Common mistakes in economics by the public, students, economists, and nobel laureates / Yew-Kwang Ng.
| Author/creator | Ng, Yew-Kwang |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Nova Science Publishers, ©2011. |
| Description | xv, 171 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Economic issues, problems and perspectives Economic issues, problems and perspectives series. ^A1035982 |
| Contents | General fallacies -- Slips by Nobel laureates in economics -- Common mistakes by students -- Common mistakes by economists (less technical) -- Common mistakes by economists (more technical) -- Public spending is excessive and/or very costly -- Money is neutral -- The fallacy of pure egalitarianism -- A dollar is not a dollar: inefficient policies to pursue equality -- Optimal population maximizes output/utility per capita -- With no external effects, the optimizing behaviour of individuals always brings about the optimal size of population. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-163) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010046994 |
| ISBN | 9781617616068 |
| ISBN | 1617616060 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HB171 .N56 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |