Applied Economics

Applied Economics is geared towards the average citizen with little or no economic background who would like the tools to think critically about economic issues. Many of today's economic issues are obscured by their inherent complexity and the often confusing and conflicting views coming from political talking heads. This book seeks to alleviate this confusion. It begins by elucidating the differences between politicians, who are often compelled by political considerations to act for the short term, and economists, who are more concerned with long-term ramifications. Applied Economics then focuses on the application of economics to major contemporary real-world problems: housing, medical care, discrimination, and the economic development of nations.