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Economics for Social Workers

The Application of Economic Theory to Social Policy and the Human Services

By: Michael Lewis, Karl Widerquist

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Paperback | 27 March 2002 | Edition Number 1

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"Economics for Social Workers: The Application of Economic Theory to Social Policy and the Human Services" is designed to provide a working knowledge of economics with clarity and attention to the concerns of the social work profession. This primer for social work students introduces the general definitions and concepts of economic theory and uses case studies in social work to develop applied understanding. The case studies include stories of job training, substance abuse centers, counseling, therapy, child protective services, and services for the poor. The concluding chapters are devoted to topics directly related to social work: economics of poverty, health economics, household economics, the economics of labor, and government fiscal policy. The dominance of economics in social policy debates means that advocates of policies must demonstrate at least a basic understanding of the economic aspects of their proposals if they want to be considered credible participants. Economics for Social Workers is a unique resource that effectively meets this need.

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Non-Fiction Social Services & Welfare Social Welfare & Social Services Social Work Economics Economic Theory & Philosophy Sociology & Anthropology Psychology Politics & Government Central Government Central Government Policies

Acknowledgments	p. ix
The Economic Perspective	p. 1
Marginal Analysis	p. 15
Perfect Competition and the Supply-and-Demand Model	p. 25
Imperfect Competition	p. 49
Market Failure and Government Intervention	p. 65
Cost-Benefit and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis	p. 75
Government Failure	p. 89
The Economics of Labor	p. 99
The Economics of Poverty	p. 121
The Economics of Health Care	p. 143
Economic Demography	p. 157
Glossary	p. 167
Notes	p. 173
Index	p. 183
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