Questions that drive interest, applications that illustrate concepts, and the tools to test and solidify comprehension. Students come into their first Economics course thinking they will gain a better understanding of the economy around them. Unfortunately, they often leave with many unanswered questions. To ensure students actively internalize economics, O'Sullivan/Sheffrin/Perez use chapter-opening questions to spark interest on important economic concepts, applications that vividly illustrate those concepts, and chapter-ending tools that test and solidify understanding.

Part 1 Introduction and key Principles
Part 2 The Basic Concepts in Macroeconomics
Part 3 The Economy in the Long Run
Part 4 Economic Fluctuations and Fiscal Policy
Part 5 Money, Banking, and Monetary Policy
Part 6 Inflation, Unemployment, and Economic Policy
Part 7 The International Economy
Part 8 A Closer Look at Demand and Supply
Part 9 Market Structures and Pricing
Part 10 Externalities and Information
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