Customer Reviews

Principles of Economics

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(1)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

This was the textbook (in an earlier edition) that introduced me to economics back in high school. I decided to take the AP exam in the subject, even though my school offered no such course. Between this text and a test prep book, I was able to ace the exams; but more importantly, I was immersed in a subject so fascinating that I'm now studying it as a PhD student.

Throughout the book, Mankiw highlights differences in opinion between economists and "laymen," and to examine where those differences come from. For instance, rent ceilings are a popular policy that 93% of economists (as of a 1992 survey) say "reduce both the quantity and the quality of available housing." Mankiw explains why economists are so sure of this in compelling, intuitive terms, without demanding that students master calculus or statistical methods.

Interested students should also subscribe to Greg Mankiw's excellent blog to keep up with the latest news in the ever-evolving field of economics.

This is a wonderful, wonderful book to introduce students to economics. The faculty materials are not quite as wonderful. We are on chapter 3 and one of my students found an error in a chapter on-line self quiz. I have found errors in the test bank and there are some ambiguous questions. The slides, however, match the high quality of the text.
Easily five stars except for the problems noted.

Mankiw's book is a great beginning text for econ, and I recommend it to you. I find the text highly understandable, the content well organized. The questions at the end of the chapters are great reviews of the content. I am an older student and greatly appreciate the thought that went into this book...but...

I got this a week before class started and chucked it into a corner after briefly opening the package to make sure the title was right. When I pulled it out for class I discovered a slash or rip in the flexible part of the cover that allows it to be turned. When highlighting pages, the ink seeped thru leaving noticeable marks on the reverse. For the price I paid, I could have purchased four foreign-made copies in paperback and gotten the same quality.

I was not very excited to take an Economics class, but to tell the truth, I really enjoyed reading and studying from this book. I think it is well written and interesting.

I like teaching with this book. My students find it very clear. But the bundled instructor materials are poor.

I've never done much with economics before, and this book has helped me to appreciate the dynamics of economics more. It gives good examples for understanding and the chapters aren't too long! Good book.

From my son... The material is well organized and interesting. Best of all, he aced his first exam!

bought for my son, it's good book. rest of the words for amazon 20 counts one two three four five six seven eight nine ten

This book came perfect and helped me so much with my class. The online book was no help at all. Thank you

This book is pretty much new, no markings at all except for a name in pencil in the front and the binding is in great condition as well. Good price as well.