Economics: A Very Short Introduction

by Partha Dasgupta

Economics is the study of how people make choices under conditions of scarcity. It is a social science that seeks to understand how individuals, firms, and governments allocate resources to satisfy their needs and wants. Economics plays a vital role in our lives, affecting everything from the prices we pay for goods and services to the policies that governments enact.

This Very Short provides a concise and accessible overview of the core concepts of economics. Partha Dasgupta introduces the basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and explores the key issues that economists grapple with today, such as inequality, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.

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Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Nature of Economics
• Chapter 2: The Basic Tools of Economics
• Chapter 3: Microeconomics: The Behavior of Individual Agents
• Chapter 4: Macroeconomics: The Behavior of the Economy as a Whole
• Chapter 5: Inequality
• Chapter 6: Environmental Sustainability
• Chapter 7: Economic Growth
• Chapter 8: The Future of Economics

Reviews

"A lucid and engaging to the fundamental concepts of economics. Dasgupta's clear prose and insightful examples make this book essential reading for students and general readers alike."—Steven Levitt, author of Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics

"Economics is a vast and complex subject, but Partha Dasgupta has managed to distill its essence into a clear and concise . This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in."—Daron Acemoglu, co-author of Why Nations Fail

"A brilliant to the core concepts of economics. Dasgupta's insights are invaluable for understanding the challenges facing our economy today and the choices we must make to ensure a prosperous future."—Larry Summers, former Secretary of the Treasury

About the Author

Partha Dasgupta is Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of numerous books, including An Inquiry into Well-Being and Destitution and Economics: A Very Short .

Economics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by Partha Dasgupta

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Lending	:	Enabled
File size	:	3381 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	193 pages

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