附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-276) and index.
An introduction to the basic concepts -- Effective use of resources -- Economic systems for resource allocation -- The market mechanism -- The theory of demand -- The theory of supply -- Clients and contractors -- Costs of the construction firm -- Types of market structure in the construction industry -- Effective protection of the environment -- Markets for green buildings and infrastructure -- Market failures and government remedies -- Environmental economics -- Economic growth that meets the needs of everyone -- Managing the macroeconomy -- The economy and construction : measurement and manipulation -- The business case : inflation and expectations -- Sustainable construction.
摘要:This book presents a clear and user-friendly description of construction economics, allowing students to to grasp quickly the basic principles of economic theory and see how this relates to a unique and complex industry.
