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Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know

Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know

A Beginner’s Guide to Demand & Supply, Consumer Behavior, Cost Structures & Macroeconomic Policies

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  • Learn economics in a simplified manner
  • Discover the ten guiding principles of economics
  • Understand the nuances of demand and supply
  • Gain knowledge about different market structures with global examples
  • Know everything about firm theories and cost structures
  • Get insights into macroeconomics and the role of aggregate demand

    Get an all-encompassing guide to the world of economics

Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know is a complete yet compact for anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of economics. It equips readers not only with theoretical knowledge but also practical tips and strategies. The book’s conversational tone and easy-to-understand language help readers grasp complex concepts with ease.

The book is especially beneficial for someone wanting to understand how the principles of economics can be applied to real-life decision-making in business, life, and policy making.

The complex concepts in this book are simplified to their easiest essentials and explained with practical examples from all over the world, which makes it suitable for students beginning to pursue the subject academically. On the other hand, the practical tips and usable explanations aim to benefit professionals looking to learn more about economics.

The quiz questions at the end of every chapter help readers test their knowledge. The book also includes readily usable downloadable templates for professionals in the field.

This book is part of the Self-Learning Management Series designed to help students, managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons.

Bibliographic Details

Pages: 242 pages

Paperback (ISBN): 9781636512334

Trim Size: 5.5” x 8.5”

Category: Business & Economics

Author: Cledwyn Fernandez, Vibrant Publishers

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to the World of Economics

1.1 The Ten Principles of Economics

1.2 Conclusion

Quiz

Chapter Summary


2. Demand, Supply, and the Market Equilibrium

2.1 What is a Market?

2.2 How Markets Determine How Much to Produce, and at What Price to Produce Goods

2.3 Equilibrium in the Market

2.4 Comparative Statics

2.5 Are Price Movements Always Unambiguous?

2.6 Conclusion

Quiz

Chapter Summary


3. Elasticity And Price Controls

3.1 Elasticity

3.2 Factors Affecting Elasticity

3.3 Perfectly Elastic and Inelastic Demand and Supply

3.4 Cross-Price Elasticity of Demand and Supply

3.5 Market Failures and Price Mechanisms

3.6 Market Implications of Elasticity

Quiz

Chapter Summary

Case Study


4. Consumer Behavior

4.1 The Budget Constraint

4.2 Consumer Preferences

4.3 Consumer Equilibrium

4.4 Concluding Remarks and Practical Applications

Quiz

Chapter Summary


5. Theory of the Firm—Production

5.1 The Theory of the Firm

5.2 The Production Function

5.3 Isoquants

5.4 Isoquants and Types of Inputs

5.5 Returns to Scale

5.6 Concluding Remarks

Quiz

Chapter Summary


6. Cost

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Types of Costs

6.3 Relation Between Marginal Cost and Average Cost: Zones Along the Cost Function

6.4 The Long-Run Cost Curve

6.5 Concluding Remarks

Quiz

Chapter Summary


7. Markets I—Perfect Competition

7.1 Characteristics of a Perfectly Competitive Market

7.2 Price Discovery for a Perfectly Competitive Market

7.3 Profit Maximization Principle

7.4 Shut-Down Condition

7.5 Exit Conditions for a Firm

7.6 Concluding Remarks

Quiz

Chapter Summary

Case Study


8. Markets II—Monopoly: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Monopoly

8.3 How do Monopolies Price Their Products?

8.4 Monopoly Power

8.5 Social Cost of a Monopoly

8.6 Price Discrimination

8.7 Conclusion

Quiz

Chapter Summary


9. Markets III—Game Theory and Oligopolistic Markets

9.1 Game Theory and Oligopoly Markets

9.2 How Cooperation Works

9.3 Simultaneous Versus Sequential Games

9.4 Cheap Talk and Empty Threats

9.5 First-Mover Advantage

9.6 Conclusion

Quiz

Chapter Summary


10. Macroeconomics: It’s the Economy, Stupid

10.1 The Circular Economy

10.2 Injection and Leakages

10.3 National Income

10.4 Conclusion

Quiz

Chapter Summary


11. Aggregate Demand: The Building Blocks of an Economy

11.1 Introduction

11.2 The Keynesian Economy and the Role of the Aggregate Demand

11.3 Conclusion

Quiz

Chapter Summary


12. Fiscal and Monetary Policy: The Toolkit for the Economy

12.1 Fiscal Policy

12.2 Fiscal Policy and the Aggregate Demand Curve

12.3 Monetary Policy and the Role of the Central Bank

12.4 Policy Mix and Lag Effect

12.5 The Aggregate Supply Curve

12.6 Conclusion

Quiz

Chapter Summary

Glossary

Bibliography

Author

Cledwyn Fernandez is a seasoned economist and, professor. He has experience in both academics and policy think tanks. He works in the area of development economics and public policy, closely aligned with issues around financial inclusion, labor markets, development financing, and policy evaluation. Cledwyn holds a Ph.D. in Economics and is a gold medallist in M.A. in Economics.

