Microeconomic policy / S.I. Cohen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cohen, S. I.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microeconomics.

Economic policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This textbook provides an important and fresh approach to the understanding of microeconomic policy. Microeconomic Policy links principles to settings and shows how theory compliments policy and vice-versa. By linking theory to policies and application, this text will enable students to acquire proficiency and recognise balance in policy analysis and preparation. It contains comprehensive coverage of a broad range of policy areas including:* competition and technology policy* information and governance policy* industrial and environmental policy* social and income poli

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of policy examples; Preface; Background; Market economy: review of mechanisms, limitations and responses; Indivisibilities: competition policy and technology policy; Uncertainty: the case for governance policies; Externalities: industrial policy and environmental policy; Collectivities: social provision and insurance schemes; Distribution: income policies and endowment strategies; State intervention: review of mechanisms, limitations and reforms; The social order: review of mechanisms, outcomes and prospects; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-185) and index.

ISBN:

1-85278-561-6

1-134-56269-1

0-429-22934-8

1-280-40197-4

1-134-56270-5

0-203-18334-7

0-203-19008-4

9780429229343

OCLC:

437077398