Microeconomics for Today

Irvin B. Tucker

Cengage Learning, Jan 29, 2013 - Business & Economics - 624 pages

Help today's learner visualize microeconomics in action with the most pedagogically rich, complete book available--Tucker's MICROECONOMICS FOR TODAY, Seventh Edition. A quick look at this engaging, dynamic text will show you why this is the book that is famous for helping readers at all levels of skill and preparation grasp and master microeconomic principles. Written by an award-winning educator recognized for his work in relating basic economic principles to global issues, Irvin Tucker's MICROECONOMICS FOR TODAY continues its unique textual and visual learning system. This edition concisely presents and reinforces core concepts, then immediately assesses student comprehension. You will find the latest microeconomic information and developments presented in an engaging, easy-to-follow format applicable to everyday life. MICROECONOMICS FOR TODAY, Seventh Edition, provides a full complement of instructor resources, including a handy Instructor's Resource CD, new PowerPoint slides, and optional CourseMate website and complete array of videos.
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About the author

Dr. Irvin B. Tucker spent more than 30 years of teaching introductory economics at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He earned his B.S. in economics at North Carolina State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in economics from the University of South Carolina. He was a long-time member of the National Council on Economic Education. Dr. Tucker served as executive director of the S.C. Council of Education and director of the Center for Economic Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was recognized for his ability to relate basic principles to economic issues and public policy. His work has received national recognition with awards from the Meritorious Levy Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education, the Federation of Independent Business Award for Postsecondary Educator of the Year in Entrepreneurship and Economic Education, and the Freedom Foundation's George Washington Medal for Excellence in Economic Education. In addition, Dr. Tucker's research has been published in numerous professional journal articles on a wide range of topics, including industrial organization, entrepreneurship, and economics of education. Dr. Tucker also authored other highly successful economics books, including ECONOMICS FOR TODAY and ECONOMICS AND FINANCE.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Microeconomics for Today
• Author: Irvin B. Tucker
• Edition: 8, illustrated
• Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2013
• ISBN: 1133435068, 9781133435068
• Length: 624 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Economics / General