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teaching book
I wanted to understand economics better, can't say I still get it, but I now know the words a bit!We have other books by this author and find him interesting and amusing.

Great content and, yup, learning CAN really be fun
This is a really special book that delivers textbook-level content, yet fulfills it's "cartoonish" promise. Although I'd picked up a bit here and there, I'd never actually taken an economics class nor read a textbook. There cannot possibly be a more enjoyable, entertaining, easy-breezy way to ramp up than reading this book. It's like "buttah" - it just melts in your brain. I learned a great deal, effortlessly, and I got a huge kick out of it. Funny, poignant and fascinating.

Eric Siegel, Ph.D.
Conference Chair, Predictive Analytics World and President, Prediction Impact, Inc.

Make it as simple as possible..
Great book! The explanations are spot on and the comics are amusing as well.

I recommend this for students and life long scholars of all ages.

Chris

Engaging, and Useful -
Organized in good textbook fashion, "The Cartoon Introduction to Economics" is divided into three major units: 1)'The Optimizing Individual,' 2)'Strategic Interactions,' and 3)'Market Interactions.' Within these major units the authors provide adult treatment of important topics like decision trees, Pareto thinking, taxes, supply and demand, and many others. The material is cute, funny, and easy to understand. The only problem: How will students memorize all those cartoons and learn to quickly reproduce them on an exam?

I'm looking forward to Volume Two: Macroeconomics, when they show us how to fix the economy and bring back our jobs from Asia.

Considered Awesome by Australians!
This book is amazing and hilarious!I first came across Yoram Bauman on […]
and I have visited his blog regularly ever since.I pre-ordered the book because I knew from seeing his stand-up that it would not dissappoint and it's hasn't.
I'm a Economics undergraduate student in Sydney Australia. The content in this book summarises the basic information I learnt in my first year at university but, it's done in a really smart, easy to understand and funny way.
I recommend this book to who ever enjoys economic theory or any parent who has a child who is struggling with micro-economic theory.

I can't wait for Volume 2!!!!

Mon
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KEY BENEFIT: This text will excite readers by providing a more linear progression, while proving the consistency and relevance of microeconomic theory.
KEY TOPICS: Goals of a firm, supply and demand, elasticity, demand estimation and forecasting, theory and estimation of production and cost, pricing and output decisions of monopolies and oligopolies, special pricing practices, game theory and asymmetric information, capital budgeting, risk, and uncertainty, multinational corporations and globalization, government and industry challenges, managerial economics in the semiconductor industry.
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Book was not "like new" as reported
I was expecting a book in "like new" condition, but the binding is separating from the book and it's highlighted throughout.

It was okay, but nothing worth buying.
This book is okay and does a solid job at explaining the concepts. However, when it comes to the formulas and doing the math as examples to learn from it falls very short. The algebra has steps missing from it and I am willing to bet most of your economics professors will use a derivation form what it is the book. I would only buy as text book not as a reference.

international version
This was an international version which freeked me out when I received it but it is o.k.I wish the pic was the international version not the real U.S. version, but otherwise it is what I wanted. ... Read more

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The New York Times bestseller: the Nobel Prize–winning economist shows how today’s crisis parallels the Great Depression—and explains how to avoid catastrophe. With a new foreword for this paperback edition.In this major bestseller, Paul Krugman warns that, like diseases that have become resistant to antibiotics, the economic maladies that caused the Great Depression have made a comeback. He lays bare the 2008 financial crisis—the greatest since the 1930s—tracing it to the failure of regulation to keep pace with an out-of-control financial system. He also tells us how to contain the crisis and turn around a world economy sliding into a deep recession. Brilliantly crafted in Krugman’s trademark style—lucid, lively, and supremely informed—this new edition of The Return of Depression Economics has become an instant classic. A hard-hitting new foreword takes the paperback edition right up to the present moment. ... Read more

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Best description of our current economic situation.
It is short concise and to the point. I think that is the strong points to this immensely valuable book. Krugman doesn't try to wow you with jargon or literary acumen he just simply states the facts as he sees them. I was raised a liberal and have never understood the Friedman economics fascination of the 80's and so a lot of the book was preaching to the choir. However, there were quite a few things he had to say that truly surprised me. If you are a Keynesian liberal type I think this book will surprise you in many ways and is a treasure trove of clear concise information. If you are a Milton Friedman/David Stockman trickle down theory type this book might offend your disreputed philosophy and I wouldn't recommend it to you.I thought I had understood our economic situation (and luckily I did well enough not to make some of the common mistakes) but this book filled many gaps in my knowledge. A good read.

Economics for everybody - how money makes the world go around
I find the book very easy to read, and very interesting. The reader get an overview of the world economy. Krugman is useing examples that are easy to understand. They gives you an idea how complicated economic systems work. I sometimes think he goes to easy on some issues. I strongly recomand you to read the book, even if you don't understand economics. Krugman illustrates how money makes the world go around.

A timely, well-written macro primer
Krugman made his name as an economist who could do the heavy mathematical lifting that passes for intellectual machismo in the discipline but who also understands the basic intuitive insights of economic modeling. In this book, he explains in layperson's terms how truly depressed (zero-interest rate, high unemployment, low capacity utilization) economies operate according to a bizarre up-is-down logic that was first identified by John Maynard Keynes. The way such an economy works is deeply counter-intuitive, and having it explained clearly is a real public service, even if Krugman's Cassandra-like warnings have been ignored by policy makers and most pundits. Read this book to get a grasp on our contemporary (mid-2010) macro-economic predicament.

Old recycled ideas -

Old recycled ideas.Not very helpful in addressing the massive debt problems that have caused the panic of 2009 and continue to plague the USA.

Krugman is skilled at explaining economic theory
I highly recommend 'The Return of Depression Economics and the Crisis of 2008' for the layman who wishes to understand the root and possible remedy for our current economic woes!Krugman has an uncanny ability to explain complex economic issues in an accessible, understandable manner.I particularly appreciate his explanations of some of the economic instruments or activities (hedge funds, currency trading, derivatives, etc.) that got us into this mess!

