Economics : a Southern African context /
Jan Janse van Rensburg, Campbell McConnell, Stanley Brue and Sean Flynn.
- Third edition.
- xxix, 510 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Includes index.
Part 1: Introduction to economics and the economy -- Part 2: Microeconomics -- Part 3: Labour and money -- Part 4: Macroeconomic measurement and basic concepts -- Part 5: Microeconomics of government -- Part 6: International economics.
Economics studies how people, businesses and governments use resources. What shapes our decisions? How do we allocate goods and services? What does a rational choice look like? In this third edition of Economics: A Southern African Context, the authors expertly guide us through the key principles of economics, providing a solid foundation in the subject. The text combines relevant Southern African examples with a clear and accessible narrative. By encouraging critical engagement with economic theories, it provides a basis for examining today’s economic, social, and political issues. Key Features: A new structure to refocus the book and align with teaching • Additional online chapters, including the Economics of Pandemics, available in Connect® • Fully updated pedagogy, including Interactive Graphs, Last Word, and Quick Quiz boxes • Discussions on new developments in economics, such as the consequences of COVID-19 and the impact of BRICS membership on trade in South Africa • Revised end-of-chapter content to test comprehension, including Review Questions, Discussion Questions and Problems, available in Connect®