Through its blend of theory and application, MICROECONOMIC ANALYSIS is an ideal introductory textbook for a wide range of economics students. Non-specialists- for example, those on business courses- will also find it invaluable, since the authors cover the full range of analystical topics but blend these throughout with illustrative examples. Consideralbe emphasis is also laid on welfare analysis, thus making the book relevant ot those studying policy and its applications.

Topics covered include:

*Basic concepts and relationships

*Supply and demand analysis

*Market behaviour and theories of the firm

*Consumer and producer choice

*Market failure

*Mergers and competition policy

*Taxation and Government provision

*Privatisation and de-regulation

*Trade Unions

David Gowland is Director of In-Service Courses and Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Youk. He is the author of various books including <Controlling the Money Supply> (Cromm Helm), <Understanding Marcoeconomics> (Edvward Elgar), and <Money, Inflation and Unemployment>.

Anne Paterson is now a Senior Officer with an Examination Board. She was formerly Head of Economics, Walbottle High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne and an 'A' level Economics reviser.