Print Resources for Economics
The following are print sources located in the library's reference collection.
Dictionaries
- The Anti-Capitalist Dictionary: Movements, histories & motivations
HB61 .L66 2006 Ref
Covers a wide-range of topics including bourgeosie, fair trade, global warming, indigenous people,
Marxism, religion, Trotskyism, terrorism, etc. Entries are several pages long and include references.
- Dictionary of Economics
HB61 .B33 2003 Ref
Brief descriptions of economics topics, people, indicators, etc.
- Dictionary of Environmental Economics
HC79 .E5 D53 2001 Ref
Brief descriptions/definitions of topics and terminology in environmental economics.
- A Dictionary of Environmental Economics, Science, and Policy
HC79 .E5 G685 2001 Ref
- Elsevier's Dictionary of Economics, Business, Finance, and Law: Russian - English
HB61 .R3247 Ref 2004
- Elsevier's Economics Dictionary: in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and German
HB61 .L83 2001 Ref
Encyclopedias
- Demography Analysis & Synthesis: A Treatise in Population Studies
HB871 .C37513 2006 Ref
4 volume set covering the spectrum of demographic topics and determinants of population change.
- Encyclopedia of Capitalism
HB501 .E558 2004 Ref
3 volume set covering all aspects of capitalism including history, philosophy, theories, etc.
- Encyclopedia of International Development
HD82 .E547 2005 Ref
Concise one page entries covering the spectrum of international development topics.
Entries provide references to further reading.
- The Europa World YearBook 2006
JN1 .E85 2006 Ref Desk
Extensive country specific information including recent history, government, economic affairs,
as well as statistical survey covering everything from agriculture to mining, finance, transport,
etc. Statistical references are provided.
- The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History
HC15 .O94 2003 Ref
5 volume set with extensive articles covering a range of topics including industry, people,
countries, and indicators (i.e., air transport, inflation tax, Greece, Wright Brothers).
Excellent background information.
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies
HC15 .W675 2005 Ref
4 volume set organized by country with sections on political/government organization, infrastructure,
economic sectors, agriculture, industry, services, international trade, money, poverty and wealth,
working conditions, history and development, and future trends. Some statistics are included.
Handbooks
- Guide to Economic Indicators: Making Sense of Economics
HC103 .F9 2003 Ref 2003
Publication of The Economist. Excellent overview of economic indicators, their cycles,
how to interpret, context, and reliability. Chapters include population, fiscal indicators, consumers,
investments and savings, balance of payments, exchange rates, prices and wages, money and financial
markets, industry and commerce.
- The Value of a Dollar 1860-2004
HB235 .V6 V35 2004 Ref
Pricing trends over time comparing the costs of everyday items.