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Economics & property / Danny Myers.

By: Myers, Danny [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/EG Books, 2011Copyright date: ©2011Edition: Third edition.Description: vi, 199 pages : illustrations (some color), tables ; 25 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780080969947 (paperback); 0080969941 (paperback).Other title: Economics and property.Subject(s): Real estate development -- Economic aspects | Real estate development -- Great Britain | Construction industry -- Economic aspects | Construction industry -- Great BritainDDC classification: 332.6324
Contents:
An introduction to economics -- Economic systems of resource allocation -- The theory of demand -- The theory of supply -- Development, construction and occupation -- Government intervention -- Managing the macroeconomy -- Measuring the macroeconomy -- The sustainable development agenda.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Economics and Property provides a clear and easy-to-read introduction to any property economics module in a degree leading to a profession in property, construction and other related fields. It focuses on the introduction of economic principles to provide the background necessary to gain a thorough understanding of commercial and residential property sectors and the markets for development, construction and occupation of property.

This third edition has been comprehensively updated to include contemporary economic issues, particularly the financial crisis of 2008 and its impact on markets and economies. It focuses on providing insights into the core economic principles of:

commercial and residential property markets the role and nature of government intervention understanding data and making forecasts achieving sustainable development.

Key features include:

clear aims and objectives for each chapters frequent summaries of key points in text definitions and a handy glossary full colour tables and diagrams throughout.

Includes bibliographical references (page 185) and index.

An introduction to economics -- Economic systems of resource allocation -- The theory of demand -- The theory of supply -- Development, construction and occupation -- Government intervention -- Managing the macroeconomy -- Measuring the macroeconomy -- The sustainable development agenda.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 1 An Introduction to Economics
  • 2 Economic Systems of Resource Allocation
  • 3 The Theory of Demand
  • 4 The Theory of Supply
  • 5 Development, Construction and Occupation
  • 6 Government Intervention
  • 7 Managing the Macroeconomy
  • 8 Measuring the Macroeconomy
  • 9 The Sustainable Development Agenda

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Danny Myers is an experienced lecturer and textbook author. He is based in the Faculty of the Built Environment at the University of the West of England, and is a part time lecturer in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath.