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Public Finance: A Contemporary Application of Theory to Policy
David Hyman
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Description for Public Finance: A Contemporary Application of Theory to Policy
Hardback. Delivers a economics-oriented approach to public finance and public policy. This title sparks lively discussion and debate with its coverage of such hot topics as national defense and homeland security, pollution rights, Social Security reform, federal tax reform, and the Iraq war. Num Pages: 720 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 262 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1462.
Popular author and seasoned economist Dr. David Hyman delivers a solid economics-oriented approach to public finance and public policy. The 11th edition of PUBLIC FINANCE thoroughly illustrates the role government plays in the economy and explains how and why the public sector makes decisions. Packed with timely, real-world examples, PUBLIC FINANCE sparks lively discussion and debate with its coverage of such hot topics as national defense and homeland security, pollution rights, Social Security reform, federal tax reform, and the Iraq war. In addition, it includes numerous study tools and exercises to help students sharpen their economic acumen.
Popular author and seasoned economist Dr. David Hyman delivers a solid economics-oriented approach to public finance and public policy. The 11th edition of PUBLIC FINANCE thoroughly illustrates the role government plays in the economy and explains how and why the public sector makes decisions. Packed with timely, real-world examples, PUBLIC FINANCE sparks lively discussion and debate with its coverage of such hot topics as national defense and homeland security, pollution rights, Social Security reform, federal tax reform, and the Iraq war. In addition, it includes numerous study tools and exercises to help students sharpen their economic acumen.
Product Details
Publisher
Cengage Learning, Inc United States
Number of pages
900
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
720
Place of Publication
Florence, United States
ISBN
9781285173955
SKU
V9781285173955
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Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-21
About David Hyman
David N. Hyman, professor of economics and alumni distinguished undergraduate professor at North Carolina State University, has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in public finance for more than 30 years. Dr. Hyman received his Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University. He has held Woodrow Wilson, Earhart and Ford Foundation fellowships and was a Fulbright senior research scholar in Italy. ... Read more
Reviews for Public Finance: A Contemporary Application of Theory to Policy
PART I: THE ECONOMIC BASIS FOR GOVERNMENTACTIVITY. 1. Individuals and Government. 2. Efficiency, Markets, and Governments. 3. Externalities and Government Policy. 4. Public Goods. 5. Public Choice and the Political Process. PART II: GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES AND POLICYIN THE UNITED STATES: SELECTED ISSUES. 6. Cost-Benefit Analysis and Government Investments. 7. Government Subsidies and Income Support for the Poor. 8. Social Security ... Read more