Economics of Social Issues

Economics of Social Issues, 21st Edition, teaches basic economic principles through the examination of prominent social challenges. The textbook aims to build student interest in economics while establishing a framework of fundamental analytical tools for understanding public issues.

Coverage links core economic reasoning to broad societal concerns, addressing subjects such as resource allocation, environmental pollution, poverty and discrimination, and international trade protectionism.

By placing economic concepts directly in the context of contemporary public debates, each chapter offers impartial coverage intended to stimulate classroom discussion and student engagement.