I plan to re-read the book in a few months! ... Read more

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International Economics, the best-selling textbook in the field, is written by two of the world's preeminent economists. Both the real trade portion of the book and the monetary portion are divided into a core of chapters focused on theory, followed by chapters applying the theory to major policy questions, past and current. The Sixth Edition has been throughly revised to reflect the changes of today's global economic landscape, including the unprecedented expansion of globalization, the increasingly crucial nature of international economic relations, the gains from trade, and recent anti-globalization controversies such as the continuing debate over the optimal level of trade.Consistent with previous editions, the text presents an integrated treatment of the Ricardian model, specific factors, factor endowments, and imperfect competition models of trade, along with in-depth analysis of empirical evidence. It covers the effects and causes of trade policy, including strategic trade policy and the income-distribution effects of trade.The book also provides a unified model of open-economy macroeconomics, based on an asset-market approach to exchange rate determination with a central role for expectations. ... Read more

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Your first lesson in International Economics
Your first lesson in International Economics is to get the international version of this book.It will be softcover, also the 8th edition, and half the price.It will be the same, page for page.

Then take the person of your choice out for a nice dinner.You'll be glad you did.

Best econ book I've ever used
This is easily the best economics textbook I have ever used (and after getting an MA in economics, I've used several). It has clear, colorful graphs with notes right next to the graphs explaining the movements. The main text is very accessible for the lay reader, but each chapter also includes boxes and appendices going into greater depth. It also addresses the policy challenges and political economy, both of which are crucial to understanding international economics. Highly recommended!

Received Wrong Edition of Book
I ordered and paid for a 6th edition of this book (recommeded by my professor). I received a 3rd edition, which I already own. Big disappointment!

An important and useful text for understanding trade theory
Krugman and Obstfeld, two world renowned international economists, provide a full detailed analysis and examples for the basis of trade among nations. It is relatively straightforward to comprehend for both economists and noneconomists. International trade is an important component of economic policy for the growth and development of countries. This book examines various theoretical trade models and provides real world examples of policy formulation and their impact. The authors do not take any political positions, thus making their analysis a purely objective, or positive study.

I would highly recommend this book to students interested in doing research in international trade and development. It is a must read for prospective international economists. Noneconomists might also find it as a useful reference.I found the book to be invaluable in my graduate research and dissertation.

Krugman
Some complicated theories explained in a way that can be understood.

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The best way to learn economics is through hands-on work, which is exactly what students will get when they purchase the Study Guide, written by Michael Baye.Each chapter presentation includes outlines, key concept reviews, multiple-choice and true/false questions, technical problems, and a complete set of answers to all aforementioned materials. ... Read more

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Good book - great service
The book arrived in perfect condition and just the item I wanted.
So, very pleased with amazon's performance on this one.

disappointment
This seller was a disappointment to me.He sent me two books that were not the right book.They did however refund my money and appologized for their error.

good quality and timely!
i am satisfied with the book. the book was in pretty good condition and though it was lightly used as I can see, it is overall good.

Managerial Economics and Business Strategy
I thought it was awesome. It came in great shape and looked great. I was impressed.

NIce Book
Item received was good.

Received in time.

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Here Partha Dasgupta, an internationally recognized authority in economics, presents readers with a solid introduction to its basic concepts, including efficiency, equity, sustainability, dynamic equilibrium, property rights, markets, and public goods. Throughout, he highlights the relevance of economics to everyday life, providing a very human exploration of a technical subject. Dasgupta covers enduring issues such as population growth, the environment, and poverty. For example, he explores how the world's looming population problems affect us at the local, national, and international level.
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Interesting but not always clear
This is probably not the best intro to economics book (i.e. it is a little too concise in places), but I liked it nevertheless.Overall, the author did do a great job explaining ideas given that it was intended to be so short.I feel like I have a much better understanding now of why the quality of life is so different between "rich" and "poor" nations.The main draw back is that there's little to no iteration i.e. I usually learn by being exposed to a concept or term several times but in this short book there's no room for that - you're told about a concept once (if at all).Regardless, this book is interesting and does makes you want to learn more about the subject, so I think you ought to give it a try.

broad and informative
Awesome book.

If you want a textbook, get something else...

The strengths of this book are: it avoids the trap of doing a developed-world only description, it really allows you to appreciate how economists think, it ties economic concepts to concepts from other disciplines. It can get technical sometimes for the least mathematical readership, but still a must read.

Chapter 5 alone justifies buying the book (Science and technology as institutions).

Good informative introduction
This book can get technical at times, but for someone who has a sincere interest in getting a feel for the general workings of economics, I highly recommend this book. It's a lovely series in general, these "Very Brief Introductions", love 'em.

The extent of the market depends on trust
Not so long ago, economics had a major image problem. University enrolments were down, and the public impression of an economist was of a heartless,graph-wielding, bean-counter. I am not sure if enrolments are higher today, or if economists are better liked. Yet in the publishing world, it is an undeniable fact that popular economics has become much more, well, popular.

The professional reaction to this commercial popularity has not been one of uniform gratitude. One must assume a certain amount of jealousy towards the fame and fortune of the lucky first movers. Yet there is also a feeling that some of the best-sellers have trivialised economics, titillating the reader with sex and drugs while neglecting the more important insights of the discipline.

Nobody could accuse Partha Dasgupta of deepening this rut. In this Very Short Introduction, he has taken as his theme the original mystery of economics: the nature and causes of the wealth of nations. And he motivates the study not with unadorned GDP statistics but by comparing the lives of two young girls: Becky, who lives in an affluent American suburb, and Desta, the daughter of Ethiopian farmers. Why do two children, born so much alike, live such different lives?

The question is compelling, and presents an opportunity to explore many branches of economics, in a concrete and relevant way. Unfortunately, Dasgupta does not use it consistently. While there are many references to `Desta's world' and `Becky's world', these are too often brief appendages to abstract discussions of agents A, B and C and factors X, Y and Z. At times one could be reading a textbook, except there are no problem sets, fewer graphs, and the pictures are in black and white.

This is a great pity, because there is a deep, coherent and insightful argument at the core of the book.One might begin with the proposition: wealth depends on the division of labour, and the division of labour is limited by the extent of the market. But the extent of the market is not limited only by transport and taxes. It is limited also by trust: by the rules and expectations that allow cooperation for mutual gain between people who do not know each other. And these rules and expectations, particularly the expectations, are hard to build but easy to destroy. If prospects for the future become less bright, even for trivial or fallacious reasons, the balance may tip from cooperation to conflict very quickly.

This has become a cliché in Yugoslavia, Rwanda and Iraq: political uncertainty resurrects dormant divisions and peaceful neighbours become killers. Less dramatically, such calculations restrict the number of people any individual can trust and trade with. The `community' is a natural boundary: a group which people are born into, with no easy exit, makes the penalties for cheating higher and more certain.

