Economic Literacy

Basic Economics with an Attitude

Frederick S. Weaver (Author)

Textbook

Economic Literacy

Basic Economics with an Attitude

Frederick S. Weaver (Author)

Textbook

Ebook (Epub & Mobi) £27.93

Ebook (Epub & Mobi) £27.93

Ebook (Epub & Mobi) £27.93

£27.93

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Description

In its third edition, Economic Literacy: Basic Economics with An Attitude, explains the logic, language, and worldview of economic theory while maintaining the engaging and accessible style that has made earlier editions so successful. While covering the fundamentals of the discipline, the author also includes a wide range of new material focusing on the structure, causes and results of the "Great Recession". From microeconomics and macroeconomics to the composition of international and domestic economies, Economic Literacy also makes the key distinction between economics as an academic discipline and the economy as a practical reality. By analyzing this crucial difference, the book encourages students to think critically about the distinctive viewpoint proposed by academic economics and its influence on politics and culture. Using this approach, readers will be enabled to understand both current affairs and professional economics literature, making this book uniquely beneficial for students both practically and theoretically. Never grim, often witty, and frequently insightful into our turbulent financial times, Economic Literacy's third edition is a must for students of economics everywhere.

1 Preface
2 Acknowledgements
3 Introduction
4 The Organization of the Book
5 Chapter 1: Microeconomics and the Theory of Markets
6 Chapter 2: The Theory of the Firm, Market Structures, Factor Markets, and the Distribution of Income
7 Chapter 3: The Economy as a Whole: Definitions and Analyses
8 Chapter 4: Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, Recession, and Inflation
9 Chapter 5: International Economics and Comparative Advantage
10 Chapter 6: The International Economy and the Fall of Bretton Woods
11 Appendix A: Websites of Related Interest
12 Index
13 About the Author

Product details

Published	16 Oct 2010
Format	Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition	3rd
Extent	290
ISBN	9781442204232
Imprint	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

Frederick S. Weaver

Through this text, Weaver invites the beginning economics student to become an active participant rather than passive recipient in the study of mainstream economics. The standard model and its logic are clearly and thoroughly presented, yet Weaver does so with a degree of critical thinking and a touch of skepticism-"an attitude"--that enable students to question and consider as they learn the conventional micro and macro principles. The text provides a firm foundation for further study of economics, for interdisciplinary work in the social sciences, particularly historical capitalism, political economy, and globalization, and, in its final chapter, demonstrates the applicability of these principles in addressing and assessing our current moment of world-wide economic instability.

Jeanne Hahn, The Evergreen State College
Praise for the second edition: In this new edition , Weaver highlights the major economic concepts of micro- and macroeconomic principles at the undergraduate level. . . . The volume is written in a straightforward, nontechnical manner with notable historical context . . . An excellent read for those seeking a casual overview of introductory economics. Highly recommended.

Choice Reviews
Praise for the Second Edition: Economic Literacy has provided my students with accessible information in a readable format. The author's additions on Social Security, tax reform, and other crucial issues will be a great contribution to my students' understanding of economics. I am looking forward to assigning the second edition. Thanks for a great text!

Avra J. Johnson, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Praise for the Second Edition: Clear, concise, and witty enough to keep students reading, Economic Literacy is perfect for my politics courses in which basic economics is a necessary prerequisite rather than the focus of the class.

Alexandra Guisinger, University of Notre Dame
Weaver (emer., Hampshire College) offers an updated (2nd ed., CH, Mar'07, 44-3973) and useful summary of the traditional principles of an economics college course. Using a first-person, conversational style, he covers many topics and hundreds of key terms....Recommended.

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