For principles of microeconomics courses. Economics brought to life through real-world application Economics Today: The Micro View addresses real, cutting-edge issues while connecting concepts to students' lives. The text illustrates how economics is front and center in readers' daily routines. It also provides them with ways to evaluate their understanding of key concepts covered in each chapter. The 20th Edition includes emphasis on behavioral economics, along with all-new problems and features that engage ...
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For principles of microeconomics courses. Economics brought to life through real-world application Economics Today: The Micro View addresses real, cutting-edge issues while connecting concepts to students' lives. The text illustrates how economics is front and center in readers' daily routines. It also provides them with ways to evaluate their understanding of key concepts covered in each chapter. The 20th Edition includes emphasis on behavioral economics, along with all-new problems and features that engage students and help them focus on the central ideas in economics today. With a brand new video program, students can visualize and understand key economic principles in a modern and engaging way. Hallmark features of this title Tools to facilitate learning Learning Objectives with opportunities for self-assessment help focus students' studying and ensure they've successfully grasped key concepts. Resources for critical thinking and analysis Self-Check exercises let learners check their understanding before moving on. Fundamental Points boxes provide a quick rundown of the most salient concepts students must understand for each chapter, enhancing information retention. Critical Analysis questions provide further opportunity for discussion and skill development. New and updated features of this title Concepts that connect with real business UPDATED: Discussions and examples on the latest domestic and global economic events engage students. UPDATED: An emphasis on behavioral economics (and the theory of bounded rationality) ensures students fully comprehend the fundamentals. Tools to facilitate learning NEW: Chapter-Opening Vignettes present relatable stories that set up the concepts to be covered. Students learn the real-life implications of those concepts with a continuing Issues and Applications feature at the end of every chapter. NEW: AI Decision-Making Through Data boxes examine how AI is impacting every aspect of our economic lives. Examples include global tourism (Ch. 3) and big data as a public good (Ch. 5). Resources for critical thinking and analysis NEW: What Happens When features help students apply previously discussed theory to understand the intended and unintended consequences of economic concepts. NEW: Economics in Your Life boxes ask students to consider questions related to their lives and careers, adding a personal dimension to the material. Highlights of the DIGITAL UPDATE for MyLab Economics (available for Fall 2022 classes) Instructors , contact your sales rep to ensure you have the most recent version of the course. NEW: The Economics Research Today Video Series contains 31 videos featuring contemporary research from a diverse set of economics scholars presented in an engaging and accessible manner. Profiles include Emily Oster, Glen Loury, Seema Jayachandran, and Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe. NEW: With Podcast Exercises , students listen to a podcast and then answer questions about related economic principles. 27 NEW: Inclusive Economics Videos focus on diversity, equity and inclusion topics in economics, including the gender and racial wealth gap, inequality in the housing market, and the effect of inequality on the economy. They encourage students to critically think about models and messy data. Highlights of the DIGITAL UPDATE for MyLab Economics (available for Spring 2021 classes) NEW: A new Appendix highlights policy, behavioral, and international ex
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