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Insightful guide to government's economic roles.
If you're aiming to understand the complexities of how government policies shape economies, this book is a foundational text. Authored by two award-winning economists, it lays down the theoretical underpinnings of public economics with clarity and depth, making it a must-read for students and practitioners in the field.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780071001182
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions)
Date of Publication: 1988-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Society,
Political Science,
Business,
Government,
Theory,
Leadership,
Social Science,
Finance
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Insightful guide to government's economic roles.
If you're aiming to understand the complexities of how government policies shape economies, this book is a foundational text. Authored by two award-winning economists, it lays down the theoretical underpinnings of public economics with clarity and depth, making it a must-read for students and practitioners in the field.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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