The Economics of Public Issues (18th Edition)

I teach an Introductory Economics course to high school students. I've found that this text provides an excellent introduction to real world issues. The chapters are concise, discussion questions thought provoking, and the writing clear. While the authors present their content with a slight bias toward the Chicago School of thought, it does not detract from the strong quality of this primer. A beginning economics student or an adult who wants more understanding of economic issues will benefit from this text.

This is a piece of libertarian propaganda and not a textbook. The layout of the books uses case studies and examples that are only analysed from one point of view, which is overwhelmingly biased towards deregulation and minimizing government intervention. While nothing is wrong with that point of view, additional analysis from competing viewpoints is not included, leaving a very one directional approach. To top it off, concepts and terms are poorly defined and explained, if at all. If using this book, it should be used a supplement to illustrate free-market economic principles and analysis instead of serving as a stand-alone textbook

Chapters are relatively brief but provide sufficient detail to cover the basics of economics. The questions at the end of each chapter help put the material into context.

Excellent book. The book conveys basic economic principles with useful and enlightening applications. It works as a great companion to any introductory textbook on economics.

Great book, read it, it has very clear simple examples.If you have ever question public policy this book explains the simple why and how come.

don't care.

This book provides little evidence for the arguments it makes, just like the teacher that assigned it. In the end,I dropped the class because I have no patience for arguments without concrete evidence and data.

Good book. As advertised.

It is a must book!