Fourth Edition of Economics Up and Down

Author: [British] John Sloman, translated by Guo Qingwang
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: This book has a unique system for introducing economic content and is highly suitable for students who only want to learn about the subject. However, the comprehensive introduction to basic economics knowledge in this book, along with the starred content designed to bridge the gap between introductory and intermediate economics, provides the necessary foundation for students specializing in economics. John Sloman's Economics has been meticulously revised through four editions, making the course exciting, relevant, and easy to understand. The straightforward writing style, combined with the use of numerous examples to illustrate theoretical and practical issues, makes the material more engaging for students. It covers not only general economic theory but also advanced economic theory, making it suitable for both economics beginners and graduate students. This edition retains many of the popular features of previous versions while undergoing extensive revisions and updates to reflect changes in society and address current theoretical issues. Its main features are as follows:
● The book highlights relevant website URLs in a graphic format, and the appendix compiles all the URLs for easy reference in the English edition.
● Each chapter begins with a brief introduction and summary, helping students grasp the structure of the chapter and the relationships between headings.
● Boxes are scattered throughout the book, providing case studies, biographies, institutional profiles, news updates, contemporary and historical theoretical debates, interesting anecdotes, and challenging problems.
● Each chapter concludes with brief explanations of key terms, and a glossary is provided at the end for quick reference.
● The book includes numerous examples from around the world.
● Each chapter ends with self-assessment questions and review questions.