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Cover of Survey of Economics v1.0
Published: 
June 2013
Page Count: 
540
ISBN (Digital): 
978-1-4533-5537-4

Survey of Economics

Version 1.0
By Libby Rittenberg and Timothy Tregarthen

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Survey of Economics

 

Libby Rittenberg & Timothy Tregarthen



Building on the pedagogy developed in their successful two-semester Principles of Economics, textbook, Libby Rittenberg and TImothy Tregarthen's Survey of Economics cover topics that provide students with the tools to understand the economic way of thinking in a shorter amount of time.



This textbook is suitable for these courses: Intro-level Economics (one-semester)

This textbook is suitable for 2 and 4 year institutions.


PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES:

    • “START-UP” SECTIONS:
    • These are followed by sections including a clearly written exposition of a topic, an illustrative "Case in Point," and a sample "Try It" problem (with answer included) so students can determine their level of understanding.


    • ”HEADS UP” FEATURES:
    • Brief sections help clarify often confusing concepts. Ample end-of chapter concept and numerical problems round out the experience.


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Libby Rittenberg Colorado College

Libby Rittenberg (PhD Rutgers University) is Professor Emerita of Economics at Colorado College. She also served as the Dean of Summer Programs as well as the college’s ombudsperson. As a professor, she frequently taught Principles of Economics, Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, Comparative Economic Systems, and a senior seminar on the International Political Economy. Throughout her academic career, Libby was deeply involved in study abroad education and directed programs in central Europe and Turkey. She was honored to have been a Fulbright Lecturer. Her research has focused on the internationally oriented areas of economics, with numerous articles on comparative and development economics, and a particular emphasis on the Turkish economy. 

Timothy Tregarthen University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Timothy Tregarthen (PhD University of California, Davis) is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. There is one word that captures the essence of Tim Tregarthen—inspiring. Tim was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1975, yet, he continued a remarkable academic career of teaching and research which includes an autobiography recounting his experiences with multiple sclerosis titled Suffering, Faith, and Wildflowers. Tim was formerly on faculty at University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. 

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