Suitable for students taking introductory economics modules as part of an interdisciplinary course. This book provides overviews of key economic topics, interweaving these with real-world examples and activities to equip students to think for themselves.

Succinctly offering the proven quality, consistency and clarity of the parent text Economics ("The Student Bible" BBC Radio 4), "Foundations of Economics, Third Edition" is the essential text for today's non-specialist economics student.

Preface 1
What is economics? 2
Demand
3
Supply 4
Costs, supply and perfect competition
5
Market structure and imperfect competition 6
Input markets and income distribution 7
Governing the market 8
The income and output of nations 9
Short-run fluctuations in income and output 10 Interest rates, money, and inflation 11 Aggregate supply, inflation, and unemployment 12 Exchange rates and the balance of payments 13 The global economy Answers to Questions Glossary