Economics (2nd Edition)

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 1168 pages
• Published by: Prentice Hall
• Edition: 2nd Edition November 16, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 013600332X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0136003328
• Book Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.7 inches
• Weighs: 5.8 pounds

Hubbard & O'Brien motivate the study of economics through real business examples. The book motivates users by demonstrating how real business uses economics to make real decisions on a daily basis. Covers the different Market Structures in an intuitive fashion so that readers of all backgrounds and fields can grasp the importance and flow of these concepts. Chapter opening cases, examples and figures motivate the economic principles covered, while Solved Problems provide models of how to solve an economic problem — keeping readers focused on the main ideas of each chapter, and preventing them from getting bogged down due to a lack of basic math or "word problem" skills.  In-depth coverage of economics with particular focus on Perfect Competition, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly and extensive coverage of game theory, Monopoly Economic Efficiency, Government Price Setting, and Taxes, Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Analysis. MARKET: For anyone in business who wants to benefit from understanding the economic forces behind their work.

Back Cover Copy

Where are you headed?

 No matter what your career, you will need to understand how economic forces affect you and your work.

 Hubbard/O’Brien, Economics, gives you the motivation and the tools to understand those forces.

 You’re on your way.

  --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Economics (Hardcover) Easy to understand but still delves into complex concepts. I loved the examples that the author uses, so the point where sometimes when studying I would get distracted by anecdotes and start reading all the way through totally engrossed. It is very interesting. ...Too bad I screwed up the class anyways... took too many courses.