Essentials of Economics, 8^th edition by John Sloman and Dean Garratt is the latest edition of the ultimate introductory guide in the field, thoroughly updated to reflect the latest changes in all major socio-economic issues.

This edition is designed to help you understand this fascinating subject as clearly as possible and make sense of today's key economic topics, from theory to action. The text considers some of the major problems of today's economic growth, such as unemployment, financialinequality, the environment, Brexit, and Behavioural Economics. It also offers an in-depth analysis of economic behaviour and choices on micro and macroeconomic levels, encouraging you to think and act like an economist.

Using a clear structure and straightforward, engaging writing style, the book's friendly layout and wealth of pedagogical, classic features support your learning and understanding of the issues introduced, making it easy to follow. It also helps you develop critical thinking skills, both individually and as a member of your group discussions in class.

The application of theory to real-life examples, and the variety of case studies, questions, and problems demonstrate the fundamental principles in action and further support your understanding of the core economic theories and concepts.

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About the Author

John Sloman was Director of the Economics Network from its foundation in 1999 until 2012 and is now Visiting Fellow at the University of Bristol, where the Network is based. John is also Visiting Professor at the University of the West of England, Bristol.

Dean Garratt is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School and Associate of the Economics Network. Dean is also an Academic Assessor for the Government Economics Service and a tutor on HM Treasury's Graduate Development Programme.

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