Understanding Economics
- ISBN-10
- 1111971595
- ISBN-13
- 9781111971595
- Series
- Understanding Economics
- Category
- Economics
- Pages
- 884
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Thomson South-Western
- Authors
- Russell S. Sobel, Richard Stroup, James D.. Gwartney
Description
UNDERSTANDING ECONOMICS, 14E, International Edition reflects current economic conditions, enabling students to apply economic concepts to the world around them. The up-to-date text includes analysis and explanation of measures of economic activity in today's market. It also includes highlights of the recession of 2008-2009, and an in-depth look at the lives and contributions of notable economists. UNDERSTANDING ECONOMICS, 14E, International Edition dispels common economic myths. The text uses the "invisible hand" metaphor to explain economic theory, demonstrating how it works to stimulate the economy.The 14th edition includes a robust set of online multimedia learning tools. Tutorials, analyses and quizzes are designed to support classroom work and increase student performance. A full Aplia course, specifically created for UNDERSTANDING ECONOMICS, 14E, International Edition is also available.
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Other editions
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- 2007
- 443 pages
- Paperback
- Whitby, ON : McGraw-Hill Ryerson
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