Английский язык для аспирантов и соискателей. Минакова Т.В. - 49 стр.

      4 Reading and discussing professional literature

      4.1 Study the examples below for ideas on what to include in a book
review. Give the reasons why you think the books might be useful for readers

                         Economic Concepts for the Social Sciences
      This book presents some of the key economic concepts that have guided
economic thinking in the last century and identifies which concepts will continue to
direct economic thought in the coming decades. It is written in an accessible manner
and is intended for a wide audience with little or no formal training in economics.
This treatment will interest economists who want to reflect on the direction of the
discipline and to learn about achievements in other subfields. The author imparts his
enthusiasm for the economic way of reasoning and its wide applicability. Through the
abundant use of illustrations and examples, he makes concepts understandable and
relevant. Topics include game theory, market failures, asymmetric information,
endogenous growth theory, general equilibrium, rational expectations, and the new
institutional economics.
      Gold is where you find it. This book is solid gold. Clearly, cogently, and
cleverly introducing the structure of economic analysis without mathematics, Sandler
presents a challenging and comprehensive guide to how to think about the general
problems that we face in the broad realm of politics, economics, and policy. This
book is a definite treasure for students in politics, sociology, and economics.
                                                                        Michael D. Ward,
                                                                University of Washington

     In a highly readable book, Todd Sandler once again demonstrates his talent for
innovative economics. Far from being content to supply new answers to established
questions, he raises suite after suite of new questions. Stimulating and provocative
from first page to last.
                                                Norman Myers, University of Oxford

     In this insightful volume Todd Sandler conveys to the general reader, first, what
economics has to tell us about many issues of continuing practical importance.
     In addition, by explaining cutting-edge developments such as game theory,
public choice models, and the experimental method, the author succeeds in giving a
good overview of how ecenomists can come to valid conclusions.
                                                                     Jack Hirshleifer,
                                                University of California, Los Angeles

     - Complete range of basic concepts in economics made accessible for broad
audience
     - Uses numerous, timely examples and is free of an ideological standpoint
     - Author has written or edited 15 other books, including 3 for Cambridge
University Press

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