{"product_id":"the-economics-of-inequality-9781032372099","title":"The Economics of Inequality","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eInequality, discrimination, poverty, and mobility are prominent national issues, and the American Dream has been sold to generations of young Americans as the idea that working hard and following your dreams will lead to success. However, recent findings show that the American Reality is very different. This introductory-level text has been revised to bring students up to date with current economic thinking on these issues, with an emphasis on data, theory, and policy. Key controversies are highlighted to drive classroom discussion, and end-of-chapter questions develop student understanding. The book is ideally suited to courses on contemporary economic conditions, inequality, and social economics in the United States. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 432 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 May 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInequality, discrimination, poverty, and mobility have become prominent national issues in the United States. The American Dream, which has been sold to generations of young Americans as the belief that hard work and following one's dreams can lead to success, is a myth. Recent findings on these issues reveal a different reality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo address this, the third edition of this introductory-level text has been extensively revised. It emphasizes data, theory, and policy to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of these economic problems. Each chapter explores three key questions: What does the data tell us about the American economy? What economic theories are necessary to explain what has been happening? What are the policy ideas and controversies associated with these economic problems?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey controversies are highlighted in each chapter to stimulate classroom discussion, and end-of-chapter questions help students develop their understanding. The book will also be accompanied by digital supplements in the form of PowerPoint slides for each chapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis clearly written text is suitable for a wide range of courses on contemporary economic conditions, inequality, and social economics in the United States. It provides students with the tools they need to analyze and understand these complex issues and their impact on society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 796g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 174 x 246 x 29 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032372099\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert S.Rycroft","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":45911197581562,"sku":"9781032372099","price":62.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1714766015521_book.jpg?v=1715413344","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-economics-of-inequality-9781032372099","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}