Economics for Today

The most reader-friendly economics approach available, ECONOMICS FOR TODAY, 10E by national award-winning educator Irvin Tucker presents macro and micro economic concepts using a writing style that is engaging and clear, no matter what your current level of economic understanding. A unique presentation and visual learning system, colorful graphs and Causation Chains further clarify important economic principles. The book concisely presents and reinforces core concepts, while online resources immediately facilitate assessment of understanding. You study the latest information on economic growth, income distribution, federal deficits, environmental issues, and other developments in economics today. The book's easy-to-follow format demonstrates how to apply principles to your everyday life, while numerous printed and digital study tools help you further master key current economic principles.

Dr. Irvin B. Tucker spent more than 30 years teaching introductory economics at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He earned his B.S. in economics at North Carolina State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in economics from the University of South Carolina. He was a long-time member of the National Council on Economic Education. Dr. Tucker served as executive director of the S.C. Council of Education and director of the Center for Economic Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was recognized for his ability to relate basic principles to economic issues and public policy. His work has received national recognition with awards, including the Meritorious Levy Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education, the Federation of Independent Business Award for Postsecondary Educator of the Year in Entrepreneurship and Economic Education and the Freedom Foundation's George Washington Medal for Excellence in Economic Education. In addition, Dr. Tucker's research has been published in numerous professional journal articles on a wide range of topics, including industrial organization, entrepreneurship and economics of education. In addition to this title, Dr. Tucker authored other highly successful economics books that have shaped students' lives and impacted economics education.

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