Economics for Today (Mindtap Course List) - Hardcover

Tucker, Irvin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0357720938 ISBN 13: 9780357720936

Publisher: South-Western College Pub, 2022

Synopsis

Master current economic concepts with the most reader-friendly economics text available -- ECONOMICS FOR TODAY, 11E by national award-winning author Irvin Tucker. No matter what your current level of economic understanding, this edition provides an interesting writing style, unique presentation and visual learning system with helpful, colorful graphs that clarify important economic principles and effectively explain the latest economic developments. Rather than presenting a confusing array of economic analyses for you to memorize, this edition demonstrates how to apply basic economic principles in daily life and recognize economics at work in today's news. You study the latest information on economic growth, income distribution, federal deficits, environmental issues, and other emerging developments in economics. Learning tools, road maps and corresponding interactive, digital MindTap resources with videos, tutorials and practice exercises immediately reinforce your understanding.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Irvin B. Tucker spent more than 30 years 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, including 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. In addition to this title, Dr. Tucker authored other highly successful economics books that have shaped students' lives and impacted economics education.

Edition details

• Publisher: South-Western College Pub
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0357720938
• ISBN 13: 9780357720936
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 928