Principles of Microeconomics - Hardcover

Case, Karl E.; Fair, Ray C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130406902 ISBN 13: 9780130406903

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2001

Synopsis

Written by two highly respected economists and educators, the text uses the "Stories, Graphs, and Equations" approach to make economic concepts accessible and relevant to student with various learning styles. Known for its unified and logical structure, lively writing style, clear explanations and unparalleled supplements packages, the text supports both the instructor and the student through this first, often challenging, economic course. Case/Fair is one of the most widely adopted texts in this market, nationwide!

About this title

From the Publisher:

Extensive coverage of policy issues and real world applicationsincluding "Issues and Applications" boxes, international isintegrated throughout the text including "Global Perspective"boxes, new end-of-chapter problem sets, 10 end-of-part case studies with critical thinking questions (each supported by a video) and aunified approach to theory. ABC videos, NYT.

From the Back Cover:

This best-selling introduction to economics shows readers that economics is a powerful way of thinking and actually teaches them how to thinklike an economist and how to use economics to interpret world events. Reader-friendly and hands-on in approach, it provides a unified approach to economic theory, issues and policies -- using a variety of methods (stories, graphs, and equations) to present economics principles. Offers exceptionally up-to-date coverage in data, examples, events and topics. Begins with an introduction to economic basics, then explores microeconomics in depth. Considers both consumers and firms (including the capital market and the investment decision); market imperfections and the role of government; and current applied microeconomics issues (public finance; the economics of labor markets and labor unions; and health care, immigration, and urban problems). Integrates global/international concerns/issues throughout. For anyone interested in a solid introduction to microeconomics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130406902
• ISBN 13: 9780130406903
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 27