Sean Masaki Flynn Knihy

Includes a guide to famous economists and their theoriesGet to grips with the basics of micro- and macroeconomicsIf you think economics is a complicated discipline reserved for theorists and the intellectual elite and has nothing to do with you, think again! Economics impacts every aspect of our lives, from what we eat to where we live. This book simplifies the history, principles, theories, and terminology behind micro- and macroeconomics, helping you get to grips with how economic decisions affect you, your finances, and the world around you.The science of economics studiesHow consumer choice influences the economyHow micro- and macroeconomics are measuredWhy more money isn't always a good thingHow international trade makes us richer

OVERVIEW McConnell, Brue, and Flynn's Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies is the #1 Principles of Economics textbook in the world. It continues to be innovative while teaching students in a clear, unbiased way. The 19th Edition builds upon the tradition of leadership by sticking to 3 main goals: Help the beginning student master the principles essential for understanding the economizing problem, specific economic issues, and the policy alternatives; help the student understand and apply the economic perspective and reason accurately and objectively about economic matters; and promote a lasting student interest in economics and the economy. GLOBAL EDITION Reorganized chapters to move international economics topics closer to the front of the book, including adding a web chapter into the physical textbook. New feature box and in-text examples that reflect a more global mix of countries, companies, and personalities. Globally-focused data throughout the text and figures to illustrate topics such as the uses of money, oil production in OPEC nations, and global interest rates. Updated discussion of exchange rates to focus on the euro and euro-area countries. Revised end-of-chapter material highlighting Asian, African, Central American, and European examples.

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