Written by a former chief economist at Trans World Airlines and now an adjunct professor at New York University with contributions from academic and professional experts in their fields, this book will lead readers through the economic fundamentals of each sector, examine travel and tourism's domestic and global impact and provide some of the basic tools necessary for decision-making in the industry. Learning Objectives; End of chapter summaries; Margin glossaries; Website listings; Interviews with industry leaders; Focus on Technology inserts; Over 200 photographs and illustrations; A look into the future. A comprehensive experience for readers looking to make careers in travel and tourism as well as industry professionals already there!
Written by a former chief economist at Trans World Airlines and now an adjunct professor at New York University with contributions from academic and professional experts in their fields, this book will lead readers through the economic ...
Economics: A Tool for Critically Understanding Society, 9/e, offers a clear, simple introduction to economic analysis in order to help readers use economic concepts to analyze today's issues, think about everyday decisions, and examine their preconceived ideas and belief. The authors take a historical perspective, presenting economic theories and their connections to a wide variety of schools of thought.
Economics: A Tool for Critically Understanding Society, 9/e, offers a clear, simple introduction to economic analysis in order to help readers use economic concepts to analyze today's issues, think about everyday decisions, and examine ...
Written by a best-selling author and leading computer networking authority, this title builds a comprehensive picture of the technologies behind Internet applications.
Written by a best-selling author and leading computer networking authority, this title builds a comprehensive picture of the technologies behind Internet applications.
Building on the successful top-down approach of previous editions, this edition continues with an early emphasis on application-layer paradigms and application programming interfaces, encouraging a hands-on experience with protocols and networking concepts.
Building on the successful top-down approach of previous editions, this edition continues with an early emphasis on application-layer paradigms and application programming interfaces, encouraging a hands-on experience with protocols and ...
For courses in Introduction to Networking and Data Communications. Presents Networking concepts with a "practical" approach. Backs technical concepts and information with relevent applications in the business and education worlds, which provides students with a "context" to understand the material
Reading and Understanding the Financial Timesanalyses a selection of topical FT articles with recurrent themes relating to some of the most important issues in the world of corporate finance, leaving you ready to conduct your own analysis the next time you read the FT for business or pleasure
Designed for the beginning student of art history, this short guide leads the reader through the process of a fruitful visit to the art museum. Written in a friendly, accessible style, the guide helps students think about how collections were made, how museums are organized, how art is displayed, how to look at and analyse works of art, and how to.
Understanding Modern Economics is a fresh approach to the survey of economics course, blending just the right amount of theory with dozens of real-world examples to give students the key to modern economic reasoning. Miller's proven methodology harnesses the power of current events and issues to spark students' interest and pave the way to understanding modern economics. Through his use of real-world examples that whet student interest and make complex ideas easier to grasp, Miller gives students the tools they need to analyze supply and demand, the theory of the firm, taxation, inflation, unemployment, national income determination, fiscal and monetary policy, economic growth, and international trade and finance.
Understanding Modern Economics is a fresh approach to the survey of economics course, blending just the right amount of theory with dozens of real-world examples to give students the key to modern economic reasoning.
