Known for its unified and logical structure, lively writing style, and clear explanations, this book provides access to the most current economic information available. Since the 6/e published, many things have affected our economy: the Presidential Election, the impact of the 9/11 tragedy, and the recession that we are all living through on a daily basis. The updated edition, written by two highly respected economists and educators, uses the ?Stories, Graphs, and Equations? approach to make economic concepts accessible and relevant to a wide reading audience. A five-part organization covers an introduction to economics, concepts and problems in macroeconomics, goods and money markets, macroeconomic analysis, and the world economy. For individuals getting their first?and often challenging?look at the core concepts of economics. Read Less