Economics (5th Edition)

Author: Roger A. Arnold (USA)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-29
Features: This book emphasizes fundamentals, providing a detailed introduction to basic economic theories in simple and easy-to-understand language. On the other hand, it stands out for its engaging nature, using appropriate materials and examples to help instructors grasp the theoretical system and framework of economics in a relaxed and effortless manner. At the same time, the book remains closely tied to practical applications, demonstrating the application of abstract theories through numerous cases. Young American economist Roger A. Arnold discovered in actual classroom teaching that economics textbooks are often dry and rigid, so he specifically wrote this book as a primary economics textbook widely adopted by U.S. higher education institutions. As a primary textbook, it emphasizes fundamentals, using simple and easy-to-understand language to provide a detailed introduction to basic economic theories. On the other hand, it stands out for its engaging nature, using appropriate materials and examples to help instructors grasp the theoretical system and framework of economics in a relaxed and effortless manner. At the same time, the book remains closely tied to practical applications, demonstrating the application of abstract theories through numerous cases, thereby sharing many interesting life experiences with readers:
● How much can a Nobel laureate in economics increase their prize money through foreign exchange?
● Why do BMW and Intel specifically favor Ireland in Europe?
● How do rock stars conduct global tours?
● Is it more expensive to film Titanic than to build a real Titanic?
● Can kissing and taking exams simultaneously achieve maximum utility?
● Does having too many friends lead to losses?
● What are the benefits of letting students put down their books and take a spring break?
● Does accumulating too many good grades cause "inflation"?
For economics beginners, this book is the best guide for entry-level learning; for non-professional readers who want to gain some basic knowledge of economics and enjoyment from this book, reading it is like a journey filled with novelty and joy, yet free of boredom or tediousness.