Economics for Nonprofit Managers

Covers basic microeconomic concepts such as opportunity cost, market equilibrium and failure, and cost-benefit analysis from the perspective of issues unique to the nonprofit sector, using exercises and case examples from nonprofits such as universities, child-care centers, and senior services programs. Examines the challenges involved in managing paid and volunteer work forces, defining and pursuing public service missions, and evaluating performance. For students and nonprofit managers. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.