Microeconomics Anti Textbook

Author : Rod Hill,Tony Myatt
Publisher : Zed Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781783607297

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The Microeconomics Anti-Textbook by Rod Hill,Tony Myatt Pdf

Mainstream textbooks present economics as an objective science, free from value judgements. The Microeconomics Anti-Textbook demonstrates this to be a myth – one which serves to make such textbooks not only off-puttingly bland, but also dangerously misleading in their justification of the status quo and neglect of alternatives. In this fully updated and expanded edition of their celebrated book, Professors Rod Hill and Tony Myatt lay out the essentials of each topic in the standard texts in a clear and concise way, before presenting an 'anti-text' analysis and critique. Challenging the assumptions, arguments, and models, Hill and Myatt provide the essential guide to decoding the textbooks, and show that real economics is far more interesting - and subversive - than the simplistic version presented to students.

Author : Rod Hill,Professor Tony Myatt
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781848138292

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The Economics Anti-Textbook by Rod Hill,Professor Tony Myatt Pdf

Mainstream textbooks present economics as an objective science free from value judgements; that settles disputes by testing hypotheses; that applies a pre-determined body of principles; and contains policy prescriptions supported by a consensus of professional opinion. The Economics Anti-Textbook argues that this is a myth - one which is not only dangerously misleading but also bland and boring. It challenges the mainstream textbooks' assumptions, arguments, models and evidence. It puts the controversy and excitement back into economics to reveal a fascinating and a vibrant field of study - one which is more an 'art of persuasion' than it is a science. The Economics Anti-Textbook's chapters parallel the major topics in the typical text, beginning with a boiled-down account of them before presenting an analysis and critique. Drawing on the work of leading economists, the Anti-Textbook lays bare the blind spots in the texts and their sins of omission and commission. It shows where hidden value judgements are made and when contrary evidence is ignored. It shows the claims made without any evidence and the alternative theories that aren't mentioned. It shows the importance of power, social context and legal framework. The Economics Anti-Textbook is the students' guide to decoding the textbooks and shows how real economics is much more interesting than most economists are willing to let on.

Author : Tony Myatt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Critical thinking
ISBN : 1350237582

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Microeconomics Anti-textbook by Tony Myatt Pdf

"Mainstream textbooks present economics as an objective science, free from value judgements. The Microeconomics Anti-Textbook demonstrates this to be a myth ? one which serves to make such textbooks not only off-puttingly bland, but also dangerously misleading in their justification of the status quo and neglect of alternatives. In this fully updated and expanded edition of their celebrated book, Professors Rod Hill and Tony Myatt lay out the essentials of each topic in the standard texts in a clear and concise way, before presenting an 'anti-text' analysis and critique. Challenging the assumptions, arguments, and models, Hill and Myatt provide the essential guide to decoding the textbooks, and show that real economics is far more interesting - and subversive - than the simplistic version presented to students."--

Author : Rod Hill,Tony Myatt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781783607327

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The Microeconomics Anti-Textbook by Rod Hill,Tony Myatt Pdf

Mainstream textbooks present economics as an objective science, free from value judgements. The Microeconomics Anti-Textbook demonstrates this to be a myth – one which serves to make such textbooks not only off-puttingly bland, but also dangerously misleading in their justification of the status quo and neglect of alternatives. In this fully updated and expanded edition of their celebrated book, Professors Rod Hill and Tony Myatt lay out the essentials of each topic in the standard texts in a clear and concise way, before presenting an 'anti-text' analysis and critique. Challenging the assumptions, arguments, and models, Hill and Myatt provide the essential guide to decoding the textbooks, and show that real economics is far more interesting - and subversive - than the simplistic version presented to students.