Yet on their own, such communities have their limits. They are small, so they limit the division of labour.Their members face the same risks, so insurance is difficult. And saving and investment opportunities are more limited.

Markets can overcome these problems by allowing much larger numbers of people to cooperate. But these large numbers cannot rely on personal ties, so establishing the necessary trust is much more difficult. This may not be a problem with some goods -- Desta's father sells grain on the local market without any problems -- but insurance, credit and employment are a different matter. Man may have a natural propensity to truck, barter and exchange, but not for banking or wage labour.

While trust, and its implications for communities, markets, households and firms, is the key content of the book, other subjects are considered: the history of economic growth, science and technology, sustainability and democratic decision-making. There is little to argue with in these chapters, but they are abstract and ad hoc, and not linked to the rest of the book.

The Very Short Introduction series is advertised as being for `anyone wanting a stimulating and accessible way into a new subject'. Stimulating, yes. Accessible? I am not so sure. Popular economics is supposedly aimed at the whole literate population, or at least the university-educated, newspaper-reading part of it. Dasgupta seems to equate this with his fellow Cambridge professors and their brightest students. And it is a shame, because the intellectual content of the book, combined with the Becky/Desta device, had the potential for a truly great and accessible introduction to economics.

-Originally published in Agenda 14(3), 2007.

Is a very short exposition on the problems of population andeconomic growth in UDC's
This book is mistitled.It is primarily anoverview of the problems facing countries like China,India,Indonesia,Pakistan,and Bangladash which havea combined population of 3.2 billion out of the world's 6.5 billion people.The real problem in these countries is that the governments are completely corrupt.The institutions
necessary for sustainable economic growth are simply not present.The environmental and pollution problems are immense and growing daily in all four of these countries.Very little is said about these fundamental problems.The author gives his own personal recollections in a number of areas in which economics plays some kind of a role,such as in creating incentives.Unfortunately,until the fundamental problem of massive government and ruling class corruption is faced and dealt with,very little real progress that is
sustainable will be forthcoming .
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Introduction to mathematical Economics
This text makes a sound foundation upon which a budding econometrician can build: clear concepts, well set out, and most affordable.

A must for every PhD aspirant
Great book that covers the math that you will need for PhD in Economics. If you are an undergrad and are wondering what a PhD in economics entails read this book to get an idea of what is the ''least'' that is expected.

Very useful book for an intermediate econ class
This book is a very good supplement for an econ class. The mathematical methods are dealt with very clearly and presented in an easy-to-understand way. Very helpful indeed.

Perfect yourself in mathematical economics
Very helpful book especially since the problems are fully solved and explained. A good book to follow while taking a class related to financial theory.

A Lifesaver
Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!

I used this text to prepare for my business PhD program (which requires PhD level micro and stats). I'd never taken calculus or linear algebra, so I was pretty nervous about the quant aspects of the program. I bought this book about six months before school started and went through chapter-by-chapter, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Thanks to the great explanations and huge amount of practice problems, I was able to master all of the topics I needed, and even got the highest grade in our pre-PhD "math for economists" course. This book would be worth 10x its price. ... Read more

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Butterworth's Economics Enlightening and Encouraging
Prior to reading Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth, I had no knowledge of who he was or what to expect from his writings.Nevertheless, I have been forever "blessed" and "changed" by this work. He eloquently drives home the time-tested point that "true" riches are possessed internally. A must read for anyone seeking higher spiritually rather than more religion.

Insightful, Informative and Revealing!
I wish I had read this book years ago.The world is changing so fast in recent decades that I've sensed a wandering in my own and in society's moral compass.This book helped clarify for me what is happening and why I was feeling the disconnect.I highly recommend this book and wish there was a way to put it into the hands of college students, perhaps even high school students everywhere.

A Pretty Balanced View Of "Spiritual" Prosperity
I agree that the "law" of tithing has often been abused. Churches are among the offenders, but there are many other self-improvement promoters guilty of using the "prosperity principle" to enrich themselves. I don't think Eric Butterworth was really one of the shady ones. In fact, he notes that it isn't really the monetary giving that is important, but your overall though process and intent as you are giving. Nor does he require that the giving be in money, but of time, effort, etc. as an equally acceptable currency. If you are exploring the many so-called prosperity philosophies, systems and teachings, I think you should give this nearly 30 year old work a try. Eric is gone, so he's not personally benefitting from his efforts. Perhaps you will.

The existence of God
I agree that you have to take control over your life and create the mindset to accept life as it comes to you.However, I have gone from very spiritual to questioning who and what God really is. Personally, I think we all have it wrong.I no longer believe God answers prayers.I think we pray because it gives us comfort, it makes us believe we are not alone and it helps us get through life.In reality, God is not going to save anyone.God is not going to make anyone's life better.God watches over us, He knows the pain we suffer but He does nothing to stop that pain.The pain is ours to endure. Angels have appear to me during difficult times in my life, so I know the afterlife is real.I know God is real... I just don't think God is as we have been taught to believe He is.I have spent years praying, spreading the word of God and living my life as a Christian should live their life, to end up where I am today.Frustrated, disappointed and burnt out.I have no doubt Mother Teresa questioned her faith, how could she not?You can think prosperous thoughts and live your life as a cup half full person and it will make your life better, I agree.But richer financially?Probably not.To acquire wealth you have to physically work for it. I believe more in luck then I do the power of prayer or sending positive thoughts out in to the universe for rewards.

A Metaphysical Economics Classis
Eric Butterworth and his writtings have been an amazing tool for me and many others that I know over the years. It is not limited to Unity teachings as some reviewer might have you believe, it is turly Universal thought. Do yourself a favor, purchase the book, read it through once and then go back through it again more slowly. Notice where "Stuff" comes up for you and consider why that is. This is not an all or nothing teaching, nor is it a single read. This is a beautiful summary of Universal Economic Principles that can grow with you and express through you over your lifetime. They do not grow old - they only ripen with age and practice. Namaste ... Read more

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Discover how you can use statistical results to solve contemporary business problems when you open the simply powerful approach in Anderson/Sweeney/Williams' STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 11e. This trusted, market-leading text introduces sound statistical methodology within a strong applications setting. New cases and more than 350 real business examples and memorable exercises present the latest statistical data and business information. The book's comprehensive coverage gives you the flexibility to study the topics most important to you, including of the latest statistical and business software ? MiniTab 15 and Excel 2007, as well as StatTools and other leading Excel 2007 statistical add-ins. With its proven problem-scenario approach and trusted accuracy, STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 11e is the simply powerful solution for learning statistics today. ... Read more

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Brand new and Well packed
The book was delivered so quick. And it was packed very well. The seller was really professional.

