The Economics of Social Problems

The fourth edition of this popular textbook draws on recent developments in social issues, placing them within an economic framework that provides both an introduction and a clear analysis of these concerns. The authors have retained the established structure of previous editions while expanding their outlook to delve into the economics of poverty and social exclusion, crime and the ageing population in addition to thoroughly updating sections on health, environment and education among others.Le Grand, Julian is the author of 'The Economics of Social Problems', published 2008 under ISBN 9780230552999 and ISBN 0230552994.