.

Measurement: A Very Short Introduction

David J. Hand

9780198779568
Paperback
06 October 2016

Very Short Introductions

This Very Short Introduction explores the concept of measurement, its mathematical underpinnings, and its wide range of application from the sciences and social sciences to economics and commerce.

Taxation: A Very Short Introduction

Stephen Smith

9780199683697
Paperback
23 April 2015

Very Short Introductions

Tax revenues pay for many public services, including roads, health care, and education. However, it has become a contentious political issue of public debate. In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen Smith explains its history and its main principles; arguing that we'd all benefit from an understanding of the role of taxation in society.

Economics

David King

9780199543021
Paperback
05 January 2012

A refreshingly straightforward textbook that reinforces understanding of economic theory by placing student experiences at the heart of learning. Easy to follow concepts are presented at an appropriate pace and in a relevant and engaging manner, while still covering all the essential material needed on an introductory economics module.

Economics: A Very Short Introduction

Partha Dasgupta

9780192853455
Paperback
22 February 2007

Very Short Introductions

Choice Theory: A Very Short Introduction

Michael Allingham

9780192803030
Paperback
22 August 2002

Very Short Introductions