Excellent!!
The book I ordered was in brand new condition, much better than any other book I've bought online. It arrived within 3 days of ordering it. I am very pleased with everything!!

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Useful book
Easy to understand topics that were not covered by the professor. I would recommend this book. ... Read more

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Discover how to use managerial economics to both diagnose and solve business problems with this breakthrough text, ideal for today's MBA student or business professional. Froeb/McCann's MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS: A PROBLEM SOLVING APPROACH, 2E incorporates less math and fewer technical models, graphs and figures than traditional managerial economics texts while emphasizing the real decisions that contemporary managers face on a daily basis. Succinct, fast-paced presentations and interactive applications emphasizing the role of the decision maker make this an excellent long-term resource for anyone pursuing business career success. New chapters and updates reflect the most recent economic developments and challenges worldwide. ... Read more

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Great Read
I thoroughly enjoyed this textbook more than any other I have read.The real world examples made it an interesting read and helped bring context to the concepts.I actually enjoyed reading it and feel like I learned more from this textbook than any I've ever bought.

Managerial Economics: A Problem Solving Approach is a great read!
This is the only textbook I have read front to back and actually enjoyed. It presents concepts in a way that is easy to read and understand, and supplements the concepts with real world examples. It teaches in a way that allows you to actually remember the main concepts by asking you to solve some of the real-world problems before continuing reading. It is a much more effective tool than the standard textbook that asks you to memorize a bunch of definitions that you will forget after the final exam. Highly recommended!

Great learning experience
Froeb keeps your attention by using examples that are relative to everyday problems.By far the best economics book I've read so far.

An enjoyable textbook
As far as textbooks go, I believe you could hardly ask for a more concise and interesting read.It is full of realworld examples and even the occasional joke.

Excellent Text!
Who says textbooks are boring?!This is a text you will want to read cover-to-cover - even if it's not required coursework.I've even suggested it to my non-student peers.Written in language even I can understand.Now, if Froeb would just write a Statistics text I could understand that subject too!:) ... Read more

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Good book- lower edition- save a lot
The newer edition of this book is out- however all the 18th edition does is flip the micro and macro sections. very easy to figure out. saved a lot of money.

An excellent textbook, thorough and unbiased
I love this textbook. It is easy to read, contains all the necessary fundamentals and includes a lot of illustrative material, which makes learning economics even easier. Although economics is always inextricably intertwined with politics, this book presents old and new economic theories in a balanced and unbiased fashion. I can't recommend this textbook highly enough.

Received as expected - quality good
Received as expected - quality good - High school reference book. Price was very reasonable for quality received.

Economic Book Deliver
I ordered the Economic Book on the 29th of october and i think it took about 2 weeks to be receive by me, the sender was late sending the book. Because he/she was late sending the book, they sent the study guidebook along with the book to make up for sending the book late. I was notified by email. I would like to thank them for being honest and letting me know they were late;although, the study guide didn't help me, it still was very business like to send it anyways and that is really important. I would do business with them again!

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Lied about attached CD-rom
the book I purchased was suppose to have an attached CD-rom specified in the description

"1 of Statistics for Business and Economics, 10th Edition (with Student CD-ROM)"

they however sent me one without one

im very discouraged

the shipping was however pretty fast, although I made sure to order this book from within the state of florida, where i live.

eventually They did actually send me what i had purchased

so i have changed my rating to 4 star

they gave me what i bought from them
thank you

Thanks for your fast shippment
Thanks for your fast shippment~
It is arrived at my place so fast than my expectation.

Exceeded Expectations
I live in Arizona and placed an order with this person who lives in Missouri. I had the package at my home within three days of clicking the purchase button!!!

Excellent service and the book is in great condition as was stated on Amazon.

Thank you very much.

Very difficult to comprehend
I've noticed that the majority of reviews of this textbook only address issues related to shipment and the condition of the book upon arrival.But what about content?It's awful.Really.Who wants a math book that reads like a textbook.I've taken a few algebra classes this year and this is my first stats class.The algebra books contained multitudes of clear examples with step by step instructions.This book has long, complicated text-only paragraphs that you have to re-read multiple times and then they fail to provide many (there are a few, but very lacking)illustrated examples of HOW to arrive at the answer.This sort of book needs to be supplemented by other methods of information (classroom, tutors, Internet) to be really useful.Of course, some of us can't rely on our teachers to help, as the quality of professors varies about as much as textbooks!!It CANNOT stand on its own most of the time. Very hard to grasp.Two thumbs down.

excellent book
this is statistics for business and economics, 10th edition (with student cd-rom) by dennis J.sweeney

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Good price for excellent quality book
The book arrived just in time for my class! It's in great condition, like new.

College Student
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Terrible Condition
The book arrived very fast but it had holes punched through to page 75.Really BAD condition.

Great book, but terrible E-book
I was giddy with joy when I found out that this book could be ordered in Kindle format and I can take it around with me on my iPad. I had some technical problems at first, but those were easily resolved after some digging around.

I glanced through the paper version before I bought this, and it looked like a great good. But the E-book version sucked big time. It contained all of the non-essentials (like a picture of LeBron James), but failed to include ANY of the important graphics, such as the numerous charts explaining important economic principles.

How can the author (or the kid who operated the OCR to digitize this book) expect us to understand what's going on WITHOUT any of the vital graphs and charts?!This is terrible!!Epic fail to the 9th level!!

Excellent introduction to economics, but pricing restricts it to college courses only
If you are reading this review, it is quite likely you were assigned this book for a college course, and you are just wondering about the quality of the book you will be getting.I used this course for a graduate class in Economics, and was impressed by the writing style and clear explanations offered by Mankiw.He uses very clear graphics and examples to discuss the various effects of changes in the market on supply/demand curves.Elasticity, deadweight loss, taxation, and other changes in the market are clearly explained.Mankiw fills each chapter with practical examples of the mathematics from the modern world, and even has a chapter on monetary policy and the Federal Reserve.It is easy to find the information you need, and important terms are clearly defined.The book is very accessible to the new student.

