Invitation to Economics: Understanding Argument and Policy (softcover mint)-image
Invitation to Economics: Understanding Argument and Policy (softcover mint)-image

Invitation to Economics: Understanding Argument and Policy (softcover mint)

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Item Height: 1 in ORIGINAL/FACSIMILE: Original Unit Quantity: 1 GENRE: Economics Level: Intermediate Subject Area: Social Sciences Number of Pages: 352 LITTLE KNOWN: Emphasizes the indirect effects of economic policies Features: Case studies from newspapers and value judgment analysis INTENDED LEVEL: Introductory EXTRA: Focuses on microeconomics and media argument analysis LITERARY MOVEMENT: Modern Economic Education Language: English BINDING: Softcover Educational Level: College Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell height: 1 in Item Length: 9 in PAGES: 352 Publication Year: 2009 Item Weight: 18 Oz ILLUSTRATOR: Uncredited NARRATIVE: Explains how to identify spurious economic arguments COPYRIGHT DATE: 2008 Country of Origin: USA, New Jersey Publication Name: Invitation to Economics width: 6 in INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students and General Readers MISCELLANEOUS: Published by Wiley-Blackwell as a critical guide for consumers Author: Thomas Mayer Type: Textbook EDITION: First Edition THEME: Critical Consumption of Economic Information Format: Trade Paperback Item Width: 6 in ORIGINAL LANGUAGE: English REVIEWS: Described as a unique guide to understanding media economics EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate Subject: Economic Argumentation ERA: Early 21st Century ISBN: 9781405183932 RATING: 4 Stars for its accessible and non-rigorous pedagogical approach

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Invitation to Economics: Understanding Argument and Policy (softcover mint). This copy is in excellent condition, appearing nearly unread with a perfectly preserved cover and interior. It moves away from rigorous, math-heavy formulas and instead focuses on building an intuitive feel for how economics works in the real world. Thomas Mayer delivers a compelling guide designed to help readers navigate the complex sea of economic information found in modern media. By focusing on microeconomics and the often-overlooked indirect effects of policy, the book empowers individuals to spot naive or spurious arguments. This copy is in excellent condition, appearing nearly unread with a perfectly preserved cover and interior. It moves away from rigorous, math-heavy formulas and instead focuses on building an intuitive feel for how economics works in the real world. The inclusion of diverse case studies makes the theoretical concepts tangible and easy to grasp for those without a formal background in the subject. Whether you are looking to sharpen your critical thinking skills or simply want to understand the value judgments underlying public debate, this book offers the tools necessary to become a more informed and skeptical consumer of news and policy. Keys: economics, policy analysis, Thomas Mayer, microeconomics, academic, critical thinking, Wiley-Blackwell, first edition, media literacy, textbook. Thomas Mayer was an emeritus professor of economics at the University of California, Davis. Born in Vienna, he taught at prestigious institutions including Berkeley and Notre Dame. He authored eight books and served as president of the Western Economic Association, focusing his career on monetary policy and economic methodology. Current market data reflects a high demand for clean softcover copies of this specific title. New retail prices remain over 100 dollars while used copies in excellent condition maintain steady value on eBay and Amazon. The current pricing strategy reflects its excellent state and utility as a critical academic resource.

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