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Economic Analysis of Social Issues (Economics) 1st Edition
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- ISBN-100133023036
- ISBN-13978-0133023039
- Edition1st
- PublisherPearson
- Publication dateFebruary 5, 2015
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions8.45 x 1.2 x 10.8 inches
- Print length552 pages
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Alan Grant is professor of economics at Baker University. Prior to teaching at Baker, he was professor of economics at Eastern Illinois University and served as a visiting professor at Harlaxton College in England. He has taught the economic issues course for more than 15 years. Professor Grant is the recipient of a number of teaching awards and has been nationally recognized for teaching excellence. His research has been published in numerous professional journals, including Public Finance Review, National Tax Journal, Economics Letters, the Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, Applied Economics Letters, and the Journal of Economic Education, and has been highlighted in The Wall Street Journal, Businessweek, The Economist, and The New York Times.
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- Publisher : Pearson; 1st edition (February 5, 2015)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 552 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0133023036
- ISBN-13 : 978-0133023039
- Item Weight : 2.3 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.45 x 1.2 x 10.8 inches
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