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Pearson Foundations of Microeconomics 2002 Edition by Michael Parkin, Brian Lyons, Robin Bade
This text is suitable for college and university-level courses in Introductory Microeconomics. Foundations of Microeconomics and Foundations of Macroeconomics feature a tightly constructed pedagogical approach with a goal to give students an in-depth understanding of economic principles in a way that is clear and concise. These texts are concerned every step of the way with engaging students' interest and understanding. It presents Key Concepts in a more focused and shorter manner, but the concepts are not watered down. The glue that connects the chapters and the entire teaching/learning package is the "Checkpoint" feature. The author's approach is to review new material when it is fresh in students' minds. "Checkpoints" reinforces key points of the chapter by amplifying concepts with a full page of practice problems and solutions that immediately emphasize the learning objectives and strengthen students' understanding of the material.This text provides a serious, yet accessible economics course that is focused on helping students understand the basic principles of economics, connecting these principles to today's economic issues, and developing a lasting interest in economics as a relevant part of their own lives.