The study guide assists students in understanding the text's main concepts. It includes learning objectives; lists of important concepts and terms for each chapter; quizzes that help students test their understanding and comprehension of concepts; multiple-choice tests for self-understanding; lists of supplementary readings and study questions for each chapter; "Economics in Action" sections that use current news articles to illustrate economics concepts; "Economics Online" exercises that outline useful Internet sources for economic data and interaction. All study guide content has been thoroughly updated for the new edition of the text.