Barry P. Keating - Böcker

Microeconomics for Public Managers presents a rigorous non-mathematical introduction to the study of microeconomics geared towards managers of nonprofit institutions. Provides an introduction to the economist’s toolkit for students destined for not-for-profit enterprises and public institutionsTopics are selected for their relevance to the non-profit sector, enabling key issues to be covered in greater depth than standard microeconomic textbooksPertinent case studies and cost-benefit analysis are utilized throughoutFeatures end-of chapter problem sets and study questionsDescribes economic decision-making applicable to non-profit managersAccompanying website with instructor materials is available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/keating

Microeconomics for Public Managers presents a rigorous non-mathematical introduction to the study of microeconomics geared towards managers of nonprofit institutions. Provides an introduction to the economist’s toolkit for students destined for not-for-profit enterprises and public institutionsTopics are selected for their relevance to the non-profit sector, enabling key issues to be covered in greater depth than standard microeconomic textbooksPertinent case studies and cost-benefit analysis are utilized throughoutFeatures end-of chapter problem sets and study questionsDescribes economic decision-making applicable to non-profit managersAccompanying website with instructor materials is available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/keating

The technique of regression analysis is used so often in business and economics today that an understanding of its use is necessary for almost everyone engaged in the field. This book covers essential elements of building and understanding regression models in a business/economic context in an intuitive manner. The book provides a non-theoretical treatment that is accessible to readers with even a limited statistical background.This book describes exactly how regression models are developed and evaluated. The data used in the book are the kind of data managers are faced with in the real world. The book provides instructions and screen shots for using Microsoft Excel to build business/economic regression models. Upon completion, the reader will be able to interpret the output of the regression models and evaluate the models for accuracy and shortcomings.

Cost benefit analysis is often expected or required for government projects. On the state and local level, the technique is useful for assessing the worthiness of a specific policy proposal. The accounting and analysis of large scale technical projects require specialized training; in this manual, we offer a non-theoretical introduction to CBA, accessible to readers without an advanced statistical or economic background. The book is designed as a how-to primer in the basics of CBA for local officials who actually evaluate proposals or merely interpret reports using cost benefit analysis. A Reference List is provided for further study.