Author : Roderick Hill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1552663604

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The Economics Anti-textbook by Roderick Hill Pdf

Author : Samiran Banerjee
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136001765

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Intermediate Microeconomics by Samiran Banerjee Pdf

Intermediate Microeconomics: A Tool-Building Approach is a clear and concise, calculus-based exposition of current microeconomic theory essential for students pursuing degrees in Economics or Business. This beautifully-presented and accessible text covers all the essential topics that are typically required at the intermediate level, from consumer and producer theory to market structure (perfect competition, monopoly and oligopoly). Topics covered include risk, game theory, general equilibrium and externalities, asymmetric information, and public goods. Using numerical examples as well as sophisticated and carefully designed exercises, the book aims to teach microeconomic theory via a process of learning-by-doing. When there is a skill to be acquired, a list of steps outlining the procedure is provided, followed by an example to illustrate how this procedure is carried out. Once the procedure has been learned, students will be able to solve similar problems and be well on their way to mastering the skills needed for future study. Intermediate Microeconomics presents a tremendous amount of material in a concise way, without sacrificing rigor, clarity or exposition. Through use of this text, students will acquire both the analytical toolkit and theoretical foundations necessary in order to take upper-level courses in industrial organization, international trade, public finance and other field courses. Instructors that would like to consider Intermediate Microeconomics: A Tool-Building Approach for course adoption will have access to the book’s free companion website featuring: Detailed answers to end of chapter questions All figures used in the book as PDF files suitable for inclusion in PowerPoint slides Chapter-by-Chapter zipped files of worksheets/quizzes suitable for classroom use Problem sets are available on WebAssign for instructors who wish to use them. These are located at http://www.webassign.net/features/textbooks/banerjeeecon1/details.html?l=publisher. Please contact the author at [email protected] for details, or visit his website at http://banerjeemicro.com/

Author : Tony Myatt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781350323735

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The Macroeconomics Anti-Textbook by Tony Myatt Pdf

Mainstream textbooks present economics as an objective science, free from value judgements. This book demonstrates this to be a myth – one which serves to make such textbooks not only off-puttingly bland, but also dangerously misleading in their justification of the status quo and neglect of alternatives. In this much-needed companion volume to the popular Microeconomics Anti-Textbook, Tony Myatt reveals how the blind spots and methodological problems present in microeconomics continue to exert their influence in mainstream macroeconomics. From a flawed conception of the labour market, to a Pollyana view of the financial sector, macroeconomic principles as they are set out in conventional undergraduate textbooks consistently fail to set out a realistic, useful, or equitable framework for understanding the world. By summarising and then critically evaluating the major topics found in a typical macroeconomics textbook, the Anti-Textbook lays bare their sins of omission and commission, showing where hidden value judgements are made and when contrary evidence and alternative theories are ignored. The Macroeconomics Anti-Textbook is the student's essential guide to decoding mainstream macroeconomic textbooks, and demonstrating how real-world economics are much more interesting than most economists are willing to let on.

Author : Tony Myatt,Rod Hill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Macroeconomics
ISBN : 1350323756

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The Macroeconomics Anti-textbook by Tony Myatt,Rod Hill Pdf

In this fully updated and expanded edition of their celebrated book, Professors Rod Hill and Tony Myatt lay out the essentials of each topic in the standard texts in a clear and concise way, before presenting an 'anti-text' analysis and critique. Challenging the assumptions, arguments, and models, Hill and Myatt provide the essential guide to decoding the textbooks, and show that real economics is far more interesting - and subversive - than the simplistic version presented to students.

Author : Myatt Maclean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1780325991

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Macroeconomics Anti-Textbook by Myatt Maclean Pdf

Author : Anthony Myatt
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Macroeconomics
ISBN : 9781350323728

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The Macroeconomics Anti-textbook by Anthony Myatt Pdf

"Mainstream textbooks present economics as an objective science, free from value judgements. The Macroeconomics Anti-Textbook demonstrates this to be a myth - one which serves to make such textbooks not only off-puttingly bland, but also dangerously misleading in their justification of the status quo and neglect of alternatives. In this much-needed companion volume to the popular Microeconomics Anti-Textbook, Tony Myatt reveals how the blind spots and methodological problems present in microeconomics continue to exert their influence in mainstream macroeconomics. From a flawed conception of the labour market, to a Pollyana view of the financial sector, macroeconomic principles as they are set out in conventional undergraduate textbooks consistently fail to set out a realistic, useful, or equitable framework for understanding the world. By summarising and then critically evaluating the major topics found in a typical macroeconomics textbook, the Anti-Textbook lays bare their sins of omission and commission, showing where hidden value judgements are made and when contrary evidence and alternative theories are ignored. The Macroeconomics Anti-Textbook is the student's essential guide to decoding mainstream macroeconomic textbooks, and demonstrates how real-world economics is much more interesting than most economists are willing to let on"--

Author : Martin J. Osborne,Ariel Rubinstein
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781805111269

