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An invaluable resource for readers seeking a clear introduction to economics, with 100 accessible entries that provide readers with a solid understanding of the topic, including: The US Financial Crisis of 2007-2010, Managerial Economics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Banking and the Economy, and more.

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Economic Disturbances and Equilibrium in an Integrated Global Economy: Investment Insights and Policy Analysis helps readers develop a framework for analyzing economic events and make better, more consistent decisions. Victor Canto presents the theoretical building blocks that make up the overall framework, then expands the framework to tackle more complex problems, applying additional considerations to actual policy or investment issues. Drawing...

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