Providing a full survey of labour economics, including current and classic research, this new edition develops the theory of labour market behaviour, summarizes empirical evidence that supports or contradicts each hypothesis, and illustrates the usefulness of various theories for public policy.
Providing a full survey of labour economics, including current and classic research, this new edition develops the theory of labour market behaviour, summarizes empirical evidence that supports or contradicts each hypothesis, and ...
Shaped by the groundbreaking research that earned Professor Stiglitzthe Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, and by Professor Boadway'sintimate knowledge of the Canadian economy, the First Edition of thesecompanion texts changed the way introductory Canadian economics istaught. Paying close attention to significant topics neglected by mostprinciples-level texts-such as imperfect markets and the centrality oftechnological change in modern economies-the authors provided beginningstudents with the tools to interpret economic realities in the worldaround them. The Second Edition continues this tradition. Updated toreflect recent economic change and with more tightly focused chapters,the Second Edition remains the strongest text for students of Canadianeconomics.
The Second Edition continues this tradition. Updated toreflect recent economic change and with more tightly focused chapters,the Second Edition remains the strongest text for students of Canadianeconomics.
Integrating international finance and open economy macroeconomics, this text presents the concepts shaping international economic policy today. Topics covered include deregulation and internationalization of banking and finance in the 1980s and 1990s, and the economics of European integration.
Integrating international finance and open economy macroeconomics, this text presents the concepts shaping international economic policy today.
Provides the core of economic theory (demand issues followed by supply issues) and then analyzes special topics, such as compensations, unions, discrimination and unemployment. The text's public policy orientation is supported by policy applications.
The text's public policy orientation is supported by policy applications.