Principles of Economics (8th Edition) (MyEconLab Series) (Hardcover)

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These two highly-respected authors have revised this best-selling book to include more current, modern subject matter and events while maintaining those features that have contributed to its great success. It continues to use stories, graphs, and equations and a unified, logical organization to make economic concepts easy-to-understand and relevant to all readers. Users of this book see the connection between growth, trade, comparative advantage, and the production possibilities frontier. When readers understand how a simple competitive market system works, they are ready to focus on problems of real-world markets. Currency data has been updated, with coverage of deflation, the effects of the war with Iraq and the war on terrorism, and the wars' impact on the national deficit. A comprehensive overview introducing economics begins the book; subsequent topics include: foundations of microeconomics: consumers and firms; market imperfection and the role of government; concepts and problems in macroeconomics; the goods and money markets; macroeconomic analysis; and the world economy. An excellent desk reference for economists; this book will serve any business owner, as an understanding of basic economics will prove helpful in all ventures.

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Written by an award-winning educator and a highly respected macroeconomist, this best-selling introduction to economics demonstrates the relevance of economics in students' studies, lives, and the world. It shows them that economics is a powerful way of thinking and actually teaches them how to think like an economist and how to use economics to interpret world events. This student-friendly, hands-on approach to economics provides a unified approach to economic theory, issues and policies. A lively writing style, clear explanations, good graphs, relevant examples, and an unparalleled supplements package keep students motivated throughout the course. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 896 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (August 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132289148
• ISBN-13: 978-0132289146
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #232,239 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good combo, February 7, 2006

By	M. Bledsoe - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Principles of Economics (7th Edition) (Case/Fair Economics 7e Series) (Hardcover)

This review is for Principles of Economics (7th Edition). I accidentally bought this book instead of Principals of Macroeconomics which looks almost the same. After I received it, I realized it was the incorrect book. I went the publisher's website and did some research. This book includes all the information I needed for the Macro class. It also contains the full contents of both the publisher's Macro and Micro books. Turns out this book was a great book to keep for future references.

In addition to this being a great find, this book is very well written and I had no trouble understanding all the points.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for economic students in their first year, May 4, 1999

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This review is from: Principles of Economics (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book presents and explains both Micro and Macro Theory in a very friendly way. It explains step by step the functions of the micro and macro theory and describes the fuctions of the instituions and organizations involve in the economy as a whole. It gives historical background, which many students look for in order to understand how? why? who? the study of economics. Besides it explains really well the economic terminology introduce as you read the book. Finally the book presents current event cases through the chapters which are related it to the ideas presented in the reading.

4.0 out of 5 stars Economic Foundation in Single Book, October 22, 2009

By	Oliver A. Zang "Zangmeister" (PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Principles of Economics (9th Edition) (Hardcover)

So far, the text provides a thorough, organized, and simple enough read. Considering I am taking a combined Micro/Macro class this semester, the organization of the book is proving to be a godsend with all the information I am having to digest at a quick pace. The book can be a bit repetative in some of its examples, though, but I guess it's a method to reach anyone in the audience. My only true gripe is that I do not think that it is worth it's $145 price tag, especially since the International version is selling for a third of the price. The information is exactly the same, but the problems and case studies are different. Still, if this book was meant to cover two base classes, I guess the price could be worse. Amazon, of course, was the best (and most reliable) seller of this item. I needed the normal version, and a lot of sellers on eBay were trying to push the International Version as the regular text.