Construction economics : a new approach /
Danny Myers.
- 2nd ed.
- London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, 2010.
- xi, 323 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An introduction to the basic concepts -- 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 -- Markets for green buildings and infrastructure -- Market failures and government remedies -- Environmental economics -- Managing the macroeconomy -- The economy & construction : measurement & manipulation -- The business case : inflation and expectations -- Sustainable construction.