While it is an excellent book once you have been assigned to read it, it is also one of the most costly textbooks I have purchased.Now that I have learned economics from Mankiw, I can explain that the price is so high because the demand for this book is inelastic.If you've paid $3000 for a graduate level class, you will buy whatever book is assigned, whether that book costs $30, $100, or even $200.Raising the price does not reduce demand significantly (though at some price professors will stop assigning it to their classes).

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Lind/14e is a perennial market best seller due to its comprehensive coverage of statistical concepts and methods delivered in a student friendly, step-by-step format. The text presents concepts clearly and succinctly with a conversational writing style. All statistical concepts are illustrated with solved applied examples immediately upon introduction. Self reviews and exercises for each section, and review sections for groups of chapters also support the student learning steps. Modern computing applications (Excel, Minitab, and MegaStat for Excel) are introduced, and the text maintains a focus on presenting statistics concepts as applied to business. The fourteenth edition continues as a 'students' text with increased emphasis on interpretation of data and results. ... Read more

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Stat Book
Book arrived promptly and in perfect condition, along with CD.Price was a quite high but less expensive than the university bookstore.

Statistical Techniques Book Review
This book was good as far as I could tell - I don't have anything to compare it to.

Disappointed
I ordered this new textbook in May.It arrived in time for me to begin classes, but the CD sleeve had been ripped from the pages of the book and had been discarded.The CD itself was loose within the pages of the book.It appeared to have scratches and smudges.I responded to the invitation from Amazon to send in a detailed review of the packaging, but I never received an answer.This is the first transaction I have had with Amazon that did not live up to their own promises.

good textbook
this was a textbook that for once was easy to go through with no tutors at your side or a study group to help explain the concepts. working through the book builds knowledge and understanding and makes it fun.

A good review of statistics in the business world
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The second edition of the fun and fascinating guide to the main ideas of the Austrian School of economics, written in sparkling prose especially for the non-economist. Gene Callahan shows that good economics isn't about government planning or statistical models. It's about human beings and the choices they make in the real world.

This may be the most important book of its kind since Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson. Though written for the beginner, it has been justly praised by scholars too, including Israel Kirzner, Walter Block, and Peter Boettke. ... Read more

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A very good introduction to Austrian economics
This book provides an introduction to Austrian economics which is sometimes funny to read.

The first parts lay the philosophical (logical) foundations of Austrian economics and build up a picture of the market economy. This is done by looking at a person living alone on an isolated island (like Robinson Crusoe). Later more people, goods, and money are introduced. In my opinion, this is one of the best explanations of Ricardo's "Law of Comparative Advantage" and the history of money.

According to Austrian economics, the market process does never establish a general equilibrium. Sure, there will sometimes be equilibria in distinct markets, but these cannot last for long. The price informs entrepreneurs of new profitable undertakings, thus destroying the equilibrium. New data will have the same effect. The price will cause entrepreneurs to gradually adjust to their customers' wishes. There is thus no need for a general equilibrium (nor does is actually exist) as in conventional economics for the market process to be beneficial. Unlimited information, perfect competition, and instantaneous action aren't necessary either. The market process consists of learning, discovering opportunities, and adapting to new information. Austrian microeconomics is much more realistic than neoclassical models. (You might guess from this that there are no figures of demand and supply curves within this book. Your guess is correct.)

Later parts introduce the government and show its role in manipulating prices and money, regulations, minimum wages, etc. Callahan's explanation of inflation and deflation is much better than in conventional economics textbooks. The market process will destroy monopolies, because their profits attract new competitors. Only monopolies privileged by the government will survive. Therefore, Austrian economics rejects antitrust laws.

The "Austrian Theory of the Business Cycle" states that recessions are caused by central banks via manipulation of interest rates. Artificially low interest rates cause entrepreneurs to think that there are a lot of savings which they can use for investments. Later on, the central bank detects an "overheating economy" and raises the interest rates, thereby initiating a recession during which unemployment is likely to occur. According to Austrian economics, all agents (consumers, capitalists, workers, and entrepreneurs) have a time preference which causes aggregate savings and investment to equal in the loan market. The resulting price for time is the interest rate. If the central bank alters the interest rate, the capital structure of the economy (consumption today versus future consumption via investment) is distorted and does not correspond to consumers' wishes any longer. The subsequent recession merely restores the normal structure of capital. Thus the problem is the artificial boom and not the inevitable bust following it. Callahan considers critics of the "Austrian Theory of the Business Cycle" and refuses them by pointing to their fallacies. In my opinion, the "Austrian Theory of the Business Cycle" seems to be correct. It is much better than the conventional theories we discussed at university.

I recommend this book to all readers interested in economics. It is especially illuminating for students of economics.

A great book that was pretty accessible
I liked this economics book. It was easy to understand for me, and it covered what seemed to be so much in a pretty short book. I feel like I know a lot more than most people about economics now that I've read this. :)

Perfect introduction to Austrian economics
The author writes in any engaging style and uses many of the same instructional models used in the "canon" of Austrian economics.The style is so snappy that it is easy to forget Mr. Callahan is covering a tremendous amount of tremendously important ideas.This is the first book I recommend to anyone who wants a quick and easy introduction to the Austrian school in particular, or economics in general.

Well Done!
I heard about Callahan's book on "Free Markets With Dr. Mike Beitler," a libertarian internet-radio show. I really enjoyed the book. It is easy to read and very insightful.

Read this along with Beitler's Rational Individualism: A Moral Argument for Limited Government & Capitalism. These books go together well.

A perfect INTRODUCTION
I would underline 'introduction' because it's what the book promises and exactly what it delivers. I found it to be a perfect and well needed base to grow my knowledge and curiosity from. That is NOT to say that the text is dumbed down or lacks extensiveness. It's simplified in parts precisely to strip a particular economic notion to it's core and explain it, before integration into broader context. ... Read more

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Advanced Placement Economics teaches a college-level economics course that prepares high school students for the AP Economics Exam. The Teacher Resource Manual introduces the key concepts, and the Student Activities booklets -- Microeconomics and Macroeconomics -- reinforce the principles with activity-based lessons.

Also Available:

Advanced Placement Economics - Macroeconomics : Student Activities - ISBN 1561835676
Advanced Placement Economics: Teacher Resource Manual - ISBN 1561835668

The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy.

Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include:

- Establishing and building credit

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- Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level

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apmacro
this book have been very helpful to my son. It was a required purchase and he likes it. thanks

AP Ecnomomics student book
I was a little bit concerned whether this was the right book I wanted because the picture is sort of dark but ,yes, it was the right one. Student version.
But to make a judgment about it, I think that the exercises are easy and many times I find them too unnatural, too theoretical but that my opinion about Keynesian economics anyway...
Also I find the material inside not dense, there is plenty of free space, so that I could fit a bible in between the exercises. Than the book is very thick and heavy and more expensive I guess.
To me, it was a rather disappointing purchase, but if you need for a class (as I did) it's OK.

Good quality
I received the book after 4 days I ordered. Fast delivery and good quality of the product.

Great for AP Instructor
This is a necessary resource used in teaching AP Economics.This workbook really helps prepare students using examples of past exam questions. ... Read more

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Praise for Profiting From the World's Economic Crisis

"Someone is going to make money in the next decade. Perhaps Bud will help you find your way."
—Jim Rogers, cofounder, Quantum Fund; author, A Gift to My Children

"Where everyone today has an opinion on everything, much of it gleaned from a blog, Bud Conrad's constant mantra is 'What does the data say?' And then he rolls up his sleeves and works almost around the clock for as many days as it takes to get to a defensible answer. In other words, there are those who talk, and those who do. Bud does. In Profiting from the World's Economic Crisis, Bud tells you what the data shows about the risks and opportunities just ahead. You'll want to pay attention."
—David Galland, Managing Editor, The Casey Report

"Bud Conrad's book is a brutally honest journey into the future. Honest because Bud builds on facts, not popular opinion; brutal as he¿illustrates the logical consequences as global dynamics play out. You can't afford not to read this book."
—Axel Merk, President and Chief Investment Officer, Merk Mutual Funds; author, Sustainable Wealth

"This book could not be better timed, as the government and Wall Street do their best to convince the public that the financial storm has passed. Bud Conrad begs to differ and using his unique ability to take complex data and distill it into straightforward charts, he not only explains how the hurricane developed, but why it's far from over. He then goes on to show investors not just how to survive the storm's resurgence, but how to prosper."
—Steve Henningsen, Chief Financial Strategist, The Wealth Conservancy

"Right now you may be asking yourself 'What's going to happen to the economy, why is it happening, and what can I do to profit from it?' As far as I'm concerned, Bud has the correct answers to these questions. Among other things, this book will become 'the' reference book for data and charts that economists and investors will go to for years to come. I urge you to read this book—now—and act on its advice."
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The Real World Economic Outlook
The world's economic crisis has been difficult for the world's financial systems. Bud Conrad, Chief economist for Casey Research, in 262 charts explains how we got to where we are and provides a basis for predicting where investments should be directed.

Right now, one may be asking oneself what is going to happen to the economy, why is it happening, and what can we do to profit from it. Among other things, this book will become the reference book that economists and investors along with general readers consult for years to come.

A prediction is made of a gloomy and rough road ahead for investors if they ignore the economic imbalances that have built up over the past decade. Analysis is made of the numerous obstacles Americans face, such as ever-increasing U.S. government and trade deficit, impending rise in healthcare costs, rising oil prices and the weakening of the dollar. The author also examines why some of the government acts, such as bailing out banks and curbing interest rates, made the situation touchier because too much government debt would keep the economy weak.


reviewed by Claude Ury

most believable assessment of today's economy
First of all, let me dispense with the negative:

What an awful title for the book!It makes it sound like a guide on how to exploit the human suffering of the economic crisis in order to stay afloat oneself.

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What the book actually IS, is a detailed analytical assessment of today's US economy and where it is likely to head in the coming years.Which, of course, is not only useful for us to try to better understand the world around us, but for those of us who are investors to make prudent decisions about where to put our savings.


I have read a number of recent books on the economy.There appears to be a lot of consensus among the intelligent writers on contemporary economics- for example, 1). We are in a deep crisis of overleverage brought on by an accumulation of excessive debt that has gone on for 2-3 decades. 2). The inevitable consequence of this is a massive deleveraging.

One area where experts do differ is whether deflation or inflation will dominate in the coming years.The crux of this disagreement lies in whether one believes that the Federal Reserve has the ability (and the willingness) to turn deflation to inflation through massive money-printing.Conrad clearly falls into the latter camp, and he does so, in my view, very persuasively.(Another area of dispute between the deflationists and inflationists is the extent to which the government will continue to engage in (inflationary) deficit spending.)

At any rate, Conrad's view is that all this is leading us to a currency crisis for the US dollar in coming years.This is a hypothesis that many other contemporary economic commentators have proposed.

While there is a lot of other good writing out there on this subject, I believe Conrad's book gives the most complete, fact-supported, and persuasive assessment of today's economy.


Five stars.


Just one piece of advice:If you believe the Voodoo nonsense of economists like Paul Krugman, this book is not for you.

Wonky
The writer calls chapter 5 wonky. Most of the book is but chapter 13, demise of the dollar, was backed up with smashing data. Skip the rest.

Great Book!
I just finished it and I loved this book. The economic concepts are explained in simple terms. And it uses plenty of charts to show the interplay between different economic indicators and financial markets. A big eye-opener!

Must Read
Bud,
Your book "Profiting from the World's economic Crisis" was absolutely outstanding!
So much so that I am paying my 18 year old son $1000 to read the book, give a 10 minute review of each chapter and write 5 - 10 page reports on selected questions.
He presented the first chapter to me last night, understood the concept and equally as important he enjoyed what he was learning.
This is better spent money and a better education then sending him to University next year!

From my part, having followed Doug and all the members of Casey Research for a long time, you have put together all the bits and pieces in a well presented order, enriched and clarified a lot of the material.It will be my reference text for years to come.
This is a must read for anyone wanting to understand the big picture of theeconomic world around us.

Thank you!
Reg
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It has been twenty years since the last edition of this classic book. Kevin Wainwright (British Columbia University and Simon Fraser University), a long time user of the text, has executed the perfect revision: he has updated examples, applications and theory without changing the elegant, precise presentation style of Alpha Chiang. Readers will find the wait was worthwhile. ... Read more

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Math Sweet Math
A little too in depth I think for undergrad study. Perfect for grad students. Overall a great teaching tool.

Great book for Math Economics
Chiang has all the topics we need to know as Agricultural Economists. Each chapter makes an application in Macro or Microeconomics which revels the reason of learning heavy math.

