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This text presents basic economics through a lively, non-biased, and reader-friendly discussion of economic issues and of the policy perspectives surrounding them. It effectively balances liberal and conservative viewpoints and incorporates solid international coverage.
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A text for a nontechnical, issues-oriented economics course with no prerequisites taught at two- and four-years colleges. Apart from the first chapter, chapters can be taught in any order. Discussion incorporates issues of race, gender, and ethnicity, as well as the international economy. Discussion is presented in a market-oriented framework with a liberal outlook, with boxes on conservative versus liberal perspectives. Necessary technical material is placed in appendices. This second edition gives information on recent events and policies, plus Internet exercises. The authors teach economics at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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