Economics (PDF)

Discover the exciting world of economics and learn to think like an economist, applying key economic concepts and data to understand and analyse solutions to real-world problems - from global issues to a range of everyday problems that affect us all.

Economics, 11th edition by Sloman, Garratt and Guest is an essential resource for all students of economics, providing a thorough grounding in economic theory and practice, as well as an insight into the constantly-changing and often complex issues faced by economists today.

Comprehensive, yet accessible, this best-selling student text has been extensively revised and rewritten to reflect the latest events and developments that have impacted the global economy in the 2020s, including the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, globalisation, the climate emergency facing our planet, the rise in populism and the large-scale migration of people - events that have presented both economic problems and opportunities.

Economics, 11e will help you:

• Learn to apply economics to real-world issues - 170 case studies and applications illustrate concepts and show how they translate into actual policy and practice
• Develop critical thinking skills - questions throughout each chapter encourage you to reflect and engage at a deeper level, building confidence to understand and evaluate different economic policies.
• Enhance your employability skills - learn how to analyse and find your own solution to problems and to think flexibly and critically, applying core concepts and ideas to new situations.
• Keep up-to-date with current issues in economics - follow the news blog that accompanies the text to access new articles and links to videos, podcasts, data and reports.

John Sloman was Director of the Economics Network from its foundation in 1999 until 2012 and is now Visiting Fellow at the University of Bristol, where the network is based. John is also Visiting Professor at the University of the West of England, Bristol.

Dean Garratt is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston University.

Jon Guest is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston University.

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