Vibrant Publishers is focused on presenting the best texts for learning about technology and business as well as books for test preparation. Categories include programming, operating systems and other texts focused on IT. In addition, a series of books helps professionals in their own disciplines learn the business skills needed in their professional growth.

Vibrant Publishers has a standardized test preparation series covering the GMAT, GRE and SAT, providing ample study and practice material in a simple and well organized format, helping students get closer to their dream universities.

Series

The Self-Learning Management Series is designed to help students, new managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons and covers every aspect of business, from HR to Finance to Marketing to Operations across any and every industry. Each book includes basic fundamentals, important concepts, and standard and well-known principles as well as practical ways of application of the subject matter.

Editorial Reviews

This book consists of 12 chapters highlighting three important aspects of economics, that is, the consumer, the producer, and the market. It illustrates all the basics of micro and macroeconomic theories that provide a way for economists to analyze and predict the behavior of financial markets and the economy.

The chapters inside this book highlight the above information with examples, which will help the readers understand the concepts in a better way. The way this book is written encourages the reader to finish it at a stretch. Many examples and relations are drawn not just from mathematics or statistics but also from aesthetic literature. This book goes beyond the conventional understanding of the meaning of economics and does an excellent job of it.
-- Dr. Raj Seshadri, Professor, 
Jawaharlal Business School, Palakkad.

Did you sleep your way through economics class like so many others? Now it's time to fill in those missing economic ideas to you can better understand today's world. This book will do the trick.
-- Mike Michelsen
Net Galley reviewer
Freelance Writer

The book was well laid out and easy to follow. The content was informed and up to date. It was easy to use and well designed.
-- Jack Wiley
Academic Dean of Instruction, Trinidad State College, Alamosa Colorado

There are ten principles of economics chosen by the author to develop into a comprehensive in-depth overview of economics. It is all there and each chapter stands pretty well on its own. There are a few very minor glitches in the book. The novice may have trouble keeping in mind the principles since they are not enumerated initially nor numbered in the chapters. Also, the novice may be taken aback somewhat to learn that to an economist a curve is sometimes depicted as a straight line. Minor discrepancies like this should in no way detract the potential reader from reading this book. It is sound, standard economics. The best portions of the book may be the examples of the principles with current realistic situations that reinforce those principles. This is a good book and worth reading. Even those who have not always wanted to know the principles will learn the importance of economics in the world by reading this book. Definitely worth four stars.
-- Gilbert R. Demange
M. D, M. B. A.

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Good Book for Students

Book Name: Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Author: Cledwyn Fernandez

This book is a self-learning guide on Economics, part of a management series.

Divided into three sections with 12 chapters, the book simplifies key economic concepts related to consumers, producers, and markets.

Section 1 focuses on consumer theory, covering topics like market economy, demand and supply, and consumer behavior. Section 2 delves into producer theory, exploring production theory, factors of production, and productivity. Section 3 discusses market structures, including perfect competition and the application of game theory. The final section introduces macroeconomics.

Each chapter ends with a conclusion and a quiz with an answer key to help readers grasp the concepts easily. The examples in the book are helpful, the summaries, case studies, and tables make it easier to understand.

The language used in the book is simple and accessible, making it easy for readers to comprehend.

This book is highly recommended for school students, those studying Economics, and anyone interested in learning the basics of Economics in an easy and clear manner. It serves as a great resource for understanding complex topics in a simplified way.

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JD Lombardi

I received a free ARC from NetGalley, and this review is voluntary

Economics 101 on steroids

Provided within is an introduction to Economics, covering topics such as supply and demand, elasticity, consumer behavior, and markets. This literature is also updated for the modern times, discussing topics in brief such as the platform economy, and the affect of the pandemic.

What's evident throughout the text is the strong foundation of each operating definition before the material is discussed in each chapter. It provides the reader with a better understanding of the select topic, and the rest of the chapter highlights examples and practical applications.

