The Economics of Public Issues (13th Edition)
Author: Roger LeRoy Miller, Daniel K. Benjamin, Douglass C. North
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ISBN: 0321118731
Publisher: Pearson Addison Wesley (25 July, 2002)
Sales Rank: 230,860
Average Customer Rating: 3.67 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 4 out of 5
Perfect for college students
The Economics of Public Issues is an enjoyable textbook for the college student. It is perfect for its compact size, yet concise in detail. The topics are very illustrative, and students will find them relevant to today's world.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Decent but Limited
This is a must read for the layman who doesn't want to read Economics 101. Many politicians and well-intentioned citizens should realize what they're up against when they try to thwart the laws of economics, whether it's the minimum wage, ticket scalping, drugs or abortions. This book explains in clear terms why many laws to regulate these issues are doomed from the start. In addition, this book is a great companion for a macroeconomics course to promote class discussions. However, if you already fully understand the laws of supply and demand, then this book is little more than light reading on a plane, and probably not worth the price. Paul Krugman's, The Accidental Theorist, addresses many of the same issues, is a lot cheaper, and more fun to read.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Concise and entertaining intro to Economics
This book covered a wide range of topics with articles pertaining to economic issues. The articles were short and entertaining. The questions at the end of the articles were useful and thought provoking. Difficult topics are covered (e.g., rent control, airline safety, drug usage) in a fashion that allowed the reader develop their own opinion of the role economics plays on the issue. Similar Products
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