Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance or Economics

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance

Author: Larry Chastain

This new edition offers a comprehensive overview of the equipment and mechanical systems commonly used in manufacturing industries. Intended for the technician, it combines principles of operation with troubleshooting and servicing procedures.

Some of the key features include:

• A complete glossary of terms.
• New photos and line drawings to further enhance the clear, practical presentation.
• Expanded coverage of using precision measuring tools.
• Expanded troubleshooting information in each chapter.

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This practical textbook for industrial mechanics training in vocational schools introduces the basic principles of mechanical equipment used in industry. The 12 chapters cover hand tools, fasteners, basic physics of mechanical systems, lubrication, bearings, seals and gaskets, belt drives, chain drives, gears, couplings, clutches and brakes, and rigging. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Economics: Principles and Tools

Author: Arthur OSullivan

This modern, Micro first book has a strong foundation in demand and supply. Its thoughtful coverage of change in demand vs. change in quantity demanded (also in supply coverage) enables readers to better visualize and truly understand the difference between these 2 fundamental concepts. Its hallmark feature includes a focus on the 5 Key Principles of Economics: 1) Opportunity Cost, 2) The Marginal Principle (comparing marginal benefits and marginal costs), 3) Diminishing Returns, 4) The Spillover Principle (for externalities in production and consumption), and, 5) The Reality Principle (distinguishing real from nominal magnitudes). For economists, financial analysts and other finance professionals.

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This textbook is designed for an introductory course in economics. It covers the principles of both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Other topics include the international economy, economic fluctuations, the economy in the long run, inflation, unemployment, and government deficits. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Covering both microeconomics and macroeconomics, this textbook applies the principles of opportunity cost, marginal benefits, diminishing returns, spillover, and purchasing power to real-world experiences. The third edition adds material on developing policy issues such as electricity deregulation, welfare reform, video piracy in China, and the status of the federal budget. The CD-ROM contains 60 active graphs and seven videos of economic experiments. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

	Preface
	A Guided Tour
1	Introduction: What Is Economics?	1
2	Key Principles of Economics	22
3	Markets and Government in the Global Economy	37
4	Supply, Demand, and Market Equilibrium	57
5	Elasticity: A Measure of Responsiveness	81
6	Government Intervention in Markets	100
7	Consumer Choice	124
8	The Firm's Short-Run and Long-Run Cost Curves	150
9	Perfect Competition in the Short Run	170
10	Long-Run Supply and Market Dynamics	192
11	Monopoly and Price Discrimination	208
12	Entry Decisions: Natural Monopoly and Monopolistic Competition	229
13	Oligopoly and Antitrust Policy	246
14	Public Goods, Taxes, and Public Choice	271
15	Environmental Problems and Public Policy: Global Warming, Ozone Depletion, Acid Rain, and Urban Smog	294
16	Imperfect Information and Disappearing Markets	316
17	The Labor Market	332
18	Interest Rates and Present Value	358
19	Economic Challenges for the Twenty-First Century	376
20	The Big Ideas in Macroeconomics	401
21	Behind the Economic Statistics	422
22	Classical Economics: The Economy at Full Employment	443
23	Why Do Economies Grow?	462
24	Coordinating Economic Activity: Aggregate Demand and Supply	486
25	Keynesian Economics and Fiscal Policy	507
26	Investment and Financial Intermediation	534
27	Money, the Banking System, and the Federal Reserve	551
28	Monetary Policy in the Short Run	569
29	From the Short Run to the Long Run	589
30	The Dynamics of Inflation and Unemployment	604
31	Ten Questions (and Answers) about Government Debt and Deficits	625
32	International Trade and Public Policy	641
33	The World of International Finance	663
	Glossary	G-1
	Solutions to Selected Problems and Discussion Questions	S-1
	Index	I-1