Economics of Public Issues, The (The Pearson Series in Economics)

The Economics of Public Issues is a comprehensive collection of relevant readings designed to spark independent thinking and classroom discussions in principles of economics and social issues courses.

With 20 editions, this book has been updated to address current microeconomic policy concerns and encourage readers to apply theoretical discussions to today's important issues.

The readings are concise and easy to integrate into any course, with a correlation guide in the preface providing helpful suggestions.

Written in an informative and conversational style, this book is geared towards principles-level students and does not require advanced math.

By using the latest debates in social policy, the authors encourage readers to question their own assumptions and analyze media and political coverage of key issues.

End-of-chapter questions offer students the opportunity to test their knowledge and review chapter concepts, making this book an excellent tool for fostering critical thinking and engagement with economic principles.