Economics (Seventeenth Edition)

Author: Paul Samuelson
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This immortal economics masterpiece by Paul Samuelson, the contemporary economics giant and winner of the 1972 Nobel Prize in Economics, has been translated into over 40 languages since its publication in 1948. It has become the best-selling economics textbook in history, hailed as a "landmark," "model," "classic," and "evergreen." In the preface of the book, the author writes with pride, "In fact, many outstanding economists today have told us that they relied on this Economics throughout their doctoral studies." Samuelson's Economics has remained popular for over 50 years, and its extraordinary and enduring appeal lies in one word: "Content is king." Over the past 50 years, Economics has faced challenges and tests, yet no one has been able to shake its position—because of this. Samuelson not only innovatively established the framework and standards of modern economics but also tirelessly elevated the discipline, refining its fundamental principles to near perfection. Every economic school of thought is introduced clearly, and each is given impartial and balanced evaluation and comparison—this is precisely Samuelson's exceptional strength, unmatched by anyone else. Style is embedded in the bones; it is imitable but not replicable. Through this classic masterpiece, Samuelson fully demonstrates his vast knowledge, profound insights, and sharp arguments. "Grandeur" and "wisdom" are his distinctive styles, a transcendent atmosphere that no other economics book has ever possessed. In terms of exposition, his "concise language, clear, and concise charts" have always been a bold challenge and a model for imitation and pursuit.