Microeconomics for Public Managers

Microeconomics for Public Managers presents a rigorous non-mathematical introduction to the study of microeconomics geared towards managers of nonprofit institutions.

• Provides an introduction to the economist’s toolkit for students destined for not-for-profit enterprises and public institutions
• Topics are selected for their relevance to the non-profit sector, enabling key issues to be covered in greater depth than standard microeconomic textbooks
• Pertinent case studies and cost-benefit analysis are utilized throughout
• Features end-of chapter problem sets and study questions
• Describes economic decision-making applicable to non-profit managers
• Accompanying website with instructor materials is available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/keating

Microeconomics for Public Managers presents a rigorous non-mathematical introduction to the study of microeconomics for managers of non-profit institutions. This unique text is designed for students who intend to work at philanthropic organizations, universities, various levels of government, and other non-profit entities. Topics covered in this text are selected specifically for their relevance to the non-profit sector. This enables the key issues to be covered in greater depth than standard microeconomics textbooks and appropriate case studies and cost-benefit analysis to be extensively utilized. With problem sets and end-of-chapter questions, this textbook provides a pertinent and accessible introduction for students.

Barry P. Keating teaches Non-profit Management, Managerial Economics, and Forecasting to undergraduate and graduate classes at the University of Notre Dame. He conducts business forecasting seminars internationally for corporate professionals. He is also a Heritage Foundation Salvatori Fellow.

Maryann O. Keating teaches Principles of Economics, Graduate Survey of Economics, and Public Finance at Indiana University South Bend. They have three adult children and live in South Bend, Indiana.