Ever wonder what economic factors might help determine your first job after college??If a tax on soda would really reduce obesity??What factors have affected housing prices??or whether a tax rebate is better than a tax bonus? ECONOMICS answers these questions and many more. Using intriguing pop culture examples, the Tenth Edition is revised to include the most comprehensive coverage of the financial and economic crisis available in a principles of economics text. Self-tests help determine how well you're grasping the concepts, a traditional study guide prepares you for tests, and CourseMate for Economics offers a graphing tutorial, quizzes, videos and more. Entirely new to this edition is a complete set of Video Lectures featuring author Roger Arnold working through key concepts and graphs in each chapter. These videos are ideal for self-study, allowing you to play or replay the lectures at your convenience.