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A Biographical Dictionary of Dissenting Economists by Philip Arestis and Malcolm Sawyer
An extensive and authoritative guide to economists both past and present, providing biographical, bibliographical and critical information on over 100 economists working in the non-neoclassical traditions broadly defined.

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Collins Dictionary of Economics by C. Pass, B. Lowes, and L. Davies
Summarizes the theoretical principles behind the science of economics and their application in such areas as competition policy, agricultural policy, fiscal policy and monetary policy.
Dictionary of Economics, Wiley by Jae K. Shim and Joel G. Siegel
Written by lexicographers and financial experts Jae K. Shim and Joel G. Siegel, it supplies you with everything you need to acquire a solid working knowledge more than 2,200 economics-related terms.
The Elgar Dictionary of Economic Quotations by Charles Robert McCann, Jr.
A compendium of quotations on subjects of interest to economists and those who are generally intrigued by the social sciences.
An Encyclopedia of Keynesian Economics by Thomas Cate
This authoritative and comprehensive reference work introduces the reader to the major concepts and leading contributors in the field of Keynesian economics.
An Encyclopedia of Macroeconomics by Brian Snowdon and Howard R. Vane
This reference source on macroeconomics embraces definitions of terms and concepts, conflicting ideological approaches and the contributions of major thinkers.
Guide to Economic Indicators by Norman Frumkin
Provides quick and easy access to current and reliable data on the major statistical measures of the U.S. economy as well as concise, jargon-free explanations of the meaning, use, and availability of macroeconomic indicators, including websites, recent trends, and current data.
Handbook of United States Economic and Financial Indicators by F. M. O'Hara, Jr. and F. M. O'Hara, III
Designed to answer questions about the makeup, purpose, use, and availability of economic indicators in a broad sense of the term, this book includes entries on indicators, many of which are new to this edition. In addition to identifying and describing indicators, the entries show how they are calculated, where they are published, how they are used, where their values are published, and where one can find further information about them.
The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy by Kenneth A. Reinert and Ramkishen S. Rajan
An essential resource for anyone who needs to better understand the global economy.
Who's Who In Economics by Mark Blaug and Howard R. Vane
An extensive and authoritative guide to the most frequently cited academic economists throughout the world.

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The Anti-Capitalist Dictionary by David E. Lowes
This dictionary is an alternative and a counter-balance to the many political dictionaries that ignore or marginalize the history and influence of anti-capitalist movements.
The Encyclopedia of Public Choice by Charles K. Rowley and Friedrich Schneider
Offers a detailed and comprehensive account of the subject that deals with the intersection of economics and political science.
Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations by Cathal J. Nolan
Primarily focused on the rise of the Great Powers and the course of world civilizations, their formative wars and diplomatic, political and economic relations. But a serious effort is made to cover all of the smaller and less powerful regions and their local history, along with how progressive inclusion into the modern state system affected them.
The Handbook of Economic Sociology by Neil J. Smelser and Richard Swedberg
Focuses on international and global concerns in economic sociology, institutional analysis, the transition from socialist economies, organization and networks, and the economic sociology of the ancient world.
Key Concepts in Work by Paul Blyton and Jean Jenkins
Clearly and concisely explains the central ideas, debates and theories of work.
Poverty: An International Glossary by Paul Spicker, Sonia Alvarez Leguizamón, and David Gordon
Provides an exhaustive and authoritative guide to technical terms used in contemporary scholarly research on poverty.
U.S. Census 2000 State & County Statistical QuickFacts
Contains a multitude of facts about people, business and geography. Gathered over a period of ten years and compiled by experts, the census is for the first time presented here as dynamic tables.
The World of Child Labor: An Historical and Regional Survey by Hugh D. Hindman
Details both the current and historical state of child labor in each region of the world, focusing on its causes, consequences, and cures.
The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility by Wayne Visser, Dirk Matten, Manfred Pohl, and Nick Tolhurst
A complete reference on CSR, compiled by the Institute for Corporate Cultural Affairs (the ICCA). The entries have been written by leading experts, leading global thinkers and CSR practitioners.
Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms by John Downes and Jordan Elliot Goodman
Terms related to stocks, bonds, mutual funds, banking, tax laws, and transactions in the various financial markets are presented alphabetically with descriptions. Contains a helpful list of financial abbreviations and acronyms, illustrative diagrams and charts.
The Elgar Companion to Feminist Economics by Janice Peterson and Margaret Lewis
Comprehensive reference work introducing readers to the field of feminist economics. It addresses key concepts as well as feminist economic critiques and reconstructions of major economic theories and policy debates.
Historical Encyclopedia of American Labor by Robert Weir and James P. Hanlan
Serving as the ideal place for students and interested readers to begin their research, this A-Z resource covers the history of organized labor in all of its complexity, from the dawn of the industrial revolution to the post-industrial age.
The Nobel Memorial Laureates in Economics by Howard R. Vane and Chris Mulhearn
An invaluable reference book on key figures in economics and their path-breaking insights. Encourages the reader to sample some of the Laureates' original works and gain a better understanding of the context in which new ideas were first put forward.
The Penguin International Dictionary of Finance by Graham Bannock and William Manser
The globalization of virtually all financial markets, the single European market and electronic technology continue to generate new terminology in the complex world of finance. Newly expanded and updated, with over four hundred new terms, this is an indispensable work of reference for everyone concerned with finance, including financial professionals, students, investors and tax-payers.
QFinance: The Ultimate Resource
Includes best practice and thought leadership articles, as well as practical guides and solutions to daily financial challenges, up-to-date country and industry data, summaries of the most popular finance titles, and, biographies of important people in the world of finance.
Webster's New World Finance and Investment Dictionary by Barbara J. Etzel
Clear, accessible, and cross-referenced explanations of today's most essential financial terms, including vocabulary related to accounting, finance, banks and banking, economics, investing, markets, real estate, and securities.
A Biographical Dictionary of Women Economists by Robert W. Dimand, Mary Ann Dimand, and Evelyn L. Forget
Includes specially commissioned articles on the lives and writings of women who made significant contributions to economics.
Encyclopedia of World Trade From Ancient Times to the Present by Cynthia Clark Northrup
The definitive reference on the history of trade in all time periods. It traces the historical and contemporary interaction of trade, commerce, and culture in fascinating detail.
A Financial History of the United States by Jerry W. Markham
Focuses on the growth and expansion of banking, securities, and insurance from the colonial period right up to the incredible growth of the stock market during the 1990s and the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001.
The Cambridge Handbook of Psychology and Economic Behaviour by Alan Lewis
A valuable reference resource dedicated to improving our understanding of the economic mind and economic behaviour.
The Elgar Companion to Consumer Research and Economic Psychology by Peter E. Earl and Simon Kemp
This major reference book provides an authoritative analysis and survey of consumer research and economic psychology. It provides an international, in-depth overview of the present state of knowledge and theory which will be indispensable to students, researchers and practitioners.

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