A comprehensive yet succinct overview of the theory and practice of economics.

New to this edition:
The Irish banking crisis and how it was caused
The collapse of the ‘Celtic Tiger’ economy
The deterioration in the Irish Government’s finances
The economics of recession
The IMF/EU bailout
The sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone
The new constraints on Irish Government fiscal policy
New macroeconomic data reflecting the changed economic conditions of the Irish economy
Medium-term prospects for the Irish economy.

Provides instant access to key economic facts and concepts.

Simply and logically presented with test questions included at the end of each chapter.
Written For:
Those studying economics as part of an undergraduate diploma or degree.
Students of professional exams.
Postgraduate diploma students.