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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.