The Guide to Critical Thinking in Economics - Softcover

Epstein, Richard; Kernberger, Carolyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0324275005 ISBN 13: 9780324275001

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Master the art of reasoning in economics with THE GUIDE TO CRITICAL THINKING IN ECONOMICS! Meant to help you learn the basic skills of critical thinking and apply them to the basic study of economics, this economics text provides you with the tools you need to succeed. Studying is made easy with examples and exercises that provide a student-oriented and clear introduction to claims, arguments, analogies, models, experiments, generalizing, and cause and effect.

About this title

Synopsis

This book is a summary and guide to the art of reasoning in economics and in everyday life, from one of the foremost authors and researchers in the field of critical thinking. Critical thinking is evaluating whether we should be convinced that some claim is true or some argument is good, as well as formulating good arguments. This book is meant to help students learn the basic skills of critical thinking and apply them to the basic study of economics.

About the Author

Carolyn Kernberger received her B.G.S. cum laude from New Mexico Tech and her M.A. in teaching English as a second language at the University of New Mexico. She has taught in the United States, Japan, and at the College of Micronesia FSM, where she was also the Accreditation Officer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0324275005
• ISBN 13: 9780324275001
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 113