Principles of Microeconomics

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Title:
Principles of Microeconomics
Creator:
Greenlaw, Steven A. ( Author, Primary )
Shapiro, David ( Author, Primary )
Publisher:
OpenStax
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Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Open and Affordable Textbooks (OAT)
Economics ( lcsh )
Microeconomics ( lcsh )
Textbook

Notes

Summary:
Principles of Microeconomics 2e covers the scope and sequence of most introductory microeconomics courses. The text includes many current examples, which are handled in a politically equitable way. The outcome is a balanced approach to the theory and application of economics concepts. The second edition has been thoroughly revised to increase clarity, update data and current event impacts, and incorporate the feedback from many reviewers and adopters. - OpenStax ( ,,,, )
Scope and Content:
Preface 1 Welcome to Economics! Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions 2 Choice in a World of Scarcity Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 3 Demand and Supply Introduction to Demand and Supply Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 4 Labor and Financial Markets Introduction to Labor and Financial Markets Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 5 Elasticity Introduction to Elasticity Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 6 Consumer Choices Introduction to Consumer Choices Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 7 Production, Costs and Industry Structure Introduction to Production, Costs, and Industry Structure Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 8 Perfect Competition Introduction to Perfect Competition Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 9 Monopoly Introduction to a Monopoly Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 10 Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly Introduction to Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 11 Monopoly and Antitrust Policy Introduction to Monopoly and Antitrust Policy Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 12 Environmental Protection and Negative Externalities Introduction to Environmental Protection and Negative Externalities Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 13 Positive Externalities and Public Goods Introduction to Positive Externalities and Public Goods Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 14 Poverty and Economic Inequality Introduction to Poverty and Economic Inequality Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 15 Labor Markets and Income Introduction to Labor Markets and Income Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions 16 Information, Risk, and Insurance Introduction to Information, Risk, and Insurance Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 17 Financial Markets Introduction to Financial Markets Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 18 Public Economy Introduction to Public Economy Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 19 International Trade Introduction to International Trade Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems 20 Globalization and Protectionism Introduction to Globalization and Protectionism Key Terms Key Concepts and Summary Self-Check Questions Review Questions Critical Thinking Questions Problems A | The Use of Mathematics in Principles of Economics B | Indifference Curves C | Present Discounted Value Answer Key References Index
Citation/Reference:
Shapiro, D., MacDonald, D., & Greenlaw, S. A. (2022). Principles of microeconomics: 3e (Third edition). OpenStax, Rice University.

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Rice University
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OpenStax
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