Economics: Principles & Policy

by William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder

Master today's principles of economics and gain an understanding of current economic issues with the solid introduction and policy-based examples and applications found in Baumol/Blinder/Solow's ECONOMICS: PRINCIPLES AND POLICY, 14E. Written by several of today's most respected economists, this book is one of the most up-to-date economics texts on the market -- incorporating data and issues as recent as 2018. The authors combine the right level of rigor and detail to clarify even the most complicated economic concepts. An entirely new chapter closes the book by delving into some of the most important issues confronting the U.S. economy today. Throughout this edition, well-developed examples, intriguing puzzles and meaningful economic issues provide an excellent balance of theory to application while keeping you engaged and intrigued.

Genres: Economics, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Business

864 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