Chiang Math for Econ
It is really helpful for the formation of a good mathematical background for Economics. It makes you familiar with the tools you encounter when you study Economics.

great for theory not for practice
Economists are under the delusion that economics is on par with physical sciences such as physics regarding "laws" and "facts". To keep this delusion up you are forced to learn advanced mathematics to be considered a "serious" economist. This is yet another book to sustain this delusion.

As Dr.Chiang himself puts it in the introduction, the purpose of mathematical economics as a subject is to aid theoretical and deductive reasoning, not empirical research and inductive reasoning. By this definition it builds on principles of logic instead of facts. It means that the mathematical methods used are chosen depending on whether or not they fit with economic theory (=economic logic). Since economic logic is based on politics, culture, religion and philosophy you can begin to understand my critique.

Although I am highly critical of the subject itself, there is no doubt in my mind that Chiang is both an excellent teacher and writer.If you are an economics student and completely new to calculus and linear algebra, then this book by Chiang is a very gentle introduction to this subject. There is more text in this book than mathematical formulae, making this the most humanistic book to learn basic mathematical economics from that I have come across. You could probably just read through the book if you wanted to and still get a good understanding of it all.

The first half of this book covers all the math you need to know as an undergraduate: matrix algebra, sets, differentiation, basic optimization etc. The remainder of the book covers more advanced and obscure stuff: sufficiency-theorems, Roy's Identity, improper integrals, the Cobweb model, the Samuelson Multiplier-Acceleration Interaction Model...

A positive externality you will be exposed to from this book is how to express your mathematics in a professional manner: you will learn how to understand and write the type of math you see in professional journals. This is important to know if you plan to continue with advanced theoretical studies, and is a detail that many math courses tend to ignore.

I never had any major problems understanding the concepts, my main difficulty was working out how to do the calculations on my Texas calculator and keeping the motivation up.

However if you are someone not enirely new to calculus or someone who just wants to get to the point as soon as possible, the abundance of text in this book will either bore or frustrate you - Chiang takes time to get to the point and all the text tends to blur things up. In this case Blume's book Mathematics for Economists or Dowling's book Schaum's OutlineIntroduction to Mathematical Economics are far superior. Chiang's book also does not feel as scientific as Blume's and Dowling's, it is much more casual. In addition Blume covers alot more advanced material than Chiang and the book by Dowling is much better for revision than Chiang, as the text in Chiang's book "get's in the way" when you just want to look something up.

Also, this book is mainly for those who plan to continue with a Masters degree in theoretical economics, particularly advanced microeconomics. Most of the stuff in this book has little practical use if you are not a theoretician. If you are going into applied research you are better-off using either Dowling's or Blume's book, and if your aim is to learn real mathematics I recommend "pure" mathematics books such as Apostol's Calculus, Vol. 1: One-Variable Calculus with an Introduction to Linear Algebra (Second Edition) (Volume 1), Calculus, Vol. 2: Multi-Variable Calculus and Linear Algebra with Applications, or Spivak's Calculus, 4th edition.

Finally, I think for practical business people wanting to learn some mathematical economics the following books are much better to use than Chiang: Bradley's Essential Mathematics for Economics and Business, and Jacques' Mathematics for Economics and Business (5th Edition).

In conclusion, if you are any sort of practical business person you are way of target with this book, this is a book for students who aim to one day write their own articles in journals, play around with their models, and take themselves too seriously. This book is not for practical business application - it is a tool for understanding and developing economic theory. Whether its a good tool or not is a matter of opinion.

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For 5000 years shipping has served the world economy and today it provides a sophisticated transport service to every part of the globe. Yet despite its economic complexity, shipping retains much of the competitive cut and thrust of the “perfect” market of classical economics. This blend of sophisticated logistics and larger than life entrepreneurs makes it a unique case study of classical economics in a modern setting.

The enlarged and substantially rewritten Maritime Economics uses historical and theoretical analysis as the framework for a practical explanation of how shipping works today. Whilst retaining the structure of the second edition, its scope is widened to include:

• lessons from 5000 years of commercial shipping history
• shipping cycles back to 1741, with a year by year commentary
• updated chapters on markets; shipping costs; accounts; ship finance and a new chapter on the return on capital
• new chapters on the geography of sea trade; trade theory and specialised cargoes
• updated chapters on the merchant fleet shipbuilding, recycling and the regulatory regime
• a much revised chapter on the challenges and pitfalls of forecasting.

With over 800 pages, 200 illustrations, maps, technical drawings and tables Maritime Economics is the shipping industry’s most comprehensive text and reference source, whilst remaining as one reviewer put it “a very readable book”.

Martin Stopford has enjoyed a distinguished career in the shipping industry as Director of Business Development with British Shipbuilders, Global Shipping Economist with the Chase Manhattan Bank N.A., Chief Executive of Lloyds Maritime Information Services; Managing Director of Clarkson Research Services and an executive Director of Clarksons PLC. He lectures regularly at Cambridge Academy of Transport and is a Visiting Professor at Cass Business School, Dalian Maritime University and Copenhagen Business School.

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The Definitive, One-Volume Study of Maritime Economics
Quite simply, I cannot speak highly enough of this wonderful tome!It far surpasses any other current study in the field of Maritime Economics (i.e. the shipping industry).Specific chapters cover virtually every conceivable aspect of the field, from history and technology to finance and business cycles.Well written, magnificently thorough, and very engaging, Stopford's classic study (now in its third edition) is a standard-unto-itself -- a decidedly rare achievement for a book in ANY field.Expensive, yes, but absolutely worth the price!A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++

One of THE best if not THE best book on Maritime Economics from a Macro perspective
This book provides an excellent macro economic view of the shipping tranportation business. The reason is the author's authoritative knowledge of the field. He has has over 30 years of experience in the field in both the private sector (as an Economist specializing in the field with Chase Manhattan Bank, Chief Executive of Lloyd's Maritme Information Services, Directof of Business Development with British Shipbuilders and an Executive Director of Clarkson's PLC) and academia (as a Professor at Cass Business School, the Cambridge Academy of Transport, Dalian Maritime University and Copenhage Business School).

