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Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies ( Homework Manager Edition)
by Campbell R. McConnell, Stanley L. Brue
from McGraw-Hill Irwin
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 
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Not too cute 
Having taught Economic Theory in both college and HS settings since 1980, I feel confident that this text is the most useful in introducing students to this discipline. Straightforward where it can be, but acknowledging the complexities that do exist in the study of economics, the authors provide a meaty text that serves as a great companion to a knowledgeable teacher. The teacher's own style and emphases can be integrated with the material that McConnell and Brue explore.
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A detailed presentation of economic theory with real world applications.
As an instructor of economics, I would say McConnell and Brue's book is probably the best text to introduce students who may have no background or appreciation for the study of economics. It is well written and contains clear, concise analyses to examine important concepts and principles that have taken centuries to theorize and to validate. The authors also use several real world examples and case studies to help the reader apply economic concepts to business and societal problems. I still remember using... more info
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Dinosaurs Live! 
This is one of the worst entry-level that I have ever seen. It is badly organized. The material on Macroeconomics precedes the material on Microeconomics. It is out of date. Much of the content of this book consists of "Old Keynesian" economics of the 1950's that nobody- not even today's "New Keynesians"- believes in anymore. The authors briefly mention a few of the major changes in economic theory over the past 30 years, but do a poor job of explaining these new and dominant concepts. It is badly written.... more info
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Let's not sugar coat this review....
I can't believe after fourteen editions of this book, the quality is still so poor. First of all, this book is too simple even for a high school AP economics class (the one I'm in now). The examples are stuipid and uninteresting. Secondly, this book is difficult to read because of the font type, the graphics and other things annoying to the eye. This means reading this book will put a student to sleep. Thirdly, one look at the table of contents will reveal that the book is totally out of order. It jumps... more info
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