Routledge Dictionary of Economics

Donald Rutherford is Lecturer in Economics and Director of Studies at the University of Edinburgh.

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'The general reader and student approaching the subject for the first time should find this dictionary as illuminating as professional economists and teachers of the subject.' - Economics'Invaluable ... a highly recommended purchase, as a source both of reference and of entertainment.' - Accountancy Age'As impressive a collection of pithy summaries and explanations as can be found, an admirably comprehensive book.' - The Business Economist`[An] admirable dictionary ... invaluable ... The 5,000-odd entries are very well cross-referenced and meticulously alphabetised. A special word of praise is due for the biographical entries ... it opens the doors towards real in-depth information. The use of the Economic Journal classification for the index is a great merit ... The author is to be congratulated.' - - Library Association Record`An extremely impressive reference work ... Coverage is extremely comprehensive and it is difficult to fault the selection of topics. Entries are liberally illustrated to graphs, models and diagrams, which add understanding to the text, and are supported by extensive cross-references and suggested seminal readings on many key concepts.' - Reference Reviews`It furthers Rutherford's hopes that the dictionary is `a solace for the perplexed, a guide for the scholar and a map of a new terrain for the general reader.' Recommended for all libraries serving readers of international economic news.' - Choice'This third edition of a definitive guide to economics...provides the clearest, most complete definitions of economic and financial terms available. It is suitable for students, researchers, and professionals interested in a broad range of disciplines...where knowledge of these fields is essential...This work is timely, but it doesn't ignore the relevant history of economics and economic theory." - Reference Reviews