The book starts out with a historical overview of the shipping industry (lengthier than the 2nd edition of this book) then presents chapters on the organization of the shipping market, shipping market cycles, shipping markets by different categories of vessel (and the cargoes they handle), financial flows, industry financing and insurance, risk, geographic markets, the markets for ships (both new and second hand) as well as for vessels for scrapping, and legal and regulatory structures. All of these are covered very well and provide an excellent overview through 2007 (i.e., just before the shipping bust of 2008). It should be stressed that the book is intended to provide a macro view of the industry as opposed to a micro view (i.e., discussing how vessels are run on a day to day basis). For a good overview of how ships are run on a day to day basis Kendall's "The Business of Shipping" is highly recommended. That book gives an excellent overview of bunkering, how cargoes are handled, manifests, etc. Hence it is an excellent supplement to Stopford's Maritime Economics. Last but not least, Maritime Economics presents many facts that are very difficult to research and find data on as data sources in the shipping industry, unlike most industries, is not that readily available. This is due to the fact that the industry is characterized by privately held companies. Examples of such research includes tables showing breakdowns of vessel costs by labor, fuel, capital costs, etc., depreciation tables, etc. Much of this data is for particular classes of vessel (i.e., panamax cargo vessels, cape tankers, etc.). This information is very difficult to find elsewhere without an large expenditure of money for purchase.

The 2nd Ed. of Maritime Economics (as of October 2009) is still in print and is being sold at about $20 less than this edition. Despite the price differential the 3rd edition is still worth the money. This is so for a number of reasons. One (and the most important) is the fact that it contains data through 2007 (as opposed to the last that only goes through the mid-1990s). In addition, the chapters are expanded over the previous editions and many of the factual tables referred to above (i.e., on cost breakdowns and depreciation schedules) are not available in the previous edition. The extra $20 is well worth any of these. The only weakness of the book is that it is particularly weak with respect to the labour market in this industry.

All and all this book is an excellent introduction to the industry as well as a veritable treasure chest of information, even for those with considerable knowledge in the industry. As a result it is highly recommended for both the student and those with some knowledge of the industry (though, obviously, the former would find it much more beneficial).


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Economic Development , 10/e is the leading textbook in this field, providing a complete and balanced introduction to the requisite theory, the driving policy issues, and the latest research. Principles and Concepts: Economics, Institutions, and Development: A Global Perspective; Comparative Economic Development; Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development; Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment. Problems and Policies: Domestic: Poverty, Inequality, and Development; Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences, Controversies; Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration: Theory and Policy; Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development; Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development; The Environment and Development; Development Policymaking and the Roles of Market, State, and Civil Society. Problems and Policies: International and Macro: International Trade Theory and Development Strategy; Balance of Payments, Developing-Country Debt, and Issues in Macroeconomic Stabilization; Foreign Finance, Investment, and Aid: Controversies and Opportunities; Finance and Fiscal Policy for Development; Some Critical Issues for the Twenty-First Century. For all readers interested in economic development. ... Read more

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Great as an introduction to this fascinating subject!
In my studies of development, this book more often than any other served as a quick reference and fairly handy bibliography. I recommend this book to any undergraduate student or student of public policy the world over. It should be a !

Book for online class
Book is good for what you expect. Many models and graphs illustrating the economic stages and values in developing countries

non-technical and has very broad coverage
An excellent introductory book if you are looking for a broad study of the subject.

If you have never taken an economics course before then this could be a somewhat confusing read, especially if you wish to understand the models used. A basic first-year course/book would be ideal.

Still, Todaro does a good job in explaining the economic models he presents, so if you are someone who is intimated by economics you don't have to worry: 95% of this book is text, 4% graphs and 1% maths.

This is one of those textbooks that you can easily just read through, as it is very well written and the topics well presented. It's a textbook that engages you on many levels - you start to think intellectually about economics and you start evaluating economic theory both on a moral/ethical basis and on a practical basis. Development economics is a very confronting topic if you have never studied applied economics before.

The main analytical tool used is graphs, and the little mathematics that's used is on the same level as most introductory courses in mathematics. Some chapters do have mathematical treatments in the appendix, but even these are quite basic - as long as you know what differentials are and how to calculate them.

The language used is easy to understand, and the exercises are all in discussion format.
Todaro writes in a no-nonsense way, he tells it as it is, which I found very refreshing after only having read formal and "traditional" books on economics beforehand.

I especially liked how each chapter has case study where a specific country is studied, in my edition these countries were analyzed: Brazil, Nigeria, Cuba, Malaysia, South Korea, Argentina, India, South Africa, China, Kenya, Mexico, Egypt, Bangladesh, Ghana, Pakistan, Taiwan, Venezuela, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Jamaica, Uganda, Chile, Poland.

This is a very broad and multidisciplinary book that goes into a range of areas: economics, culture/anthropology, politics etc. so it should suit alot of people in different fields.

As others have mentioned already there is very little mathematical analysis in this book and compared to other books on economics there are very few graphs in this book. If you want something more technical I can refer you to Ghatak's book Introduction to Development Economics (any edition). However I am very critical to previous reviewers who seem to equate Economics with only mathematics and graphs - Economics is a social science and should therefore focus on social, psychological and cultural analysis, which this book does. Mathematics should not be the focus of analysis, otherwise you are better-off majoring in mathematics or acounting.

As a person who only studied "traditional" economics this book was an eye-opener, it made my knowledge of economics become real and made me want to achieve practical outcomes with my studies.
Personally I am very critical to the usefulness of Western economic models in their application to developing countries, I am also very critical to the economic advice given by the IMF/the World Bank because they exemplify everything I think is wrong with mainstream Economics as it is practiced and taught in universities: that people hide behind abstract models that have little to do with reality, people who understand mathematics and theory but know nothing of running a business or industry. It would be better for developing countries to consult with successful businessmen and entreprenours like Richard Branson than any economist.
I want to mention this because Todaro is also quite critical to the IMF/WB and the Western economic approach so far in understanding economic development. So if you believe that what you learn in your undergraduate courses are 100% relevant to society this book will be a wake-up call and you will start to realize that "standard Economics" is not the final product and is still very primitive, and that despite its impressive use of mathematics it lacks substance.

Anyway, the book is best suited for those studying: development, demographics, economic growth, international economics, international studies...

Great deal on Amazon.
The cost of this new on amazon is the same as the bookstore at my college for a used one. If your class requires this book, just be sure to use the online study guide that comes with it. Will help you a lot: www.aw-bc.com/todaro_smith.

Very illuminating
This book talks about many issues on economic development, and it also includes alternative approaches. You do not have to be a economics major to understand that book. ... Read more