SubjectGeneral, Economics / General, Teaching Methods & Materials / General
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
AuthorWilliam A. Mceachern
Subject AreaEducation, Business & Economics
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height11 in
Item Weight64.1 Oz
Item Length1.5 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number4
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2016-960055
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentUnit I: INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS.1. What is Economics?2. Economic Systems and Economic Tools.3. U.S. Private and Public Sectors.Unit II: THE MARKET ECONOMY.4. Demand.5. Supply.6. Market Forces.7. Market Structure.Unit III: MARKET INSTITUTIONS.8. Businesses.9. Labor Markets.10. Financial Markets and Business Growth.Unit IV: PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY.11. Consumer Responsibilities and Protections.12. Managing Your Money.Unit V: THE NATIONAL ECONOMY.13. Economic Performance.14. Economic Growth.15. Economic Challenges.Unit VI: PUBLIC POLICY AND THE U.S. ECONOMY.16. Government Spending, Revenue, and Public Choice.17. Fiscal Policy, Deficits, and Debt.18. Money and Banking.19. Money Creation, the Fed, and Monetary Policy.Unit VII: THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY.20. International Trade and Finance.21. Economic Development.Glossary.Spanish Glossary.Index.
SynopsisBring economics to life with rich, practical examples that make concepts clear and intriguing. CONTEMPORARY ECONOMICS blends economic expertise and educational insights with comprehensive content, sound instructional design, and extensive print and media teaching tools. The book covers CEE's (Council for Economic Education) Standards completely and repeatedly. This text includes two chapters covering personal finance, including information on managing money and being a responsible consumer. A wealth of print, video, electronic, and online resources make it simple to address varied learning styles, use formal and informal assessment, and integrate technology where it makes sense to you.