Economics [Hardcover]

Paul Samuelson (Author), William Nordhaus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 8, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0073511293 | ISBN-13: 978-0073511290 | Edition: 19th

Samuelson's text was first published in 1948, and it immediately became the authority for the principles of economics courses. The book continues to be the standard-bearer for principles courses, and this revision continues to be a clear, accurate, and interesting introduction to modern economics principles. Bill Nordhaus is now the primary author of this text, and he has revised the book to be as current and relevant as ever.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 744 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 19th edition (April 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073511293
• ISBN-13: 978-0073511290
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 1.2 x 10.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #541,415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fair and Balanced November 6, 2012

By WRP

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This is a thorough and readable intro to economics without obvious bias regarding different vies of macroeconomic policies. I actually read some unassigned material out of interest.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative September 29, 2011

By Kim

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I am using it this semester in my MBA Program. Being a non-business graduate, I find this book very easy to understand.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Standard for rigorous economics. December 23, 2012

By life-long student

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Felt the textbook my college switched to was too shallow. I bought and read Samuelson, and loved it! Very rigorous, & interesting!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! October 18, 2012

By AuroraLou

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This is an excellent work. Easy to understand, complete introductory information about the basic concepts of economical study. Great presentation, nice graphics and explanatory notes and summaries. Highly recommendable. Great buy.

4.0 out of 5 stars Gets the job done May 10, 2011

By Marissa

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I had to order this for a class (although isn't that the case with most textbooks?). Being an econ text, I had low expectations. But I was pleasantly surprised. This book is written in (mostly) plain English. The chapters are just as long as they need to be. And although it provides the complicated math mumbo-jumbo, for those who would understand it, the authors certainly do not focus on it. I'm about to embark on my MPP and may hold on to this as a reference for the duration of my student days.

13 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT A++ November 30, 2009

By George and Marcus Retail Group

Format:Hardcover

One of the greatest books of its era. Very easy to understand and study with. Great choice!!

20 of 41 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Sameulson started this new edition trick years ago August 27, 2010

By William Ying

Format:Hardcover

This Nobel price winning economist used his genius and came up with the new edition trick. Now it has become common practice in the textbook business. They come up with new editions often with little substantial changes and charge high prices. When I was going to college in the 70s he was already doing it. Over the years this craft has been refined into an art form; pity the poor parents and students.