There are two basic types of metamorphic rocks. Foliated metamorphic rocks such as gneiss, phyllite, schist, and slate have a layered or banded appearance that is produced by exposure to heat and directed pressure.
Image by Picture Taking Fool. Industrial Economics is the study of firms, industries, and markets. It looks at firms of all sizes â from local corner shops to multinational giants such as WalMart or Tesco. And it considers a whole range of industries, such as electricity generation, car production, and restaurants.
Economics is a discipline that can help us answer these questions. Economics can actually be defined a few different ways: itâs the study of scarcity, the study of how people use resources, or the study of decision-making. Economics often involves topics like wealth, finance, recessions, and banking, leading to the misconception that economics is all about money and the stock market. Actually, itâs a much broader discipline that helps us understand historical trends, interpret todayâs headlines, and make predictions for coming decades.