Making no assumption of your prior knowledge; Economics introduces the basics of economics as they relate to the built environment. Looking at the principles of microeconomics (markets; price mechanisms; resource allocation; theory of the firm; etc.); these principles are put into the context of construction firms and property markets. Lively; real-life case studies are built into the text to provide concrete examples of the theories being explained and macroeconomics are also covered.Key features of this easy-to-use book include:clear chapter structuretutorial questions linking the case histories to basic principlesextracts from newspaper and journal articles to show the relevance of economics to the construction industry100% construction orientationa useful bibliography; glossary of economic termspreview questions at the start of each chapter and exercises and discussion topics at the end to test your understanding.Economics will enable you to understand the working of economic forces as they relate to the construction industry.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Watching the World Change: The Stories Behind the Images of 9/11By AeolusA very well written book in an "intimate" style; it shares many heretofore unavailable "takes" of that day. While I was surprised at the small number of photographs the book actually contained when I received it; the true value of the book is in "filling in the blanks" about the images it does discuss. This becomes apparent as the book is read. It also becomes obvious that only a limited number of images could be "explained" as thoroughly as Mr. Friend does without the book becoming exceedingly bulky.Some of the images in "Watching..." border on the farcical - such as a pregnant German woman. Hands on her stomach in an apparent takeoff of the modeling magazines; she languidly poses for the camera as the Twin Towers smoulder in the background. Must be a German thing; this ennui regarding mass murder.Others; such as an image of one of the "jumpers;" is accutely haunting; searing itself into ones consciousness like a branding iron. Reading Mr. Friends explanation of the image; in which the probable identity and work location of that poor soul become apparent; the horror becomes even more immediate; as we feel we "kind of know him."For those of us who love New York but (thank God!) werent there to witness the perdition in the flesh; Mr. Friends book probably gives the reader the closest possible approximation of what it feels like to have lost a loved one that day. He manages to "put a face" on many of the victims. They come to seem like friends.I love and hate this book. Its a "magic telescope" which "brings it all back" so effectively that it almost seems to stretch time backwards to that horrid day. It is masterfully done. Americans must never forget what was done to Americans that day. Mr. Friends book should make the "Day of Infamy" comprehensible; almost immediate; to future Americans. Well Done!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The stories behind the dayBy CustomerIts obvious why it took the author so long to write this book. Meticulously researched I was surprised at the stories I didnt know. Having watched "The Flag" on CNN; I wanted to know more. This book provided more than I imagined. In addition to the backstories begin the iconic photographs; the author provides a thought provoking discussion on how our desire to capture in pictures has changed over time. I found this book hard at times to read and had to put it down to recover. Its a brilliant; emotional testament to what we all went through on 9/11.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Book; Great Delivery TimeBy angel wolfThis book was sent to me in almost perfect condition. It is a slightly used library copy; but that means the cover is protected by special library clear sheets and all the pages are fixed in and are not dog-eared and there are no marks in the book. I was greatly impressed by the short delivery time.