Economics is everywhere. It's in business. It's in government. It's in our personal lives. Now, this ground-breaking textbook supplement brings this reality to the classroom.
The book uses both contemporary and classic film and literature to illustrate 33 fundamental concepts in introductory economics. Designed for use in introductory economics courses, the clearly organized text brings both sides of the lectern closer together through real-life illustration of economic concepts in such favorites as Jaws, Legally Blonde, Casablanca, The Great Gatsby, The Scarlet Letter, and The Da Vinci Code.
Each economic topic is described and terms are defined. A plot synopsis of a film or book sets the stage for each discussion. Using a detailed scene description, the authors then show how the scene illustrates the concept under study. Classroom discussion and assignments are facilitated through a series of questions that probe deeper.
- 222 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
Economics in Film and Fiction
About this book
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Table of contents
- Economics inFilm and Fiction
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I: GENERAL TOPICS
- Chapter 01: Rational Behavior and Economic Incentives
- Chapter 02: Scarcity, Choice, and Opportunity Cost
- Chapter 03: Markets
- Chapter 04: Supply and Demand
- Chapter 05: Specialization
- Chapter 06: Gains From Exchange
- Chapter 07: Prices
- Part II: MICROECONOMIC TOPICS
- Chapter 08: Price Elasticity
- Chapter 09: Consumption
- Chapter 10: Production
- Chapter 11: Costs
- Chapter 12: Profits
- Chapter 13: Efficiency, Productivity, and Innovation
- Chapter 14: Property Rights and the Rule of Law
- Chapter 15: Externalities
- Chapter 16: Firms
- Chapter 17: Perfect Competition and Monopolistic Competition
- Chapter 18: Monopoly and Oligopoly
- Part III: MACROECONOMIC TOPICS
- Chapter 19: Economic Growth
- Chapter 20: Business Cycle
- Chapter 21: Capital and Investment
- Chapter 22: Human Capital
- Chapter 23: Entrepreneurs
- Chapter 24: Inflation
- Chapter 25: Employment
- Chapter 26: Personal Income
- Chapter 27: Money
- Chapter 28: Banking
- Chapter 29: Government Revenue and Expenditure
- Chapter 30: Government Intervention
- Chapter 31: Inequality and Poverty
- Chapter 32: Globalization
- Chapter 33: Command Economies
- About the Authors
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Economics in Film and Fiction by Milica Z. Bookman,Aleksandra S. Bookman in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Business & Business Education. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.