Schiller, Bradley R., 1943-

Essentials of economics / Bradley R. Schiller. - Fifth edition - xxvi, 418 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Various multi-media instructional aids are available to supplement the text. Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Basics. The challenge of economics --
The U.S. economy --
Supply and demand --
pt. 2. Microeconomics. Consumer demand --
Supply decisions --
Competition --
Monopoly --
The labor market --
Government intervention --
pt. 3. Macroeconomics. The business cycle --
Aggregate supply and demand --
Fiscal policy --
Money and banks --
Monetary policy --
Economic growth --
Theory and reality --
pt. 4. International. International trade / Bradley R. Schiller.


Suitable for the one-semester survey course, this 400-page text provides an introduction to the concepts of economics with an emphasis on real-world examples and events. It includes Headlines and Policy Perspectives that use relevant events to help illustrate the topics discussed.



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