Customer Reviews

Economics of Social Issues

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this is an outstanding book for those who want to know more, but not too much more, about economic thinking. modern examples and applications make the book easy to read, for a university text.

This is an introductory policy economics book. The principal weakness of this book is that it does not give a solid explanation of economic theory, and it will probably be a bit basic for anyone who has taken even separate introductory courses in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. The book appears to be designed to stand alone as introductory economics textbook for non-economics majors. What little (very little) economic theory is needed to understand this book is explained within, but it is not enough to meet even the needs of introductory class economics class for business or economics majors. Political science majors might find this book useful for giving them an introduction to the economic issues at hand in education, unemployment, free trade, government spending, social security, and other areas (such as the business of big sports). Importantly, the authors seem to come out with new editions often, so they are hopefully keeping up to date on the issues.

This book will give someone as solid a foundation as can be achieved wihtout really learning economic theory, which makes me think that it would be best for people studying a political or policy-related field. It could perhaps be used in a serious economics class, provided sources of more in depth information are also used.

I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this book given the price I paid for it. It was in excellent shape and I saved 90%. Thank you for sharing this bargain with a starving college student.

This product came in just as promised in a very quick mailing time! It was perfect because I needed it for school soon after I got it. Thanks!

I was worried how fast I would get it because I needed it in a week for a class. No worries though. the book arrived in a couple of days and in fine condition. it was a pleasure ordering from you

The process went smoothly; however I received the 18th edition, which is not the picture shown. I needed the 19th edition, which is the picture shown. I did not have time to mees with trying to return it, so I will hopefully make it work.

I am supposed to get 16th edition, instead I received 15th edition. The book was completely changed from the previuos edition