McConnell and Brue's "Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies" is the leading Principles of Economics textbook. It continues to be innovative while teaching students in a clear, unbiased way. The 18th edition builds upon the tradition of leadership by sticking to 3 main goals: help the beginning student master the principles essential for understanding the economizing problem, specific economic issues, and the policy alternatives; help the student understand and apply the economic perspective and reason accurately and objectively about economic matters; and, promote a lasting student interest in economics and the economy.
Part One Introduction to Economics and the Economy
Part Two Microeconomics of Product Markets
Part Three Microeconomics of Resource Markets
Part Four Microeconomics of Government
Part Five Microeconomic Lissues and Policies
Part Six GDP, Growth, and Instability
Part Seven Macroeconomic Models and Fiscal Policy
Part Eight Money, Banking, and Monetary Policy
Part Nine Extensions and Issues
Part Ten International Economics