Introduction to the Fifth Edition
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Basic Concepts
Reading 1
Research Guidance: Introduction
Part A Effective Use of Resources
Chapter 2: Economic Systems for Resource Allocation
Chapter 3: The Market Mechanism
Chapter 4: The Theory of Demand
Chapter 5: The Theory of Supply
Chapter 6: Clients and Contractors
Chapter 7: Costs of the Construction Firm
Chapter 8: Types of Market Structure in the Construction Industry
Reading 2
Reading 3
Research Guidance: Literature Review
Part B Protection and Enhancement of the Environment
Chapter 9: Markets for Green Buildings and Infrastructure
Chapter 10: Market Failure and Government Intervention
Chapter 11: Environmental Economics
Reading 4
Research Guidance: Data Collection
Part C Economic Growth that Meets the Needs of Everyone
Chapter 12: Managing the Macroeconomy
Chapter 13: The Economy and Construction: Measurement and Manipulation
Chapter 14: The Business Case: Inflation and Expectations
Reading 5
Research Guidance: Critical Thinking
Chapter 15: Sustainable Construction
Reading 6
Reading 7
Reading 8
Research Guidance: Triangulation
Glossary
References
Index
Biography
Danny Myers is an experienced author who worked for many years as a researcher and lecturer at the University of Bath and UWE in Bristol. He is currently an associate tutor at the University College of Estate Management.
