Principles of Economics

Principles of Economics, 8th Edition, is an introductory textbook designed to present foundational economic principles clearly and concisely. Published by Cengage Learning and authored by N. Gregory Mankiw, the text introduces central concepts while avoiding excessive technical detail.

The book focuses on subjects that help readers understand the world around them and become astute participants in the economy. It examines how economic systems operate and investigates the potential as well as the practical limits of economic policy using relevant real-world examples.

Written from the perspective of a student encountering economics for the first time, the work emphasizes topics of practical interest to beginners. Digital course solutions, such as MindTap, are available to support learning with interactive practice tools.