Economics of Social Issues

Designed as an introduction to general economics for non-majors, this book presents economic concepts as useful tools to analyze contemporary social issues. The book may also be used to supplement principles courses to provide a consideration of social issues as economic principles are taught.

Sharp/Register/Grimes has garnered a loyal user following for its timely and impartial handling of current social issues which dominate newspapers and television news. While the issues are contemporary and the supporting material updated, the authors remain objective.

A recent empirical examination revealed that students are less likely to drop out of an issues oriented course relative to a traditional principles course.

An expanded World Wide Web site has also been created for this edition.

Ansel Sharp, The University of the South - Charles Register, and Paul Grimes, both of Mississippi State University.