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Principles of Economics, 11th Edition

N. Gregory Mankiw

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Principles of Economics 11th Edition by N. Gregory Mankiw

Overview

Economics is more than a subject -- it’s a way of thinking that blends the rigor of science with the relevance of society. acclaimed author and economist Gregory Mankiw's "Principles of Economics," 11th Edition, introduces the principles of economics in an engaging, accessible way, helping readers understand how people make choices and interact within communities without overwhelming, excessive detail. In just one or two semesters, students will gain a powerful framework for analyzing real-world problems, making informed decisions and becoming a more engaged citizen. This edition works seamlessly with the latest MindTap digital course solutions and student-focused resources.

N. Gregory Mankiw

N. Gregory Mankiw is the Robert M. Beren Professor of Economics at Harvard University. As a student, he studied economics at Princeton University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As a teacher, he has taught macroeconomics, microeconomics, statistics and principles of economics. Professor Mankiw is a prolific writer and a regular participant in academic and policy debates. In addition to his teaching, research and writing, Professor Mankiw has been a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and an advisor to the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston and New York and the Congressional Budget Office. From 2003 to 2005, he served as chairman of the US President’s Council of Economic Advisors and was an advisor to presidential candidate Mitt Romney during the 2012 US presidential election.
  • The 11th edition's new Chapter 36 on the Keynesian Cross (income-expenditure model) explains the multiplier effect and positive feedback loop in Keynesian theory. Instructors who prefer to skip this new chapter, however, can do so without loss of continuity.
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Part I: INTRODUCTION.
1. Ten Principles of Economics.
2. Thinking Like an Economist.
3. Interdependence and the Gains from Trade.
Part II: HOW MARKETS WORK.
4. The Market Forces of Supply and Demand.
5. Elasticity and Its Application.
6. Supply, Demand, and Government Policies.
Part III: MARKETS AND WELFARE.
7. Consumers, Producers, and the Efficiency of Markets.
8. Applications: The Costs of Taxation.
9. Application: International Trade.
Part IV: THE ECONOMICS OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR.
10. Externalities.
11. Public Goods and Common Resources.
12. The Economics of Healthcare.
13. The Design of the Tax System.
Part V: FIRM BEHAVIOR AND THE ORGANIZATION OF INDUSTRY.
14. The Costs of Production.
15. Firms in Competitive Markets.
16. Monopoly.
17. Monopolistic Competition.
18. Oligopoly.
Part VI: THE ECONOMICS OF THE LABOR MARKET.
19. The Markets for the Factors of Production.
20. Earnings and Discrimination.
21. Income Inequality and Poverty.
Part VII: TOPICS FOR FURTHER STUDY.
22. The Theory of Consumer Choice.
23. Frontiers in Microeconomics.
Part VIII: THE DATA OF MACROECONOMICS.
24. Measuring a Nation’s Income.
25. Measuring the Cost of Living.
Part IX: THE REAL ECONOMY IN THE LONG RUN.
26. Production and Growth.
27. Saving, Investment, and the Financial System.
28. The Basic Tools of Finance.
29. Unemployment.
Part X: MONEY AND PRICES IN THE LONG RUN.
30. The Monetary System.
31. Money Growth and Inflation.
Part XI: THE MACROECONOMICS OF OPEN ECONOMICS.
32. Open-Economy Macroeconomics: Basic Concepts.
33. A Macroeconomic Theory of the Open Economy.
Part XII: SHORT-RUN ECONOMIC FLUCTUATIONS.
34. Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply.
35. The Influence of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on Aggregate Demand.
36. The Keynesian Cross.
37. The Short-Run Trade-off between Inflation and Unemployment.
Part XIII: FINAL THOUGHTS.
38. Five Debates over Macroeconomic Policy.
Appendix: How Economists Use Data.