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

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

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

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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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