John Black
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A Dictionary of Economics is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date reference on economics available. Here, well-known and highly respected author John Black provides clear and jargon-free definitions for thousands of entries, including the most recent terms and concepts, as well as providing international coverage of organizations and institutions.
The dictionary covers all aspects of economic theory, from microeconomics to public finance and international trade. Succinct explanations are given for mathematical and statistical terms, as well as words from related areas such as business and finance. Anyone wanting a guide to the sometimes confusing and convoluted terms associated with economics will find the dictionary an indispensable source of reference.
John Black was formerly Professor of Economic Theory, Exeter University. He is the author of a number of articles for journals including Review of Economic Studies and Economic Journal, and serves as an advisor to the Oxford English Dictionary on words relating to economics.
