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 | | Microeconomics: A Modern Approach (with InfoApps 2-Semester Printed Access Card) by Andrew Schotter ISBN-10: 9780324315844 ISBN-10: 0-324-31584-8 ISBN-13: 9780324315844 ISBN-13: 978-0-324-31584-4 Hardcover 2008-02-01 South-Western College Pub Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Economics is a living science--and you can make a contribution. Dr. Schotter's new MICROECONOMICS: A MODERN APPROACH shows you how to go beyond studying theory and effectively apply what you learn to your future studies, career, and life. Professor Schotter believes the future of teaching microeconomics will be heavily connected with the use of experimental tools. As a result, MICROECONOMICS is built on an experimental economics framework that emphasizes game theory, strategic analysis, and organization of the firm, without skimping on traditional topics like consumer choice, production and markets. Each chapter and section builds upon a unifying theme of how economic institutions develop to solve problems that arise in a society. Concepts are presented within the context of a society that starts out in a primitive state of nature and gradually develops the characteristics and institutions of a modern economy. Illustrating various points of view, the text also helps you sharpen your critical thinking skills as it presents theories as well as their deficiencies. Applying intermediate economics to everyday life, MICROECONOMICS: A MODERN APPROACH is a text that will further your core foundation for studying economics. | ||
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Great book Certainly the most interesting treatment of Microeconomics I've read. Like most American texts, it's about twice as long as it needs to be, but I never felt the urge to give up reading and just skim the pages. | ||
OK I felt that this book did not meet the "hype" that my professor created for this book. Both he and another professor at my school raved about how good it was, although both myself and more thank 12 other students (in a class of about 20) were disappointed. First, the book contained too many grammatical errors--I found this to be quite shocking, especially considering that the author's partner is an english prof. I also purchased the study guide from the publisher, and it too contained a few too many typographical errors. Further, I found some of the examples in the practice problems to be inappropriate, given the weak explanation in the preceding chapter section's lesson. One positive comment I do have is that the approach or theme that the author uses from the very start of the book (using the "simple society") definitely indicates that the author made a sincere effort to reach his less-experienced undergrad audience. Perhaps the subsequent edition will be an improvement? | ||
Excellent An easier version of Mas-colell's microeconomic theory. Includes nice examples. Although Hal Varian's book is preferred in most undergraduate micro courses, this one is surely better. (maybe the best) strongly recommended. | ||
too good I have never in my Economics studies read a book so simple, helpful and practical like this one. It has economics newspaper and journal excerpts to supplement the topics. It starts by explaining to the reader the economy from scratch (ie when there is no production or no firms) up to the complex stages that many advanced economie have reached by now. Although the structure inside might intimidate you, and of course its size, believe me the book is most READABLE! It covers everything on microeconomics, especially undergraduate. It is excellent! | ||
Made the complex subjects easier My course(economic theory) was complex and the instructor wasn't so successful in explaining complex situations.This book came into help that time.I've learnt so many things from this book and am still continuing that.Also it was a very powerful source when studying my midterm and final exams. | ||