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 A Closer Look at Demand and Supply
Part 3 Market Structures and Pricing
Part 4 Externalities and Information
Part 5 The Labor Market and Income Distribution
Part 6 The International Economy