Economics: Principles and Policy

by William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder

Since introducing the aggregate supply/aggregate demand model as a fundamental tool for learning economics in the first edition of their textbook, William Baumol and Alan Blinder have, for over two decades, led the teaching and learning of economics with their authoritative and timely discussion of the field. Now in its eighth edition, Economics; Principles and Policy, 8/e remains a time-tested tool in teaching and learning the ever-evolving field of economics.

Genres: Economics, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Business

848 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Jessica]

Just so you all don't think I'm slacking and NOT reading! LOL!

[Rachel Lu]

Way too simplistic and doesn’t go in-depth about many topics. Also, extremely confusing in chapter 37.

[Fran]

Key Takeaways:
1. "elephants may never forget, but people do"
2. The paradox of thrift in action: Japan
3. The simple algebra of the multiplier