NEW TO THIS EDITON: * An introductory section on the Core Principles of Economics * A section on Game Theory and its importance in market structure * A chapter on 'Markets and States', which considers appropriate roles for both the market and the State while also examining market and State failures * A chapter on 'Development and Transition' which examines a range of economic issues, problems and policies relating to developing countries and former socialist transition countries * Contains updates on national partnership, taxation, competition policy and market liberalisation * Provides updated information on the European Central Bank, the Euro, the Stability and Growth Pact and the Celtic Tiger *New case studies and sets of questions at the end of each chapter
Also Includes FREE dynamic, interactive CD, which offers the following to students and lecturers: * Interactive graphs and quizzes using Java Applets, which create an environment of 'learning by doing' * Self-Test Multiple Choice Questions * Uses macromedia flash to create colourful, animated and interactive lessons on the Principles of Economics


