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by: N. Gregory Mankiw
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 338.5
EAN: 9780324171884
ISBN: 0324171889
Label: South-Western College Pub
Manufacturer: South-Western College Pub
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 576
Publication Date: February 27, 2003
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
Sales Rank: 18811
Studio: South-Western College Pub
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In writing this textbook, Mankiw has tried to put himself in the position of someone seeing economics for the first time. The author's conversational writing style is superb for presenting the politics and science of economic theories to tomorrow's decision-makers. Because Mankiw wrote it for the students, the book stands out among all other principles texts by encouraging students to apply an economic way of thinking in their daily lives. Receiving such a praise as 'perhaps the best ever' textbook in economic principles, it's no wonder Mankiw's prize project has quickly become one of the most successful books ever to be published in the college marketplace.
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Rating:  - Microeconomics review
i was very satisfied with the condition and timely manner i received the book in
Rating: - principles of microecon. Sir Mankiw you are brilliant
When i entered college i had no previous background of economics as i was a biology student,the only one in my batch.I was perturbed as to whether i would be able to understand college level eco but i was absolutely overwhelmed after studying this book.Kudos to Mankiw.It is extremely interesting as it is written in the form of a story.Cause of this i love econ...also hope to study under Mankiw later..a true inspiration.I reccomend this book to all econ starters.It is truly essential.
Rating: - Its good
I like it becuase it is easy to use and has a website that goes along with it so that if you buy the book you gain access to the website for more information.
Rating: - 5 stars relative to others
It is not a perfect book, as I don't think there is one yet, but it is very good in explaining things. There are topics missing or that could be explored deeper/better/more accurately. And I also don't completely like the organization, but it is the best for students in general microeconomics course. If you are a business/econ/finance student, there are probably better books (I like hubbard/o'brien and krugman for these cases).
Rating:  - Silberberg's 4th Edition much much better
The 4th Edition of the Principles of Microeconomics by Eugene Silberberg, which I can't find on Amazon.com, is much much better at teaching the underlying issues. Mankiw can't resist interjecting personal political views (blatantly conservative) any chance he has. While Silberberg can hardly be classified as anything but conservative based on his writing, he emphasizes facts over politics, a lesson that Mankiw needs to learn.
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