Economics of public issues table of contents

Ansel M. Sharp, University of the South
Charles A. Register, Florida Atlantic University
Paul W. Grimes, Pittsburg State University

ISBN: 0073523240
Copyright year: 2013

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Alleviating Human Misery: The Role of Economic Reasoning

Chapter 2

Economic Systems, Resource Allocation, and Social Well-Being: Lessons from China's Transition

Chapter 3

Government Control of Prices in Mixed Systems: Who Are the Winners and Losers?

Chapter 4

Pollution Problems: Must We Foul Our Own Nests?

Chapter 5

Economics of Crime and Its Prevention: How Much Is Too Much?

Chapter 6

The Economics of Education: Crisis and Reform

Chapter 7

Poverty and Discrimination: Why Are So Many Still So Poor?

Chapter 8

The Economics of Monopoly Power: Can Markets Be Controlled?

Chapter 9

The Economics of Professional Sports: What Is the Real Score?

Chapter 10

Competition in the Global Marketplace: Should We Protect Ourselves From International Trade?

Chapter 11

Economic Growth: Why Is the Economic Road So Bumpy?

Chapter 12

Money, Banking, and the Financial System: Old Problems with New Twists

Chapter 13

Unemployment and Inflation: Can We Find a Balance?

Chapter 14

Government Spending, Taxation, and the National Debt: Who Wins and Who Loses?

Chapter 15

Social Security and Medicare: How Secure Is Our Safety Net for the Elderly?

Glossary

Index