Overview of the book
This book provides a clear explanation of the economic way of thinking, where not the individual theories are central, but their collective significance for the economic development of the Netherlands.
Core concepts
The starting point is that economic developments arise from scarcity and the continuous trade-off between costs and benefits. Historical examples clarify these processes and make the understanding of economic laws accessible.
Learning environment
The book comes with a website featuring tools for students, such as a glossary, a concept trainer, and recap questions per chapter. For teachers, there is additional material with multiple-choice questions.
New edition
The fourth revised edition contains a new chapter on economic developments in the 21st century, with attention to, among other things, the financial crisis, the euro crisis, changes in the housing market, and sustainability. Examples and graphs have also been updated.
Target audience and language
The book is intended for students from various programs, such as university law, history, sociology, administrative programs, art education, teacher training in economics, and economic HBO programs such as HRM. The language is Dutch and suitable for higher education.
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