Principles of Microeconomics

Name: Principles of Microeconomics
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ISBN: 9780618640874

ISBN-10: 0618640878

ISBN-13: 9780618640874

Edition: 5th 2007

Authors: John Taylor

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In Principles of Microeconomics, noted economist and teacher John Taylor unravels sophisticated material by combining clear, straightforward writing with annotated graphs and real-life examples that drive students' interest in modern economic theory. Taylor's intuitive explanations of microeconomic principles have been received enthusiastically by instructors across the country. Numerous graphs feature Taylor's trademark "conversation boxes" and offer students a step-by-step illustration of the economic models and theories under review. The Student Technology Package is automatically bundled for free with all new copies of the textbook sold in the U.S. This package includes access to both…

Book details

List price: $221.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication date: 2/4/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 576
Size: 8.25" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English

John Taylor, a journalist for more than two decades, has been a contributing editor at New York magazine and a senior writer for Esquire. He lives in East Moriches, New York.




Introduction to Economics



The Central Idea



Observing and Explaining the Economy



Appendix to Chapter 2, Reading, Understanding, and Creating Graphs



The Supply and Demand Model



Elasticity and Its Uses



Principles of Microeconomics



The Demand Curve and the Behavior of Consumers



Appendix to Chapter 5, Consumer Theory with Indifference Curves



The Supply Curve and the Behavior of Firms



The Interaction of People in Markets



The Economics of the Firm



Costs and the Changes at Firms over Time



Appendix to Chapter 8, Producer Theory with Isoquants



The Rise and Fall of Industries



Monopoly



Product Differentiation, Monopolistic Competition, and Oligopoly



Antitrust Policy and Regulation



Markets, Income Distribution, and Public Goods



Labor Markets



Taxes, Transfers, and Income Distribution



Public Goods, Externalities, and Government Behavior



Physical Capital and Financial Markets Appendix to Chapter 16, Present Discounted Value



Trade and Global Markets



The Gains from International Trade



International Trade Policy



Transition Economies