Microeconomics

Microeconomics, 6th Edition, by David Besanko and Ronald Braeutigam, presents an integrated treatment of microeconomic theory and quantitative economic analysis.

The textbook examines theoretical frameworks alongside modern empirical methods, including behavioral economics, randomized controlled trials for policy evaluation, and computational microeconomics. Coverage addresses market interactions through game theory in trade wars, computable general equilibrium models, and computational analysis in industrial organizations.

Organized around learning goals based on Bloom's Taxonomy, each chapter incorporates step-by-step Learning-by-Doing exercises using specific equations and numbers. The text also outlines alternative course designs to accommodate different instructional formats and timeframes.