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Title
Principles of Microeconomics : an integrative approach / by Martin Kolmar.
ISBN
9783319575896 (electronic book)
3319575899 (electronic book)
9783319575889
3319575880
Published
Cham : Springer, [2017]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xii, 336 pages)
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-57589-6 doi
Call Number
HB172 .K73 2017
Dewey Decimal Classification
338.5
Summary
This text provides a comprehensive and unique introduction to modern microeconomics. It pursues an integrative approach by putting the main findings of economics into a broader perspective; theories are critically reflected on from a philosophical standpoint and by comparing them to approaches found in the social sciences, while implications for the design of the legal system and business practices are highlighted throughout. In addition, the book presents brief examples and comprehensive case studies to facilitate an understanding of the theories' real-world implications. Starting from the question as to why and how societies organize economic activity, the book adopts an institutional perspective to analyze the potential and limitations of different market types with regard to alleviating scarcity and achieving distributive objectives. It not only covers traditional rational-choice models, but also systematically introduces readers to important findings from behavioral economics and psychology. A companion workbook is available which features a wide variety of exercises, ranging from basic multiple-choice questions to challenging mathematical problems and case study scenarios.
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Springer texts in business and economics.
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Print version: 9783319575889
Introduction: First Principles
Gains from Trade
A Primer in Markets and Institutions: Introduction
Supply and Demand Under Perfect Competition
Normative Economics
Externalities and the Limits of Markets
Foundations of Demand and Supply: Decisions and Consumer Behavior
Costs
Firm Behavior and Industrial Organization: A Second Look at Firm Behavior Under Perfect Competition
Firm Behavior in Monopolistic Markets
Principles of Game Theory
Firm Behavior in Oligopolistic Markets
Appendix: A Case Study
Mathematical Appendix.