Economics + DiscoverEcon Online with Paul Solman Videos [Hardcover]

Campbell McConnell (Author), Stanley Brue (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072982713 | ISBN-13: 978-0072982718 | Publication Date: April 23, 2004 | Edition: 16

Economics has become a bestselling text through its step-by-step introduction to both micro- and macroeconomics. This package contains a book and two 40-minute DVDs, which feature the bestselling tutorial software DiscoverEcon as well as all-new videos with Paul Solman of "The News Hour with Jim Lehrer." Three bonus chapters are available online for further information, while lively vignettes give life to central themes.

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About the Author

Campbell R. McConnell taught at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln from 1953 through 1990. Stanley L. Brue is a professor at Pacific Lutheran University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 16 edition (April 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072982713
• ISBN-13: 978-0072982718
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #989,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Comprehensive Guide To Econ. But Needs Some Revision, July 31, 2005

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Kent (Iowa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Economics + DiscoverEcon Online with Paul Solman Videos (Hardcover)

This textbook is much easier to understand than the reviewer who gave it one star makes it out to be. It's not a book where everything that is written is not going to be understandable. Although he does have a point that the author tends to become lazy and not explain certain terms in the textbook. But there is a Glossary.

The book, however, does describe many of the economic processes well and, sometimes, vividly. Sadly, in some spots, the author seems to move at a brisk pace and doesn't go into real depth about some of the economic processes and calculations. I noticed in one of the later chapters he was showing how to use the Multiplier effect and explained it all in text without bothering to show a step-by-step process of how to do it. So it gets confusing unless you have someone who knows the material extremely well show you. The author does this in several spots of the book but they are few and far between. At the end of each chapter are key terms and review questions. On top of that, a workbook is included. In this workbook, a more abstract telling of each chapter is given and some questions are asked. This workbook is very helpful and is, in my opinion, a better learning companion than the textbook itself since it gets right to the point of things. Also included is a CD-ROM with two 40 minute videos and access to the DiscoverEcon database that has more learning materials including 255 minutes worth of instructional videos; which help a lot as well especially if you are more of a visual learner like myself.

This textbook is definitely worth the price; but you also get a CD-ROM and a very helpful workbook. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in studying economics or taking an economics class. This is just about as comprehensive as you are going to get in an economics textbook.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Decent Book-Not something I would pick up on my own, September 10, 2005

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Rebecca "Rebecca" (Kutztown, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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I needed this book for my macroeconomics class. The videos on the CD are interesting but not necessary to understand the book content. They don't really relate to the book but rather on current events and real life situtations. The book can be boring at times, but explains things pretty well. I wouldn't pick up this book if it wasn't for the course I'm taking. It gets confusing at certain parts.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book to Use for Studying Economy !, September 15, 2005

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Ronald (SC, USA) - See all my reviews

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After I studied a few chapters. I evaluate this book is a good book for a college where the course requires for online study. It came with DVD and key code so you can access online to review and do assignment. The detail concept about the economy is excellent and up-to-date of current economy.