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Principles of Microeconomics (5th Ed)

by: Case, Karl; Fair, Ray; Case, Karl E.

ISBN: 9780130957252 | 0130957259

Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: PRENTICE HALL PTR
Pub. Date: 1/1/1999

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Summary Table of Contents

Written by an award-winning educator and a highly respected macroeconomist, this best-selling introduction to economics succeeds in getting students to think like economists. All points of theory are presented through "stories, graphs, and equations," a pedagogical tool that accommodates the students' varied styles of learning. Known and respected for its accuracy, economic integrity, and comprehensive coverage. A lively writing style, clear explanations, good graphs, relevant examples, and an unparalleled supplements package keep students moti... MORE

INTRODUCTION

PART 1: Introduction to Economics

(126)

The Scope and Method of Economics

(24)

The Economic Problem: Scarcity and Choice

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(20)

The Structure of the U.S. Economy: The Private, Public, and International Sectors

(22)

Demand, Supply, and Market Equilibrium

(30)

The Price System, Supply and Demand, and Elasticity

(30)

MICROECONOMICS

PART 2: Foundations of Microeconomics: Consumers and Firms

127

(170)

Household Behavior and Consumer Choice

127

(32)

The Production Process: The Behavior of Profit-Maximizing Firms

159

(24)

Short-Run Costs and Output Decisions

183

(24)

Costs and Output Decisions in the Long Run

207

(26)

Input Demand: The Labor and Land Markets

233

(20)

Input Demand: The Capital Market and the Investment Decision

253

(20)

General Equilibrium and the Efficiency of Perfect Competition

273

(24)

PART 3: Market Imperfections and the Role of Government

297

(132)

Monopoly

297

(26)

Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly

323

(24)

Antitrust Policy and Regulation

347

(26)

Externalities, Public Goods, Imperfect Information, and Social Choice

373

(30)

Income Distribution and Poverty

403

(26)

PART 4: Current Microeconomic Issues

429

Public Finance: The Economics of Taxation

429

The Economics of Labor Markets and Labor Unions

451

Current Topics in Applied Microeconomics: Health Care, Immigration, and Urban Problems

475

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

International Trade, Comparative Advantage, and Protectionism

497

Economic Growth in Developing Nations

519

Economies in Transition and Alternative Economic Systems

541

Concise Dictionary of Economic Terminology

D-1

Solutions to Even-Numbered Problems

S-1

Index

I-1

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