William D. Nordhaus Books
William Nordhaus is an American economist renowned for his groundbreaking work integrating climate change into economic analysis. His research focuses on developing quantitative models that explore the intricate interactions between human society, the economy, and climatic impacts. Through his tenure at Yale University and the creation of innovative analytical tools, he has fostered a deeper understanding of the economic consequences of climate change and policy interventions, such as carbon taxes. His influence extends from academia to shaping economic policy.






Economics
- 832 pages
- 30 hours of reading
This edition places continued emphasis on the analytical core of economics, with particular attention to economic growth (macro) and analysis of market economy (micro). Advanced material has been relegated to ten appendices.
From a Nobel Prize-winning pioneer in environmental economics comes an innovative account of how "green thinking" could address many of the world's most pressing issues, including climate change and pandemics. Tackling these challenges necessitates new methods for managing the complex interactions that influence our environment. This involves ensuring that those responsible for carbon emissions and environmental damage bear the full costs, rather than passing them on to others, including future generations. The author presents a fresh perspective on green thinking that can help us confront major challenges without sacrificing economic growth, largely by addressing the spillover costs of economic activities. The discussion spans the history of the environmental movement to contemporary initiatives like the Green New Deal, highlighting how green thinking offers a hopeful outlook on modern life. Central to this approach is the understanding that our interconnected world is shaped by numerous interactions, rather than isolated actions. By re-evaluating concepts such as economic efficiency, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility, the author outlines how we can enhance societal effectiveness and equity. Specific solutions are proposed, including strategies for carbon pricing, promoting low-carbon technologies, designing efficient tax systems, and fostering international climate cooperation. Ultimately, this work prese
An introduction to modern economic principles, this edition features a new chapter on open economy economics. There is continued emphasis in this text on the analytical core of economics with particular attention paid to the analysis of market economics.
Ekonomie (19. vydání)
- 716 pages
- 26 hours of reading
Jádrem 19. vydání knihy i nadále zůstávají analytické koncepty. Zvláštní pozornost je pak také věnována otázkám hospodářského růstu a analýze tržní ekonomiky. I další vydání Ekonomie stojí na kapitánském můstku při výuce úvodu do moderní ekonomie. V učebnici naleznete aktuální pohled na finanční trhy a monetární politiku, stejně jako zpracování následujících témat, jako jsou spotřební daně z pohonných hmot, odměňování vrcholných manažerů, náklady války v Iráku, bydlení a averze k riziku, finanční narušení a hospodářský cyklus, past chudoby, finanční globalizace, dále transmisní mechanismus měnové politiky v otevřené ekonomice s plovoucím měnovým kurzem a mnohé další. Zdroj: http://www.knihcentrum.cz/ekonomie/d-129096/?affil=Baila#Anotace