The author does well in not only simplifying the material for the average person, but also provides realistic examples we encounter on an almost daily basis. This allows for the material to be learned in a way that makes sense because it's personalized, or it's discussed in a way we can understand based off of our existing experience. It's not always easy to understand a topic like that economics, but if it's explained in a way that we're familiar with, it certainly helps, and the author did an amazing job at bolstering the basics.

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Great resource!

A well-rounded, beginner-friendly guide that makes economics easy to understand and apply. With its conversational tone and global examples, the book simplifies complex topics and connects them to real-life decisions in business, policy, and everyday life. Perfect for students and professionals alike, it includes end-of-chapter quizzes to reinforce learning and downloadable templates for practical use. Whether you're new to the subject or need a refresher, this book is an excellent resource for mastering economic fundamentals.

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A Compact Guide to Core Economic Concepts

This book is a gem for anyone looking to grasp the core ideas of economics without diving into dense textbooks. It simplifies complex theories while still maintaining academic depth. I especially appreciated the sections on market equilibrium and government intervention.

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Vikram Desai
Clear, Concise, and Perfect for Self-Learners

The way economic principles are broken down in this book is ideal for beginners. I used it as supplementary material during my undergrad and found the examples very relatable to real-world situations. A few more diagrams would make it even better.

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A Must-Have for Economics Beginners

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Excellent Entry-Level Book for Economics Enthusiasts

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Economics Made Understandable for Everyone

I was never comfortable with economics until I read this book. The authors did a great job of making every topic approachable, even for someone without a background in the subject. The summaries at the end of each chapter were very helpful.

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As someone who has read through this book cover to cover, I found "Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know" to be a solid introductory text that manages to condense complex economic concepts into accessible explanations without oversimplifying the material.

The book excels in its clear organization, beginning with foundational microeconomic principles before transitioning to macroeconomic concepts. The author effectively builds a knowledge framework, ensuring that readers understand supply and demand dynamics before exploring more complex topics like monetary policy and international trade.

I particularly appreciated the real-world examples that accompany theoretical concepts. Rather than relying solely on abstract models, the book grounds economic principles in everyday scenarios that readers can relate to, which helps bridge the gap between theory and application.

The graphics and charts throughout the text deserve special mention-they're thoughtfully designed to illustrate key relationships and data trends without overwhelming readers with unnecessary complexity. The supply and demand curve illustrations are especially helpful for visual learners.

Where the book occasionally falls short is in its treatment of behavioral economics and more contemporary economic challenges. While it provides a solid foundation in classical and neoclassical theory, it could benefit from more discussion of how psychological factors influence economic decision-making and more extensive coverage of topics like environmental economics.

The practice problems at the end of each chapter are valuable for reinforcing concepts, though I would have preferred more variety in their difficulty level. Some chapters jump too quickly from basic exercises to significantly more complex applications.

For students or professionals seeking a refresher on economic fundamentals, this book serves its purpose well. It strikes a good balance between breadth and depth, providing enough detail to understand the mechanics of economic principles without becoming bogged down in excessive technical details.

Overall, I'd recommend this as a starting point for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in economic theory, with the caveat that readers interested in specialized areas may need to supplement with more focused texts.

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Perfect Introduction to Economics

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Excellent Resource for Self-Study

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Great Book for Beginners

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Insightful and Practical

The book provides a great balance between theoretical concepts and their practical applications. Its a handy reference for anyone interested in economics. Would love to see more interactive elements!

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Well-Structured and Easy to Understand

The book covers essential economic concepts in a concise and well-organized manner. The examples provided help in better understanding, though more real-world case studies would be beneficial.

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Good Book for Students

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Good Book for Students

Book Name: Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Author: Cledwyn Fernandez

This book is a self-learning guide on Economics, part of a management series.

Divided into three sections with 12 chapters, the book simplifies key economic concepts related to consumers, producers, and markets.

Section 1 focuses on consumer theory, covering topics like market economy, demand and supply, and consumer behavior. Section 2 delves into producer theory, exploring production theory, factors of production, and productivity. Section 3 discusses market structures, including perfect competition and the application of game theory. The final section introduces macroeconomics.

Each chapter ends with a conclusion and a quiz with an answer key to help readers grasp the concepts easily. The examples in the book are helpful, the summaries, case studies, and tables make it easier to understand.

The language used in the book is simple and accessible, making it easy for readers to comprehend.

This book is highly recommended for school students, those studying Economics, and anyone interested in learning the basics of Economics in an easy and clear manner. It serves as a great resource for understanding complex topics in a simplified way.

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