Microeconomics w/ PowerWeb [Paperback]

Paul A Samuelson (Author), William D Nordhaus (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072509082 | ISBN-13: 978-0072509083 | Publication Date: May 10, 2001 | Edition: 17

Microeconomics, 17e, by Samuelson and Nordhaus, is the classic text which set the standard for principles of economics texts when it was introduced in 1948. This text has been the standard-bearer in principles books for over 50 years, presenting a clear, accurate, and interesting introduction to economics that allows students to study the world and see patterns of economic life. Bill Nordhaus is now the primary author of this modern treatment of microeconomics which has been thoroughly updated.

Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 17 edition (May 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072509082
• ISBN-13: 978-0072509083
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,371,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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

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This review is from: Microeconomics (Mcgraw-Hill) (Paperback)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Easy to Read, and Thorough, January 16, 2001

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This review is from: Microeconomics (Paperback)

This is the essential starting point for anyone interested in learning economics. The authors start at the very beginning and work through every aspect of microeconomics by developing a very clear model, and punctuating it with real world examples and historical anecdotes.