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9780231116879

Economics for Social Workers

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  • ISBN13:

    9780231116879

  • ISBN10:

    023111687X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-03-01
  • Publisher: Columbia Univ Pr

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Summary

Economics for Social Workers: The Application of Economic Theory to Social Policy and the Human Servicesis designed to provide a working knowledge of economics with clarity and attention to the concerns of the social work profession. This primer for social work students introduces the general definitions and concepts of economic theory and uses case studies in social work to develop applied understanding. The case studies include stories of job training, substance abuse centers, counseling, therapy, child protective services, and services for the poor. The concluding chapters are devoted to topics directly related to social work: economics of poverty, health economics, household economics, the economics of labor, and government fiscal policy. The dominance of economics in social policy debates means that advocates of policies must demonstrate at least a basic understanding of the economic aspects of their proposals if they want to be considered credible participants. Economics for Social Workers is a unique resource that effectively meets this need.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
The Economic Perspective
1(14)
Marginal Analysis
15(10)
Perfect Competition and the Supply-and-Demand Model
25(24)
Imperfect Competition
49(16)
Market Failure and Government Intervention
65(10)
Cost-Benefit and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
75(14)
Government Failure
89(10)
The Economics of Labor
99(22)
The Economics of Poverty
121(22)
The Economics of Health Care
143(14)
Economic Demography
157(10)
Glossary 167(6)
Notes 173(10)
Index 183

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