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Microeconomics |  | Authors: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 1277
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 608
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0716771594
Dewey Decimal Number: 338.5
EAN: 9780716771593
ASIN: 0716771594
Publication Date: September 25, 2008
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Product Description
The same unique voice that made Paul Krugman a widely read economist is evident on every page of Microeconomics. The product of the partnership of coauthors Krugman and Robin Wells, the book returns in a new edition. The new edition is informed and informative, solidly grounded in economic fundamentals yet focused on the realities of today’s world and the lives of students. It maintains the signature Krugman/Wells story-driven approach while incorporating organizational changes, new content and features, and new media and supplements.
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 "Split," NOT "Excerpt": An Excellent Micro Text September 7, 2008
A. O. Rosenberg (Mission Viejo, CA United States)
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
Samuel Weber's review implies this book is an excerpt; it's not. Microeconomics and macroeconomics are completely different subjects; the courses share only a few introductory chapters (e.g., supply and demand; production possibilities).
Since they're different subjects, in most universities, they're taught by different professors, and students DON'T have the luxury of buying the big "Economics" book and having it last for two courses. I use K/W for micro; I think only one fellow prof uses K/W for macro.
So Mr. Weber's comment is no more true for this book than any other mainstream text.
Some good features of this book:
(1) a separate chapter on decision-making, differentiating discrete from marginal (yes/no from "how much") choice;
(2)choice under uncertainty, including discussion of risk tolerance and insurance;
(3) situations when buyers know more about the product than sellers, or vice versa (issues: "lemons," supervision of workers, warranties);
(4) a chapter on the economics of technology;
(5) interesting stories to start each chapter (such as London's pre-sewer "Great Stink of 1858")
(6) a mainstream focus in spite of Krugman's role as a political/econ
Great September 5, 2009
Dongil Geum
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is detailed yet simple with plenty of examples. Excellent book for learning economics on an introductory level.
Great purchase! March 13, 2010
A. Lajato
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It was excellent. Price was great and it was delivered as what it's promised. Item was in good condition. Thank you.
 Down to Basics February 2, 2010
Joshua A. Alcocer (Washington, DC USA)
So far I have used the first three chapter in the book. I am thankful for the way terms are connected with common life experiences. I see the book uses a baby step way of learning the terms. I think this gives me time to think about the terms for a moment and get a grasp on the topic. I can see this being annoying for someone who just wants to get through the material.
 Probably great, but excerpt from larger book November 20, 2006
Samuel Weber (New York, NY USA)
19 out of 37 found this review helpful
This is probably a very, very good book. However, it turns out that this is simply one-half of the authors' book "Economics" and, currently, the complete book seems to sell for about the same price as this one piece of it! So, be economical -- buy "Economics" instead.
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