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Models in Microeconomic Theory by Martin J. Osborne,Ariel Rubinstein Pdf

Models in Microeconomic Theory covers basic models in current microeconomic theory. Part I (Chapters 1-7) presents models of an economic agent, discussing abstract models of preferences, choice, and decision making under uncertainty, before turning to models of the consumer, the producer, and monopoly. Part II (Chapters 8-14) introduces the concept of equilibrium, beginning, unconventionally, with the models of the jungle and an economy with indivisible goods, and continuing with models of an exchange economy, equilibrium with rational expectations, and an economy with asymmetric information. Part III (Chapters 15-16) provides an introduction to game theory, covering strategic and extensive games and the concepts of Nash equilibrium and subgame perfect equilibrium. Part IV (Chapters 17-20) gives a taste of the topics of mechanism design, matching, the axiomatic analysis of economic systems, and social choice. The book focuses on the concepts of model and equilibrium. It states models and results precisely, and provides proofs for all results. It uses only elementary mathematics (with almost no calculus), although many of the proofs involve sustained logical arguments. It includes about 150 exercises. With its formal but accessible style, this textbook is designed for undergraduate students of microeconomics at intermediate and advanced levels.

Author : Rod Hill,Tony Myatt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781783607310

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The Microeconomics Anti-Textbook by Rod Hill,Tony Myatt Pdf

Mainstream textbooks present economics as an objective science, free from value judgements. The Microeconomics Anti-Textbook demonstrates this to be a myth – one which serves to make such textbooks not only off-puttingly bland, but also dangerously misleading in their justification of the status quo and neglect of alternatives. In this fully updated and expanded edition of their celebrated book, Professors Rod Hill and Tony Myatt lay out the essentials of each topic in the standard texts in a clear and concise way, before presenting an 'anti-text' analysis and critique. Challenging the assumptions, arguments, and models, Hill and Myatt provide the essential guide to decoding the textbooks, and show that real economics is far more interesting - and subversive - than the simplistic version presented to students.

Author : Neva Goodwin,Jonathan M. Harris,Julie A. Nelson,Brian Roach,Mariano Torras
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317464785

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Microeconomics in Context by Neva Goodwin,Jonathan M. Harris,Julie A. Nelson,Brian Roach,Mariano Torras Pdf

Microeconomics in Context lays out the principles of microeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students. Like its counterpart, Macroeconomics in Context, the book is uniquely attuned to economic realities. The "in Context" books offer affordability, accessible presentation, and engaging coverage of current policy issues from economic inequality and global climate change to taxes. Key features include: --Clear explanation of basic concepts and analytical tools, with advanced models presented in optional chapter appendices; --Presentation of policy issues in historical, institutional, social, political, and ethical context--an approach that fosters critical evaluation of the standard microeconomic models, such as welfare analysis, labor markets, and market competition; --A powerful graphical presentation of various measures of well-being in the United States, from income inequality and educational attainment to home prices; --Broad definition of well-being using both traditional economic metrics and factors such as environmental quality, health, equity, and political inclusion; --New chapters on the economics of the environment, taxes and tax policy, common property and public goods, and welfare analysis; --Expanded coverage of high-interest topics such as behavioral economics, labor markets, and healthcare; --Full complement of instructor and student support materials online, including test banks and grading through Canvas.

Author : Myatt Maclean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1780326009

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Macroeconomics Anti-Textbook by Myatt Maclean Pdf

Author : John G. Riley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521827478

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Essential Microeconomics by John G. Riley Pdf

Essential Microeconomics is designed to help students deepen their understanding of the core theory of microeconomics. Unlike other texts, this book focuses on the most important ideas and does not attempt to be encyclopedic. Two-thirds of the textbook focuses on price theory. As well as taking a new look at standard equilibrium theory, there is extensive examination of equilibrium under uncertainty, the capital asset pricing model, and arbitrage pricing theory. Choice over time is given extensive coverage and includes a basic introduction to control theory. The final third of the book, on game theory, provides a comprehensive introduction to models with asymmetric information. Topics such as auctions, signaling, and mechanism design are made accessible to students who have a basic rather than a deep understanding of mathematics. There is ample use of examples and diagrams to illustrate issues as well as formal derivations. Essential Microeconomics is designed to help students deepen their understanding of the core theory of microeconomics.