Essentials of Economics, Hardcover, 8 Edition by Mankiw, N. Gregory (Used)

Hardcover: 8 Edition
Used: Good
9781337091992
1337091995

Publication Date: 2017-01-01
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Hardcover : 592 pages
Edition: 8 Edition
Author: Mankiw, N. Gregory
ISBN-10: 1337091995
ISBN-13: 9781337091992

Product Description Now you can master the basics of economics with the help of the most popular, widely-used economics textbook by students worldwide -- Mankiw�s ESSENTIALS OF ECONOMICS, 8E. With its clear and engaging writing style, this book emphasizes only the key material that will help you better understand the world in which you live, will make you a more astute participant in the economy, and will give you a better understanding of both the potential and limits of economic policy. The latest relevant economic examples bring essential concepts to life. Acclaimed text author N. Gregory Mankiw explains, "I have tried to put myself in the position of someone seeing economics for the first time. My goal is to emphasize the material that students should and do find interesting about the study of the economy." Powerful student-focused digital resources are available in MindTap and Aplia digital learning and homework solutions that reinforce the principles presented in this edition. About the Author N. Gregory Mankiw is Robert M. Beren Professor of Economics at Harvard University. For 14 years he taught EC10 Principles, the most popular course at Harvard. He studied economics at Princeton University and MIT. Prof. Mankiw is a prolific writer and a regular participant in academic and policy debates. His research includes work on price adjustment, consumer behaviour, financial markets, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic growth. His published articles have appeared in academic journals such as the American Economic Review, Journal of Political Economy, and Quarterly Journal of Economics. His work has also appeared in more widely accessible forums, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Fortune. Prof. Mankiw has been a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, an adviser to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Congressional Budget Office, and a member of the ETS test development committee for the advanced placement exam in economics. From 2003 to 2005, he served as chairman of the President�s Council of Economic Advisers.