1st Edition

Parks and Recreation and Economics

By Jadrian Wooten Copyright 2021
120 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

120 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

120 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book provides an in-depth look at the primary foundations of economics explored through the lens of the Pawnee Department of Parks and Recreation. Each episode of the hit television series, Parks and Recreation , includes material to help an eager learner understand the basics of one of the most fascinating fields of study. Whether you’ve wondered how economists determine specialization... Read more

Introduction

1 Principles of economic analysis

2 Comparative advantage and trade

3 Demand and supply

4 Economic efficiency

5 Government intervention

6 Production and costs

7 Market structures

8 Labor markets

9 Externalities and types of goods

10 Game theory and behavioral economics

11 Money

12 Economic growth

13 Inequality

14 Public choice

Conclusion

Biography

Jadrian Wooten is an Associate Teaching Professor of Economics at The Pennsylvania State University, USA. He is involved in developing teaching resources for university and high school instructors and is best known for his work on the integration of media into the economics curriculum.