Useful foundations need to be reliably up to the job,
light enough to carry around for the rest of your
life, and fun enough to make you want to bother.
Foundations of Economics is a
short yet rigorous textbook for students taking an
introductory economics course in higher education.
It is suitable for all types of studies. The book
retains all of the features that make its parent text,
Economics
6/e by Begg, Fischer and Dornbusch, the students
bible for economics (BBC Radio 4, September 1999).
Foundations of Economics provides
a concise coverage of core topics but continues to
train readers in economic analysis rather than being
merely descriptive. It encourages readers to think
for themselves, using a wide range of examples and
data to reinforce theoretical analysis, and offers
authoritative commentary on topical issues. Through
clear and imaginative presentation, it maintains the
rigour of Economics 6/e but distils the central principles
of economics to a course suitable for students who
do not have the luxury of devoting all of their time
to introductory economics.
