Economics: A Very Short Introduction
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"Economics: A Very Short Introduction" is a concise introductory book that explains the core principles, methods, and real-world applications of economics for a general audience.
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| Economics: A Very Short Introduction canonical | 1 |
| Very Short Introductions to economics | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Economics: A Very Short Introduction Context triple: [Partha Dasgupta, notableWork, Economics: A Very Short Introduction]
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A.
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius is a narrative history book by Sylvia Nasar that traces the development of modern economic thought through the lives and ideas of influential economists.
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A Treatise on Money
A Treatise on Money is an influential two-volume work by economist John Maynard Keynes that analyzes the functioning of monetary systems, credit, and business cycles in modern economies.
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C.
Inequality Reexamined
Inequality Reexamined is a philosophical and economic work by Amartya Sen that critically analyzes traditional views of inequality and justice through his capabilities approach.
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D.
The Wealth of Nations
The Wealth of Nations is Adam Smith’s foundational 1776 treatise on economics that laid the groundwork for classical free-market theory and modern economic thought.
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E.
Principles of Political Economy
Principles of Political Economy is an 1820 treatise by Thomas Malthus that critiques classical economic theory, especially Say’s Law, and emphasizes the possibility of general gluts and the importance of effective demand.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Economics: A Very Short Introduction Target entity description: "Economics: A Very Short Introduction" is a concise introductory book that explains the core principles, methods, and real-world applications of economics for a general audience.
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A.
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius is a narrative history book by Sylvia Nasar that traces the development of modern economic thought through the lives and ideas of influential economists.
-
B.
A Treatise on Money
A Treatise on Money is an influential two-volume work by economist John Maynard Keynes that analyzes the functioning of monetary systems, credit, and business cycles in modern economies.
-
C.
Inequality Reexamined
Inequality Reexamined is a philosophical and economic work by Amartya Sen that critically analyzes traditional views of inequality and justice through his capabilities approach.
-
D.
The Wealth of Nations
The Wealth of Nations is Adam Smith’s foundational 1776 treatise on economics that laid the groundwork for classical free-market theory and modern economic thought.
-
E.
Principles of Political Economy
Principles of Political Economy is an 1820 treatise by Thomas Malthus that critiques classical economic theory, especially Say’s Law, and emphasizes the possibility of general gluts and the importance of effective demand.
- F. None of above. chosen
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book
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introductory textbook ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| aim |
to make economics accessible to non-specialists
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to provide a concise overview of economics ⓘ |
| author | Partha Dasgupta ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| educationalLevel | introductory ⓘ |
| explains |
core principles of economics
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methods of economic analysis ⓘ real-world applications of economics ⓘ |
| format | paperback ⓘ |
| genre |
economics
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popular economics ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | mainstream economics ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general audience
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students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| partOf |
Very Short Introductions series
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surface form:
Oxford Very Short Introductions series
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| publisher | Oxford University Press ⓘ |
| series |
Very Short Introductions series
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surface form:
Very Short Introductions
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| topic |
development economics
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economic growth ⓘ economic policy ⓘ economics ⓘ environmental economics ⓘ externalities ⓘ macroeconomics ⓘ market failures ⓘ microeconomics ⓘ public goods ⓘ welfare economics ⓘ |
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Very Short Introductions
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Very Short Introductions to economics