This text provides comprehensive coverage of the core elements of economic policy, from both microeconomic and macroeconomic approaches. The authors have placed policy in its historical and political context so that readers can appreciate the theoretical roots. In particular, the effects of globalisation and membership of the European Union upon policy are considered. This book will be particularly appropriate for introductory courses on economic policy and economics courses with a particular policy emphasis.

BRIAN ATKINSON was formerly Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Central Lancashire, UK.

Introduction
Making Economic Policy
Markets and Market Failure
Competition
Policy Industrial
Policy Small Firms
Labour Markets
Regional and Urban Policy
Environment Health and Education
Distribution of Income
Unemployment
Inflation
International Trade Economic and Monetary Union.