Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 154 pages
- Published by: Houghton Mifflin Company
- Edition: 3rd Edition February 14, 2005
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 061857641X
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0618576418
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Book Dimensions:
8 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
- Weighs: 4.8 ounces
Product Description
Economics for Life is a book about real-world applications for economics. In addition to applications, the text contains critiques of common economic fallacies, paradoxical economic results, and solutions to economic mysteries that are sure to interest students. Ideal when paired with Boyes/Melvin or Taylor principles texts,
Economics for Life helps students use economic concepts to better understand the world around them. The book serves as a valuable resource for delivering a more applications-based Principles (or Economics 101) course.
Reader ReviewsThis is a terrific little book! [By the way, the author's name is not currently listed correctly by Amazon. There is only one author of this book and his name is Bruce Madariaga. He is an econ professor and Harvard grad with a fascinating educational story (see the book's preface).] Using everyday language, Professor Madariaga uses a large collection of examples to illustrate how basic economic concepts can be used by all of us to make better everyday decisions and to understand the world around us. I particularly liked the chapter of the book that debunks common myths about the world. Most lessons from the book are interesting, thought provoking, and practical. I highly recommend this book!
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